Campsites Near Calloway Trail

[jtaylor]

Looking to take my kids backpacking to West Clear Creek down the Calloway Trail. Are there various campsite options down there (like within a mile of the trail terminus)? There will be 2 adults and 5 kids. Just want to avoid getting down there and finding out there are one 1 or 2 spots and they're taken.

Thanks!

[outdoor_lover]

Calloway is a tougher one for Camping at the Bottom I think. Might want to PM Almal and see what he says. I think he Backpacks that one occasionally when he goes Fishing down there.

[toddak]

Once you get down to the creek, head downstream about a quarter mile to where the creek bends right. Across the creek is a decent established campsite (see photo), about the only one I know of in the area. Seven people may be pushing it though. You won't be able to put up a large tent, but there are several reasonably flat places to squeeze people into for sleeping.

[jtaylor]

Thank you both! It sounds like it's pretty sparse, but I'll PM Almal.

[jtaylor]

Any thoughts on Kinder Crossing as an alternative? Seems like that is the de facto beginners backpacking trail, so I'm wondering if it has more camping options...

[nonot]

Kinder Crossing would be an excellent introduction to backpacking for your kids, with plenty of camping options.

[jtaylor]

After chatting with ALMAL I realized I had the wrong trail. It was the Point Trail that my friend hiked and wanted to take the kids to. Sounds like it's a good road in there and numerous camp sites. So that's the plan. Thanks, as usual, for all the comments! None of the suggested options here are in vain: Those will be reserved for future trips!