I had a great time at VVR during my '06 JMT thruhike. They delivered on the free (1) beer and free bunktent as advertised. The food was so-so and a bit expensive but no more so than any similar camp.

The only negative thing I can say is that I was locked into the ferry schedule so I had to wait a couple of hours on both ends which precluded an early start on the day I left. I know the ferry is optional an it's possible to hike to VVR but it was a very refreshing ride on a hot day.

Once the water is back up to its normal level the water taxi will not be hard to find.