Elizabeth S.recommendsSeptember 22, 2024
Lower site
We loved our time at the campsite! The description was accurate, travel instructions were helpful! The site was clean and quiet. It’s close to nearby attractions but far enough away for a nature getaway. Perfect for hammock camping with our car. Thanks!
Laurie B.recommendsAugust 11, 2024
Lower site
Loved this campsite!
We loved tent camping on Frog’s lower site! Frog was a great communicator and the property was exactly as described and pictured. Frog recommended driving a 4WD vehicle if we were staying at the lower site, and I agree! It was a short rugged drive but well worth it!
We loved that there was electricity to the site. We are normally very basic campers but it was HOT so having a small fan in the tent was a lifesaver.
We will be back for sure!
Christopher W.recommendsAugust 4, 2024
Lower site
Lower site at pond
Tent camping at lower site was great. Short walk to the pond, decent room to hang out and you’re not right on top of other sites like most traditional camp grounds. We stayed for 3 nights and had a great time.
Josh S.recommendsJuly 14, 2024
Lower site
I enjoyed tent camping at this site. Location felt very private but not totally remote which was nice. Pond was great, fishing was good.
Mike N.recommendsJune 8, 2024
Lower site
The lower camp site is nice and level with quite a bit of shade.
Stephen C.recommendsJune 2, 2024
Lower site
Had a great time camping on Frog's land! Frog was super great at communicating and the site is an awesome home base for Helen visitors & more.
Some PROS:
-The proximity to Helen (15-18 minutes driving) was great. We made multiple trips to town and the drive always felt quick. The distance afforded us the sense of being private and "out there" which was nice!
-The sites themselves are large and come equipped with a fire pit, chairs, a table, chimineas (for windy nights), power outlets, water spigot, and even a couple of rustic, simple fishing rods, for pond visitors.
-The pond is a great feature! Apparently there's a canoe/boat you can ask about, but we didn't have time for it! We did spend a few minutes sitting on the pond-side chairs.
-The scenery is pristine! You're really camping in the woods here.
Some CONS (I wouldn't call these cons necessarily, more like considerations):
-As Frog rightfully mentions, the pull in down to the lower site is a bit bumpy. Had no problem in my Subaru Outback, but took it slowly. Sedans may not want to make the trip, but parking at the top of the pull in and hauling stuff down wouldn't be bad at all - it's like a 30 second walk!
-A bit of noise from neighboring cabin visitors, especially when they visited the pond. But the trees are a great sound barrier and we barely heard them.
-Outhouse is being repaired/renovated! Having a solid bathroom option would be a great addition - might be smart to ask about updates on this if important!