Boondocking east of Mammoth Lakes in winter??
We just can't get enough of that cold weather camping -- DW is talking about heading out again during mid-December, and who am I to say no? We are wondering whether the Hot Creeks Hatchery/Benton Cro...
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Green, those are good recommendations -- and yes, we could stay at the RV park, but we like silence and privacy and views -- boondocking! A campground is a second choice.
We have also considered the Rock Creek Sno-Park, since the county plows up to that point. The problem is that the Sno-Park is three miles or more from the trailhead -- so even with backcountry skis, it is a long way just to get to the lakes on Rock Creek. (Plus you should see me on backcountry skis -- I look like a moose with a poor sense of balance -- very awkward.)
Many years ago (36 years, to be exact!!), we stayed at the Rock Creek Winter Lodge in a primitive cabin -- no bathroom, put on your snowshoes to go to the bathroom at night. Kind of rugged. They have upgraded their facilities, but now it is very expensive (not surprisingly). In those days, the food at the lodge was really excellent -- I would guess that it still is.
We have never stayed at Tamarack, although we have camped right nearby. This may be the year to stay there, if we ever get any snow.
We have also considered the Rock Creek Sno-Park, since the county plows up to that point. The problem is that the Sno-Park is three miles or more from the trailhead -- so even with backcountry skis, it is a long way just to get to the lakes on Rock Creek. (Plus you should see me on backcountry skis -- I look like a moose with a poor sense of balance -- very awkward.)
Many years ago (36 years, to be exact!!), we stayed at the Rock Creek Winter Lodge in a primitive cabin -- no bathroom, put on your snowshoes to go to the bathroom at night. Kind of rugged. They have upgraded their facilities, but now it is very expensive (not surprisingly). In those days, the food at the lodge was really excellent -- I would guess that it still is.
We have never stayed at Tamarack, although we have camped right nearby. This may be the year to stay there, if we ever get any snow.
