Round Valley State Park Campground
Derek W.
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2017

Go during the week if you can

This campground is hike in or boat in. The campsites are primitive and include a fire ring as well as a picnic table. All sites are marked and are either on the water (ideal) or set back from the water in the woods. If you have a canoe, kayak, or boat you're better off just bringing your gear/ equipment in that way as the trail itself is nothing special. The hiking trail does not offer views of the reservoir and is somewhat challenging for one who is not prepared. My friend and I backpacked in and were well prepared but we found it comical to see individuals lugging in coolers on the trail. They were huffing and puffing and sweating profusely as they were hiking the trail and they were barely a mile into their hike, not smart. The campsites start at 3 miles into the trail and are spaced all the way out to 6 miles. If you're on the water the view doesn't really change but perhaps the sound changes. I can't comment on the sound as I went midweek and had peace and quiet. This place is a gem and I highly recommend it to individuals who are respectful and appreciative of what it has to offer. You're not supposed to swim in the reservoir on the camping side but I did and did not meet any resistance.

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  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
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  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
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  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017
  • Review photo of Round Valley State Park Campground by Derek W., July 23, 2017