Early October. Arrived Thursday night from the south…come earlier. We had to brake constantly to avoid killing dozens of little mice crossing the road 😭

Spent 2 nights camping at the Indian wells campground.

- $10/night, first come first serve! There are 2(?) sites with an elevated platform for the tent, which I chose to avoid potential night mice.

- The night sky really is amazing! Don’t even have to look up because they just surround you completely.

- Bathrooms are neat, bring soap!

- You can collect firewood in the National forest, not within the monument park area. Didn’t see anyone selling in the area.

- HELLA BUGS Jesus Christ. I stayed up from bugs slapping the tent from all sides. Fill your window wiping fluid to the max.

- Very brave deer who are willing to get close. Saw our camp neighbors shoo them off twice because they were pawing at stuff. Tidy up your camp area/table before bed.