We arrived at 11pm after a very hectic departure day. Our reserved campsite was easy to find in the dark after locating it on the map outside the office. In the morning we found that we had a beautiful view down the creek which runs through the park. The restroom and shower facilities are rustic, but were clean, in working order, and free. Ice was available on the honor system, which was nice as we departed before the office opened and needed to top up the coolers. We will go back to spend a few days when we don't have plans further up the road. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
June 2008
$33
This is a great park in the tall trees with a stream running next to it. It was very quiet but a little tight for bigger rigs. (Not impossible though). The motel next to it is very nice, made from cabooses. There is a great restaurant that is part of the motel complex. Train lovers will want to come back. We'll stay again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We like this park because it has the look and feel of a "State or National Park", but the features of a private park with large and wooded sites. The location is close to great wilderness hiking and adventure sports. The owners are nice and helpful. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The campground is set in a quiet, peaceful, dense, dark forest, with plenty of space between sites, but this beautiful park-like setting is the only plus (in addition to a 24/7 laundry and free hot showers). The infrastructure is falling apart and badly needs upgrading and maintenance. Voltage averaged 110. Our site was far from level. Neglected restrooms and laundry were filthy (cobwebs and ancient dirt everywhere). No WiFi (a big negative in this isolated little canyon). This is all a shame because it could be a wonderful campground. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Everything rustic and charming that a "camper" would want, trees, natural setting on a small river, quiet, treed, forested.. classic Pacific Northwest mountain experience, but lots of sites with full hook ups. My site was right on the ridge above the river, with an awesome serene view. They have done an excellent job of marrying "Campground" and "RV Park", taking the positive aspects of both and making a most pleasant experience. Castle Crags is viewable from some of the tent sites, and all sites are individual with different aspects to enjoy. Some are on the grass, and some on the ridge. Some sites have both a fire ring and an outdoor iron stove. It felt like an old trappers camp, yet I had my air conditioning going full blast and had a good cable TV signal to enjoy at night. Their quiet hours are "From when you arrive to when you leave". A nice rule enjoyed by all there. No radios, or parties. I-5 was heard a few times, but more in an "off in the distance" way when the occasional truck went by using their brakes. I heard no train noise while there, even though Dunsmuir is a train haven. Easy hikes around their little lakes and down by the river was a nice way to spend the evening. Pets are NOT allowed in the train display area.. this was disappointing as I had two Beagles with me, but I understand the limitation. I will make this place a destination for a relaxing vacation stay or to spend more than one night when just passing through on I-5 on my frequent trips between Portland and So. Cal. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.
The park was very wooded and somewhat clean. The RV park is about a quarter of a mile from the caboose motel owned and operated by same management. The problem is that management only visited the RV park two times a day, leaving patrons to fend for themselves and do as they please. Definitely not a destination park. Will not rule it out as a overnight stay but, will try to avoid it if possible. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Review Rating
[ 8 / 10 ]
May 2006
$28
A beautiful park set among tall trees (we have stayed here before in the "caboose motel"). We looked forward to eating at the diner only to find out that it was closed on Sundays. We would definitely stay here again. We camped here in a Tent Trailer.
Nice sites among the Pine trees. Good Restaurant and gift shop. There were also cabins made out of railroad cars and there was swimming in the river. Several REALLY good places to eat in town.Really hot in August. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.