Brooks Lake Campground

Beautiful place, but Google Maps route is ***WRONG*** and will route you on a logging road that is dangerous for most vehicles. It's also now closed due to bear activity at all wind River Lake. Off 26, there is a sign pointing to Brooks Lake and that is the correct road. There is some wash board, but it's not bad. If you see deep ruts, it's the wrong road. I'll update this review as soon as Google corrects it. Bears are currently (Aug 22nd) not visiting the campground but always be bear aware.

Wonderfully serene area with gorgeous views from almost every campsite. Not crowded even on 4th of July weekend. Campsites are in good shape with bear boxes. The single downside is the heavy mosquito presence; I didn’t have any of that poison deet on hand and I couldn’t be outside at the campsite without getting swarmed same with my dog, so had to go back into town to get some poison. The natural bug spray I used did nothing, it usually works back east. Not the campsites fault, just be prepared. Also be prepared if coming in the summer for the sun, it may be 65-70 degrees tops but the sun will fry your skin in the afternoon up there. And the nights are pretty darn cold for tent camping even in July just keep that in mind. Didn’t see much of any wildlife besides birds and small critters though. Also cool hearing the horse sounds from the ranch up the hill. Lots of trout. Pristine streams all around the area. Highly recommend.

This review is about the hikes in the area to Jade lake. Those hikes yielded exceptional views

BRING BUG SPRAY. Honestly wish they sold Bushman's. If it's not windy then the mosquitoes are aggressive. However, this campsite is a hidden gem! Only 10$ (bring cash), they have bear boxes, toilets, but limited space. GORGEOUS VIEWS, I cannot stress enough.

Spectacular views of pinnacles Buttes. Water is calm and you can watch horses from the ranch nearby run into the field in which a section of CDT goes through.

Pretty jam-packed, but it was nice and quiet and in a good location.

Very nice campground with good views, road to campground is 4 wheel drive recommend and muddy so I opted to backpack to the site

Visited the lake, didn't stay here. Gorgeous area. Would like to stay at the lodge someday! What a treasure find