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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
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me with any questions or comments. Safe travels
to you!
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6/13/25; 6/21025
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Robinson Creek CG (USFS). 9 mi SW of Bridgeport, CA on
Twin Lakes Rd. 7000 ft. 
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 CG
Creek #1 CG
Creek #2 Nearby
Lake #1 Nearby
Lake #2 Was
A Big Tree Side
Trip #1 Side
Trip #2 Near
CG #1 Near
CG #2
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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
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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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CG #1 Within
CG #2 Within
CG #3 Same
Site 2nd View After
Leaving #1 After
Leaving #2
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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
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Gilroy Garlic RV Park. In Gilroy, CA 200 ft. 
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CG #1 Within
CG #2
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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
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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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CG #1 Within
CG #2 Fellow
Camper [From AnotherVisit] The
Pinnacles Nearby
Countryside #1 Nearby
Countryside #2
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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
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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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CG #1 Within
CG #2 Within
CG #3 Within
CG #4 Ocean
View #1 Ocean
View #2
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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
ft.

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CG #1 Within
CG #2 Within
CG #3 Within
CG #4 At The
Beach #1 At
The Beach #2 Beach
Bums Seals
YouTube Video My Site
Again Outside
CG #1 Outside
CG #2 Sunset
Time Squirrel
In Tree
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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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