I spent three nights here- th, fri, and sat. Thursday was the busiest night. Sites 1-5, as mentioned, are close together, but creative parking ensured I had some privacy in site 5. Toilet (clean) and water available. Sites 6-9 towards the end of... Read more

This is a 50/50 campground with half the sites reservable and half walk up. That’s a big plus IMO since so many parks are going 100% reservable these day to maximize profit. The Good: Lots of shade, probably not great if you depend on solar. I... Read more

Crystal Mountain Welp, first off, if you don’t have a smart phone you’re SOL because you have to scan a code to access the site to pay. It was a ghost town when I was there (Thursday afternoon)and not a single human to assist you. I emailed and... Read more

Set beside the Cowlitz river, multiple loops make up this campground, with Loop A being best for larger rigs. B,C,D, and E require some tight turns not suited for medium or large campers. Sites are labeled with a number and a letter designating... Read more

I have loved state parks for years, but there have been so many changes in the last couple years, I rarely stay in them anymore. Pros: gorgeous location, history, trails, beach, dense forest, etc..Sites vary from heavily wooded, to open,... Read more

I wish I had more time because I would have loved to explore this area a bit more. Camping is FREE, showers are FREE, pool is FREE, views are FREE, sunsets are FREE, drinking water is FREE! A lovely remote campground! Forget about the internet... Read more

I’m not a fan of Oregon State Parks since they went 95% on-line reservations only. I ended up here by happenstance and a “one night only” was available so I took it because I was tired of driving and the nearby BLM area was closed. Typical... Read more

I got there on a Sunday and was easily able to find a spot off by myself. Quiet, clean, stunning sunsets, nice area to walk/hike around. Pedal biking is also nice. Saguaros all over and other classic desert flora. A gorgeous area to unwind. I was... Read more

This is a great free boon docking location. Dispersed camping at designated sites only. Pros: Stunning Location, quiet, great views, minimal traffic during the time I camped, free 7 day limit, some sites open, most shady, none level so be... Read more