The location and view are stunning, but having to deal with multiple people driving up to the campsite, expecting us to interact with them, definitely dampened the vibe and the peace and solitude we expected. After the second group left, we couldn't help but wonder when the next group of random people would be rolling into the site, which kinda keeps you on edge. We ended up leaving a day early because of it. A gate with a lock at the bottom of the driveway would work well, but even a sign explaining that the campsite requires a reservation at the bottom of the road would probably keep most people from driving up.

Southerly weather fronts came in day after day. The lookout flooded with water leaking in through the windows and ceiling. South window frames are rotted and bow in with the wind gusts. When conditions are nice, the location is unbeatable. When inclement, the lookout really shows it's age/disrepair. Wood stove struggles to make it warm when the temp is below 40, heat just flies up the stove pipe. Lookout is drafty in strong winds. Siding is bowing/bug infestation. Amazing views though. I have stayed a Drake a lot over the years and it's really near end of life/in dire need of maintenance. Bathroom is new and in great shape. Endless amount of amazing stuff to explore around the area, on foot out the front door, or within 15 minutes drive, or further. Substones, hot springs, petroglyphs, trails, fishing, birding, etc.

Southerly weather fronts came in day after day. The lookout flooded with water leaking in through the windows and ceiling. South window frames are rotted and bow in with the wind gusts. When conditions are nice, the location is unbeatable. When inclement, the lookout really shows it's age/disrepair. Wood stove struggles to make it warm when the temp is below 40, heat just flies up the stove pipe. Lookout is drafty in strong winds. Siding is bowing/bug infestation. Amazing views though. I have stayed a Drake a lot over the years and it's really near end of life/in dire need of maintenance. Bathroom is new and in great shape. Endless amount of amazing stuff to explore around the area, on foot out the front door, or within 15 minutes drive, or further. Substones, hot springs, petroglyphs, trails, fishing, birding, etc.

Southerly weather fronts came in day after day. The lookout flooded with water leaking in through the windows and ceiling. South window frames are rotted and bow in with the wind gusts. When conditions are nice, the location is unbeatable. When inclement, the lookout really shows it's age/disrepair. Wood stove struggles to make it warm when the temp is below 40, heat just flies up the stove pipe. Lookout is drafty in strong winds. Siding is bowing/bug infestation. Amazing views though. I have stayed a Drake a lot over the years and it's really near end of life/in dire need of maintenance. Bathroom is new and in great shape. Endless amount of amazing stuff to explore around the area, on foot out the front door, or within 15 minutes drive, or further. Substones, hot springs, petroglyphs, trails, fishing, birding, etc.

Southerly weather fronts came in day after day. The lookout flooded with water leaking in through the windows and ceiling. South window frames are rotted and bow in with the wind gusts. When conditions are nice, the location is unbeatable. When inclement, the lookout really shows it's age/disrepair. Wood stove struggles to make it warm when the temp is below 40, heat just flies up the stove pipe. Lookout is drafty in strong winds. Siding is bowing/bug infestation. Amazing views though. I have stayed a Drake a lot over the years and it's really near end of life/in dire need of maintenance. Bathroom is new and in great shape. Endless amount of amazing stuff to explore around the area, on foot out the front door, or within 15 minutes drive, or further. Substones, hot springs, petroglyphs, trails, fishing, birding, etc.

Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face. Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.

Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face. Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.

Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face. Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.

Unfortunately, it was too windy to enjoy our stay. I wear glasses and the wind was so strong it I was blowing them off my face. Other than that, it was a very beautiful view as long as we stayed inside we were ok.