Relaxing stay, but a mixed bag
We had a refreshing and relaxing stay overall, but a few details made it a bit of a mixed bag.
The Good Stuff
Great Privacy: The site is huge with rolling hills and surrounded by trees. We felt completely private and even spotted deer, rabbits, and a groundhog.
Generous Host: Scott let us check in early and hauled away our trash at the end so we did not have to pack it in our car.
Solid Setup: Plenty of firewood supplied to easily last three days, a functional outhouse, and a propane BBQ on site.
Convenient Location: Only 3 to 5 minutes away from local grocery stores and restaurants.
What Could Be Better
Overgrown Path: The trail to the water was choked with six-foot grass. We could not reach the deck or kayak ramp, and the brush made us worry about ticks.
Water Setup: I booked expecting on-site water. A day before the trip, I was directed to the Westport Welcome Centre instead. Note for future campers: bring a one-dollar coin to get 46-48 liters from the tap.
Noise: You can hear constant road traffic in the background. There was also Friday construction noise from a house going up near the entrance.
Outhouse Tip: A plastic scoop for the wood shavings would be great.
All in all, a good trip, but better path maintenance and comms would make this site top tier.