Nice owners/managers, place is a little dated, but relatively clean. Highway noise is a constant. Has storm shelters available when needed. Gravel pull-throughs, mostly level.
This was the second time we have camped here. We camped in Pettit Bay II area in November. Lots of birds. Beautiful landscapes. The water levels were down, but still plenty for the hardcore fishermen. Both campgrounds were about a quarter filled. Most sites are spaced well, with some a little closer. The only downside to this trip was the noise from the construction going on at the marina. That's temporary and we'll be back, although may take a different site next time!
Beautiful old, but refurbished campground in Northeast Oklahoma, built by the CCC! Our last night of a 16-day trip is quietly coming to a close. We made reservations on-line (that's another story!), and when we got there around 8 p.m., the RV campground was about 1/3 full. There are only electric hookups and community water is scattered through the campground. There are tent cabins to rent, and separate tent camping area, also where the overlook is, although it was overgrown and not easy to see the view! There are newish shower and toilet buildings scattered around and my hubs said they were nice and clean… shower water warm only. There is a swimming pool opening early June and nice walking trails. Lots of history if you go that route!
It's hard to give this place the credit it deserves when you come off of a mountain over 10,000 feet!!! Sites 1-20 something are up next to the dam and levee. Site 9 is the farthest from the road that separates this section from the bigger portion of the campground. There is only electricity at these sites with community water. There are restrooms (that we didn't use) and garbage containers scattered throughout. This park's saving grace is the lake and the abundant wildlife… mostly birds, but beaver and skunks were seen! Roads are paved, sites are rock with little cabana-type shelters, a picnic table and fire ring. Sites 1-20 something have scattered small trees… site 9 probably had the largest… a young cottonwood. The largest section of Hasty campsites are well treed, some at water's edge. If you're going to stay longer than 1 night, especially during the summer, try to reserve in the big section with trees! It's a popular, year-round park with fishing on Hasty Lake and boating on the reservoir side!
Lovely small campground with lots of shady, generous campsites, some by the Little Squaw Creek and upper Rio Grande River, and others up next to rock bluffs. The site and facilities were very clean and the camp hosts extremely nice and well versed on this area of Rio Grande National Forest! No electric or sewer hookups, with community well water pumps, and restrooms. Fishing was really good, artificial lures only! Wildlife included elk, moose, bear, deer, chipmunks, rabbits, magpies, ravens, hummingbirds, swallows, and Spring flora were everywhere! Road to camps are rock/dirt, and not very RV friendly (lots of washboards and fallen rock), and if you're not good with heights, some of the road narrows with drop off sides and no railing/barriers. We were there in late May and the nights got down into the 20s, with some heavy wet snow that melted off the next day. Took a drive up past Lost Creek Campground to one of the high meadows and it was breathtaking! Did I mention the elevation of over 10,000 feet? There is a large forested area that has burned, but aspens and other new growth are coming back. Overall, this has been one of our favorite campgrounds. Some sites are reservable and the rest are FCFS. America the Beautiful and Golden Age Passes are accepted.
Small campground in the Gunnison National Forest, closest to Gunnison and Crested Butte, spelled Rosy and Rosey, depending on what sign or website you see! Even though just off Hwy 742, you can barely make out traffic noise! Clean and the sites are awesome! Some sites have been refurbished with paved pads and heavy metal picnic tables. Hosts very friendly and informative about the area. A few rafters and kayakers came by during the day floating the lower Taylor River (Taylor River Class II-III rapids, with some Class IV on the upper Taylor River). Awesome cliffs to view right outside our door. Our site #4 also had two large tent pads. There is a paved path through most of the campground along and up from the river's edge. Fishing was good… lots of little pools to cast into! There is one restroom building with vault toilets which were very clean, and there is community water only (no electric). Lots of wildlife and springtime flora to dazzle your eyes! There are bears and mountain lions in this area, of course and gratefully so! Fires are allowed in fire pits only on no-Red Flag warning days. Little to no internet service, cell service is okay. Be prepared to be cradled and loved by Mother Nature! One of her finest spots is here!!
Desert beauty, lots of ancient history and sites to visit. Campsites are okay, but with no water or electric in most of the sites (only 15 with full hookups and they are always reserved well in advance), $24 is steep. Fortunately for us, we got a senior discount. Was a bit concerned that they allowed campfires with red flag warnings all around! Lots of families, groups, walkers, runners, bikers, and every age there! Great for stargazing!!! Like that once you paid your fee, you got your pick of whatever site is available! Not a lot of shade, lots of birds, and springtime flora was abundant! Sites are dirt/sand/grass with a picnic table and fire pit. Water available at the restrooms.
We only stayed in the Elk Ridge loop for one night after a long drive from Mesa Verde. The park is nice and shady with deer walking around… not tame, but not completely freaked out by humans! Dusk walk was nice, and able to see through the trees from the higher sites to the reservoir and mountains! Cell tower right there and the bath-shower-laundry facility was very nice and clean! Price of $36 a night for just electric is a bit steep, but apparently everything is nowadays! Campsites are paved, with tent sites. Quiet this time of the year before the roar of summer travelers!!!
Beautiful, small campground near a a rapidly flowing stream/creek. Campsites are relatively large, on dirt, no utilities, but fresh water and restrooms.
Great sites in the Pinion Campground, cool at night, vistas of Spanish Peaks, and a lovely little lake for fishing! Heard the coyotes at night, lots of birds! Popular spot, and we were lucky to get the last one open for that night!
We only stayed 1 night, but it was enjoyable. Park is a little dated, but clean.
We chose this campground due to its close proximity to our house, about an hour's drive. The campground itself is dated but clean, with no water hookups at the sites; community water pumps were scattered throughout the campground. The restrooms were also dated and needed to be cleaned a little better. We were in a double site on the water, which was a plus for us! No campers right on top of us! Lots of boat traffic as this campground sits between a couple of marinas. We did have a church group set up camp in a loop close by us, where they held singing, music and preaching through loudspeakers. About 30-40 extra visitors showed up each of the 3 nights we were there. It became very annoying when they turned the sound up. We talked to the campground hosts, who were helpful, but the group disregarded the noise rule anyway. Other than that and a couple of friendly dogs whose owners let run loose, the trip was very nice! Great view, cool winds off the water, swimming and fishing, and nice area to walk! Big variety of trees and flowers, insects, animal and bird wildlife, including a bald eagle sighting! Reservations required through Recreation.gov.
Ouachita Lake is gorgeous! Brady Mountain Campground was a bit too cramped for us. And unfortunately, we got one of the campsites right next to the water treatment system for the park. The cyclical noise was obnoxious, and there was no mention of this on the reservation or COE websites. According to the guy working there, this has been going on for quite a while now. At the time of our visit, there were no other sites available away from the noise. The site itself was lovely…great view! There is no water at the sites…you have to tote your own water to and from the dispersed water spigots. No wifi and sporadic TV antenna reception, but with the views and other fun things to do, why would you need them? The goal here is to get away and relax!!! It rained on our last day, so we drove around to the other area campgrounds for future reference! Recommend this campground, but stay far away from sites 50-56 (sites nearest the water treatment area).
We spent the day visiting this pretty park and hiking down to the falls. Nice reprieve from a hot day! The park host was very pleasant and professional and informative, and the office was clean and organized. Will make time to go back in the future!
Really great vistas from the upper overlook. We stopped to see the runestone on our way back home from camping at Lake Wister. Wooded and clean, with a small gift shop (closed when we got there). Tent and RV camping available, which we didn't look at, but don't think big trailers and buses would fit; ours is an 18-footer, and was questionable at that! Really cool trek down to the runestone, but would highly recommend good walking shoes or boots, for it's a steep, rocky path with lots of small, deep steps and very few handrails or barriers; some areas are wet. Trail is not handicap accessible. There are a couple of benches along the way to stop and catch your breath and admire the rock formations. Donations taken for the runestone walk at the box outside the gift shop. Camping prices are reasonable.
Very pretty campground, clean and relatively quiet this time of year. A very few campers here the week of Christmas 2020. Firewood available at the camp host site. Very nice lake views. Birdwatching is pretty good. Check out Spiro Mounds and Heavener Runestone, less than an hour's drive from Wister Lake.
Nice, no one camping in December. Mostly set up for RVs with some day use areas. Nice vistas of the Neosho River from the Echo Bluff sites with all the leaves down. Biggest detractor is the traffic noise. Didn't check out the boat launch area which was across the highway from the main park and office. NOTE JUST IN CASE (12/4/20): We found an adult black cat near our campsite who appeared pretty content to just sit in the leaves and watch everything! No collar or tags seen. Apparently no animal control for this county.
Nice campground, clean and at this time of the year and/or due to COVID, no one camping but us! Campsites are close together. Our visit was a day trip to scout out sites for future visits, and we parked in site 52 of the Chickasaw loop. A few day users came mid afternoon, and several boats were out trolling and fishing. Reservations made online. The reservation website said 5:00 p.m. check in, but we got in around 10:00 a.m. Campground closes December 8 and reopens March 31.
Very pretty park with lots of trees in the campground, birdwatching and fishing! Family and group friendly. Sweet little wildwood chapel and nice trails. It's a popular park, well kept and friendly. Paved RV sites with water and electric, some a little too close together. Reservations must be made through Reserve America. The only distraction was the morning we left, when several small planes made practice landings and takeoffs at the nearby Jet Airport. They were so noisy when they flew over the campground and river that you couldn't hear anything but the engine noise. Not sure how often this happens. It was a Monday morning that day.
Busy little older park on a lovely lake near Eureka Springs, AR. Great birdwatching opportunities, nice hiking trails. Mostly tent camping, some with electric. Sites lower and closer to the lake subject to flooding and can get quite boggy after a lot of rain. Reservations must be made via Reserve America, and you'll need to look at the map to get the site number since only a few sites have identifiers. Drive into the park is very beautiful, hilly and curvy!