The shuttle bus stops at Bridge Creek so there will be a hike or better yet a bike ride to get to Cotton Wood. Flick Creek has one shelter and one fire ring. My suggestion is early spring or late fall. Most hikers use the Lakeshore trail in the summer, leaving it to the rest of us in the spring and fall. Because of snow, the Lakeshore Trail is one of the first trails to open up in the spring and one of the last to close in the fall.
Spring brings a fusion of wild flowers and waterfalls.
If you like fall colors and crisp autumn air fall, is a real treat. It makes a great family campground. Bring your bikes, which make a great mode of transportation around the Valley. This is a small campground at the base of McGregor Mt Summit. It is situated at about 7,000' and is extremely beautiful.