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398 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Wildflowers, awesome views, a choice of trails and very spacious sites. We enjoyed our stay!"

We had just two nights at Picacho Peak State Park. While I really, really want to pronounce it like the Pokémon character, sadly it is not. It’s actually from a Spanish word meaning “a large pointed isolated hill” and is pronounced pi·ca·cho -... Read more

398 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Pricey, but a good full hook-up option for any sized rig."

We stayed at Mad River for just one night. It's close to Hwy 101 with easy access. The sites were long, level and paved with a picnic table. Our site was a FHU/30amp pull-through. Nothing to separate you from your neighbor, but the sites were... Read more

398 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Excellent beaches and lovely campground with the option of reservations or first come/first served."

This was a new campground for us and we definitely hope to return! The campground was lovely, with spacious sites under the trees and W/E-50amp hook-ups too. But what we really loved was the beach! We opted to drive the one mile to the beach so... Read more

657 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Small family-friendly KOA on beautiful Lemolo Lake"

We are not usually big fans of private RV parks, but we wanted a place with full hook-ups to get everything charged and tanks filled or emptied as appropriate prior to 12 days of dry camping. The KOA at Lemolo Lake was perfect for that and we... Read more

755 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Amazing campground with so much to do! Hike, bike, beach, visit historic military areas, disc golf and more!"

We really enjoyed our stay at Fort Stevens, our only complaint – two days wasn’t long enough! We hiked around Coffenbury Lake, visited the Peter Iredale shipwreck and the historic military installations, rode our bikes on the beach and the paved... Read more

755 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Excellent camping option for Escapee members!"

Timber Valley is a large SKP RV park with over 200 spacious full hook-up sites and a huge boondocking area. I called the office to ask about available spaces and was happy to learn open spots are all first come/first served. The office was closed... Read more

Sequoia RV Park Dunlap, CA
776 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Great location to visit Kings Canyon, friendly hosts, overnight RV spots in the middle of a mobile home park."

The best thing about Sequoia RV Park is its easy access to Kings Canyon National Park. We used it as a base and for that it was perfect. I really wanted to love this place more, given the many 5-star reviews. The office was closed when we arrived... Read more

790 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Essentially a wide shoulder along Hwy 1 for RV parking, but great beach and oh what a view!"

I’m sure Rincon gets a lot of mixed reviews. There are definitely pros and cons to staying here. The beach is fantastic, but it can be difficult to access. If you’re relatively nimble you can make your way over the sandstone boulders from the RV... Read more

Tapo Canyon Simi Valley, CA
790 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Pleasant, small county campground tucked into the canyon. "

Tapo Canyon Campground has just 16 FHU spaces and you’ll want to have a reservation. They do not accept any cash/checks at the campground and direct you to mobile pay for same day bookings, however there is little/no cell service at the park. At... Read more

790 days ago

Teddi & Roger
Teddi & Roger 197 reviews

"Lovely urban park close to LA."

We were pleasantly surprised by just how nice Bonelli Bluffs was, with big shade trees and green grass throughout the campground. We chose it as our base to visit our daughter in Rancho Cucamonga and it was perfect. The park is located on the... Read more
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"BEWARE - Unethical and predatory parking enforcement!"
"BEWARE - Unethical and predatory parking enforcement!"
Kaibab Lake Campground
Williams, AZ
"Great campground on the lake, wish we could have stayed longer!"
Quail Run RV Park
Quartzsite, AZ
"Large pull-throughs in a well-maintained RV park."
"Bluewater Lake State Park is lovely with lake access, fun trails, and several great campgrounds."
Coronado Campground
Bernalillo, NM
"Great campground right next to the Coronado Historical Site."
"Close spaces, but lots of amenities and a great base to visit Carlsbad Caverns."
"Great park with fantastic views and a lovely interpretive trail through the lava fields."
"We stayed here to visit White Sands NP, but it’s a great state park and campground in its own right."
"Another fantastic Escapee Member Co-op! Lovely park and friendly folks."
"Nice campground, super convenient for visiting Kartchner Caverns."
"Wildflowers, awesome views, a choice of trails and very spacious sites. We enjoyed our stay!"
"Pricey, but a good full hook-up option for any sized rig."
"Excellent beaches and lovely campground with the option of reservations or first come/first served."
"Small family-friendly KOA on beautiful Lemolo Lake"
"Amazing campground with so much to do! Hike, bike, beach, visit historic military areas, disc golf and more!"
"Excellent camping option for Escapee members!"
Sequoia RV Park
Dunlap, CA
"Great location to visit Kings Canyon, friendly hosts, overnight RV spots in the middle of a mobile home park."
"Essentially a wide shoulder along Hwy 1 for RV parking, but great beach and oh what a view!"
Tapo Canyon
Simi Valley, CA
"Pleasant, small county campground tucked into the canyon. "
"Lovely urban park close to LA."
"Large RV park with good amenities, a great base to visit Julian, CA."
Oxbow Recreation Area
Ehrenberg, AZ
"Super host, several areas to choose from, waterfront camping for a great price."
La Paz County Park
Parker, AZ
"Friendly folks and a great deal for waterfront spots on the Colorado River."
"Awesome Free Camping! Plenty of options with fantastic views of the Kofa Mountains."
Plomosa Road Camping Area
Quartzsite, AZ
"Fantastic Free Camping! Camp in solitude or find your tribe, plenty of options here."
Hi Jolly Camping Area
Quartzsite, AZ
"Great free camping close to Quartzsite, but too crowded during the big RV Show."
Amboy Crater
Amboy, CA
"Overflow parking lot is large, level and paved. Perfect for an overnight stop."
"Spacious campsites close to the McKenzie River and Eugene. Definitely worth a return trip!"
"Tight Spaces but there’s access to the Coeur d’Alene River."
Mountain Meadow RV Park
Hungry Horse, MT
"Private RV park with the feel of a state park – and I mean that in a good way!"
"Nicely maintained Forest Service Campground."
Tally Lake Campground
Whitefish, MT
"Beautiful campground and a lovely lake, worth the dusty drive if you can stay awhile."
"Awesome inexpensive sites right on the Salmon River! "
"The signage sucks but the campground is great!"
"Come for the water! "
"Stunning campground with lots to do, but NO cell service."
Jordan Creek Rest Area
Canyonville, OR
"Great option for a free overnight stay!"
Cher-Ae Heights Casino
Trinidad, CA
"Convenient stop, but not a lot of room."
Big Pines Campground
Ellensburg, WA
"Large, level, paved sites with access to the Yakima River – excellent!"
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Go Around the Bend: Gallinas, Coronado, Not Bluewater, and El Morro

Open rangeland to explore at Gallinas Group Site.If you’ve followed the blog for very long, you know that my favorite flavor of camping is boondocking (free camping on public lands). There’s not much...

Go Around the Bend: In the Bat Cave with my Baby

 Double the trouble, double the fun!I mentioned that we had arranged to meet up with our daughter Randi and her boyfriend, Jose, to visit Carlsbad Caverns. We arrived on Monday, 4/10, at the Carlsbad...

Go Around the Bend: White Sands, Black Lava.

The dusty conditions made for an interesting sunset.  Remember when I mentioned that we might get windy conditions and a cold snap? We got both. We left Saguaro for Rockhound State Park in Deming, NM...

Go Around the Bend: White Sands, Black Lava.

The dusty conditions made for an interesting sunset.  Remember when I mentioned that we might get windy conditions and a cold snap? We got both. We left Saguaro for Rockhound State Park in Deming, NM...

Go Around the Bend: From Sand and Seas to Snow and Trees

Leaving our seaside digs at Rincon, we returned to Orange Grove RV Park, near Bakersfield on Friday, 3/11. Unfortunately, the crimp on the rear slide cable failed AGAIN. Sigh. Rog hit a hardware store...

Go Around the Bend: Cibola NWR, Gargoyle Canyon, and Julian

 Maybe a better title would have been Birds, Bees and Beer. Lol. Keep reading, you'll see. On Tuesday, 2/15, we had a blustery drive to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. There are three dry camping opt...

Go Around the Bend: Cibola NWR, Gargoyle Canyon, and Julian

 Maybe a better title would have been Birds, Bees and Beer. Lol. Keep reading, you'll see. On Tuesday, 2/15, we had a blustery drive to Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. There are three dry camping opt...

Go Around the Bend: Lake Havasu City and Up SARA’s Crack

What a change of pace. On Tuesday, 2/8, we moved from our spacious, solitary desert boondocking spot in Kofa to a tight waterfront spot at La Paz County Park near Parker, AZ. That’s not all bad news,...

Go Around the Bend: Quartzsite Here We Come!

Before we launch into our desert adventures, I want to do a little housekeeping. Many of you got both my email with a link to our last post AND the automated email with the blog post. Let me just say,...

Go Around the Bend: Quartzsite Here We Come!

Before we launch into our desert adventures, I want to do a little housekeeping. Many of you got both my email with a link to our last post AND the automated email with the blog post. Let me just say,...

Go Around the Bend: The Show Must Go On…and On…and On…

So let’s talk a little about the Quartzsite RV Show, since that’s really what brought us here. The show is BIG, drawing crowds of up to 750,000. That fluctuates year to year and, of course, the pandem...

Go Around the Bend: Cottonwood Canyon: Marvelous and Muddy

We pulled into the Lone Tree campground in Cottonwood Canyon State Park near Wasco, OR around 11:30am on Monday, 6/14. We wanted to arrive early enough to snag a space since all sites are first come/f...

Go Around the Bend: A Quiet Week at Johnny Creek

It’s so nice when Plan A works out. Johnny Creek Campground is located about 13 miles from Leavenworth, WA in the Wenatchee National Forest. The campground is all first come/first serve with two se...

Go Around the Bend: Lincoln Rock – Fun in the Sun and We’re Not Going Home!

First, a shout out and thank you to our friends, Bob & Carole, for the Lincoln Rock recommendation. Lincoln Rock State Park is an oasis of green about 8 miles outside of Wenatchee, WA on Lake Entia...

Go Around the Bend: 2020 – Baby Steps in a “Hold my Beer” Kinda Year

Wow. This has certainly been an…ahem…adventurous year. (There may be better adjectives, but most aren’t G-rated.) Fires, floods, global pandemic, murder hornets, all against a backdrop of political...

Go Around the Bend: Steamboat Springs and Sunset Point

We pulled into the Steamboat Springs KOA on Sunday, 9/15.  As KOA’s go, this one fit the bill. Close quarters for my taste, but we had big trees for shade and the Yampa River ran right through the...

Go Around the Bend: Steamboat Springs and Sunset Point

We pulled into the Steamboat Springs KOA on Sunday, 9/15.  As KOA’s go, this one fit the bill. Close quarters for my taste, but we had big trees for shade and the Yampa River ran right through the...

Go Around the Bend: Dinosaur Bones!!

We decided to split the drive to Dinosaur National Monument into two days so we could have a Riley day at Starvation Lake. There are six campgrounds with varying amenities in the Fred Hayes State P...

Go Around the Bend: Exploring Lee’s Ferry

Lee’s Ferry is a small campground situated between the Vermilion Cliffs and the Colorado River. All sites are first come/first served so we were happy to get a spot Thursday afternoon (4/25).  The...

Go Around the Bend: My Life is Gritty

We are beach camping again! Lone Rock Beach Campground is located on beautiful Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. It’s an interesting campground. There are no designated cam...

Go Around the Bend: Flagstaff, Sunset Crater, and Wupatki Pueblos

Our plan was to spend two nights in Flagstaff at a private RV park to clean up and restock after 10 days boondocking. By the way, I’ve decided if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Henceforth, all RV dé...

Go Around the Bend: From Lakeside Living to Red Rock Vistas

Our good boondocking karma continues! Although it was a little touch and go there for a minute. Rog looked at several areas and the one he was most interested in was Bartlett Flats situated on the Ba...

Go Around the Bend: From Lakeside Living to Red Rock Vistas

Our good boondocking karma continues! Although it was a little touch and go there for a minute. Rog looked at several areas and the one he was most interested in was Bartlett Flats situated on the Ba...

Go Around the Bend: Organ Pipe National Monument

We arrived at Organ Pipe National Monument on Thursday, 3/21. We’re in the Sonoran Desert and there is a reason why it’s called the “green desert”.  Covering 110,000 square miles, it is the most di...

Go Around the Bend: Butterflies and Blooms

We had escaped the snow, survived the rain, and dodged the winds… what could mother nature possibly throw at us next?  You’ll never guess…. BUTTERFLIES!!  Leaving Desert Hot Springs we were pelted...

Go Around the Bend: Happy Hour and Hot Water.... Ahhhhhhhh

Desert in the springtime… the sun is shining, the wildflowers are blooming, and the damn wind is BLOWING. On Sunday, 3/3, we pulled into Caliente Springs RV Resort which is located in Desert Hot Sp...

Go Around the Bend: Almond Orchards and Orange Groves

As we left Grandma’s on Wednesday, 2/27, we saw the aftermath of the nearly 8 inches of rain that had fallen in the last two days. In the valley some roads and vineyards were flooded.  Even more ra...

Go Around the Bend: A Likely Spot and Hot Spring Heaven

Stupid Pet Tricks Ok, so you all are probably way ahead of me on this one. But I just figured out that if you click on one of the pictures you will see all the pictures in that post as a sort of "...

Go Around the Bend: Who was John Day anyway?

We are camped just outside the town of John Day at a state park along the John Day River and I’m super hyped about our visit to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. Who was this guy anyway?...

Go Around the Bend: A Likely Spot and Hot Spring Heaven

Stupid Pet Tricks Ok, so you all are probably way ahead of me on this one. But I just figured out that if you click on one of the pictures you will see all the pictures in that post as a sort of "...

Go Around the Bend: Lakeside Living & Buns of Steel

We chose Washoe Lake State Park near Carson City for our next stop. At the best of times, Washoe Lake is a mere 12’ deep and during California’s drought years it was bone dry. We were happy to see...

Go Around the Bend: We’re in Hot Water Now!

Serendipity. What a gal! Things don’t always work out quite like you’d planned, sometimes they work out even better.  Our destination on Tuesday, 5/8, was a boondocking spot near the Buckeye Creek...

Go Around the Bend: Bishop, Bristlecones, Lake Sabrina, and a Brewery Birthday Brownie

Stupid Pet Tricks Ok, so you all are probably way ahead of me on this one. But I just figured out that if you click on one of the pictures you will see all the pictures in that post as a sort of "...

Go Around the Bend: Death Valley Days

I’ve got several posts drafted, but haven’t had the bandwidth to upload anything. So be prepared, once I find a Starbucks we have some catching up to do!  I must admit to being totally surprised b...

Go Around the Bend: South Beach Bums

Our mad dash to the coast allowed us to dodge the snow, but we’ve still had precipitation aplenty. When we arrived at South Beach State Park on Thursday afternoon, 3/22, there were puddles several...

Go Around the Bend: On the Road Again!

Yes! We are back in the bus. Not for a year this time, but we are planning to spend about 2 ½ months on the road. We left home on Thursday, March 15th and our tentative plan is to spend a few weeks...

Go Around the Bend: Getting Lucky, Finally Fishing, Family Time, and 100 POSTS!

Some days you just get lucky. We pulled into Indian Creek Reservoir campground, which was our Plan A, around lunchtime on Tuesday, 6/13. The campground is small, only 19 sites in the RV/Tent loop. Fe...

Go Around the Bend: Oldest Lake, Youngest Mountains and a Ghost Town

We arrived at the Mono Lake Scenic Area Visitor’s Center around noon on Friday, 6/9. (Happy Birthday, Rian!!!)  We talked to the staff about camping options, then unhitched the mule and went explorin...

Go Around the Bend: Where Angels Fear to Tread

We figured, and rightly so, that it would be extremely unlikely to find a site still open in the national park campground in the afternoon. So we went directly to Plan B and unhitched the mule to sco...

Go Around the Bend: Hoodoo Magic

Waaaay back in 1989, Rog and I did a six-week cross-country trip in our 24’ travel trailer. I was 8-months pregnant with Randi (one condition of driving cross-country was having a bathroom with me! L...

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