Reviews

Aysha

We camped on Oct 18 permit required both for camp and stove, nice hike in and experience, there were other hikers and campers around that was nice, note theres only one water faucet around at the entry. A bit hard to find the campsites, and it got freezing cold at night.

Aaron Taubman

Very peaceful place. Campsites are very far apart. It is a tough, up and down, two mile hike to get here from the tram. Water is available from a spring that is not always guaranteed to be flowing. You are up high at 9000 feet and storms can be sudden during the monsoon season. Pit toilets are nice but spread far apart. Make sure to speak to the park ranger and get a permit before venturing into the campsite. Bears are not an issue on this side of the mountain.

Andy Vogt

Camped here over the weekend as a part of a training hike for a Philmont trek. It is a hard hike with just about 4,000 ft of elevation gain. The campsites are not really conducive to large group camping as they terrain is very rough, but we did find a couple close together that worked for our group of 17 backpackers.

Heather Carte

Great backpacking campground. There is a pipe for water (you need to filter) and the campsites are separated. Did not see or hear other campers.

Julio P

Overall great! However, had a difficult time understanding where to set camp. According to instructions it should be 25ft within the wooden post (See picture attached) However it was not clear any indications if where I set camp was correct. For hikers looking to camp here, if you do please post a review and a picture of where you camped to facilitate the location of the campsites. I did C2C and it was hard to focus to find a spot.

Mike Harley

Been up here many times. Found nice secluded site in Round Valley during a short backpacking trip. Recent trail work near Round Valley and Tamarack looks great. Water was available with purification at Round Valley, Willow Creek, and Wellman Springs. Great for x-country snow shoe trips in winter. If you insist on a campfire, go elsewhere.

Howard Lukk

Great place for day hikes or overnights. You need a permit for both so plan head for overnights that get filled up during the summer. Day hike permits are no problem. Warning! You are up in elevation fast taking the tram. Be in shape or go very easy.

Devi San Martin

After a 2.1 miles trail from ranger station at tramway, with no too much high gain just 600 feet so easy hike. Very clear trail. Excelent, secluded camping but is hard to find the campsites. Must send by mail a permit with at least one week before, I would say two weeks. No water, vault toilet

Zachary Allawos

This camp ground gives you a nice little view of the meadow that is surrounded by towering trees, giving the great feel of truly being in the deep woods. Water source and toilets are also not too far from the camp ground. If you stand in the middle of the meadow, you can see the top of the peak. The spring time is beautiful and better for newer hikers as the winter and snow can add an aspect of difficulty with making sure you stay on the trail and having the right gear to stay warm.