Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site
Ian Y.
Reviewed Jun. 24, 2016

Hidden gem just a little off the beaten path

I know the pictures are hard to believe, but yes, it's really that pretty! The campground is situated right next to a beautifully clear blue river and wooded hillsides—perfect for early morning serenity. Most of the sites are very near to each other without dividers, which could make it feel a little crowded if the campground gets full. But if you show up on a non-peak day and get lucky, you might just have the whole thing to yourself! If you do come on a busy time, look for the site past a big log at the very far end of the loop. It's all by itself which would provide some nice separation if you need it, plus it's invisible from the road so it might not be claimed yet!

There's no potable water, but the river is clear enough that you could easily boil or purify as much as you need. The vault toilets were nice and clean and pleasant. They didn't seem to have any firewood available at the campground, so you might want to plan ahead on that. There were a few bugs when we were there in late May, but nothing terrible.

Easily worth a visit! This is camping the way it's supposed to be—quiet, pretty, and just a little rough.

  • Review photo of Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site by Ian Y., June 24, 2016
  • Review photo of Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site by Ian Y., June 24, 2016
  • Review photo of Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site by Ian Y., June 24, 2016