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DesertHawk
Jun 04, 2013Explorer
:S The Springtime Campground (but only 12 miles south of I-25 exit #115 via NM 1, FR 225; we always used the Red Rock Exit 100, then NM 1 N to FM 225) and the Luna Park Campground (only 8 miles northeast of Monticello via FRs 139 & 225, but we used CoRd 34 from exit 92 off I-25) always seemed pretty remote. In Southern New Mexico between Socorro & Truth or Consequences (TorC).
Red Cloud Campground (18 miles southwest of Corona via US 54 and FRs 161 & 399 Latitude: 34.2103491 Longitude: -105.7558336) seemed pretty remote as well.
In the Gila Nat'l Forest (on the edge of the Gila Wilderness), Dipping Vat Campground is adjacent to the west side of Snow Lake. Snow Lake is approximately 52 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico. Willow Creek Campground is near by as well; approximately 55 miles from the town of Reserve. But from over by Glenwood, from US 180 to Mogollon on NM 159, then FR 142 & FM 1421, it is only about 36 miles. Maybe a little less than two hours to drive.
I must be honest, I have never had a Class A. I have camped at Willow Creek in a small TC. I have driven by Spring Time & Luna with a Scout II & a CJ-7; I tent camped dispersed near Luna & on the road to Spring Time we dispersed in a Class C. I drove over to Snow Lake (small TC) and drove by Red Cloud in a Ford Ranger deer hunting.
IMHO, a Class A could reach each of the campgrounds I have listed. All are on graded roads, some gravel, some natural sand & gravel. Spring Time & Luna roadway can have rocks as well now & again. The road to them loops around to both of the campgrounds & returns to the I-25 area.
Never been there, Jalama Beach County Park seems to be in a somewhat remote spot in County of Santa Barbara, CA. Jalama Beach is approximately an hour drive from Santa Barbara and a 45-minute drive from Lompoc. A sign 4.5 miles south of Lompoc off Highway 1 will direct you onto Jalama Road. Follow this scenic 14.5 mile road to the coast. The park entrance will be at the end of the road.
A Somewhat Remote Place with a Jalama Beach Store and Grill serving "World Famous Jalama Burgers" & an extended menu that includes homemade clam chowder, chile verde and "Aunt Ruth's Raw Apple Cake." With 109 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beachfront. Each site has a picnic table and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby. 31 sites offer electrical hookups, and dump stations are available. Campsites reservations are available.
$$$$ :( Fees to Be Somewhat Remote
Red Cloud Campground (18 miles southwest of Corona via US 54 and FRs 161 & 399 Latitude: 34.2103491 Longitude: -105.7558336) seemed pretty remote as well.
In the Gila Nat'l Forest (on the edge of the Gila Wilderness), Dipping Vat Campground is adjacent to the west side of Snow Lake. Snow Lake is approximately 52 miles southeast of Reserve, New Mexico. Willow Creek Campground is near by as well; approximately 55 miles from the town of Reserve. But from over by Glenwood, from US 180 to Mogollon on NM 159, then FR 142 & FM 1421, it is only about 36 miles. Maybe a little less than two hours to drive.
I must be honest, I have never had a Class A. I have camped at Willow Creek in a small TC. I have driven by Spring Time & Luna with a Scout II & a CJ-7; I tent camped dispersed near Luna & on the road to Spring Time we dispersed in a Class C. I drove over to Snow Lake (small TC) and drove by Red Cloud in a Ford Ranger deer hunting.
IMHO, a Class A could reach each of the campgrounds I have listed. All are on graded roads, some gravel, some natural sand & gravel. Spring Time & Luna roadway can have rocks as well now & again. The road to them loops around to both of the campgrounds & returns to the I-25 area.
Never been there, Jalama Beach County Park seems to be in a somewhat remote spot in County of Santa Barbara, CA. Jalama Beach is approximately an hour drive from Santa Barbara and a 45-minute drive from Lompoc. A sign 4.5 miles south of Lompoc off Highway 1 will direct you onto Jalama Road. Follow this scenic 14.5 mile road to the coast. The park entrance will be at the end of the road.
A Somewhat Remote Place with a Jalama Beach Store and Grill serving "World Famous Jalama Burgers" & an extended menu that includes homemade clam chowder, chile verde and "Aunt Ruth's Raw Apple Cake." With 109 campsites, all overlooking the ocean or beachfront. Each site has a picnic table and BBQ pit, with hot showers, restrooms and water nearby. 31 sites offer electrical hookups, and dump stations are available. Campsites reservations are available.
$$$$ :( Fees to Be Somewhat Remote
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