Lucky to get same day reservations at this campground. If you have in park reservations you do not need timed entry reservations and can enter park anytime and just pay fee. This park also allows you access to Bear Lake Corridor with your campsite reservations, which is a must do. Fantastic hiking all along Bear Lake area. Make sure you are up at Bear lake before 0800….parking fills up fast but there is a park and ride shuttle as well, which may be a great option to ride up and hike down. Sprague lake had cutthroat trout visible in streams and a few fisherman were there.
Campground was pretty full, of course we were there with change of leaves and elk rutting. The meadow next to campground had herd of elk and many bulls. We heard elk our entire visit and saw some pretty close to road. Also saw mule deer, turkey and moose in park. Facilities at campground were clean with soap. There was outside sink for dishes if needed and shower stall if you have a solar bag. Campsite was comfortable…we saw many tent sites that were semi private with off loop pads.