Parkhurst Recreation Area (COE)

Dry camped one night off I-94, Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.  Easy in/out, paved right up to campground entry.  Yes, I know, it’s a long weekend, school just got out etc. - but wow, many crazy kids on minibikes & golf carts with minimal/no supervision.  And lots of generators, with at least one running all night…  That said, fun to see lots of families enjoying beautiful late May weekend.  Still posted at $10 honor system (there were no fee envelopes left) but as a COE site we left $5 for half priced Senior Life Pass.  A bit confusing, as the entry sign says county, but everything online says COE.  We used a site on west side of campground, kinda slanted but able to get level.  Sites somewhat randomly arranged, many campers spread out haphazardly on grass throughout area.  Recent spring rains have some spots very muddy.  As others have suggested, there are random open areas available down closer to the reservoir to camp, but it was quite buggy down there this time of year.

Secluded Campground. We were one of the two campsites used the night we stayed. Payment on honor system. No hook ups. The cleanest pit toilets (if thats not an oxymoron ;) ) I've ever seen .

We stopped at the first park, found a nice spot and thought we were happy.  The boys took a walk and spotted another campground down the hill from us and closer to the water.  As we left our first site, the camp host advised its all one park and encouraged us to move.   There are no facilities.  We found the lone concrete slab and parked on it.  I’ll share some photos.  We are the only camper here tonight and it is glorious.  There is a cool breeze off the lake.  We are sitting in the shade of the RV waiting for our private sunset.  This is a great stop!  

We pulled in about 3:30pm.  Honor system for your $10 overnight fee.  Nothing reserved or assigned.  We are up on a small hill overlooking a lake.  The prairie grass if blowing, there is cool breeze and it’s low 80’s in July.  It should get nice and cool this evening.  Campsites art spread out, gravel pull in or back in spaces.  Nothing fancy but clean and convenient.