Desert Pass Campground

We got eaten alive!! It's a beautiful area and the nights were beautiful but never again. Its definitely just for a day trip to getaway from the heat for a few hours. The road is rocky and bumpy so air down if you have a system or just go slow.

At an elevation of 6200 ft this is a great place to get away from it all. But there are some things that those coming here should know. There is NO RUNNING WATER. Be prepared to bring your own if you are staying for any length of time.

There is NO CELLULAR SERVICE. The "toilets" are vault toilets (fancy outhouses) that are not regularly maintained, but were also reasonably clean.

There are 7 sites total. Two up one side on a small hill, two by the first vault toilet, one in the middle, and then a group site with two tent pads by the second vault toilet.

Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and tent pad. Bring your own firewood. Pack out your trash.

I was there for 3 nights, when we arrived we were the only people there until late in our second day.

The roads were passable with a hearty 2wd truck/SUV, but 4wd is recommended. You will NOT get to this campground in a car. You need ground clearance to make it up the rough roads.

Weather was pleasant & dry. Nights were cold to cool. Lots of sun. Pack the sunscreen - ask me how I know.

Overall a great place to getaway to if you need a break from civilization.

So I haven't camped out in this area, I usually drive past when going off-road and hitting the trails around the National Wildlife Refuge. There are a handful of sites and every time I came through during midweek, only seen 1 or 2 people camping. Either tent or truckbed camping. Roads will tear up a pull trailer and you can mostly get to this campsite with 2WD, but highly recommend 4WD.