Camped here in spring when it first opened for the season. COLD and snow flurries, but still such a memorable and great experience. Most sites seem to be well spaced out and good amount of privacy. Lots of sites are along the stream. Great access to Mt Whitney trailhead. Hiked to Lone Pine Lake with my pup (no permits needed and dogs allowed up to here). Lots of snow, spikes were handy.
This is a nice campground we stayed at along our loop around Mt Rainier. It's a good alternative to the other National Park campgrounds (Cougar and Ohanapecosh) that seem to book up many months in advance. I found it to be quiet with nicely distanced sites. Recommended stops along the way when coming from Enumclaw -- Tipsoo Lake, Federation Forest, Skookum Falls.
Great, clean campsite to use as your launching point to the Yosemite backcountry. Most campers are there for 1 night as they summit Half Dome. Ideal place to camp and even just rest and enjoy the Merced river after an arduous climb out of the valley via the Mist Trail. Camp vibe is great. Also nice to have regularly cleaned pit toilets (4 stalls). Watch for bears … they are common here. Otherwise, hang up your hammock and relax!
Nice, no frills canvas tenting in Yosemite. Best part is the location, which gives direct access to some of the most popular trails -- Happy Isles to Mist Trail, Mirror lake, etc. It has a nice family friendly vibe. Community/ Shared baths were acceptable, but be prepared to wait for showers during busy hours of the day (evenings). Be prepared for HOT summer days, but the nights cool down where you can sleep well with just a sheet. Walking distance to food, convenience store and gear shop.
Pros: Close to town, Clean flush toilets/ bathrooms, RV sites, family friendly, close to trails
Cons: not much privacy, books up early
Tucked away just a skip and a hop from the town, Pine Knot is a great camping spot for those that don’t want to be too far from exploring all the attractions of Big Bear. Despite being close to a developed area, the campground still feels like a getaway in the woods. Sites are well spaced out for the most part. Would recommend finding a site at the back of the campground (higher # site) if you want a more privacy. I stayed at site #47 and it was nicely set back. Snow summit is also a stones throw away. The Camp host kept the grounds tidy. Bathrooms with flush toilets and a sink were a nice surprise. Even with the fire ban, still enjoyed a great stay in the woods!
Review of Kolob Campground (private campsite), Booked on Hipcamp.
My cousin and I had a fantastic camping trip at Kolob Campground. Campsite #4 was great with privacy and direct lake access. No bug/ mosquito issues when we went in September. Weather fluctuated from 70s in the day to 30s at night. High elevation of 8100' makes for a great escape of summer heat. Sitting and hiking along the reservoir was peaceful and idyllic. Nighttime stargazing and sunrises were great!
Lots of nearby sites to visit as day trips. Lava Point is a nice view point worth stopping by on the way. We also detoured up to Cedar Breaks National Monument which was a beautiful place to see the sunset. It's basically a mini-Bryce canyon without crowds. Plus, the pup was allowed on the Sunset trail, an easy, paved 2mi trail. Would recommend taking the 15 fwy back if you go for sunset to avoid any mishaps or wrong turns on the bumpy, unpaved Kolob terrace backroads. Zion NP Kolob Canyons road is also a nice place to check out on the way.
Hiked in 2 miles from trailhead to the campground. Trail crosses with PCT. Nice views of mountain range. Probably much busier when gate is open and cars drive in.
I frequently stop by here on my drive up to the Central coast. This is a family friendly campground with lots of choices for camping -- tents, RVs, Yurts. Nice area to have access for lakeside fun. The area does get very hot during the summer with sparse shade.
Stayed here for 2 nights during the 2019 Pursuit Norcal Event (outdoor adventure camp for adults). Due to the nature of the event, we were very close to other campers but the site itself had a lot of tree cover, shade and probably awesome camping at any other time. There is open field adjacent that was used as the event hub. Location was near trails to rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking.
Enjoyed 1 night camping here. Campground is HUGE -- sites overlooking the ocean, lake or tucked away in the woods. Most of the sites have good amount of privacy. Stayed in site #110 with peek a boo views of the ocean. Got a little rowdy overnight but the rangers were able to quickly fix the situation. Jet noise was not an issue for us… they were few and far between and just sounded like "passing thunder." Bathroom facilities well-kept.
Camped here for 2 nights as we explored Olympic NP. It's a bit far from the western portions of the NP but still plenty to explore for daytripping in the area. Our campsite #82 was overlooking the bay and a bit quieter than the other sites. Bathroom facilities were nearby and relatively well-kept for a busy summer season. Showers were also a nice bonus ($0.25 for 3 minute token). Very family friendly site. Easy walk down to the bay during low tide where you can find crabs, clams, oysters, snails and all sorts of water critters… Very enjoyable stay!
As there aren't too many established campgrounds on the way to Artist Point, this was a great find. We got lucky to find a site open during COVID camping craze. I really enjoyed staying this site as we were located right next to the rushing river. Lots of trees and shade. Stayed at site #5 which was nice and large, BUT very close to site #7 … They would be best used for group camping together. Grounds were clean and well maintained. Bathroom was just a few steps away and also kept clean. Enjoyed this site!
Came here to hike Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon. Before the trailhead there are lots of areas for dispersed camping. It's an unpaved road that can be challenging to drive in at times, so would recommend 4x4 high clearance vehicle. Overall a nice remote place to camp out in the desert!
Great camping spot right next to the trailhead! Come early as many backpackers will camp overnight here before starting their multi day hiking trip. There’s a small store/ cafe here.
Hike a short 2.5mi to get to the campsite. 20 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings (when allowed). No other campers when I was there off season. Very green and lots of great vistas along the ridgeline on the hike in.
Had a great time van camping here! Campground is small and near the main road but not too much noise from traffic while camping. Most sites are next to the creek. Grounds are densely wooded with berry bushes all around. Our site #6 was closer to the main road and right next to the vault toilets, but even then, no major issues to detract from a great stay in the woods. Would highly recommend reserving ahead of time during the summer weekends as it gets booked up. No cell reception out here. Lots of great trails in the area. For a short, family friendly and interpretive trail, check out Shadow of the Sentinels, only about a 0.4mi loop.
Definitely one of the now "not so hidden" gems in the area. Popular with climbers, this spot is a great spot to explore and also set up a dispersed campsite. Drive the Movie Road Trail, 17 miles through the gnarly landscape. Nearby Whitney portal, it's a great spot to get views of Mt Whitney and the sierras. LOVE this area!
The location can't be beat! It sits right along the bike path with open ocean views. Site is well maintained and has a small community feel. Great spot where many locals go to enjoy the beach.
Best part about the RV park is its location, right next to the dunes! The RV park is clean and well maintained. Sites are spaced close together but no major issues with noisy neighbors. Nice little dog run. Family friendly. We went during COVID time so many of the community areas (playground, showers) were closed, but didn't detract from an enjoyable getaway.