People floor it through three forest there and there's tons on during the dry season. The wet season is very muddy and difficult for small vehicles like mini vans to navigate. The road is really washed out and neglected. Aside from that, if you make it to the top, you will see a gorgeous prarie full of wildflowers and mountain views.

There is a gate locking the road and the snow pile makes it impassable.

If you're traveling mini, you'll find space but RVs will have to fight for it. ATVs run all day but the sunset and lake views were gorgeous and temp at this elevation was perfect.

Because it is so close to town, and easily averting to large vehicles, this site will attract lots of RVs. I have a minivan so I'm limited in privacy but it still worked. I think I got the best spot and this was way better than FS 538 which was easy to confuse the direction of the exit. I did see the elk on the way in and just cherished my first wild sighting ever 🥰.