Rumley Lake – Site 1

This is a smaller footprint site on a tiny point on Rumley’s east side. This is the lone site on Rumley Lake. It is not in the Park’s online reservation system, but it exists! And it’s nice.

This site has variable terrain. There is a steep climb up the side of a small hill from the most obvious canoe landing area to the site proper. The tent pad and fire pit sit at the top of a small hill and, no matter how you approach the site, you’re going to be going up and down to get from the water to the site proper. That said, if you go around the point to the north side, there’s another, reasonable, landing spot that doesn’t have as steep of an incline to get up to the site.

Once you’re on the site you’ve got room for a couple of small tents at most. The fire pit is nicely situated in the middle of the site, with a good view out to Rumley and a very large nearby downed tree trunk to use as a backrest if you’re so inclined. Fair warning, that tree trunk is very much a mid site obstacle. You have to step over it to get from the tent area and thunderbox to the fire pit and swimming area. Could be a tripping hazard after dark.

Those caveats aside, I liked this site as a solo or small group spot. It’s got good views, nice swimming and as the only site on Rumley, it means you’ve got a private lake. Of course, since the site isn’t on the reservation system, you can’t exactly book it. But it’s good to know it’s there in case you arrive at Booth on a long weekend and discover every site has been snagged by The Party Boys.