Nellis Dunes Recreation Area, Las Vegas, NV
Nellis Dunes Recreation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada Locals have used the sand dunes north of Nellis Air Force Base for OHV recreation since the 1970s. But it wasn’t until 2009 that the State of Nevada recognized its commercial potential as an OHV Recreation Area, and officially designated it as, “Nellis Dunes Recreation Area”. Most of ... Read more
Moose Creek Trailhead Campground, Victor, ID
Moose Creek Trailhead Campground, Victor, ID The campground at Moose Creek Trailhead is accessed from State Highway 33, and turning right along Old Jackson Highway. Make a quick right again on E 10800 S, which changes names to Forest Road 276 once you enter Caribou-Targhee National Forest. Only a few hundred feet ahead, you’ll see the signs ... Read more
Lowry Bridge Campground, Sun River, MT
Lowry Bridge, Sun River, Montana, Camping Sun River drains from the Sawtooth Range of mountains in Montana and flows east towards Great Falls. It roughly parallels State Highways 21 and 200, meandering past small hamlets with vintage gas stations and burger shacks of a bygone era. About a mile from the town of Simms, the ... Read more
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites
Keller Peak Yellow Post Sites, San Bernardino NF Note: These sites are normally closed due to heavy snow from late Fall to late Spring. All sites are small in size, better suited for cars, vans, and pickup trucks. Small trailers under 20ft in length are probably okay. Keller Peak Rd is paved all the way ... Read more
Joshua Tree BLM South, Chiriaco, CA
Joshua Tree BLM South, Chiriaco, California Chiriaco Summit is the name of a gasoline station stop along I-10, about 5 miles east of Cottonwood Springs Rd, right where it crosses Interstate 10. It happens to be the closest place name associated with Joshua Tree BLM South. This area of BLM land had long been used ... Read more
Joe Skeen Campground
Joe Skeen Campground, El Malpais NCA This high desert campground is set back from highway 117. Each of the 10 free campsites (no reservation system/first come, first served basis) has a covered picnic table, fire grill, and tent space. There are two vault toilets. Some of the sites have pull through parking ideal for total ... Read more
Javelina Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ
Javelina Designated Camping Area, Sedona, AZ Javelina Designated Camping Area, situated west of Sedona, AZ, within Coconino National Forest, offers a mixed camping experience. The campground seems to draw a steady crowd, requiring you to get here early to secure a site. Despite the popularity, spaces appear to be relatively plentiful, though there are reports ... Read more
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT
Indian Road Campground, Townsend, MT How Crowded: Even on weekends, Indian Road Campground is not that busy, though weekdays will give you the best choice of campsites. How Noisy or Peaceful: Locals do tend to party here on weekends. Otherwise, you will also hear noise from trucks passing along Highway 287, and there are also trains paralleling ... Read more
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, CA
Hot Springs LTVA, Holtville, California While technically not free camping, Hot Springs LTVA offers “dirt cheap” boondocking in the California desert for the entire snow bird season. We’re talking $180.00 for 7 months (that’s roughly $0.85 per day). That’s good from September 15 through April 15. The rest of the year, it actually is free. However, ... Read more
