McKittrick Ridge Campsite

I hiked in from McKittrick Canyon (7.5 Miles) as opposed to from the Visitor Center (12 Miles). Everyone tried to talk me into doing the opposite, but I am glad I did it this way. The climb up was steep and had a bunch of false summits, but once you get into the forrest you are almost there. Camp has eight pads set up for tents, and there are stones big enough to sit on. The cliffs with amazing views from the edge of the ridge are only about one hundred yards from camp. The camp is not set right on the cliff, and this is nice because it is just down on the other side of the ridge far enough to be blocked from the wind. Also, there are large trees which afford shelter and a place to hang a hammock. This place is well worth the workout. I went on a Saturday night at the end of March and there was only one other small group at camp.