Not an actual site. Pin took me to a feild with horse/cows (pics attached for cuteness). The actual site is in the campground on Google Maps, but IT ISNT ALLOWED!!!
VERY CLEARLY SIGNED CAMPING IN CAMPGROUND SITES ONLY!!!
There is a small fire ring by the trailhead, as description says, but the signs on the road are VERY clear. Also lots of rangers patrolling, so don't risk it!!
So, unless you wanna pay a RIDICULOUS fee for a night, not worth it at all. Would've given it one mark, but figured someone later might find a touch of value.
There's about three good spots up on the hill, the two out on the edge have reliable service. But as soon as you go back up a bit, it vanishes.
Stunning views of Yellowstone and the mountains. Be aware, there are NO trees, so it will get stiflingly hot with no clouds. But, close to town, and the road isn't the worst. For sure go slow, but even low clearance should be able to pick out a path.
Wonderful spot. Forested & shady, but with some meadows too. Several trails for ATVs & hiking. Rather warm, but not bad for July.
Only real issue is that it seems to be ONLY used by ATVers and large trailer campers. Can be loud, as everyone drives around, but otherwise not bad.
Like others have said, the pin seems incorrect. Go up the road another five minutes or so and you'll find the main area. About a half dozen sites there with room for trailers, a bathroom, and a game meat hanger thing. Utterly gorgeous. I got there around dark, and the colors were otherworldly. Also same for the drive in. Mountains that make animators look like fools.
The site was awesome. Very buggy, as it was summer & next to a river, but get over it. Stars to die for. The milky way was very bright. Couldn't find the other sites on the map tho. Probably just didn't drive far enough.
Great area all up Pingree Park Rd. The spots you can stay in without being bothered are all in the first mile or two. Good road, rather washboarded, but go slow and you'll be fine.
The first main area, and the top of the first hill is the best. Two areas of sites, and the one on the left as you go up has access to the rocks on the hill, which are from another world. Best sunset spot by far.
Farther up, there's a road, 127, off to the left with even more spots. The ones at the top of here have a veiw of the mountains on the north side of Estes park: Stormy, Evaline, the Mummy Range, etc.
Awesome veiw of some high, snowy touched mountains, and the interstate in the valley somehow makes it more ethereal. The noise isn't bad at all, like your next to a heater running all night.
The spots I stayed at are a bit up the road from the pin, in the curve of the road directly beneath the power lines. Another little extension runs very steeply up beneath the lines for the best view.
Road isn't bad. Lots of places around here on the app are way worse. Go slow, like walking speed or less, and any car with moderate suspension should be OK. Walked up the road towards the other pin, and it does get rougher.
Several sites up FS1181. The main one at the bottom holds 2-3 cars. Stayed at one a bit up, but the road gets real bad right after. Even with AWD, I knew I couldn't make it. For the farther sites, you'd need a big 4x4 truck with sizeable wheels. Steep, slippery, washed out inclines.
Beautiful little forest. Tons of trails & roads to explore. Took one that went up the mountain, and there was a junction that split into three. I think that's the furthest up you can camp.
Up on the ridgeline, you can see the whole Teton range, and Curtis Canyon behind you! One fireput by the road, one other one out just a bit in the second pic. I'd drive my car to that one, but it looks a little too sketchy for a Subaru Outback.