Rosie Jones Park Primitive Camping

This place is hard to find because my GPS cant find it. No sign of Rosie Jones Park. If you hit 1971 just follow the road. After the bridge its on the right. Again no sign. No restrooms. road inside is not being maintained well so if you have an RV stay on top of the hill. Lots of areas by the lake to cast and try to get some fish. Lots of trash too. So better to bring a trash picker to help the place. Will camp again here.

The user above me gave a very accurate description. A few additions: it is a little hill right at the lake. There are maybe 3 places possible for RV. The best and overall nicest I think is the hilltop. It is flat - and one has the best overlook. The road is great right until the last stretch to and around the hill, there are the abovementioned potholes. But it is not a dirtroad, thus drivable when wet. We were the only people there staying overnight... but in the evening several people drove right up to the water, made doghnuts on the grass, drank alcohol, smashed the glasses on the floor, and lit a huge fire which they left burning when they drive off. Apart from that I would give it a 5, but there was a bit more trash than one would hope for in such an idle piece of land.

The user above me gave a very accurate description. A few additions: it is a little hill right at the lake. There are maybe 3 places possible for RV. The best and overall nicest I think is the hilltop. It is flat - and one has the best overlook. The road is great right until the last stretch to and around the hill, there are the abovementioned potholes. But it is not a dirtroad, thus drivable when wet. We were the only people there. I would give it a 5, but there was a bit more trash than one would hope for in such an idle piece of land.

I camped next to the water. I also caught my first fish there. But afterwards I did not get anymore. I enjoyed staying there. Great sunrise and moon rise. I got to see the planet Mars with my naked eyes. Locals and campers are very nice and friendly. Harry gave me a windscreen for my stove, while others gave me fire wood, and live minnows for bait. One local even wanted to share his food from the food bank.

The boat ramp has collapsed so its gated off but the narrow wooden dock is still up. I and others fished from it.

But the hill was not mowed. Only one of the two picnic tables has short grass and level. I also camped at the other table when it rained. The trash were picked up twice a week.

This park is moderately hard to find due to the lack of any form of sign at the highway. It has a great view of the lake and is secluded but not unattended. The park road is in poor repair so watch out for pot holes and washed out areas. If you are in a motorhome or large trailer go uphill at the Y not down to the water, the road is somewhat better to the right. If you are using a tent, take your pick. This is not a road for a corvette. There are few truly level areas but several places that are not too bad. There is a boat launch but it is fairly steep so be careful. There are a couple of concrete picnic tables but no restrooms, water or power so be prepared. Dry camping only. Limited cell service (one bar for me).