Campground Review: We had the best time at this campground, despite being a bit unlucky with the weather. We stayed in site 23, which had a peek-a-boo view, and a nice path down to the beach. It was right in between the beach and the bathrooms, and not right on top of our neighbors, even though it wasn't as private as we usually prefer. Sites 23-26 would be amazing to book as a group with kids (sites 24, and 25 are set back against a nice hilly wooded area and are extra private.) We have a 2 and a 4 year old and the beach was just perfect for them to play and swim. The swimming area is a huge and long small pebbly cove. We were surprised to find it had a little convenience store, kayak rentals, etc., and a beautiful playground for kids. The camp host (who was so nice!) also drove around in the evenings selling firewood. The bathrooms were extra clean, and the area is beautiful to hike and drive around. We did the Hidden lake hike down the road with our kids, and had an amazing time. Also, to be noted there is a South Campground and a North Campground here. The South (where we stayed) has less private sites, and seemed more for tent campers. The North Campground is bigger, and seemed to have more RVs and more private sites, but had no swim beach access that we could tell. Finally, the chipmunks were everywhere and ready to get into your food at a moments notice. We had to keep our food in the car the whole time, even though we have bear proof bins, because they wouldn't leave the boxes alone!

Gear Review: As a Dyrt Ranger, I also get products to test and review in the field. We tested out the Belmont Hella Good Blanket and are absolutely and truly in love with it! This blanket is waterproof, warm, and extra packable. We have another waterproof blanket that is big with the mom crowds, and I am going to give it away now that we have the Belmont Blanket. My kids and I loved how soft and fleecy it was to snuggle up in, and it kept us warm when we needed an extra layer. Me and my husband love that it folds up to about 1/8th of the size of our other waterproof beach blanket and is super durable and easy to wash (came out looking brand new after we washed it!) We have since this taken it to the beach many times, and get lots of comments about how nice it looks. I plan to buy these in the future for family and friend holiday gifts I love it so much!!! Definitely worth the investment!

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