Emerson Campground

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Emerson Campground sits in a forested spot of the South Warner Wilderness near the banks of Emerson Creek.

The campsites are mostly shady and set back from the parking area. Because the access road can be difficult to navigate—it’s a narrow, steep, rough dirt road—the campground is quite secluded and peaceful. Shhhh… you hear that? Neither do we.

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