Backpack Trail Camp 1

The issue we had wasn't just the camp itself, it was finding the camp. Very little to indicate where it is. Although, even for primitive camps it could have been better. The fire ring needs to be replaced.

I give this place a five-star because I have grown up on this trail. Recently, they took down the bunk house and the latreen.. there is still a shelter house however, but the foot traffic is busy. It's about a twenty minute hike.. Give or take depending on who you're with.. but pretty pretty pretty pretty please!¡!! Don't leave your trash. Only leave memory and foot print

The privy looks like it hasn't been useable in years (destroyed by abuse and/our neglect) but the site is cleared and large enough for many campers, including tents and hammocks. Water source is a short walk toward the south trailhead parking lot. There's a shelter that looks pretty solid too. Even though you're less than a mile from the parking lot, you'll definitely hear coyotes!

Pros: Flat area to set up tents, the campsite stays pretty dry, the shelter is in pretty good shape if you'd rather just sleep in there, hammock poles for those of you who like those, nice fire ring Cons: pretty wet trail either direction just beyond the camp, kind of close to the road (about 1/2 mile), the privy is pretty rough. As far as the back pack overnight sites at East Fork this one is about as good as it gets. The backpack trail itself is in much better hiking condition typically than the perimeter trail. I usually see a lot of wildlife if I am hiking early in the morning. If you found my review informative or helpful please click the like button 👍

Spacious, flat, not far from road. Latrines need service.