53 Deep Creek Campsite

Our group really enjoyed this campsite. We had 7 of us, the site technically lists that the campsite can accommodate 8, but there was plenty of space. The site also lists that it can accommodate up to 2 cars, but logistically we had to drive separately and it wasn't difficult to park everyone's cars and still have room for tents.

The site has a fire ring, charcoal grill, and a picnic table, and is a short walk away from Deep Creek. The stargazing was incredible, especially during a new moon. Very little light pollution in Tate's Hell, easily able to make out the Milky Way, especially around 8-9pm.

Seems like the picture on the website (included here) indicates that the campsite used to be closer to the creek, and it has since been moved. The creek is about a three minute walk away now, and you can see areas where a grill and table used to be near the creek. Just keep in mind that you're looking for a clearing with a picnic table, that's your campsite, don't drive until you see a creek. It is not visible from the site.

It's not required to have a 4x4 to get to the site, the dirt road that you drive on for about 2.2 miles is not in terrible shape, but there is a pretty massive puddle that you have to go through about 0.3 miles from the camp. There's a measuring stick to the left of the puddle as you're coming in that will tell you how deep it is. We just sent it and it was fine, but it could be an area of concern if there has been a lot of rain lately. One of our friends took a 2wd Camry through it no problem, so make of that what you will.

All-around good campsite, and would come back to this site.