George H. Crosby Manitou State Park Campground

Great hike in site that had room for a couple small tents and hammocks if you have a small group. We were able to park just down the road from the sites (there is a small parking area really close to this little cluster of sites (see map photo) but it was full when we arrived. Hike in from the parking spot was about a mile. The site was really quiet and peaceful. The hiking club trail is pretty close to the site if you are looking to do that. The park has at least 1 waterfall, but I do believe there are a few.

Love this park. I have another review of a different site. BP13 is one of my faves—2.5-ish mile hike. The last 1/8 mile (trail that leads to sites 13-16 had a landslide earlier this year. The side of the hill was totally wiped out, as was the trail. You can get through but it is difficult and very muddy. Use caution, esp after heavy rains, until vegetation is established.

George Crosby is one of my favorites state parks for hiking and river fishing!

The site we stayed at however was not so great. BP19 has an awesome location on a secluded hill above Benson lake.... But it only has two tiny tent pads (2p or smaller) that are both VERY slanted. The entire site is anywhere from a 10-30% incline making sleeping, cooking and even sitting in a camp chair difficult!

Definitely a site for someone who uses hammock tents and not for traditional tents.