Knowles Overlook Campground
Reviewed May. 19, 2023

Sweet spot, but overpriced:/

We were really disappointed with this campground:( all the prior reviews we had read told us this area was free, but it turns out in 2023 all the BLM campsites in the area have switched to requiring reservations & fees. So it ended up being $28 for a night on BLM land. The site was so cool, too. Totally would have gotten 5 stars if it was free, or even just cheaper. It looks like a lot of the fencing, toilets, and picnic tables might be newer, I think they might’ve put a lot of new signage and other things in with the new fee use upgrade. But it felt like to drive the 30 minute road into the site and to have only some pit toilets did not warrant 28 dollars. Especially as travelers who are always looking for free BLM land to stay on. Again, the area was amazing, really well kept and gorgeous views, but the disappointment and frustration of having to reserve and buy a site knocked off some stars for us. Once arriving to the site as well, our service wasn’t great so it was difficult to reserve a site and everything, so do that all before you drive down the road, it’s long. Bumpy too, so AWD at a minimum. Anything lifted would be great, too. Sucks because you can’t really figure out which sites you want until you get there. Oh well. Really cool spot if you’re willing to spend the money. $28 minimum.

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  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023
  • Review photo of Knowles Overlook Campground by Ben R., May 19, 2023