Archive for the campgrounds Category


Camping At Calf Creek Falls

By on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013 | No Comments

If you are driving the scenic byway through Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument in Utah, Calf Creek Falls BLM campground is a nice resting place.   While I have read from other campers that’s it’s not the ideal place to camp, I will tell you otherwise.  We found a nice shady spot to park ourselves all day.  [...]

Read More...

Lick Creek Campground

By on Sunday, April 21st, 2013 | No Comments

Lick Creek Campground We had a wonderful time camping at Wallowa Lake Campground in the Wallowa Mountains.  However, we sure missed the peace and quiet of dispersed camping in the national forest.  We washed our clothes, scrubbed and showered our bodies and decided that we  had enough of the amenities of Oregon State Park Campgrounds.

Read More...

Lost Lake Campground

By on Thursday, April 18th, 2013 | No Comments

If you are camping or taking a trip through the Hood River Valley in Oregon, Lost Lake makes an excellent side trip or destination.  It’s a remote mountain lake that is not on any of the main roads.  You have to intentionally go there.  I first heard about Lost Lake Campground  & Resort from a [...]

Read More...

Wild Flowers At Fish Lake Oregon

By on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 | No Comments

Wild flowers seemed to be a bigger attraction at Fish Lake campground than the fish.  A recent forest fire burned down much of the surround forest leaving fertile ground for wild flowers.  The mountain meadows were carpeted with lush green grass and wild flowers contrasted by the blackened trees.  It was amazing!

Read More...

Secrets To Free Dispersed Camping

By on Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 | No Comments

Are you looking for a free or low cost alternative to camping?  Read on if you want the secrets to free and cheap campsites.  I am no cheapskate.  However, if I can find a great deal or get something like a campsite for free,  I am all ears!

Read More...

Guide To Cheap And Free Camping

By on Tuesday, June 26th, 2012 | No Comments

Going on camping vacations used to be one of the cheapest ways to experience the great out doors.  A few years ago, many primitive campgrounds were free in the US national forests.  Some had nominal $3 fees which I gladly paid.   Inexpensive primitive campsites are almost a thing of the past unless you know where [...]

Read More...

How To Camp Almost Anywhere For Free

By on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 | No Comments

How To Camp For Free (Almost)

Read More...