CALAMITY

Loved it! We initially booked here but couldn’t find it, apparently we missed the entry sign so be vigilant as the original road is blocked off for construction. We decided to move out from Big Elk and spend our last day at calamity this Labor Day weekend. It gives you such a private feel but you can still hear the families laughing from a distance. The atv road up was a bit sketchy but fun! The b... Loved it! We initially booked here but couldn’t find it, apparently we missed the entry sign so be vigilant as the original road is blocked off for construction. We decided to move out from Big Elk and spend our last day at calamity this Labor Day weekend. It gives you such a private feel but you can still hear the families laughing from a distance. The atv road up was a bit sketchy but fun! The bathrooms btw, WOW! Definitely will be back soon as seasons opens next year! 🫶🏽

We were in the A loop, and there is ample parking for RVs but not a lot of room for tents. In the upper area there is a picnic table and fire pit, but the space left is barely enough for a tent and too close to the pit to have a fire. Also we had two tents so we pitched it in the parking area. Has pretty clean pit toilets, water spigot outside each bathroom, the water comes out brown but it's pota... We were in the A loop, and there is ample parking for RVs but not a lot of room for tents. In the upper area there is a picnic table and fire pit, but the space left is barely enough for a tent and too close to the pit to have a fire. Also we had two tents so we pitched it in the parking area. Has pretty clean pit toilets, water spigot outside each bathroom, the water comes out brown but it's potable. It tastes pretty good it's just a little silty. The area is beautiful. The lake is serene and there are dirt bike and ATV trails all over. I suggest going all the way to bear Creek. If you are self sufficient with water and such you may consider using some of the ample boondocking areas for free. They have an RV dump at the entrance near the dam for $5.

My family and friends regularly enjoy camping together as part of our summer tradition, and this year we decided to try Calamity Campground for a two-night stay. In general, we had a positive experience—the campground was well-maintained, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, we encountered an unfortunate issue with the campground host Heather, that affected our overall impression. While we a... My family and friends regularly enjoy camping together as part of our summer tradition, and this year we decided to try Calamity Campground for a two-night stay. In general, we had a positive experience—the campground was well-maintained, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, we encountered an unfortunate issue with the campground host Heather, that affected our overall impression. While we acknowledge that we were a bit noisy and may have lost track of time, I personally apologized when the host approached us the following morning to remind us of the campground's rules. Despite this, the host’s tone remained unprofessional and confrontational, which caught us off guard. Rather than engaging in a constructive conversation, her response was dismissive and aggressive, leading to a rise in tension. The situation escalated when she told me to be quiet and even threatened to have us removed from the campground if we disagreed with her rules. As a group, we understand the importance of following rules and respect the campgrounds we visit. Our intent is never to cause trouble; we’re generally considerate, happy campers who simply want to enjoy our time in nature. It was disheartening to be treated in a manner that made us feel unwelcome, especially when we made an effort to engage respectfully. We hope that the campground management will consider improving the communication and professionalism of their staff, as it is an otherwise lovely place to stay.

My family and friends regularly enjoy camping together as part of our summer tradition, and this year we decided to try Calamity Campground for a two-night stay. In general, we had a positive experience—the campground was well-maintained, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, we encountered an unfortunate issue with the campground host Heather, that affected our overall impression. While we a... My family and friends regularly enjoy camping together as part of our summer tradition, and this year we decided to try Calamity Campground for a two-night stay. In general, we had a positive experience—the campground was well-maintained, and the atmosphere was pleasant. However, we encountered an unfortunate issue with the campground host Heather, that affected our overall impression. While we acknowledge that we were a bit noisy and may have lost track of time, I personally apologized when the host approached us the following morning to remind us of the campground's rules. Despite this, the host’s tone remained unprofessional and confrontational, which caught us off guard. Rather than engaging in a constructive conversation, her response was dismissive and aggressive, leading to a rise in tension. The situation escalated when she told me to be quiet and even threatened to have us removed from the campground if we disagreed with her rules. As a group, we understand the importance of following rules and respect the campgrounds we visit. Our intent is never to cause trouble; we’re generally considerate, happy campers who simply want to enjoy our time in nature. It was disheartening to be treated in a manner that made us feel unwelcome, especially when we made an effort to engage respectfully. We hope that the campground management will consider improving the communication and professionalism of their staff, as it is an otherwise lovely place to stay.

We recently went camping at Calamity campground and was impressed by the natural beauty of the place. The area is peaceful and not overly crowded, which made for a relaxing and enjoyable environment. However, our overall experience was negatively impacted by the behavior of the camp host, Heather. Unfortunately, she was quite rude—particularly toward my sister. When my sister politely asked if sh... We recently went camping at Calamity campground and was impressed by the natural beauty of the place. The area is peaceful and not overly crowded, which made for a relaxing and enjoyable environment. However, our overall experience was negatively impacted by the behavior of the camp host, Heather. Unfortunately, she was quite rude—particularly toward my sister. When my sister politely asked if she could communicate the rules in a more respectful manner, Heather responded by telling her to “shut up.” This level of hostility was completely uncalled for and made us feel very unwelcome. Due to this interaction, we’ve decided not to return. It's a shame, as the location itself has great potential.

We recently went camping at Calamity campground and was impressed by the natural beauty of the place. The area is peaceful and not overly crowded, which made for a relaxing and enjoyable environment. However, our overall experience was negatively impacted by the behavior of the camp host, Heather. Unfortunately, she was quite rude—particularly toward my sister. When my sister politely asked if sh... We recently went camping at Calamity campground and was impressed by the natural beauty of the place. The area is peaceful and not overly crowded, which made for a relaxing and enjoyable environment. However, our overall experience was negatively impacted by the behavior of the camp host, Heather. Unfortunately, she was quite rude—particularly toward my sister. When my sister politely asked if she could communicate the rules in a more respectful manner, Heather responded by telling her to “shut up.” This level of hostility was completely uncalled for and made us feel very unwelcome. Due to this interaction, we’ve decided not to return. It's a shame, as the location itself has great potential.