Heartstone Campground is really a special place. We met Mandy and Dan very quickly after arriving; it was their busiest weekend yet and they were shuffling people around to accommodate their wishes. A larger group wanted the place we'd originally booked and because we wanted a more private experience, Mandy and Dan were quick to set us up with the perfect site, right next to a creek with plenty of shade. We did some hiking, which was mostly uphill and there were no trails-- fun little adventure. There are a lot of little touches throughout the campground that really add to the experience -- picnic benches and swings, etc. The "Pit Palace" stands up to its name in that its super clean and stocked with all your essentials; there's even a shower area that you can use your solar shower bag in. Anyways, you can tell the campground is a labor of love. You can also walk in the creek bed and it was great to be able to dip your toes in the water to cool down. But be ye warned: we did spot snakes in the creek, which is always a risk when outdoors. They got away from us as quickly as we did them, so just be alert and you'll more than likely be fine. Clear nights lent to great stargazing and the meadow was illuminated so brightly a flashlight wasn't really necessary. Totally worth the 2 hour drive-- thanks Mandy and Dan, we loved it