Manning Camp was such a welcome sight by the time I got there. I have hiked there directly before, but this time I hiked from Alta Loma Trail Head through Happy Valley, stopped off at Rincon Peak and then took Heartbreak Ridge across to Manning. It was such an intense hike that by the time I got to Manning I was exhausted. Manning did not disappoint. I was able to relax and camp quite peacefully. The wind was whipping but the campground sits in a recessed area so it didn't bother me at all. The spring right there is great and is often flowing but just in case bring plenty of water. There are bear boxes up there that make it especially nice, but do not leave any trash in them. Always "pack it in, pack it out." Happy hiking.