Not sure why it says $30, this place is free WITH your Discover Pass, 7 day limit in a 30 day period.
Vault toilets are pretty clean.
There is NO trash here, pack it in, pack it out. Keep it clean. Lots of horses here which is enjoyable. An ADA trail is level for walking the dog.
Shooting range is close by, doesn’t bother me but it’s pretty noisy. Can hear some highway noise, but again, hasn’t bothered me
I depend 100% on solar. There is deep shade in all camp spots, I chose a fairly sunny spot, but it wasn’t enough to charge my batteries. Just a heads up.
Will return if visiting rainier again :)
I enjoyed my visit and even extended it 2 days for a total of 5 nights. Park like setting with large cottonwoods, fire rings and picnic tables. I had a perfect view of Devils Tower from my site A9. The water spigot near this site was inoperable however. The bathrooms could be cleaner, but in fairness there were probably 100 people staying in Loop B that were using Loop A’s bathroom as well for changing and putting makeup on, etc. ~ it was some special tribal event, so the bathrooms got pretty gross. Can’t beat the price, $10/night with a senior pass. I will definitely stay there again when I am in the area.
Large campground. Sites are pretty small, bear boxes, picnic table and fire pit provided. Flush toilets, no showers. Bathrooms were clean. Threaded Water spigot available by the bathrooms. I was charged $6 for water when I reserved ~ no clue why. They had firewood for sale as well. Stayed in the No Generators loop, since I’m off grid, it was great they had that to offer. Staff was very friendly. Stayed 3 nights.
First the pluses ~ breathtaking Views, wildlife viewing (moose, deer, elk, whooping cranes, etc), bring your binoculars! large spots to spread out and camp. The spot I’m in has zero shade, but it’s been raining/sleeting/snowing most days, and cool the rest, so it wasn’t an issue in late May.
The down side is the traffic! It’s quiet by 10pm, but it’s hard to believe how many vehicles go whizzing by on this forest road. Yesterday for 2 solid hours in the evening it was non stop cars ~ and they drive so fast, tons of dust. And this is a regular occurrence. I’ve been here 7 days so far.
The other down side is zero cell service here. You will have to drive into Jackson to get service, which is fine as they have all the amenities you’d need, laundry, shower, fuel, groceries, firewood.
I would definitely come back here next time I’m in the area! Probably pick a more private spot with shade next time tho!
I have mixed review of this campsite. I wouldn’t stay here again and here’s why.
Zero cell service!
The wind was insane so spent most of our time indoors! Snowed twice! Hailed. The hours we had nice weather were wonderful as we hiked to the beaches. The views are spectacular!
The bathrooms had no soap or way to dry hands. One of the toilets wasn’t working. The shower was very small, but hot water was a blessing! No electric outlets for a hair dryer, fyi. They should install a soap dispenser and towel dispenser. With Covid, you’d think it would be a no brainer. $22/night (less with senior pass).
Stayed 5 nights, paid for 6 but with the 2nd snowstorm and high winds I decided to leave a day early!
Oh! Forgot. ALL sites are shared!! Shocking to think you’d have to share a campsite with total strangers. I also have a German shepherd who would not have appreciated a close neighbor with a dog! You literally share the same pad! Thankfully, no one else showed up next to me!
Fairly level concrete pads. Very clean showers, but you have to push a button about every minute to keep water on, but they are free. Heated pool and hot tub though I didn’t try them out. Good location to get all of my errands done while visiting Temecula. A little dog park and they offer a shuttle if gambling is your thing, it’s not mine. Used my Passport America pass for 50% off which made it about $32.50 a night. Loved hearing the coyotes yipping during the night a couple of nights.