Peaceful, spacious sites. Spectacular Rainbow Hot Springs trail is worth the work-out of 12 miles out and back (6 miles each way, don't let anyone tell you it's less). Deer came into our site. The adjacent stream is shallow enough in areas if you want an icy dip. Rainbow Hot Springs Trail is spectacular in spite of the massive forest damage. Go for the hike, not the springs, though you'll probably enjoy them as a break before returning to camp. If you're more adventurous you could even camp a night hear the springs. Regardless, bring snacks or lunch and plenty of water.
Well maintained, and well appointed, but definitely an urban state park. The adjacent city is on full display at most times. The landscape around the camper/rv sites are a little barren. It can be extraordinarily windy at times. Tent camping as others have mentioned might be unexpectedly very challenging. Campfires can also be a challenge, depending on the wind. Random showers are common in the summer, and dotted our 3 night stay. A good stop if you want full hookups, but we might have skipped it otherwise.
This park and it's campground are very close to the city, but you'd barely know it. The perfect sort of camping for anyone who still wants amenities, lol. Easy to get to, but still very natural surroundings, wildlife etc… The camp sites have a fair amount of space. Level paved spaces with full hookups and nice bathrooms.
Nestled in a valley between the red rocks and lush green. Very nice. Conveniently close to the road, but hidden and no noise issues. We were close to one of the bathrooms but didn't have any odor issues. A great choice when camping in this area.
There's so much to see in the area. Obviously the nearby falls, but also other great opportunities not too far of a drive such as Cave Falls. The campground itself has a hiking and vista opportunities. It was very well maintained and peaceful. We got unlucky with a flat tire out and our host was incredibly helpful to get us to the only place nearby (not nearby) to get that replaced. Above and beyond, and made an unfortunate situation much more tolerable.
It's not often an easy to get to campground is also this scenic and relaxing. The sites are very nicely designed and maintained.
Not to be missed. So scenic. Plenty of hiking options. Especially beautiful at sunrise and sunset- with the added benefit of cooler temperatures in the summer. Camp sites make use of the limited land available well. Highly recommended.
So nice that even the very adjacent highway noise isn't a big deal, though you might want to sleep with a white noise app if you're sensitive to that sort of thing. We stayed at the particularly beautiful site 8 adjacent to a~35' rock wall, which you can climb to the top with a little effort. Site 12 offers the most privacy, also further from the road. New vault toilets and drinking water spigot, scenic and very well maintained. Close to all the area's natural attractions.
Beautiful sunsets. Really"rough around the edges". Surprised to see the Army Corp of Engineers responsible for this campground. The camp sites themselves, aside from being fairly barren, are potholed, uneven gravel- littered with a ton of garbage like cigarette butts, bottle caps and broken glass. Add the abundance of goatheads, and there's nowhere to walk barefoot or to let your dog walk. The water supplies seem to be placed randomly and not very close to sites. In July at least, the water ranges from hot to warm. The campground is close enough to other attractions, but aside from the beautiful sunset over the hills, it's a fairly dead and barren, unattractive/ utilitarian park with a muddy, uninviting shoreline. The sites are so wide open and with the park being close to the street, there's a subtle feeling of vulnerability. Bathrooms are a sad affair. Steamy. Lots of bugs. Poorly functioning plumbing. It'll do in a pinch, but choose another option if your looking for something nice.
What a special place. Not to cheapen it, but the comparably small scale and almost cinematic, stylized quality of it lends a sort of "Disneyland" quality to it, but designed by nature and a million times more awesome. It's just such a special place. The campsites and bathrooms are extra nice too. Great, easy hikes right from the camp with beautiful views. The moon rising over the basin at night is an unexpected treat that will make you feel like you are ON the moon. Highly recommended!
The adjacent Hyalite Reservoir is spectacularly scenic. Bring your favorite watercraft or floaty, because you'll want to go out onto the water to explore, taking in the fantastic scenery. A number of formal and informal hiking trails- mostly across the reservoir or a short drive to the trailhead, and a surprise glorious mountain-meadow vista. Even without those activities, this is a special place to camp. Dog-friendly. Only downside was the construction (2020), diverting traffic through the campground and kicking up a lot of dust. Small potatoes, but the only thing keeping the campground experience from perfection.
A Stunning Surprise! In spite of a loss of large pine trees… and having no personal comparison, for us, this was a surprise. So peaceful and with a gorgeous sunset on a vast horizon. The rocky sloped landscape had a lot of wildflowers and made for a pleasant overnight stop with no expectations.