General Watkins Conservation Area

Viewed the Solar eclipse here. They have a john you can use and this cool bendy tree that others were hanging out on. Can see across the parking area there are three camping spots. Each has a cooking area and picnic table. Plenty of parking and shade. Don't let the hours on this location fool you. You can show up if you want to camp at any time day or night. It's weird to show up at 4am but nothing will prevent you from driving in and pitching a tent.

Nice area to camp at if you are into the rugged way of camping.There is a pond to fish out of just a short distance from the campsite and trails to walk on and enjoy the scenery.There are picnic tables and grills and firepits and it's all free but you must clean up after yourselves and make sure your fire is out and no food left behind.There is a porta potty on site but no running water or electric but still a very peaceful place to camp.

I have always enjoyed this area. Good fishing and beautiful scenery.

Very quiet and relaxing. Offers a rustic charm for the average nature lover

Nice campground. Good loop hiking trail at the campground, well maintained.

Great time with the kids. 1.5 mile trail is perfect for families. Mostly shaded with some clearings. Want to come back to camp. Son did find a tick but that's just part of hiking in the Midwest. Wear bug spray

Beautiful place. They need a trash can . There was trash on the fire pits. My bestest complaint it the ranger gave me a warning because my SERVICE DOG was not on a leash. I told him she can't alert me if she is tie to the camper. I showed him her Id and said it doesn't matter if she is service dog. Which it does Matter I know my rights.