Lightning Tree

not much shade! no trash cans for a mile camp next door has flush toilets and showers! way too far (1/2 mile) to water! Big RVers allowed to run their generators until 11 PM!

LT is always a joy.

The good: Beautiful campground, cell signal, most sites are spaced out. Close to hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and some ohv dirt roads. Running water available through many spigots. If you're trying to get away from the "busy" campgrounds, and prefer a more conservative quiet experience, then I would recommend this campground. If you are a noisy camper, with barking dogs or loud kids, then you'll likely get the evil eye from a retiree.

The bad: The driveway around the campground can get narrow, especially for longer trailers, and I was concerned about blowing a tire on the 12inch high pegs that force you to stay on the paved driveway. The staff are not doing a good job trimming back the trees, as my trailer got scuffed by a few of them. Also, the ashes in the firepit are not being removed frequently enough. Our firepit was over half full. Vault toilets are always a negative, I believe either Grass Hopper or Grizzly has flush toilets. If bears frequent the area, why not provide bear boxes if you're a tent camper? While you do have a cell signal, the speed can be slow. The lake level is low, so expect at least a 1 mile hike down to the lake. It's much more convenient to drive down to the lake from one of the boat launches.

Conclusion: My wife and I had a relaxing, refreshing time at this campground, and we will go back again. We hope this campground does not continue to be neglected.

There was a huge fire raging near the lake and I wasn't able to cancel the reservation for any kind of a refund 7 days prior to my reservation.

We stayed at site 034 and really enjoyed it. The site was a good size with a large parking area. It was about a 10 min hike to Davis Lake. We were close to the bathrooms but not to close to be able to smell anything. Lots of bugs in the bathroom. There were a lot of bugs at night and the temperature did take a big dip at night so bring warm clothes to sleep in. But we really enjoyed our stay here.

Beautiful area. Campsites well spaced. Bathrooms were kept very clean.

Excellent host and clean bathrooms. Great trip

Return visit to this clean and quiet campground. Sites are well spaced. Abundant trails for walking or bike riding.

Nice size campsites and clean drop toilets.
Fun single track mountain bike ride from campground along Lake Davis to the Grizzly Valley Dam is a fun activity. Easy ride and enjoyable for the whole family with a good swimming hole at the dam. About 5 miles out-and-back (10 miles total).

Do not go to lighting tree so that I can keep it to myself and my family