Ackerman Campground

There wasn't really an easy way to get to the water without going through someone else's campsite. Once at the water there wasn't a good flat part to set up chairs/umbrella (I was thinking there would be a walk-up beach-like spot going off the pictures, maps, satellite).
Our site was sunny from 7:30am to about 7:00pm, so be careful when choosing a campsite. Luckily we had a canopy.
Once at the water, it was ice cold! Definitely not swimmable for the average person and I've done polar plunges/Pacific Ocean in the winter, etc.
Fishing was okay, we caught an average-sized trout off of the fishing dock in Pine Cove (~5 minutes South, $10/day for parking).
There was a store and gas station that was ~15 minutes South.
Yellow Jackets are no joke! They were really only attracted to any meat that we had out. Thankfully they are pretty aware of humans and will go away if you shoo them gently. Nobody got stung/bit, but we had to eat our bacon in the car.
Mosquitos almost sent me to the ER. We actually had to leave a night early because I had a reaction to a couple of bites; insane swelling/redness the size of my calf, pain, itching, yellow discharge from the bite.
I didn't put any Deet on and that will be the last time I don't.
Pine Cove Marina has rentals. We got a pontoon boat and were able to explore the entire lake for around $100 for 4 hours.
Bathrooms were pristine, and water running from all faucets throughout the property.

Spot: 2/5
Our experience: 2/5
Probably won't be going back here

There wasn't really an easy way to get to the water without going through someone else's campsite. Once at the water there wasn't a good flat part to set up chairs/umbrella (I was thinking there would be a walk-up beach-like spot going off the pictures, maps, satellite).
Our site was sunny from 7:30am to about 7:00pm, so be careful when choosing a campsite. Luckily we had a canopy.
Once at the water, it was ice cold! Definitely not swimmable for the average person and I've done polar plunges/Pacific Ocean in the winter, etc.
Fishing was okay, we caught an average-sized trout off of the fishing dock in Pine Cove (~5 minutes South, $10/day for parking).
There was a store and gas station that was ~15 minutes South.
Yellow Jackets are no joke! They were really only attracted to any meat that we had out. Thankfully they are pretty aware of humans and will go away if you shoo them gently. Nobody got stung/bit, but we had to eat our bacon in the car.
Mosquitos almost sent me to the ER. We actually had to leave a night early because I had a reaction to a couple of bites; insane swelling/redness the size of my calf, pain, itching, yellow discharge from the bite.
I didn't put any Deet on and that will be the last time I don't.
Pine Cove Marina has rentals. We got a pontoon boat and were able to explore the entire lake for around $100 for 4 hours.
Bathrooms were pristine, and water running from all faucets throughout the property.

Spot: 2/5
Our experience: 2/5
Probably won't be going back here

Beautiful views, very spacious and a calm ambient

Beautiful views, very spacious and a calm ambient

Beautiful location! clean bathrooms and easy access to water and trails. We will definitely be coming back.

Beautiful location! clean bathrooms and easy access to water and trails. We will definitely be coming back.

I love this campground! Right next to the lake. You can start at the top by the dam and float all the way down. It's amazing. The spots are beautiful.

I love this campground! Right next to the lake. You can start at the top by the dam and float all the way down. It's amazing. The spots are beautiful.

Was just okay. Bathroom was clean but the toilet was broken and never stopped flushing no matter how many times you jiggled the handle. The host/camp manager got our length of stay wrong on our sign. Had a nice view of the lake (which is more like a wide river-strong current) but it was not easily accessible.

Was just okay. Bathroom was clean but the toilet was broken and never stopped flushing no matter how many times you jiggled the handle. The host/camp manager got our length of stay wrong on our sign. Had a nice view of the lake (which is more like a wide river-strong current) but it was not easily accessible.