Big attractions camping
When you are going to large attractions, (mt rushmore, grand canyon, etc...) Do you usually go with convenience of location, (KOA's or others ) or quality (privately owned) I only ask because with t...
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Allworth wrote:
The OP specifically mentioned visiting major attractions and only returning to the trailer at night. That certainly does not sound like boondocking to me!
I understand your frustration, even if I'm coming from the otherside (folks telling me to get hookups because its better than dry). Folks need to respect both styles. I'm to the point of encouraging folks to go with hookups, because the more that do, makes more spots available in rustic locations. :-) we both chafe at others telling us what to do.
The OP did say they would return at night and not need any amenities at the campground. In those instances, I pick low amenities sites, like a NF campground, etc. Did just that last time we stopped by Rushmore. Was just a stop over, on our way further east. Found a fabulous NF campground very close to Rushmore (Horse Thief Lake, not to be confused with the private Horse Thief cg)
While I would highly recommend the above cg to anyone who can go a night dry, I wouldn't try to talk anyone into it. Both styles of camping can coexist just fine.
As for the OP, while you aren't going to use the amenities near a big attraction, there is something to be said about minimizing your commute time to that attraction, so you have more time doing what you came there for, irregardless of what style cg that happens to be.
