had my fill of campgrounds
Last weekend at a USFS campground I was, again, awoke at 1 a.m. by loud drunk people who really have no thought of others and I have had my fill. I really don't understand why this is so common but i...
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Talk to the rangers in the area you want to camp in -- check out this link:
Mt. Hood Natl Forest Dispersed Camping
Also, note that there are other dispersed camping areas that are NOT indicated on that link!
You have to be self-contained -- no dumping of anything on the ground. Bring your own water, and so forth. Yes, it is a lot of extra effort. But in my opinion, the silence and the peace are priceless.
Buy a forest service map for the area. Chat with the rangers - - they are great sources of info. And Google Earth is your best friend -- you can often see boondocking sites that other folks have used in the past, so that you don't trample the bushes needlessly.
Mt. Hood Natl Forest Dispersed Camping
Also, note that there are other dispersed camping areas that are NOT indicated on that link!
You have to be self-contained -- no dumping of anything on the ground. Bring your own water, and so forth. Yes, it is a lot of extra effort. But in my opinion, the silence and the peace are priceless.
Buy a forest service map for the area. Chat with the rangers - - they are great sources of info. And Google Earth is your best friend -- you can often see boondocking sites that other folks have used in the past, so that you don't trample the bushes needlessly.
