Originally Posted by
wesbri
I've hiked there many times, and none of the primitive sites are very far. There are a couple of walk-in sites on the 'park' side of the river (just a few dozen yards from the road). Across the river there are several primitive sites at various locations on the hill, but none are that far away. All are close enough that I have hiked across the river to the campground for a hot shower and water each morning.
My preference is for the sites that are on the northern side (#2-4). From #1 you can be in the middle of the park campground in 20 min, if that is your preference. #7 is the most remote but still not a long walk.
Also, expect mountain bike traffic on the weekend at every site except #4 (it's at the end of a short spur) and none of the sites are on water (although #1 and #2 are only a short climb down to a feeder creek that usually has some water (not flowing in summer, though).
One final note: as a general rule the further east (and away from the river) you go, the higher up the hill and the more climbing there is. Nothing too difficult but something to consider if walking is an issue at all.
Hope this helps.
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