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From Highway 2 and 21 A Junction at Anselmo Ne, travel six miles east of Anselmo on Highway 21 A.
Very few people around considering it was July 1. We stayed in one of the two cabins. We loved the screened in porch for bird watching and the steps outside our cabin leading to the waters edge. The setting was lovely, but the cabin was so dirty and really needs some attention. The curtains are likely original to the cabin and yellowed (by smoke?) from years gone by. The bed we slept in was pretty tough too... mattress from the 60s? We usually have good luck with state parks. Although we like rustic, we don’t like dirty. This was one of the few places where we didn’t want to touch anything. (Just FYI-little to no cell reception here)
It’s a very quiet campground. The camp hosts were friendly. The park was mowed up nicely and the shower house was clean. The showers were free but you had to hold the button in order for the water to stay on. The camping spots were very spacious. We were very disappointed with the pond though. It was nearly completely covered in green moss and there were dead fish everywhere making it smelly and unusable. Also, there was no cell service at all. Even receiving texts and phone calls was tricky.
I would love nothing more than to give this place more stars however there was not much to see. We did not see any "Springs" we saw a nice little Creek and a little Lake but those were completely covered in algae. I don't know if there were any fish because of the amount of algae that was on the surface of the water and despite trying for over an hour we did not have any bites, even when trying different bait and lures. Offices were closed (closed Wednesday and Thursday) so we could not rent a paddle boat (which you cannot take very far because they have it blocked off into a little lake instead of going down the stream). The only highlights to our trip out there were getting to see the original log cabins and old school house but unfortunately you can't see into the old school house very well because they have steel mash over the windows which I understand is for security but you can't go in the school so it would at least be nice to see into it. I would love to see this place improve and revisit it.
What a relaxing, beautiful and peaceful retreat!
The Park Ranger, Leo, was very friendly, accommodating and helpful when AC went out in cabin.
Seems old reviews indicated mattresses were old, but that is no longer case. Cabins updated a couple of years ago and very wheelchair friendly.
Cellphone reception is limited which creates peace and a disconnect from outside distractions.
Off my cabin deck, watched two species of woodpeckers, a blue heron, a blue Jay, cardinals and many other birds. In the evening, the bullfrogs sang in harmony.
Great time and excited to return next year!
