We were going to fly somewhere in a few weeks but cancelled that plan. Instead, we would like to pull the trailer around the west. It is probably too late book reservations anywhere so I wanted to get a feel for some of the best NFS, BLM or other boondock spots. I was thinking mountains, streams, and the like, not the desert dispersed camping that I'm used to. I recall Taylor Park Colorado had nice dispersed camping that I saw when I was camped nearby on the Taylor river, so I know there must be great stuff out there. Tell me your 2nd most favorite spot and I'll keep it a secret.

Right now it's going to be too darn hot for dry camping.

Since a bunch of you guys moved here in the 80'sMy favorite spots are located in Montana. :BSeriously, you'll find much in Oregon & Northern Idaho.

I like secret lake the best. :)

I don't have specific spots (I might if you narrow it down to a few states) but my general strategy is to look on the map for a dirt or gravel spur that crosses a stream. That usually means low traffic and access to water and shade.

path1 wrote:I like secret lake the best. :)That's right next to "no tell'm creek"

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2oldman
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2015
Right now it's going to be too darn hot for dry camping.
Dakota98
Explorer
Jul 01, 2015
Since a bunch of you guys moved here in the 80's

My favorite spots are located in Montana. :B

Seriously, you'll find much in Oregon & Northern Idaho.
path1
Explorer
Jul 01, 2015
I like secret lake the best. :)
Naio
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2015
I don't have specific spots (I might if you narrow it down to a few states) but my general strategy is to look on the map for a dirt or gravel spur that crosses a stream. That usually means low traffic and access to water and shade.
Dakota98
Explorer
Jul 01, 2015
path1 wrote:
I like secret lake the best. :)

That's right next to "no tell'm creek"
korbe
Explorer
Jul 01, 2015
I would search on the web and find the National Forest ranger districts for the different forests. You can learn about the dispersed camping regulations and when you get the maps........you're on your way.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Jul 01, 2015
Guess you tried all the spots in CA. One of my favorite spots in CA was at the top of Alamo mountain. Up the grape vine and off hungary valley road then west. Need to call the ranger station to make sure south gate is open. I've had a 10 1/2 ft camper up there. Don't know about 5ver. Other favorite spot is north of Cody and west. Out 120 then west over dead indian pass. When the road makes a hard right to go over huge bridge before Crandall you go straight on the gravel. Follow to the end. You will be in Sunlight basin. You will see a few TTs out there. All locals. No water except creek. Pit toilets. The camp ground is not marked. You would need a forest service map. A few other camp grounds along the way that are marked.
Naio
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2015
WyoTraveler wrote:
Other favorite spot is north of Cody and west. Out 120 then west over dead indian pass. When the road makes a hard right to go over huge bridge before Crandall you go straight on the gravel. Follow to the end. You will be in Sunlight basin.

I can't find ANY of these place names on google maps :). Are you talking about hwy 120 in California?
enblethen
Nomad
Jul 01, 2015
This will help locate campgrounds. Many will be very hot this time of year. Hopefully it will cool down in Sep.
Government type campgrounds
WY 120 goes north out of Cody, WY. It is a secondary state highway. As I remember it is in good shape.
Tiger4x4RV
Nomad
Jul 01, 2015
Sunlight Basin is near Cody, Wyoming. Sounds gorgeous!