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We just drove in to check it out on our way on their Jeep ride, it was nice! it was set up great they got a nice place there. I would put me up some trail cameras because I seen things there that probably won't stay there, because there's been signed stolen everywhere we go we see that happened Trail signs and stuff people take but I've never seen a nicer setup thing what is there.
The gravel road getting there was in bad shape, deep pot holes, etc.. There were some dangerous areas with a few steep drop offs and very few shoulder areas to get over for oncoming traffic. Taking a truck/camper or large gooseneck LQ trailer is risky. The campsite itself is very nice and quiet. Would come back if road was repaired and safer. I would rate the campsite as 4-5 stars and the road 0 stars. I believe there is another way to get there coming from Ellensburg that would be a better option. We came up from Blewetts Pass.
Went yesterday and there is no way to get a horse trailer in there unless you take a chain saw to cut all of the down trees and there is a lot in the burn area. Could barely get a truck in. The camp spot is ok. It is primitive but has some nice views. Looks like it would be a nice place with some work.
Visited the site in early June. The road from 97 is a well maintained gravel road with some spectacular views along the way. Areas of previous fires have left lots of standing deadwood which now looks like something from a sci-fi movie. The campsite is decent but the surrounding area is amazing. Lots of great hiking and exploring as well as access to some fun 4 wheel drive trails like 4W312.
If you follow NF-9712, it says it is 21 miles to Wenatchee, but in early June, we ran it for around 10 miles and then hit snow....lots of snow.
