2006 GMC 2500HD w/2001 Lance 845

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Ramblin' 2024 has started!!!  Ride along with me here and see the sights!

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11

7/19/24

Sunset Harbor RV Park,  Beside US101 in Crescent City, CA. 100 ft.

 
Within CG #1
Within CG #2

14 short term grass sites on level land with full hookups. About 45 other long term sites. Behind buildings on US101, so traffic noise not bad.  $36.

My intended county park was full when I arrived late Friday afternoon, so I opted for this place.  Worked out great.  Would definitely go there again.

10

7/18/24

Benbow SRA CG (State). About 5 mi S of Garberville, CA on US101 and side road.

 
From Site #1
From Site #2
Campsite Office
After Leaving #1
After Leaving #2

75 site in tall redwood trees.  Many beside the Eel River.  Also beside busy US101, so expect some heavy daytime noise. $35.

9

7/17/24

Site Front View
Within CG
Lake View #1
Lake View #2
Lake View #3 

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).

Was here way back in 2011.

Spent some time with my kids in the Bay area enjoying their air conditioning.  Now hoping to do more frequent camping.  Chose the coast for cooler temperatures. :)

8

7/3/24

Lawson's Landing CG (Commercial) at Dillon Beach, CA. 30 ft.  

My Site Again
My Backyard
Other Campers
CG Site Map
CG From Above
CG Scenery #1
CG Scenery #2
CG Scenery #3
CG Scenery #4
CG Scenery #5
CG Scenery #6

Over 250 grass siSite tes, each with a picnic table. Sites are a mix of RV and tent. Sand dunes, with trails, separate many of the sites from the ocean bay. No shade, so bring your own. Water faucets, porta potties and 2 dump stations available.  $61 (varies with site)

I've been in hundreds of CGs (mostly USFS) and this is one of the most unique!

7

7/2/24

Westside Regional  Park CG (County) in Bodega Bay, CA.  30 ft.  

Other Campers #1
Other Campers #2
The Bay #1
The Bay #2
The Bay #3
L:aunch Ramp
Pretty Flowers

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.  $7 dump station. $51 (w/tax).

Left my daughter's in Napa where it was 100+. Here it was 62 in late afternoon, and almost too cool for me!  :)

6

6/20/24

Boondocking site (USFS). Not a developed campground.  South of Lake Tahoe, CA in the Hope Valley area.  2.5 mi SW of the hwy 88/89 jct and 5.2 mi S of hwy 88 on Blue Lakes Rd.  7500 ft. 

Great Chair View
CG Creek #1
CG Creek #2
Other Campers
Pretty Flower
Nice View
Poor Tree
 

Great boondocking spot.  One of my favorite in this area. It's on the edge of a beautiful meadow, with great views of the forest and mountains.  Creek is a short walk and hidden in the bushes.  Adjacent paved road that leads to lakes and campgrounds results in some daytime noise.  $0.

Many others here, inlcuding many skeeters!

Anybody know why those posts were put in the creek??

5

6/15/24-
6/19/24

Robinson Creek CG (USFS).  9 mi SW of Bridgeport, CA on Twin Lakes Rd.  7000 ft. 

 
2nd Site
CG Visitor
CG Stream #1
CG Stream #2
CG Stream #3
Pretty Clouds #1
Pretty Clouds #2
Unusual Clouds
From A Boat
Baby Pinecone
Nearby View

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 49th straight year to camp in this area!  Very nice weather.

4

6/14/24

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. 

 
Nice Contrail
Within CG #1
Within CG #2
Within CG #3
Within CG #4

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.

This stop wasn't planned.  Left too late to get to Bridgeport before dark, so camped here.

3

6/8/24

Gilroy Garlic RV Park.  In Gilroy, CA  200 ft.   

Within CG #1
Within CG #2
Looking Up
On The Way Here

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,.

2

6/5/24

 
Within CG #1
Within CG #2 
Nearby Cove #1
Nearby Cove #2
On The Way Here

More Pics Later

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 get an extra camping night in before I hit the road for more of 'em. Easy to do, since it's only a few miles from my winter home. 7th time here.

5/13/24

Back home and getting ready to start steady ramblin' in early June.

1

5/9/24

Parkfield, CA ("The Earthquake Capitol of the World") for the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival.  NE of Paso Robles, CA in farming country.  About 15 mi off of CA41/46 or  25 mi off US101, via San Miguel.  1500 ft.  

Music Crowd
Learning New Songs
Night Fun
Nice Clouds #1
Nice Clouds #2
Yep More Clouds
Parkfield Signs #1
Parkfield Signs #2
Peaceful View
Sunset Time
Old Tractor
Farm Horses

My 10th time at this great mid-sized bluegrass festival.  Try it, you'll like it.  Out in peaceful ranching land.  Weather was beautiful. Lots of good music by national, regional and local acts.  My daughter joined me for the festival, which made it even more enjoyable.