点评:This is a hidden gem of a park and campground. The campground has flush toilets and an outside washing sink with running water. There are 31 very nicely shaded camp sites, all paved roads, very clean modern facilities (but no showers), visitor center, and open all year around. Drinking water was readily available along with ample trash cans. Camping is first come, first served with no reservations. Amazingly, given the high quality of the park and facilities, camping is free. The campsites were generally level. Small picnic area, great for a relaxing meal. Easy walk from campground to visitor center and trails with canyon views.
The park has several trails, one with views of a cliff dwelling. It was a 30 minute fairly easy hike, well worth the time and effort. The visitor center staff were very nice and informative. While dogs are not generally permitted on trails during the busy part of the day, they did allow hikers with leashed dogs after 5 PM when we were there in October. This is a wonderful compromise to allow everyone greater access to this beautiful park.
One rarely finds a national or state park so accommodating. This park is a huge step up from boondocking and well-worth the 9 mile drive down a paved road from highway 160.
Overall, we would rate this park and campground as 5 star as it far exceeded our expectations. Based on our experience, we would definitely go back and would stay longer the next time.
翻译:这是公园和露营地中的一颗隐藏的宝石。露营地有抽水马桶和带自来水的室外洗漱池。这里有 31 个非常阴凉的露营地,所有道路都是铺好的,设施非常干净现代(但没有淋浴),游客中心,全年开放。饮用水随时可用,垃圾桶充足。露营是先到先得,无需预订。令人惊讶的是,考虑到公园和设施的高品质,露营是免费的。露营地通常很平坦。小型野餐区,非常适合放松地用餐。从露营地步行到游客中心和小径很方便,可以看到峡谷景色。
公园有几条小径,其中一条可以看到悬崖住宅。这是一次 30 分钟的相当轻松的徒步旅行,非常值得花时间和精力。游客中心的工作人员非常友好,知识渊博。虽然在一天的繁忙时段,狗通常不允许走上小径,但我们 10 月去的时候,他们允许徒步旅行者在下午 5 点后带着牵绳的狗上路。这是一个绝妙的折衷方案,让每个人都能更好地进入这个美丽的公园。
很少有国家公园或州立公园如此包容。这个公园比在荒郊野外露营好多了,非常值得从 160 号高速公路沿着铺好的路行驶 9 英里。
总的来说,我们会给这个公园和露营地评为 5 星级,因为它远远超出了我们的预期。根据我们的经验,我们肯定会再来,下次会住得更久。