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BizmarksMom
Feb 23, 2018Explorer
This is the boondocking forum, right? We all have self contained rigs and aren't expecting level sites, full hookups, and a swimming pool on site? Just making sure I'm still in the right place.
Yes, people head out into the dryland steppe and get themselves into trouble every year. Most of those people are locals who should really know better. When there's any moisture on that ground it turns into bottomless goo. And it is desert, hot, dry, and no services for miles.
Ok, Owyhee... start off with Succor Creek and Leslie Gulch. Just about any rig out there will make it in with a little care. The road is gravel and really well maintained. Of the two, I prefer Leslie Gulch. The road from Jordan Valley to Grandview gets you to some great country - the road is usually good, you will want high clearance, DO NOT HEAD OUT IF THE ROAD IS WET.
Do your homework and head out with good maps, and compass. There aren't many actual trails. And do not expect a cell signal.
I know, that area is Oregon and Idaho, not Nevada. But the 3 states really do blur together.
Yes, people head out into the dryland steppe and get themselves into trouble every year. Most of those people are locals who should really know better. When there's any moisture on that ground it turns into bottomless goo. And it is desert, hot, dry, and no services for miles.
Ok, Owyhee... start off with Succor Creek and Leslie Gulch. Just about any rig out there will make it in with a little care. The road is gravel and really well maintained. Of the two, I prefer Leslie Gulch. The road from Jordan Valley to Grandview gets you to some great country - the road is usually good, you will want high clearance, DO NOT HEAD OUT IF THE ROAD IS WET.
Do your homework and head out with good maps, and compass. There aren't many actual trails. And do not expect a cell signal.
I know, that area is Oregon and Idaho, not Nevada. But the 3 states really do blur together.
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