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Groups over 75 people are not allowed.
Dispersed camping is NOT allowed at trailheads, picnic sites, and fishing areas and within close proximity of campgrounds.
You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. Please pack out all your trash.
For information on occupancy and use, camping stay limits, weed free forage, visit Region 1 - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov). Travel to campsites must not create resource damage.
Travel to campsites must not create resource damage
Contact local district office for information on fire restrictions. It is your responsibility to know if fire restrictions are in effect before camping.
Be bear aware and know the food storage regulations before camping. These regulations are strictly enforced.
Where can I disperse camp?
Please refer to each district's Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). These maps will show which roadways allow disperse camping and it tells you the distance you are allowed to drive off the road to camp. Please note that some roads have more limitations and restrictions than others. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use Map or call the district office for more details.
Please follow LNT guidelines: https://www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm
This is an excellent trailhead area. Bathrooms work, and a nice set of trails to pick from for repeat visits.
Beautiful hike with a choice of 5 loops that each add about a mile so you have a choice of distances. There are great river views on th last half of the hike.
Nice simple hike to acclimate to the area with shady areas and occasionally by West Rock Creek. You can stretch it out to make it longer and harder by taking loops that gain more elevation. You cross a spring fed creek a few times like pic.
One nice large camper/campsite spot just up the gravel road. Easy to get to but feels like you are out in the middle of the mountains. We spent just a few days here but would come back again. Great trail as well. There was quite a few hikers that passed by the campsite heading to the trail. Dogs were often off leash so I'd be mindful of that with your site if you set up here.
