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This is a pretty nice campground. This year we stayed at Birch Campground which was alright. It seems to be geared more towards RVs/Campers. The facilities at Birch were pretty nasty. I showered with my shoes on because the floor was so gross.
Last year we stayed at Big Creek. I enjoyed staying there more than at Birch. Big Creek is more covered with trees and the sites seem a bit more tent friendly. The facilities were also much cleaner over there.
We didn't spend much time at the beach area but the parking lot was packed and it was really crowded. I did walk over to the beach early in the morning before other people got there.
Amenities and general grounds are really nice. Plumbing in all the bathrooms, showers available, and a boat launch area for those interested. My issue comes with the staff. I've been coming here since I was maybe 6 or 7 year old with family and every year the staff seems to get worse but this year was enough for me to say something about. A few weeks ago I went to stay with family for 2 nights and 3 days and there was no hot water in the shower for nearly the entire time we were there. We sent someone to let staff know at least twice per day and they just kept saying they'd get someone on it. Last day there, apparently my car tag fell off and my brother admitted later he found it and thought it was trash and put it in the fire. Point being, they came and started threatening to tow and fee me, I showed them my bank statement showing the charge and they refused to hear me out, and I went and paid for a day pass just to settle things. My final straw came when my father went to tell the local campground keeper that there was still no hot water and she got in her cart and drove off without acknowledging him in any way and left him talking alone. Added in with the fact that the campground bathrooms were a mess the entire time we were there with one of the men's stall so dirty it was almost unusable, the general staff and upkeep of the area left much to be desired. I used to love this place growing up but with my experiences in the last few years and this last one most of all, I will be finding a new campground. That being said, if you are looking for just day use, this is still a pretty good spot as far as beach area is concerned.
Camped for a few nights with the family. The camp site leads right to the beach which is awesome but it is close quarter camping as everyone is near each other in the same area. Bathrooms are nice and clean and there are showers on site so really everything you need.
We had a great time at Rendezvous Beach, on the northside of beautiful Bear Lake. This is the perfect beachy area you want. The tepid water is about 100 feet from the beach area, creating lots of room on the sandy shore for shade tents, playing in the sand, looking for seashells or volleyball. There are covered pavilions, however, I think you have to call and reserve them. There some tables and the men’s and women’s bathrooms are a short walk away. We were able to walk out pretty far before the lake goes over a five or six-year-olds head. We were on the east side of the beach while the rental shack is on the western side, (where most beach goers go). We went on a Friday and almost had the beach to ourselves. A one day pass was around $20 per car. We love it and always return.
I gave 4 out of stars due to lack of shade, minimal parking and debris on the shore line.
Stayed one night at Birch campground two weeks before Memorial Day weekend. Only a dozen or so campers so plenty of sites were available. Fees: $25 for tent site, $30 for non-resident. Electric/water sites at $30 resident, $35 non-resident. Many level sites with some mature trees for shade, overlooking a narrow strip of sandy beach. No real access to the water unless you trek across a marshy area or drive to the day-use section. View of the lake was spectacular and the wildlife amazing, especially the water fowl: two American storks, terns, Canadian geese, and lots of magpies, which gave the area a magical ambiance. And I saw my first sandhill crane here, which contributed greatly to my experience! Unfortunately, the campground bordered a cattle yard so the noise and smell were a little off-putting. Also, the shower facility was unclean, buggy, and the water barely tepid. The electrical outlets in restroom did not work. Would not camp here again but there were still so many things to appreciate. Maybe it’ll get better during the busy season? I hope so.
