Coldwater Campground

Site #5- We stayed four nights in July. The site was NOT good for tents. We couldn’t find a flat spot and had a hard time getting our stakes in the rocky ground. This site would be great for an RV, van or trailer because the parking spot is level. *There was NO sign of bears. Use your bear locker like you use your refrigerator at home- keep all your food in it! And put your toiletries in there too. * The camp hosts were friendly, helpful and did an excellent job * The bathrooms near site 5 were individual toilet and sink in one room, very nice for getting yourself cleaned up, since there are no showers on site.

Very nice location, near the hikes. And this one has running water. Lots of bear visits however , even at day time, while people are present, keep the bear box closed when you cook or hang out and be ready to throw your food in while eating! our neighbors had their nice ribs and steak eaten just as they prepared to have dinner, as the big guy appeared out of nowhere and jumped on the table!

Pros:This is an amazing campground with two creeks running by on each side and in close proximity to hiking trails. Trees offered shade, but it also made it very cold in early morning or later during the day. Cons: It can be difficult to pitch a larger tent at many sites because of the strong slopes and dense trees. Site 16 offered loads of space, but was not as nice as the ones next to creeks. I was disappointed that this place was completely booked in June, but many people did not show up and their sites stayed empty. Obviously bears are present and there are no showers or flush toilets. That is the case for all the campgrounds in this area though.

Pros -Located near Lake Mary. Like bike distance to fish and swim the lake -2 creeks run along the campground. August 28 stay, current was strong and creek was still full of life -flush toilets. Acceptably okay to use - quieter campground -Informative host and personnel warning about the male bear Cons -some sites are on slope. Our site is no. 10 . Behind the campground host, near bathroom and potable water and creek but on a slope. -no general store or showers in area. Have to go to twin lakes general store for a shower -mosquitos are hungry! We used repellant, citronella and UV lamp but to no use. Nothing repels them! -can’t eat at peace due to bear actively roaming the area. Encountered the big guy. The camp host has warned us about it. Was excited and scared at same time. Heard the horn around 545 pm just right after cooking salmon. We were inside the tent and we rushed out like boys scout on a mission to hurriedly put all our food inside the bear proof storage. Camp hosts warning everyone and checked our picnic table if there’s any food. The 500 lbs brown bear rummage thru our table and was disappointed- no food for him. We were hiding in the car when he tried to open it. Good thing we locked it. The host distracted it so big bear went on to next site. Hubby so scared we ended up leaving the next day instead of spending another night.

Great camp site, friendly hosts. Non aggressive bear daily, give Victor his space and you will be fine 😎.

Beautiful, shaded and clean campground. Close to town, the lake and hiking trails. Spotless facilities. And the host (Eric and Tina) were the greatest! Welcoming friendly, the kind of people you just want to have around! Hope to be back soon!!! (Tip: first loop campsites appeared to be small, ideal for one tent. If you have the opportunity, chose the sites higher up; much larger and shaded, some bordered by the stream passing along side the campground)