All the reviews so far seem to be quite correct. Except I did not see any creek. I did not see any lower levels. The area is very dry and rocky. The only way in is up the hill on 250. The pavement turns to gravel and becomes very steep and Rocky and rugged with some areas washed out. There were some big rigs up here but I don't think they'll make this trip very often before they break down. Once you get on top of the plateau there is plenty of room to spread out and the gravel roads are less challenging. Poncha Springs is only 10 minutes away in Salida another 10 minutes. There's a Walmart in Salida which has a very good beverage selection. A BLM ranger did show up to talk to us about the 14 day limit. My friends were over the limit and left a couple days later. The gentleman was very nice and accommodating, he did not want to give any appearance of harassment. But they do check. Even in mid-September it was Sherry warm, up to 90°. There was some smoke on some days from the Forrest tire's. I only got two mosquito bites in two weeks but I must've killed three dozen house flies.