Hicks Run

It was a wonderful place. Was there for a week. The weekend it was full, but during the week, there was just two of us. You're down in a hollow, so not the best reception. Saw 2 elk 100 ft from campground. It was nice. The ranger stated that they will, probably, start charging next year.

We stopped here as a last minute place to stay as we are in transit. We arrived at the campsite after dark and the vibe was quite good. There are bathrooms with no running water.

Some sites are closer together than others, campers were parked next to us and had quite a large crowd. We started on some of the hike and wished we could stay longer. The area is peaceful and serene in the fall months. We will return!

Limited sites. Must call District office for permit, but still free. Vaulted toilets. There is a swimming hole in the small creek that’s great! Kids loved it! Also the river is just down on 555 with a kayak launch. An elk viewing plot is just across from the kayak launch site/ parking lot. Not far from Benezette. No water. We filled up at Parker dam state park. Sites reserved and it was booked solid for early trout season. I imagine same in the fall for elk viewing. When we were there last year there was a road closed sign on the left turn. If still there ignore it! The campground is before where the bridge is out! Love this place!