We've stayed at the lodge a few times this year (during the off season) while visiting family in Watonga. We've never received such wonderful hospitality. The staff are incredibly kind, friendly, and understanding with our rambunctious nieces and nephews. The lodge itself is immaculate, with communal areas in the lobby and a nice little gift shop. All it's missing is a restaurant right now, which I'm told there are prospects to fill that space. There is a state park general store located in the campground with good cheap food.
The rooms are spacious, updated, and had one of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept on.
Also, I ran the full hiking trail system here and was pleasantly surprised at the difficulty, variety, and beautiful scenery. The southern most trails were a great technical challenge and were very well maintained. The views on top of Inspiration Point are well worth the trek!
My only complaint is that the showers of the normal rooms are a little tight. If you're of plus size, you'll struggle with these. Booking the suite will provide ample bathroom/shower space!
We look forward to staying here again during the spring/summer months to get the full experience.