Last November I wrapped up my 11th annual 6 month session in my truck camper. A couple of years ago I started a map of all the campsites I've been in. After last year, it's now up to 615. Most sites are USFS/BLM/NPS/State with very few commercial ones. About 40 are boondocking spots. GPS coordinates are included for all sites along with site descriptions. Click on the link in my signature to see the map. Hope it helps you find a new spot.Ramblin' on,

Cool! Looks like a lot of work - well done!

I agree -- very well done. Also, interesting and useful. Thanks.Looks like you have no use for the east coast, huh? But why not farther north in Alaska and NWT?

cewillis wrote:I agree -- very well done. Also, interesting and useful. Thanks.Looks like you have no use for the east coast, huh? But why not farther north in Alaska and NWT?I was thinking the same thing about the East coast but bit my tongue :). It would be cool if someone did the same for us right coast folks.

I am amazed at your organizational abilities and perserverance.WELL DONE

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Ramblin__Ralph
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
Thanks for the last 3 thumbs up! Makes me glad I do it. As I travel solo, it gives me something to do at my campsite at night. :)

Ramblin' on,
Floridafrances
Explorer
Aug 05, 2017
Wow! You are far more organized, and dedicated, than I could ever hope to be.

Like you, we try to avoid commercial campgrounds whenever possible. Not interested in all they offer. Much prefer the great outdoors with fewer "frills" but haven't done much boondocking. Thank you for sharing this.

Next I'm checking out your blog.

Keep traveling and stay safe.
bighatnohorse
Explorer II
Jun 11, 2017
Impressive!
NVR2L82AV8
Explorer
Jun 11, 2017
Ralph,

Thanks for sharing your great summer treks with the community! Your campsite file is quite impressive! Safe travels my friend!
Ramblin__Ralph
Explorer
Mar 22, 2017
PM me with your email address.
pnichols
Explorer II
Mar 21, 2017
Ralph - perhaps I'm a little slow when I haven't had enough cups of coffee ... but how do I (easily) beg, borrow, or steal a .gpx file of your campsites database to use in our RV's Garmin Nuvi navigator unit?

We travel a lot in the West and your database would be an OUTSTANDING custom POI file to have stored in our Garmin.
Jerseydevil
Explorer
Mar 16, 2017
Impressive map but even more impressive travel. Looks like you got the west covered.
pnichols
Explorer II
Mar 07, 2017
J herb wrote:
Ralph helped me setup my Streets & Trips maps so I can use all his great info, he puts in a lot time on the maps and I appreciate all his work, will be checking in for the 2017 season.

I sure wish that the Windows 10 "Maps" application included trip planning ... and that I could add into it great camping information like Ralph's!
OutdoorPhotogra
Explorer
Mar 07, 2017
Cool!
J_herb
Explorer
Mar 07, 2017
I have been following Rambling Ralph on his adventures for a few years and enjoy it. Ralph helped me setup my Streets & Trips maps so I can use all his great info, he puts in a lot time on the maps and I appreciate all his work, will be checking in for the 2017 season.
Thanks Ralph.

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