So when I went up there it was about noon. And I just went and spoke to a host (one on every section) and they helped me find a good spot. I don't necessarily think that you can't get a site before 2:00 p.m. . But they do want the payment before the end of the day. I'm sure they say not until 2:00 p.m. so that it gives them time to clean up the sites that someone used the previous night. As for the water I did not notice any mainly because I brought water with me. But there are some near the bathrooms.
We reserved our tent spots. There are spigots.
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