Reviews

Goats And Horses

Depends on what you’re looking for the rating would change. It’s a wide dirt road in which is very rocky as in big pointy rocks sticking out of the hard dirt. In places huge washouts in the road. There are two larger mostly flat areas for campers. Yes, lots of broken glass. Plenty of shooting (not sure what they are shooting as I believe hunting season is over). But: good chances you’ll be the only one. It’s quiet (apart from the shooting in the morning) and peaceful, nice views (apart from the broken glass etc) I came here by accident as I thought I was going to the campground on the neighboring lake, but clearly hadn’t paid attention when picking the spot on google. It was just before dark which is why is been in a bit of a rush and made the mistake. Good learning opportunity for me. Pick your destination carefully and mindfully 😅

Alphonse Morin

A nice place to sleep, as it's super quiet and away from others. However, there is an insane amount of broken glass anywhere outside of the gravel, as well as nails and other trash. If you walk your dog DO NOT let them in the grass.

Thomas Buie

I'm visiting the fee free side and despite what the other reviews say. I did not see cans and bottles everywhere... The place actually looks nice and has a BEAUTIFUL view, lots of fish everywhere too, but you can see lots of nails on the side of the road and there is small pieces of glass here and there but it does kinda look like a party spot. lol. :)

garrod ashford

Great place to chill and relax

Kim ELY

Beautiful spot. But way to much garbage. Come on people . Don't be pigs

Susie Everett

It's pretty nice. Very quiet. I'm camping on the east end off the rocks. Catching white bass.

jesse whitaker

Nice out of the way spot. Great view of the lake and surrounding desert. Down side is a lot of broken glass and nails to flatten your tires otherwise a great place to get a nights rest for free near Carlsbad.

Autumn Days

Dump site, clearly for locals... Wouldn't trust the water, found piles of rusty industrial nails, diapers, clothes, cups just trashy. Very disheartening

Christopher Bland

Very rough rotted roads leads to a couple large gravel parking areas. Trash everywhere, large piles of burnt trash near overflowing dumpsters. The lake was beautiful and peaceful if you can handle the smell of a city dump.

S B

Nice lake to kayak and bird watch. Dam built in 1903 can be seen from the water but the entire area is off limits. Disappointing to see so much trash on the shore.