The best part of the park to see wildlife is without a doubt the north end. We saw everything from elk to bears and with such close proximity to mammoth there is so much to do.
Gardiner is so close if you need a dump station or a laundry solution.
This place was called the mistake by the lake for a reason. The benefits are the proximity to showers, laundry and general stores but they don't outweigh how dissapointing the campground was.
Plenty of sand (but hey it’s the desert). Stayed here for a week and couldn’t have asked for a better spot. The occasional firing squad will come through (even had someone testing grenades) but it’s few and far between. Close enough to JTNP and Walmart. I came right after a rainstorm and it got a little hairy. Not impossible at all but just be sure to check the weather and be prepared.
Stayed here for a week while seeing GMNP and CCNP and loved the accessibility. Less than 10 minutes from Walmart and less than 45 minutes from both parks. Very friendly staff. Dog parks left much to be desired.
Great view of the mountains depending on which side you’re on. Staff was very friendly and the spots were very well maintained
Was only here overnight but the staff was super friendly. Very well maintained park with plenty of waterfowl by their own pond. A bit of a drive to JTNP but nothing too bad. Lots of sand but that seems to be the case everywhere in the area.
Was just passing through and needed a quick place to stop for the night. Totally did the trick! Lots of road noise but a very easy spot to pull in and out of.
Would recommend pulling in during the day when you have some sunlight. GREAT little hill to hike with a very defined rocky trail. Plenty of fire rings. Do your part and pick up some of the trash! It's such a well-trafficked area that the trash really piles up.
Great little gas station close with water and propane refill stations. Walmart not far either.
Pretty good access to Saguaro NP, less than a 30-minute drive to the visitor center and even closer to the Tuscon Mountain Range.