I wish I could call this an "oasis int he desert" but... I can't. Lots of desert plants with some not so friendly critters and very little shade when it comes to the campsites. They are relatively flat but you won't find the ground forgiving at all (so bring something soft to sleep on). There is a dried out creek bed through the grounds but I doubt there is ever water in it. There are a few single stall bathrooms that are in fairly good shape but smell like a skunk may be living in the bottom.The big kicker for me here was the plastic tarp teepees as you come into the campground. It looks like a few people may have set up permanent residence in these and threw a weird vibe into the place.