Hovey Lake Campground

Free with 4 sites total, there is a fork once you pull in; one smaller site to the left and 3 larger sites to the right. The road to the right has a loop at the end by the vault toilets. Do not attempt to take anything larger than about 26-28 feet and definitely not suitable for any length 5th wheels or motorhomes due to low hanging branches! We brought a 24 foot low height travel trailer and were fine but I could see a 30 foot long trailer and/or anything taller than 10 feet having issues! ORVs are allowed to come in and out at the campground which is rarity in the National Forest system. If this campground is full, there are 3 more free sites available about 1/2 mile further south down the road, turn in where large “Oakwood Trails” sign is and keep right at the fork, you’ll find 3 Eques

If you're looking for privacy you won't get it here. Only one small dead end road heading right, the other one to the left is just a circle and impassable. People constantly driving by looking for spots, or just being nosey. There's a hand pump for water, but it takes continuous effort getting the water to flow, and when it does it's brown. The lake is nice to look at, but it's extremely mucky and filled with clams that will cut your feet. Yes it's free, but so is the majority of the forest. ATT and Verizon phone service was spotty and rarely worked.

3 to 5 spots with fire ring and picnic table, some large enough to share. Vault toilets and cold water pump. Quiet and right on the lake. Popular site with locals. Bugs were not much of an issue. Would absolutely stay again

4 or 5 good sized camping spots here. Vault toilets at the end of the road and a water pump in the next to last camping spot (water isn't great, but it's cold and drinkable). Beautiful area. We really enjoyed our stay here!

It's free and near to the Buckhorn Lodge. If you don't like a little litter, then pack out what was left and quit whining. 😕 It's a Great Spot