Boulder Basin

Boulder Basin is such a beautiful campground. There are plenty of trees and massive boulders throughout the area, making for a really beautiful contrast and a great setting to enjoy nature. The campground has a mix of reserved and first-come, first-served sites, along with about 3–4 standard camping restrooms. The 4mile road getting up there is a bit rough, so I would recommend a vehicle with decent clearance, preferably AWD or 4WD. Just take it slow. You'll also want to bring your own water and check with the local ranger station ahead of time for any fire restrictions. One thing I do want to point out is that this campground is also a popular spot for rock climbers, including people who come just for the day. While rock climbing is a hobby we absolutely respect and something that's fun to watch from a distance, it can be a bit disruptive when it's happening right in your campsite. If your site has a popular climbing boulder within it, be prepared for people to walk directly through your camping area and spend time climbing nearby. This was probably our biggest downside, as it takes away from the privacy you'd normally expect while camping. Overall, we really enjoyed the natural beauty of Boulder Basin. It's definitely worth a visit, but I would be mindful of which site you choose, especially if you're looking for a quieter, more private camping experience.

The road up is super messed up. Would be nice if some of the nastier sections near the summit could get touched up. Campground itself was in great condition, pit toilets were good, really wish we could have done a fire up there, but I get it. Will def be back to this campsite

Great spot, a little over 4 miles unpaved road to get there though. Highly recommend an suv at minimum but did see a few sedans. Just FYI to those who might not be comfortable with that or sharing the road. Otherwise great spot, lots of bathrooms. Check for restrictions as well.

Had a wonderful time at the campsite. Beautiful location and secluded. The road not too difficult, just have to go slow. Also it's a quick walk up to the fire and Watchtower and an amazing view from there

The place was beautiful, and the drive up the mountain was fun. The restrooms were clean, even though they were vault-style. Surprisingly, it was cold at night during the 4th of July. The main issue was the rattlesnakes. Our tent was underneath a snake den, and a rattlesnake came right up to us during the day and went through our campsite like it owned it.

The campsite was well situated, quite, and well maintained. Currently a fire ban so no fires allowed, but a nice fire pit / grate when the ban is lifted. Definitely need a AWD or 4WD vehicle with ground clearance to make it up to the camp site though!