Views are hit and miss in the general area. Most spot have average wide open views to distant rocks formations. There is no internet access with AT&T in the entire area until you get down close to highway 191.

This location worked well for daily visits into the park. From pictures it seem like it may be too wide open and barren, but the views are actually really good, and sunsets are great. Sites are well spread out, and there are plenty of them. We were here in early October, and seems like you Should be able to find a site this time of year (early October).

We were in site 28 and were equally close to vault toilets at the beginning and end of this spur of the road. Sites 31 and higher will see the highway traffic below although it’s far away and you probably don’t hear it.

We planned a short overnight stop here on our way to Ouray.  It might be busier in the heat of the summer, but we had no problem getting a reservation over Labor Day weekend.  All have large flat pads and the campground has great amenities, showers etc.  Very well maintained. Loop D has electrical hookups.

Downsides: It's a bit baren, with no shade and views of your neighbors.  Our site was far from the water.

We camped in the last spot before you get to Dexter Creek Trail. Roads are easy to this point and there are about 7 potential spots with most of them on the side of the road.

We were told that the road gets more technical past Dexter but there is more room for dispersed camping above tree line if you have the vehicle to make it up. Only 3-4 of them are off the road.

Our spot was just a 10 minute drive to downtown Ouray so very close.