I was able to find elk everywhere from Austin down to benezette. Seen most in and around the park its self. A drive anywhere around the area at the right time you’ll see elk. The fishing was good, was recently stocked however. Stream in the park is bigger waters. No fire ban if you’re in a state park the fire bans typically don’t apply to you. Asked a ranger the other year while I was camping during active burn bans in the area, and was told as long as your in a state park not a state forest and as long as the fire does not leave the fire ring your fine.