Curt Gowdy State Park
Toni B.
Reviewed May. 26, 2018

Excellent moutain biking & hiking!

We loved this spot! We stayed 5 nights the week before Memorial Day - rolled in on a Sunday afternoon and were fortunate to find a lovely first-come-first-serve spot right on Crystal Reservoir with access to the water right there at camp. We have a small camper trailer and our pull-through site was spacious and level with plenty of sun and shade. Word of warning: by Tuesday, locals were starting to "hold" the first-come-first-serve spots for the upcoming holiday weekend. We lucked out by getting there at the end of a very cold and wet weekend where we had our pick of sites around both reservoirs. I recommend reservations if you plan on visiting during peak season/dates.

The mountain biking trails at this park are SO MUCH FUN!! There are trails for all skill levels that are accessible from just about every campsite in the park. The Stone Temple Circuit trail was by far our favorite - it's an intermediate trail with A and B options around features that allow you and your partner to tailor your shared ride to you exact experience levels. Recommend starting with this trail as it provides a nice overview of what the other trails have to offer.

If you plan on boating or kayaking, read up on the rules and regulations first. No swimming as the water is too cold and swimmers are at risk for hypothermia.

All-in-all, we had a great stay and look forward to our next visit.

One last thing...watch out for ticks and snakes! Happy Camping, Campers!!

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  • Review photo of Curt Gowdy State Park by Toni B., May 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Curt Gowdy State Park by Toni B., May 26, 2018
  • Review photo of Curt Gowdy State Park by Toni B., May 26, 2018