Great place to escape the heat from the Coachella Valley cities. Only a 25 minute drive up the hill from Palm Desert (4000+ feet). Usually 15 degrees cooler than valley. Pretty well taken care of park by Forest Service. 18 FCFS sites. Here on a Friday and only 4 sites occupied. Residential houses nearby with some barking dogs, and just off...

We intended to stay 5 nights but ended up 8 nights. Late April, early May seems to be the perfect time to visit. Unlike earlier in the season, we had the campground mostly to ourselves. The snowbirds have headed north and it still a bit cool for the summer crowds. For us it was perfect. This was our second visit and it won't be our last. ...

I like Corp of Engineers campgrounds as I pretty much know what to expect. They are clean, well maintained and Sowell Creek was no exception. Check was easy and a friendly host. We had a nice site over looking the lake. Fishing is the thing here but the lake level is too low for the boat launch and it appears it has been low for quite some...

We stopped there for an overnight heading home. Very easy access and mostly level sites. Very reasonable for full hookup but we only used power. It is right off the highway and across the street from a railroad track. But to our surprise, it was also quiet. I don't live in a city so I am not used to the constant background noise most...

Pay extra and get the premium lot. It has the best views. Sunsets are amazing. Was able Uber from campground to downtown Asheville. Clean enough bathrooms. Jason was very helpful.