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Campsite #111 at Colonial Creek South Campground, WA
$24
Campsite #111
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 23 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | weak |
5/18
Campsite #111 Features: Drive-In access, Back-in parking, 23ft driveway, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (6)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 83% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 17% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@ThorstenWEC006 · Camped on Jun 20, 2023 at Campsite #111
The Park Ranger was wonderful, we could immediately switch our site which was not so even. And she brought us a hiking map which we used very well. The Campground and the hiking possibilities are great.
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@ChadB1142378 · Camped on Jul 18, 2022 at Campsite #111
Staff was professional and courteous. However, the enforcement of campsite storage (to prevent bear encounters) was a bit over-zealous and extreme. I understand the need to minimize the potential for bear encounters. But, given that there are about 140 sites (all reserved), I found some of the measures and demands to be very unrealistic. If the bear problem is THAT bad, they should have just put up barricades and closed the campground to all human access. It definitely put a damper on an otherwise great camping spot.Boat launch is in dire need of work to clear a slide that has rendered it almost unusable. Parking for boat trailers is almost non-existent. There are plenty of adequate spaces (clearly lined for a vehicle/trailer). But, there is no signage restricting these parking spaces. So, they get filled up with cars from day-users. There needs to be designated (and enforced) parking for those with boat trailers.
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@PradRD45CCD828 · Camped on May 30, 2022 at Campsite #111
The facility was well maintained and the Ranger on site was very helpful.
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@ChadB960 · Camped on Jul 25, 2021 at Campsite #111
- Love this place. Have been coming here for vacation for many years. There is NO cell service here. Some folks knock that and give poor reviews because of that. I find that to be a MAJOR plus.
- The last couple days of our trip this year were pretty heavily clouded in smoke from forest fires in the region. But, that isn't the fault of the NPS or its staff. Smoke on the last day was particularly bad. I have a boat and literally had to depend on the GPS/Chartplotter to navigate back to the campground.
- Fishing is pretty decent if you can get out on the lake. Go up the canyon towards Ross Dam. Gorgeous scenery and good fishing. I have seen some fish caught in Thunder Arm, near the boat launch. But, it's pretty slim-pickings. Water south of the Hwy 20 bridge is a lot shallower than it may look. There is a designated fish cleaning station near the boat launch. Just be ready for dirty looks from other campers who (mistakenly) think this is a dish-washing area. Also be prepared to clean the area before you clean your catch (due to the inconsiderate use by others).
- Parking in the boat trailer parking area is bad. Boat trailer parking spots get taken by cars that aren't boating. Also be aware that there are emissions rules for boat motors. Your motor has to meet emissions standards for 2006. This basically means that you either have a 4-stroke motor or a rather newer-generation of 2-stroke. Older (pre-2006) 2-stroke motors are banned on the lake. If you are running a motor boat, be aware that this lake is very heavily used by kayaks and paddle boarders. Some of these folks have little/no etiquette on the boat launch and very little/no knowledge of basic boating rules/courtesy.
- The last couple days of our trip this year were pretty heavily clouded in smoke from forest fires in the region. But, that isn't the fault of the NPS or its staff. Smoke on the last day was particularly bad. I have a boat and literally had to depend on the GPS/Chartplotter to navigate back to the campground.
- Fishing is pretty decent if you can get out on the lake. Go up the canyon towards Ross Dam. Gorgeous scenery and good fishing. I have seen some fish caught in Thunder Arm, near the boat launch. But, it's pretty slim-pickings. Water south of the Hwy 20 bridge is a lot shallower than it may look. There is a designated fish cleaning station near the boat launch. Just be ready for dirty looks from other campers who (mistakenly) think this is a dish-washing area. Also be prepared to clean the area before you clean your catch (due to the inconsiderate use by others).
- Parking in the boat trailer parking area is bad. Boat trailer parking spots get taken by cars that aren't boating. Also be aware that there are emissions rules for boat motors. Your motor has to meet emissions standards for 2006. This basically means that you either have a 4-stroke motor or a rather newer-generation of 2-stroke. Older (pre-2006) 2-stroke motors are banned on the lake. If you are running a motor boat, be aware that this lake is very heavily used by kayaks and paddle boarders. Some of these folks have little/no etiquette on the boat launch and very little/no knowledge of basic boating rules/courtesy.
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@MichaelN442 · Camped on Jun 28, 2021 at Campsite #111
The campground is absolutely gorgeous, and because of the dense forest surroundings, pretty much every site is a good one. The lake is a short walk away and hikes are abound. Flush toilets and water are available for convenience, but use of bear boxes is a requirement. The rangers are fantastic, as well.
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@ChadB1142378 · Camped on Jul 28, 2019 at Campsite #111
This is an excellent campground. Just take the warnings about food storage seriously. Raccoons can smell and get into just about anything.Also worth noting that cell phone service is non-existent. This is a MAJOR attraction. Nice to just be able to "unplug" (and force the kids to do likewise).
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