Campsite reserved!

"HammerheadFistpunch" (hammerheadfistpunch) 10/15/2019 at 13:46 • Filed to: None

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I don’t LOVE campsites. Generally speaking I would rather dry camp and be by myself. But in the case of this trip, Im happy to have a reserved site. Its fall break here for schools and the campsite is over 5 hours away. If it was just me or a guys trip we wouldn’t even think twice about it. In fact we came to this camp ground just to see it when we were !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! and we all kinda turned up our noses at it (based on the excellent sites we had enjoyed for free!)

But we are taking the trailer, with the family in tow AND my in-laws. So I didn’t exactly want to wing it. It’ s not the site we wanted, but its a site and its in a pretty place at least.

We tried this trip at this same site 4 years ago when the trailer was pretty new and were planning on spending the week here. we got 2 nights in before packing it up. 2 year old wouldn’t sleep and 4 year old was sick. I’ve never been so tired in my entire life.

Here’s hoping this will be better. some very cool stuff in this area. Some pics from previous trips

Not going to lie.  Really looking forward to this one.  Super slammed at work and I need a break.  Plus I haven’t been camping since early june on account of the knee.  

vicali > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 13:50

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Sweet, looks like an amazing spot..

Chariotoflove > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 13:52

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You reserved a whole mountain? Looks who has pocket money!

Kidding of course. That’s gorgeous scenery.  Smart to reserve a site when you have a trailer. From your tone, I’m assuming the site doesn’t have hookups?

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 14:14

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Jealous! Have a great time.

HammerheadFistpunch > Chariotoflove 10/15/2019 at 14:14

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Actually it does have hookups, which isn’t my preference. It’ s nice to have, but it costs more and usually comes with less desirable sites. In this case it doesn’t look like the site is any worse than any other site in the area, but it is 33% more a night. On the other hand, being able to take hot showers sounds pretty nice. With onboard water it equates to about a full day of water supply for one short shower, which is a pain unless you have water supply nearby.

adamftw > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 14:20

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Jealous, jealous. 

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 14:34

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Where is that? Looks like a neat place to hit up next time I’m in Utah.

Also, what are the rules for dry camping on federal lands? I noticed quite a few people doing it while on our road trip. Can you set up just wherever?

Chariotoflove > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 14:36

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I guess it depends on where your inlays sit on the balance of convenience vs. freedom (and cost). Some would say that a decent shower is important to frame of mind for enjoying a vacation. Others might say that if you need creature comforts, stay in a motel. Some are flexible.

Either way, enjoy and take more cool pics for us.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 14:37

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Lower Calf Creek? 

HammerheadFistpunch > MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s 10/15/2019 at 14:42

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escalante area. as for blm the rules are pretty open. just try and follow leave no Trace principles

shop-teacher > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 15:15

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Gorgeous!  Have fun!

HammerheadFistpunch > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/15/2019 at 15:22

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hopefully. well see how the knee (and kids) feel about it

HammerheadFistpunch > Chariotoflove 10/15/2019 at 15:36

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they’ve dry camped with us before and my fil is no stranger to roughing it but my mil doesn’t love camp ing without some basic amenities. mostly a bathroom and a comfy bed.

cmill189 - sans Volvo > HammerheadFistpunch 10/15/2019 at 15:38

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Did you get a spot at the campground nearby? That whole area is so awesome.

HammerheadFistpunch > cmill189 - sans Volvo 10/15/2019 at 15:44

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lower calf Creek campground is walk in only. didn’t want to risk it since i won't be getting there until afternoon.