Blackhawk Bar Free Campsite | Informal Campsite
United States
Details
- Verified:
- over 1 year ago
- GPS:
- 45.61254, -116.27870
- Altitude:
- -1.0 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
lyndsay1986
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- Natural Source
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- Yes
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Description
This is an unspectacular campsite set aside by the state for public use. It is located immediately on the west side of HWY 95. However, we did like the spot for a night's stay. It is positioned below the highway behind a berm and just above the river. The river and berm were great for keeping the road noise to a minimum. There was a metal fire pit with a cooking rack, and we were able to scrounge some nearby wood. The hills around are quite picturesque.
Finding a flat spot might be difficult for a large rig, but we managed with our 18 foot van.
If you park below the road behind the tree and shrub lined berm you are almost hidden from the highway, but not quite.
There are a ton of similar spots in the area. We didn't look too hard for the perfect spot, but if you're looking to call it a day and don't want to drive into the hills, this'll do nicely.
No amenities other than the fire pit. Large RVs won't fit.
The next day we drove by Slate Creek Recreation Area just north of this site. It is way lower off the road with more space and a pit toilet. We didn't drive down, but we think that place would've been nice too.
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Disagree with this being unspectacular - absolutely adored the views, and you hardly hear any road noise, it’s being drowned out by the river. Also completely hidden, so good for an outdoor shower! There area few not quite level spots right at river level as well.
The site isn’t exactly where it’s mapped though, it’s 2km north on the highway where the river bends.
Report Check-InThis is an unspectacular campsite set aside by the state for public use. It is located immediately on the west side of HWY 95. However, we did like the spot for a night's stay. It is positioned below the highway behind a berm and just above the river. The river and berm were great for keeping the road noise to a minimum. There was a metal fire pit with a cooking rack, and we were able to scrounge some nearby wood. The hills around are quite picturesque.
Finding a flat spot might be difficult for a large rig, but we managed with our 18 foot van.
If you park below the road behind the tree and shrub lined berm you are almost hidden from the highway, but not quite.
There are a ton of similar spots in the area. We didn't look too hard for the perfect spot, but if you're looking to call it a day and don't want to drive into the hills, this'll do nicely.
No amenities other than the fire pit. Large RVs won't fit.
The next day we drove by Slate Creek Recreation Area just north of this site. It is way lower off the road with more space and a pit toilet. We didn't drive down, but we think that place would've been nice too.
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