Fort Mountain State Park
Miranda H.
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2018

First time Platform camper

I'll be honest. I've never slept outside of a tent. I've always wanted to, but never had the guts to do it. I looked up information on the platforms (also called Squirrel's Nest) on the state park website. It looked doable to me! The description stated it was about 100 yards from the parking area to the platforms. One of the pictures on the website showed (what I thought was an actual photo) a beautifully cleared flat trail. The distance to the platforms is definitely further than 100 yards, the trail is full of large roots and rocks, and it is a steep incline to haul your gear (small cooler, bundle of wood, your pack, chair, food, etc) especially if you're by yourself! The site itself was in a beautiful location, had a hand pump on site, and also had a shared bear proof storage box (shared between 2 sites). There is definitely active wildlife here!! Two other couples at two separate platform sites had encounters with a bear the same weekend I was here. Needless to say, I did it! I slept outside of a tent!! I'm very proud of myself for doing it and will check that off my must try list!

  • Review photo of Fort Mountain State Park by Miranda H., June 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Fort Mountain State Park by Miranda H., June 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Fort Mountain State Park by Miranda H., June 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Fort Mountain State Park by Miranda H., June 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Fort Mountain State Park by Miranda H., June 24, 2018