This was one of those "wow! who'd-a-thunk-it?" sorts of parks. Stumbled on it en route to another park a few years ago and ended up coming back because it's so great. It's a classic Civilian Conservation Corps park. Lots of trails along the creeks with some choice swimming holes when the water is high enough.

My favorite part is the tall pines. Lots of them!! They provide the best of both worlds -- a big, shaded canopy with privacy between well-spaced campsites along with a generally "open" feel.

Sites in the "A" area near the water are pretty much all pull-thru sites with less privacy. The area across the road from here ("B", if I remember) has more tree cover and more privacy.

We stayed in D loop and it was great. Sites are smaller, but it was generally quieter with fewer people.

What else?

--Hike the trails

--Enjoy the cool, classic signs

--Buy a cute stuffed animal at the camp store

--And did I mention the tall, skinny pine trees???!!!