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drmopar
Explorer
May 31, 2016

Looking for Boondocking sites in northern California

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profdant139
Explorer II
May 31, 2016
Based on the places we have been, I would not recommend boondocking off a forest road with a 34 footer -- very hard to find a place to turn around without getting stuck in soft dirt. A tow truck can cost hundreds of dollars out in the boonies. (So far, I have not had to call one, but any day now . . . . )

The national forest campgrounds are usually paved, with cul de sac turnarounds. Check forestcamping.com for length limits at each campground.

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