It’s my 4th trip at this campsite, and what brings me back is the seclusion and the amazing night sky. Also, it’s easier to get a spot here last minute, since it’s not as popular. The rangers said that recently, bears have been coming to this area since the recent fires forced them to move. We saw one black bear club that was about 5’6” climbing a tree. It wasn’t aggressive but it was looking for food around  my group as we were packing up.

Pros: 

-2 vault toilets.

-Large space.

-Less popular. Easier to book.

-Walking distance to Trail of 100 Giants.

-There is a store at Camp Nelson.

-No cell service. Download your maps before coming here.

Cons: 

-NO food lockers!! Lock your food in your car, but don’t have the coolers visible because the bears can still see. 

-Only 3 picnic benches. 

-Swarms of flies all over the site! They are vicious. They will try to bite you and eat your food! 

-Also there’s cow poop all over the site (dry and fresh).