This is a perfect, secluded spot. We are so happy that this site opened up on the website. Don’t forget to make that reservation and see what is available.

Site 1 was so secluded and private. It really felt like nobody else was out here. We had more than enough room to set up and could even have fit additional tents. The gravel drive was uphill so we ended up turning the camper 90 degrees. 

2 miles after the main campground check in you will find the small road to the Union River Outpost campsites. Sites 2 and 3 are right on the gravel road. Site 1 has its own 80 foot spur. The vehicles on the main road can be heard but they stopped around 7. The vault toilet and garbage can are quite far. They are next to site 3. 

Keep walking past campsites and over the bridge. Take the right trail and it connects with the Union River mine trail. It’s 1 mile long and perfect for relaxing after dinner. It’s not clearly marked but we saw an interpretive sign so we knew we were going the right way. We asked the ranger about hiking trails and she highlighted a few on our map. Don’t forget that the park rangers are a great resource. 

More amenities can be found at the main campground in the state park. We filled up with water there. One important place to stop is the food truck that is on the main road going east out of the park.