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- Check out my YouTube Channel for a some videos here
- Read my March, 2017 interview in Truck Camper Magazine, where I pick 25 of my favorite campgrounds.
- A map of every campsite (740 of 'em, with no dups) I was in for my previous nineteen years of travel is here. Check it out!
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- Photos submitted to the Truck Camper Magazine Calendar Photo Contest: Winner: 2011 Runner-Up: 2013, 2016
| 2006 GMC 2500HD w/2001 Lance 845 |
Previous years' travels: 2006
2007 2008 2009 |
States
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VISITS
I bought my new truck and used camper in late October of 2005. The following May, I "hit the road" full-time for 6 months. I've done the same every year since, and now 2025 will be my 20th year of ramblin'! My how time flies. Not all of my nights are spent camping, but most are. I don't make entries when I stay with my kids or friends. Campsite fees are for one night with no discount (and no hookups, unless specified). However, being the old geezer that I am, I get 50% off at U.S. Guvmint CGs with the valuable Golden Age card, plus free entry to National Parks. One of the few ways (in addition to retirement) it pays to get older. All the aches and pains sure aren't fun. :)
I started my travels this year with about 151K miles on my camper and 229K miles on my truck.
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to see the actual camp location (balloon marker) on a map (+/- 50 ft).
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Ramblin' 2025 has started!!! It's my 20th year!! Ride along with me here and see the sights! Check out last year's ramblin' here. Sign my guest book or email me with any questions or comments. Safe travels to you! |
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8/18/25- |
Big Lagoon Park CG (County). 7+ mi N of Trinidad,
CA on US101, then W on Big Lagoon Park Rd for about
3 mi (follow signs). 50 ft. |
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Somewhat primitive CG with 25 dirt/gravel sites (some tent only) on level land in a dense grove of tall, tall trees. Next to a (you guessed it) big lagoon with a nice beach. Flush toilets and showers. Day use area nearby. $30. 3rd time here. |
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8/17/25 |
Crescent City KOA. N of Crescent City about 5 ni
on US 101. 150 ft. |
Oops Forgot Site Pic! |
Around 100 RV or tent sites plus some cabins,. Large gr#!assy area for play. $59 full hookups |
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8/11/25- |
Edson Creek CG (BLM). From Port Orford, Oregon, travel
north 5 miles on U.S. Highway 101. Turn east at
the CG sign onto Sixes River Road. Travel approximately
4 miles, and turn left before you cross the Edson Creek
Bridge. 70 ft. |
Very nice CG with 27 grass sites with a picnic table and fire ring in a meadow. Many tall trees on CG border. Small creek along one side of CG. The larger Sixes River is a short walk across the road. Well off the highway, so very peaceful here. Vault toilets and one water hydrant. Reservations available on some sites. Group sites also available. $16 (2x last year). 2nd time here. Found it last year and HAD to come back. |
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8/9/25- |
Oceanside RV Park. In Gold Beach, OR. 30 ft. |
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100 paved spaces on level ground. Some with a view of the ocean. Flush toilets, showers and laundry. On the S bank of the mouth of the Rouge River. Many fishing boats trolling the river daily. $75 ($85 for ocean view). Dern fog horn kept me awake for most of one night! |
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8/4/25- |
Huntley Park CG (County). 7 mi E of Gold Beach,
OR on Jerry's Flat (aka South Bank) Rd. 50 ft. |
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70 grass sites on level land, alongside the wide Rogue River. Some sites tent only Shade varies from heavy "grove of trees" type to nil. The river view sites (where I am) have the least. You must cross a gravel bar of about 100 yards to get to the water. Flush toilets and showers. Nice and quiet here at night. Great deal at $15. 4th time here. Saw seveal jet boats taking tourists up then down the river |
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7/31/25- |
Florence Keller Park CG (County). About 4 mi NE of Crescent City, CA
on US101, then W on Elk Valley Crossroad. Follow signs from there (sign
for park entrance kind of hidden).. 150 ft. |
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Nice CG with 50 paved sites on level
land, although some sites sloped considerably. In a
beautiful, dense Redwood forest, so plenty of shade
and site privacy.
Some gigantic stumps around. Several
walking trails. Just
off of US101, but the trees do a good job of decreasing
the noise. No reservations taken. Flush toilets. A real deal at $20!
4th time here. |
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7/30/25 |
Elk Country RV Resort CG. About 48 mi S of Crescent
City, CA on US101. 50 ft. |
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100+ grass/dirt RV sites with full hookups. Also
many tent sites, some with electric. About 40
RV sites and some tent sites are in the woods. The
rest are in a large meadow. CG near US101,
but not that noticeable. Wild elk come into the CG some parts of
the year, but didn't see any.
Flush toilets/showers/sinks/laundry. $64
meadow site with full hookups.
3rd time here. |
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7/29/25 |
Hidden Springs CG (State) in Humboldt Redwoods SP.
Adjacent to Avenue of the Giants highway near Myers Flat, CA
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140+ sites on hilly ground. Lots of trees and bushes, usually resulting in good site privacy . Your table area may not be on the same level where your rig is parked . Some slight traffic noise from nearby US101. $36.
First time here. I liked it! |
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7/28/25 |
Kyen CG (COE) on Lake Medocino. 6+ mi N from
Ukiah, CA on US101 then 2+ mi E on CA20. 800 ft. |
72 paved sites on a hillside with lots of trees. You might need your leveling blocks. Across the road from the large Mendocino Lake. Restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers $35 to $65 (w/full hookup). 3rd time here. If you don't already have a reservation, you have to contact Reservation.com fron the CG to book a site. I had lots of trouble due to a weak cell signal. YMMV, |
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Visiting my kids in the Napa area. Was thinking about going to Stanley, ID area, but changed my mind Too much risk of high temps and/or forest fires. Now planning on heading up the CA/OR coast soon |
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7/17/25 |
Bothe-Napa Valley CG (State) 5 mi N of St. Helena, CA on CA128. 480 ft.
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About 40 dirt sites in a nicely wooded area. Also a few tent only sites and yurts. RVs may need some leveling in many of the sites. Small creek down hillside of some sites. Hiking trail along the creek. Lots of poison oak around. A short drive to many wineries and the nearby town of St. Helena. $43. |
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6/30/25- |
Westside Regional Park CG (County) in Bodega
Bay, CA. 30 ft.
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47 paved and level sites in 5 rows. Trees between some of the rows for possible shade. Back-in and pull-thru sites. Right beside beautiful Bodega Bay with benches to watch the boat activity. Possible foghorn every 5 seconds during night, but you'll get used to it. :) Launch ramp with parking adjacent to CG. Flush toilets & showers. $10 dump station. $44 (w/tax). 5th time here. Little sun firsr 2 days, but lots of it 3rd day!! |
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6/22/25 |
PiPi CG (USFS). 11 mi NE of Pioneer, CA on Hwy 88
then 6 mi N on Omo Ranch Rd and North-South Rd (#6),
both paved,, but curvy and very pot holed.. 3600 ft. |
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Very nice CG with 51 paved sites, usually well apart, in a heavy stand of conifer type trees (some 100+ ft tall). Sites in 3 loops and alongside the interior road. Plenty of shade. The small and scenic Cosumnes River (Middle Fork) alongside CG. Very quiet here at night. Popular 1/2 mile walking path (paved or boardwalk) along river. $36. 3rd time here. Several very tall trees recently cut down due to bark beetle. |
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6/13/25; |
Robinson Creek CG (USFS). 9 mi SW of Bridgeport, CA on
Twin Lakes Rd. 7000 ft. |
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Very popular CG with 54 paved sites in tall pines on level land. Shade varies significantly with site. The very nice Robinson Creek wraps around the CG. Usually good fishing, if they have stocked recently. Many sites on the creek. My favorite Sierra CG. Several other CGs and two large lakes nearby. $32. Another fun family campout with my daughter and son and family. This was my 50th straight year to camp in this area! Very nice weather. |
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6/12/25 |
Boondocking site (USFS). Not a developed campground. South of Lake Tahoe, CA
in the Hope Valley area. 1.3 mi SW
of the hwy 88/89 jct then N through open gate. 7100
ft. |
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Popular boondocking area visible from hwy. Main area is a level, deadend dirt road with sites along the sides. Good part time shade in most sites. Nice meadow visible from many sites and a short walk. Main downside is traffic noise from hwy and camping traffic (ATVs, etc) on dirt road beside sites. Overall a good spot and the price is right at $0. I keep coming back! Been here several times. I must like it!! |
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6/6/25 |
Gilroy Garlic RV Park. In Gilroy, CA 200 ft. |
Very nice commercial RV park with 170+ paved sites. Most RVers here appear to be "extended stay" folks, but the park does have short stay spots. All the usual amenities: showers, laundry, pool, etc. Close to large shopping centers with stores and eating places. Some hwy noise from nearby US101. $70 (back-in with full hookups). Have stayed here many times. Very convenient for breaking up the trip beyween home and visiting my kids in the SF Bay area into 2 legs,. |
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6/5/25 |
Pinnacles National Park CG. 29 mi S of
Hollister, CA on curvy-at-times CA25, then 2 mi SW on CA146.
1000 ` |
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120+ gravel sites (incl 37 w/elec) on level land. Also 14 group sites. Several really big oak trees and other smaller trees and bushes. Saw some quail and rabbits near my site. Lots of hiking trails nearby (easy and hard). Swimming pool. Flush toilets & showers. Free dump station.. Store with WiFi. $43 (no electric). 6th time here. |
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5/29/25 |
Islay Creek CG, Montana de Oro State Park. 5 mi SW of
Los Osos, CA (via Los Osos Valley Rd and Pecho Valley Rd). 100
ft. |
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Secluded CG in a beautiful State Park on the coast. 50 paved sites on level land in two sections in a canyon. Feels more like a typical USFS CG, than a State Park one. Loads of hiking available along with a beautiful beach cove. Spectaclular scenery. You can even hear the waves crashing at your site when the surf is big! Vault toilets. $25. Decided I'd better see if everything works before I hit the road for a while. Easy to do, since it's only a few miles from my winter home. 8th time here. |
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2/20/25 |
Washburn CG in Hearst San Simeon State Park.
5 mi S of San Simeon, CA on CA1. 200
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65+ gravel sites on mostly level land on a plateau. Sites usually well apart. Some small trees. Nice views from the CG. Hiking trails. About a mile walk to the beach. Vault toiilets. $25. 3rd time here. Was in this area to see the elephant seals (see Beach Bums pic and video). Decided I might as well camp for a night. |
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