It is a very nice spot. We were there on Father's Day. Cottonwood Cove was PACKED with families sitting next to each other. This place did have a lot of visitors but it allowed enough space in between to feel comfortable. Water was very clean. However, bathrooms were a mess. It is understandable since it is a remote area and it cannot be serviced constantly. It is 6 miles of dirt, bumpy road. However, you don't need a 4x4 vehicle to get there. My son's little Honda did well the whole way.