Hodgdon Meadows isn't a bad campground. It's decently close to the Valley. I camped their last year and it only took me 40-50 minutes to get into the valley in August even with roadwork going on. The only complaint i had while there was the fact that the ground wasn't flat. There is a gas station close to the entrance to the park near Hodgdon Meadows. It's cheaper than gas in Crane Flat and pby Hiking4fun - General Discussion