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22 campsites
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Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
22 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
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45.6490, -121.1239
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Learn more about alerts →Spring wildflower chasers and history-minded campers who book the ranger-led petroglyph tour in advance. Horsethief Lake handles swimming and kayaking, the camp host sometimes hands out free firewood, and the gorge views from the cliff trails are genuinely hard to beat.
Full-hookup RV setups won't work here, there's no sewer. Light sleepers should know freight trains run near camp after dark. Summer heat on the exposed plateau regularly breaks 90°F, and ticks are constant in warm months, especially on dogs.
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Rated higher than 38% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 34 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Spring offers the park's signature balsamroot and lupine displays and the most comfortable weather for hiking and viewing the She Who Watches petroglyphs. Expect daytime highs commonly in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F with cool nights and frequent breezes. Guided petroglyph tours and wildflower blooms peak April through May. Trails and overlooks fill on weekends during bloom years, so plan weekdays or early mornings. Summer brings intense heat on the exposed plateau with temperatures often exceeding 90°F. Ticks are common on trails and dogs in warmer months. Wind is persistent across seasons.
Signature balsamroot and lupine meadows and comfortable weather draw crowds every April–May.
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Reviewers report on-site restrooms (described as clean and private), outdoor showers and indoor coin-operated showers, picnic tables, RV sites with electric and water hookups (no sewer), a small boat ramp, and camp hosts who have provided free firewood to visitors.
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