Travel SE on Highway 224, just 1/8 mile prior to reaching the Ripplebrook Ranger Station. On the right hand side of the road, you will see Alder Flats trail head #574. Easy hike, 1.8 miles in and back. .9 miles down to the campground (6 sites and room for more if they are full) and the river. May want to leave the grill at home and bring hiking backpacks to make carrying your gear down less of a shit show. No bathrooms or facilities at the campgrounds, and pack in/out your trash, bring a hefty garbage bag, you'll be glad you did. Usually no fee to camp/park but that can change depending on time of year. This secret spot has been leaked on local news sites and papers in the last few years and you now have a frequent occurrence of fraternity like campers that leave their rubbish everywhere (even on skull island), and have a general douche-ness about them, hopefully they'll get tired of packing their gear down and the fad will fade, so those who truly appreciate this place can keep coming for its awesome swimming hole and adorable frogs.
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