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Great winter spot. Not a great summer spot. It gets a lot of sun. And the ground absorbs a lot heat.
Great time and beautiful area. Be sure to carry enough water with you!
Excellent primitive basecamp for exploring the park. There is a latrine. There is no drinking water available. Bring your own and bring plenty because there is also no shade. The ground is rocky and sandy. I tied my tent stakepoints and guylines to rocks. In case you're thinking of bringing a hammock, don't. There are many low shrubs, but no suitable trees. It can get very windy here! Make sure that everything is packed away and/or fastened down well at night! (One night I thought I was going to wake up in Oz!)
I hiked to this campground to have a look. I hope to be able take the grandkids here for an overnight adventure. The gampground was clean and level with a bathroom facility. The location is beautiful and serene.
North Prong Primitive sight is one of the few true camping sights in the park. There is no water, electricity, awnings or fire rings like in some of the other camping sights. You must hike in a little over half a mile from the parking spot with all gear and supplies. This is the desert which can be windy and fluctuate between hot or cold weather at any given time. I recommend checking the weather and packing accordingly. Over all the weather there was beautiful.
Many hike the trail, however there are few who set up camp there. This can be a pro or a con dependent on your comfort and experience level. Remember, there are wild animals out there so pick a spot which gives you the advantage from them, the weather, and don't leave food containers open or out to attract them. Guns are not authorized at the park, however hunting knives and long flashlights may provide you with some level of security. At night, the sky is void of light pollution and is beautifully lit up by the planets, stars, and many constellations can be seen.
