As we leave Lone Pine and head north on Hwy 395 we have gorgeous views in all directions and not much traffic. A wonderful drive! We had read a few reviews about boondocking on Picnic Grounds Rd near Mono Lake so we decided we should check it out especially
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Tuttle Creek Campground and Lone Pine Campground – Lone Pine, California
In the center of town of Lone Pine, California on Hwy 395 there is a road which heads west called Whitney Portal Rd. This road provides access to the Alabama Hills BLM, Portagee Joe Campground (for rigs under 30′), Tuttle Creek Campground, and Lone Pine Campground. We stayed at
Continue readingAlabama Hills BLM – Lone Pine, California
As you head north on California Hwy 395 from Ridgecrest the mountainous scenery becomes more beautiful with every mile you drive. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is to the west and the Panamint range is to the east and they both provide a beautiful backdrop for cruising. About 4.5
Continue readingTrona Pinnacles – Trona, California
We departed Laughlin, Nevada and headed to Trona, California. We drove the Joshua Tree Highway 164 to I-15. The Joshua Tree highway has a forest of Joshua Trees along the road with more trees than Joshua Tree National Park. Just beautiful! As we got closer to I-15 the Ivanpah Solar
Continue readingMoabi Regional Park – Needles, California
Moabi Regional Park is operated and maintained by San Bernardino County but managed by Pirate Cove Resort. A bit confusing but if you want to stay here then contact Pirate Cove. More on Pirate Cove later. Moabi Regional Park is south of Needles just off of I-40 along the
Continue readingRockhouse Trail – Borrego Springs, California
The area east of Peg Leg and north of S22 was taken over by Anza Borrego State Park in July 2015 which effectively means no more boondocking in that area. But a small portion off Rockhouse Trail is still available. We watched the area for a few weeks after camping
Continue readingAnza Borrego State Park – Palm Canyon Campground – California
Yes, we are back. I seem to be saying that a lot lately. When you find a good thing it is difficult not to return. After spending a few weeks boondocking we headed into the state park campground for a week of pure luxury with full hookups. We love this
Continue readingClark Dry Lake – Borrego Springs, California
Yep, the boondocking area around Clark Dry Lake is no longer. We had been hearing/reading blogs stating that the Anza Borrego State Park had purchased some of the Borrego Springs land north of S22 and east of Rockhouse Canyon Rd. and closed it off to campers. And yes it is
Continue readingCrystal Lake – Salton City, California
We were invited by some friends (other Alfa Owners) to come join them as they camped near a beach off Crystal Lake Ave along Salton Sea at an abandoned RV park where they is ample space for dry camping. The beach and the sea is just in the distance and
Continue readingHumboldt Redwoods State Park – Myers Flat, California
Humboldt Redwoods State Park is located in northern California and covers approximately 53,000 acres full of giant redwoods. This is one of those areas where photography just cannot capture the feel and the enormity of these giants. There are campgrounds, hiking trails, and small towns located throughout the park. In
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