Trip report: Eldorado National

I just spent three days in Eldorado National Forest. I've got to say, it's been some of the best camping I've found on the west coast. I stopped in the ranger station on the way in, and they gave me the drill --- no registration needed, no fees. Just camp where you want to, heed the fire restrictions, and pack out what you pack in. It was great. Basically, I was turned loose in a national forest, and allowed to camp WHEREVER I WANTED. I crossed a river, and hunkered down on the other bank. I made sure to put my food in a bear bag up in a tree, and had an amazing time. I'd recommend nationals forest camping to anyone seeking that type of freedom!