The area is in a small valley so the spots are cramped together. The park itself, is beautiful. I was here on a Spring break night, so it was very busy. I’m not sure if I should complain about the following since it’s not the park’s fault. My neighbor kept using my electrical outlets (and water). This wouldn’t be a problem if I didn’t need to use it myself. I tried to ask them, but they didn’t speak English. I know they are not mine, but it’s aggravating. The park host was not answering their door. Then, later, they started their charcoal with diesel fuel which was right next to my truck RV window. This was the charcoal they used for cooking! SMH. There is no cell signal, there is wifi right at the visitor center.

Campground is beautiful, but had some decent size mud holes coming in.  If it has had significant rain, this may be a problem for 2 wd vehicles.  The county and forest service road getting here is gravel / dirt.  Sites are fairly level but that could change with rain.  If you are equipped for primitive camping, this is a great spot.  Vault toilets, no cell service, just purely nature.

The notice that says that it is closed for the season is incorrect.  The upper loop is closed, but not the sites with the stone buildings.  In fact, going to the website, there is a statement that it is free camping right now.  Be sure to check the website, as this is subject to change.  The stone buildings are so nice to set up somewhat out of the weather and have functional fireplaces.  The walk to the river is very easy.  There are no hookups (water or electricity) so it is primitive camping.  There is no cell service on ATT - it showed only "SOS" but the town of Hector is nearby if you need to check your phone in a pinch.  I have a WeBoost and that still would not get a signal.  This site is easily accessed via the paved highway, passenger vehicles can easily access it.  It's quite an unique area to describe.  It's not really well suited for big RV's but wouldn't be impossible.  I went in January so there was only one other camper.  It looked like they were hammock tenting inside one of the structures.  It would be a great base camp for overlanding the Ozarks.

Steep switchbacks up to the campground.  The campground has private residences dispersed throughout.  The outlay of the park is somewhat confusing.  Be sure to study a map well.  The campground is almost immediately to the right as you get to the top, but you have to go past that quite a ways to the visitor's center to check in.  The views are amazing, but it is windy being at the top of the mountain.  There are cabins but I stayed at a campsite (#14) with a view.  The bathroom facilities near the campground are a bit of a walk from the campground.  If you have your own potty tent, you may consider bringing it.  My site was not level so I used leveling blocks.  I have my Jeep outfitted for sleeping in.  The more interior sites looked to be more level. No big rigs are allowed up the mountain, I think nothing longer than 24'.  I did not take any of the hiking trails, so I can't comment on those.  My old dog just can't do too much hiking anymore.  Staff were friendly.  The electricity worked great, but the water spigot was barely functional.  Bathroom was kept clean and had one shower with typical camp wall spigot.  The road down the mountain leads into a small, industrial type town.  Walmart, Dollar General is nearby as well as many typical restaurants.  I utilize a WeBoost, and a hotspot on my iPhone. I was able to stream shows without much buffering.  I got anywhere from 1-4 bars on ATT LTE.