We were there a couple weeks ago. It was the first time I have ever been and yes we parked by the bridge that everyone says they have been parking at. I was kinda worried too about parking on the side of the road and then coming back after a day of riding and drinking, but we didn't have any issues at all. We did drown 2 bikes and a prowler that day, but it was a very fun place to ride. Just make sure you go with someone that has been recently cause' some of them holes are DEEEEEP !! 07cat700 was there with us too.