It's open. Most sites are reservation now but there are a few first come first serve spots. Same deal at Reyes peak campground.
There is no gate or something to block you to enter. I mean I didn’t read the post on the site through. But I think it’s the kind of campsite that if you want to pay just pay for it but if you don’t want to just have fun and take off.
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