Just go around the ranch x) once past it the road forks 3 times, take all lefts in, all rights out. You'll end up seeing others parked in the area I'm talking about, just pay attention and do not pass the 4x4 only trail sign
Don't pay. It's a longer walk. Also, deep Creek is day use only.
No, not if you pay the overnight fee to the ranch
If you have a PCT pass you can camp a deep Creek on the PCT side.
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