Deep Creek Designated Campsite 53

Lots of hunters in this area from Dec 1 through at least mid-February. Best to avoid during those times unless you are hunting. Access down adequate dirt/sandy road, but go slow. Be aware there are ditches with water in them across the road. Some are "rock ditches", ie. they have heavy gravel in the bottom so you won't get stuck in the mud or sand. Check out the depth of the water carefully. I put on rubber boots and walked out into one, which turned out to be only 5-6" deep and passable, though I couldn't tell that without walking across it. They are meant to be driven through. This site was not attractive - swampy area round it, open rough field with picnic table and fire ring. Short road into the campsite itself was very rutted and muddy. I ended up camping in the intersection of 2 dirt roads just outside the actual site. However, many pick up trucks of hunters came through. Glad I had a chat with one guy and he alerted his buddies to watch out for me -- very kind. Even though it was way down a dirt road, it was close enough to 65 that I could hear the cars all night. Verizon was spotty, 1-2 bars.

Lots of hunters in this area from Dec 1 through at least mid-February. Best to avoid during those times unless you are hunting. Access down adequate dirt/sandy road, but go slow. Be aware there are ditches with water in them across the road. Some are "rock ditches", ie. they have heavy gravel in the bottom so you won't get stuck in the mud or sand. Check out the depth of the water carefully. I put on rubber boots and walked out into one, which turned out to be only 5-6" deep and passable, though I couldn't tell that without walking across it. They are meant to be driven through. This site was not attractive - swampy area round it, open rough field with picnic table and fire ring. Short road into the campsite itself was very rutted and muddy. I ended up camping in the intersection of 2 dirt roads just outside the actual site. However, many pick up trucks of hunters came through. Glad I had a chat with one guy and he alerted his buddies to watch out for me -- very kind. Even though it was way down a dirt road, it was close enough to 65 that I could hear the cars all night. Verizon was spotty, 1-2 bars.

the site is out in the deep woods, so very quiet and serene. to get there you should have a 4 wheel drive vehicle(I did not and almost got stuck twice). there are a few water crossings, some muddy roads and generally water all around. the creek is not that picturesque altho close. there is no signal at all, none! had to drive towards civilization to find a bar(internet). the one and only site has roots and fairly unlevel. there was a little road noise from 65. there are too many other places to go to have to settle for this place.