Keller Peak Yellow Post Campsites

We stayed at campsite #9. It has a great view and secluded. Some chairs, hammock, water, and utensils were left at the picnic table. Everything was dirty so we assumed they were left by previous campers. We wanted to make sure we weren’t taking someone’s camp so we waited a couple hours before pitching tent. The next day, a local family came onto the site and invited themselves to stay. They stayed behind the large boulder with the picnic table. They were friendly and kind to bring us some smores but I thought it was strange that they didn’t ask if they could stay. They say they come every so often and have dinner there; so be prepared to share or fight them off your campground.

Keller Peak is incredible. Quiet and (mostly) clean sites. Tons of land to hike, on or off trail. Geocaching sites nearby. The Keller Peak Lookout was amazing. I thought it was just a tourist attraction but it’s really a staffed (with volunteers) active fire lookout. Worth the trip for sure.

I got the very first spot. It’s a bit of a drive but very scenic and should be doable in any car. My campsite was big and spacious and looked up at an outcropping of rocks. It had a makeshift fire pit and picnic table. Spots are easy to see because of the yellow signs. Weather is definitely colder than in the valley, got snow overnight in mid May. Had very bad but there at&t cell reception. Nice and quiet with space between spots. Get there earlier to find a spot, people seem to stay for awhile.