IBMC

Dick McKenzie Memorial Campout (UT)
2024-08-15 - 2024-08-18
Location: Canyon Rim Campground, Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area

Directions: From Green River, WY take WY 530 S for 46 miles to Manila. Turn left onto UT 44 S for 24 miles. Turn left onto FR95/Red Canyon Rd. 1.7 miles Turn right onto Canyon Rim Campground Road.
From Vernal take 191 North. At junction go straight onto Highway 44N going towards to Manila. Turn right at 3.4 miles onto FR95/Red Canyon Road. Follow signs to campground 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Canyon Rim Campground Road .2 miles.
Conveniences: picnic tables, pit toilets, and water. NO ELECTRIC. Bring your solar panels. Expensive gas in Dutch John, ice and groceries are available as well.
Cost: $25. can share. 1/2 price for Golden Age
Attractions: Flaming Gorge Dam has a visitors center. There are trout to view below the dam. Beautiful views from campground. Big Horn sheep are in the area. There is a visitors center within walking distance from the campground.

WIND CAVE CAMPOUT (SD) Aug. 8-10, 2024
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-10
WIND CAVE CAMPOUT (SD) August 8-10, 2024
Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066 (texting ok) azsidecarla@gmail.com and Desse Johnston as co-host
Location: Elk Mountain Campground, Loop B, Wind Cave National Park, 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Park Campground host phone: 605-745-1222(Suzy), 605-745-4600(for General Info).
Coordinates: N43.55677 W103.47799 (Visitor Center at Wind Cave)
Directions: Just 12 miles north of Hot Springs on Highway 385. From Rapid City take Hwy 79
south 50 miles to Hwy 385 then 6 miles north continue through Hot Springs on this hwy. Follow
signs to the Park Entrance Visitor Center about 2 miles off Hwy 385. Elk Mountain Campground
entrance is ½ mile beyond or north of Visitor Center.
IBMC Camp Location: This year we are camping to Loop B. This is a change from last year. It is
the first camping area on the Elk Mountain campground road. All sites are on flat ground with
some trees. These sites will accommodate tents, tent trailers and RVs. Sites can be shared.
Reservations: Use Recreation.gov website starting May 20th to make your reservation for a
site in Loop B. Suggested sites in Loop B are the following numbers:
15, 16, 17(Handicapped),18-25.
Fees: $24 per night Visitors holding a Senior or Access Pass, or a Golden Age or Golden Access Pass pay half price a night per site..
Campground: Each site has picnic table and fire grate. Running water and flush toilet
restrooms nearby. No electric service. Cell phone service is marginal as it is in a canyon
environment. Firewood may be available at entrance of the campground, check with camp
ranger.
Services/Conveniences: Hot Springs, (14 miles via Hwy 385 South) and Custer, (20 miles via
Hwy 385 North) are full-service cities for gasoline, grocery, restaurants, hardware, medical,
etc. Showers available in Custer at South Dakota Outdoor Shop. It is new and coin operated on
Mt. Rushmore Street. Also, KOA south of Hot Springs which has showers but be advised main
street is still under “destruction.”
Attractions: Last year we had buffalo near campground entrance. Park campfire programs
nightly at the amphitheater. Elk Mt. Nature Trail near campsites. Wind Cave tours suspended
until a new elevator is installed however, there are virtual cave tours at the visitor center.
Other places to visit include the Mammoth Site Museum and The Plunge pool in Hot Springs,
Wind and Jewel Caves and Sturgis Rally. Nearby are Mt. Rushmore & Crazy Horse Monuments.
Historic Train Ride in Hill City. Plenty of twisty roads in Black Hills to ride on.
What to Bring: Elevation is over 4,000 feet with pleasant days but have warm clothing for
evenings. Summer thunderstorms can occur at this time of year so bring your poncho or
umbrella and rainproof tent!

Ward Mountain Campout
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-04 | Ward Mountain Campground
Location: Ward Mountain Campground, Ely, NV 89301

Comments: Heading to the high country (7,400 feet) for a weekend getaway in the mountains outside of Ely, NV. Over the weekend, we’ll be heading into Ely to check out the town, ride the trains, and probably take a ride to Great Basin National Park.

We have reservations in spot 30, if you would like to get close.

This is a recon mission to scope out the area for future group campouts. The campsite is around 1/2 mile off the paved road, but the gravel road look well maintained from pictures.

Directions: From Ely, travel west on US-6 for 10 miles. Turn left just before Murray Summit, at the sign for the recreation area.

From Las Vegas, travel north on Highway 93 for about 86 miles, to the junction with State Route 318. Make sure to fill up fuel in Ash Springs. Follow State Route 318 north for 124 miles to US-6 and head east towards Ely. Turn right at the sign for the recreation area.

Attractions: Local attractions include the towns of Ely with its historic train rides, museum and Great Basin National Park. The historic town of Eureka is a nice day ride , as is riding to Middlegate Station on US-50, which is the Loneliest Road in America.

Great Basin National Park: The road to Wheeler Peak in the park is simply amazing, with Wheeler Peak sitting at 13,605 feet making it the second-highest peak in Nevada, just behind Boundary Peak (which was not officially listed in Nevada by the USGS until 1980).

Latitude
39° 12′ 44.8301″ N

Longitude
114° 58′ 3.3200″ W

To make reservations, go to https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234207

Pete and Mel's fabulous campout (NM) Jul 18-20
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-20 | Datil Wells Campground Group Site, Datil, NM, NM 12, Datil, NM, 87821, United States
Dates of campout: July 18-20, 2024
Location: Datil Wells Campground Group Site, Datil, NM
There will be a campout at the Datil Wells campground group site located approximately 1 mile west of beautiful downtown Datil NM.
Datil consists of the literal fork in the road. There is a gas station/general store/restaurant/motel/whatever at the fork.
This campout is being held in conjunction with a gathering known as the Misguided Ride. A collection of misfits if ever there was. This is an equal opportunity campout. A classic “ride what you brung” sort of thing. The real reason we do this is to get out of the heat for a little bit.
Things to do: Nothing really. Although the Very Large Array is about 15 miles to the east.
Coordinates: 34.15153° -107.85709° gets you in the general spot. The group site is a bit south of the campground entrance.
Hope to see you!

Rogers City Campout (MI) Jul 18-20, 2024
2024-07-18 - 2024-07-20 | 7717 US 23 North, Rogers City, MI 49779, 7717 US 23 North, Rogers City, Michigan, 49779, United States
Rogers City, Mich.
7 miles NW of town on right side of road.
Host: Steve and Diane Porter:
Home phone – 989-734-4841.
Cell – 989-351-0823.
This held in our yard, will have portable shower and toilet.
Some electric.
Cost is free. Stores in town.

2024 IBMC International by the Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival (PA) June 26-30, 2024
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-30 | Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, 169 Homan Ln, Centre Hall, PA, 16828
Grange Park, Centre Hall, PA
The Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival details are still being created so please check back for updates. The webpage still lists 2023 information. The show usually begins around 3:00 PM on Wednesday. The Sunday show including a church service, runs from around 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The music that day begins with local talent, and ends with the host band, Remington Ryde.
Last year’s cost for popups in the shaded tent camping area was $35 per night in the tent camping area. The camp management will allow 2 of our small motorcycle campers per tent site. We are not permitted to park our camper wheels on the tent pads, but there is ample space in front and to the rear of the pads for our campers to be set up with the wheels adjacent to the pad. Larger popup campers are also able to set up adjacent to tent pads, but only one per tent site. Electric is available at all tent sites. Water is available within about 100 feet (+/-). The campground does have handicap accessible showers and restrooms.
The advanced ticket cost for the festival itself https://bluegrassmountaineers.net/remington-ryde…/ is listed at $80 per person for the full five days. The promoter is offering it to our group at $75 for ticket orders received by May 15. If paid at the gate, the five day pass is $100, or $45 per day.
The event promoter, Larry Efaw, is excited to have the IBMC group hold its 2024 International Campout there. He is a bike enthusiast himself.
If your bike is in need of service while at the campout, there are shops within five miles for Victory, Indian, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki. Additional shops for Harley Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha, Suzuki, and Polaris are about 60 miles. Contact info on those shops will be available.
John L. Gehman- 3243 Gehman RD, Barto, PA 19504. Cell 610-360-0696. jgehman@mac.com
Butter Valley Golf Port 3243 Gehman RD, Barto, PA 19504. Phone: 610-845-2491 Fax: 610-845-0167. john@buttervalley.com
Information on nearby bike shops:
Best Line Power Sports — Polaris, Victory, Indian and Kawasaki — 5 miles 814-406-9301
Track and Trail Honda/Suzuki — Honda, Suzuki, some Yamaha — 5 miles 814-364-2453
RoundHouse Harley Davidson — Harley Davidson — 60 miles 814-696-7433
RoundHouse Power Sports — Honda, Kawasaki — 60 miles 814-944-5303

North Rim Excursion, Jacob Lake, AZ
2024-06-20 - 2024-06-23 | Jacob Lake Group Campground, Route 89A, Jacob Lake, AZ, 86022, United States
Location: Jacob Lake Group Campground, Loop A. Located 30 miles east of Fredonia, AZ, or 80 miles west of Page, AZ, at the. Turn south on AZ 67.
Directions from Las Vegas: Take I-15 north 127 miles to UT-9 (exit 16). Follow 12 miles east to UT-59 in Hurricane. Turn right and follow UT-59S/AZ-389E for 52 miles to Fredonia. Turn right and follow US-89A south/east for 30 miles to Jacob Lake. Turn right on AZ-67 and then immediately left into the group campground. NOTE: The group campground is not the campground on the left across US-89A from Jacob Lake Inn.

Google Map from Las Vegas, NV: https://goo.gl/maps/e2hNpri8Bzz

Google Map from Flagstaff, AZ: https://goo.gl/maps/N77DEkd92mM2
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.7, -112.20972
36°42’0″N, 112°12’35″W

Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/kaibab/specialplaces/recarea/?recid=11702&actid=29
Attractions: Jacob’s Lake is 44 miles from the Grand Canyon North Rim, 46 miles from Lee’s Ferry in Glen Canyon, and 80 Miles from Page, AZ. Page sits near Glen Canyon Dam, which creates Lake Powell. The Vermilion Cliff National Monument is also nearby, only 42 miles away, but half is on a dirt road. For info on the Grand Canyon, go to (http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm). For info on Lake Powell, go to http://www.nps.gov/glca/index.htm. For info on the Vermilion Cliffs, go to http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/vermilion.html
What to Bring: Hosts will provide a spaghetti dinner on Saturday night, and bring wood for a group fire pit. Individual fires are not allowed. There is drinking water in the campground, otherwise, bring whatever you need for a great weekend getaway.
Conveniences/Services: Jacob Lake Inn, has a restaurant, gas station, gift shop and limited groceries. The nearest full facilities are 30 to 40 miles away in Fredonia, Arizona and Kanab, Utah. Pay showers are available nearby at the Kaibab Camper Village, approximately ½ mile away.
Elevation and Weather Notes: Jacob Lake sits at 7921 feet, so expect cool nights. Average June temperatures 78°/49° (records 98°/18°). Although June has the lowest average monthly precipitation, it is also the beginning of the Monsoon season, which may may flare up some afternoon showers.

New Lisbon Campout June 7-8, 2024
2024-06-07 - 2024-06-08
Location: Riverside Campground, Hog Island Road, New Lisbon, WI 53950
Cost: $25.00 per last year. Can split two to a site. All sites have water and electric.
Directions: Exit I-90 at the New Lisbon exit (HWY 80). Go South 1 mile to town and campground.
Conveniences/Services: Clean hot showers, flush toilets, drinking water, tables, a pavilion.
Attractions: Wonderful small towns and great motorcycling roads.
What to Bring: Whatever you need!
Latitude 43.8817 Longitude: -90.1589.
Date: June 7-8, 2024

Bert’s phone: 715-212-2820 Joell’s email: joell.booth@icloud.com

Memorial Weekend Campout (PA) May 24-27, 2024
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-27 | Glendale Valley Campground, 108 Front St., Fallentimber, PA, 16639, United States
May 24-27, 2024
Host: Ray & Trish Malone
Host Phone: 814-330-2596
E-mail: wingrider@yahoo.com
Location: Glendale Valley Campground
108 Front St. Fallentimber, Pa. 16639
15 miles NW of Altoona Pa.
Cost: $15 per night per unit. Contact host for reservations Not the campground. Camp sites are large with a 6 person limit. They have electric and nearby city water . Campground also has new modern facilities with hot showers. Saturday evening there will be a free rock n roll band 7-10 compliments of the campground.
I have a permanent camper there so I will have evening campfires in the evenings. I will also be providing most of the meals. There is a large grill and cooking utensils on site for those who don’t like my cooking. You can bring food if you wish, but it’s not necessary.
Hope to see you there !

16th Annual Quilt Show (KY) April 24-27, 2024
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-27 | Canal Campground, 1010 Canal Campground Rd, Grand Rivers, KY, 42045, United States
Host: Dave and Sharon Morgan Host Email: Sgmorga65@gmail.com
Phone: 812-550-5188
Location: Canal Campground, 1010 Canal Campground Rd, Grand Rivers, KY 42045
Phone: (270) 362-4840
Directions; On I-24 turn South at Exit 31 onto The Trace (Highway 453. Go 2 miles to town of Grand Rivers. Campground sign is on right of road, and turn to campground is on left of road. In campground, turn left and then left again onto the Primitive Loop, sites 1-20
Remarks: This loop will be full, 8 people are allowed per site. Make plans to double up or just show up and we will try to find someone for you to share a site with. Make arrangements early. You can make reservations starting Nov. 1. We filled up last year. Paducah is on Central Daylight Savings time. Temps between 47-68″

26th Annual Oak Grove Campout (Ca) April 16-18, 2024
2024-04-16 - 2024-04-18
Host: Ray & Judy Koerzendorfer (619)756-8643, sctr199@yahoo.com
Cost: $7.50-$15.00 Senior passes accepted.
Directions: From I-15 take exit 58. Campground is 25 miles SE of Temecula on Highway 79. From the east it is 35 miles
NW of the town of Julian. Coordinates: 33.38670, -116.79140. Sites need to be reserved through Recreation.Gov.
Each has a picnic table and grill, and sharing is allowed. The campground
has flush toilets. Cell phone coverage is spotty. Days should be pleasant, nights can get chilly.
Conveniences: Country store and gas station 5 miles east at Sunshine Summit.
Attractions: Palomar Observatory, towns of Julian and Santa Ysabel for pie and ice cream. There are several hiking trails in the area.

The Big Event Campout April 5-8, 2024
2024-04-05 - 2024-04-08 | 356 Grandview Rd, Center Ridge, AR, 356 Grandview RD, Center Ridge, AR, 72027, United States
Location: Our Dairy Barn
Coordinates: N35⁰ 19.787 and W092⁰ 36.462
Dates: April 5-8, 2024 (Fri through Mon nights)
Host: Johnboy & Brenda Dixon
Phone: 501-289-0505(J) or 501-652-1219(B)
Cost: Free
We are in the very center of the totality of the eclipse on Monday afternoon, April 8. There will
probably be a lot of traffic in Conway county, but we are out in the country, hopefully away
from most of it. Being in early April, weather can be totally unpredictable. It could be sunny
and 70s or snow and 30s, or warm and stormy. Be prepared for anything.
Directions: From I-40, mile-marker 108 at Morrilton, AR, go north on AR Hwy 9 for 13 miles to
Birdtown, turn left (north) on Grandview Road and go 1.8 miles. If coming from the north: from
Center Ridge, AR, go south on AR Hwy 9 to Birdtown, about 6 miles, turn right on Grandview Road and go 1.8 miles. Our house is a red brick on the right. The dairy barn sits closer to the road, is a white concrete block building with a “barn quilt” facing the road.
Conveniences: Diary barn has bath, shower and full kitchen and a wood stove, so a warm place
can be had all day and night. Electricity will be limited, depending on how many attend. We
have plenty of yard to camp. There’s gas and groceries in Morrilton (15 miles south) and Clinton
(20 miles north). There is gas at Birdtown (sometimes) and Center Ridge, but being out in the
country, it’s more expensive that town.
The Birdtown Country Store serves 3 meals per day and has a great pizza. There is also a good
little restaurant between Center Ridge and Birdtown (the Bucket List) that’s open til 8 pm on
weekends. They are usually closed on Monday, but there may be an exception this year. We
may have a biker’s stew. There’s lots of nice riding around here, whether on 2, 3 or 4 wheels.
Any mode of transportation is welcome.
Note: If you plug in our address to a GPS, some are right on, but some will put you a mile too
far north, so follow the directions or use the coordinates.

Cottonwood Cove Lake Mead (NV) March 21-23, 2024
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-23 | Cottonwood Cove Lake Mead, Lake Mead National Recreation, Searchlight, Nevada, 89046
Cottonwood cove, Lake Mead National Recreation, Lower Campground Searchlight, NV.
Direction: From US 95 in Searchlight NV turn east on Cottonwood Cove Road, go 14 miles. Campground is on left at the end of road. Turn left go 500 yards is on left, lower campground.
Conveniences/Services: Flush toilets,fire pit grills. This is on Lake Mohave next to a resort there is a store , Cafe , motel , and a RV park: showers for a fee. At Searchlight there is a McDonald’s, a Dennys restaurant , and gas stations. The Laughlin and Bullhead area is 35 miles away and has services.
What to Bring: Cool nights, weather unknown at this time of year.
Remarks: there will be no Saturday night meal , but will have cobbler.
Notice: Under new management. The reservation number for Cottonwood Cove is (702)297-1464 or (877)262-8212.

25th SNOWCAMP - The GRAND FINALE!
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-15
After a 3-year break due to Covid and other considerations, Snowcamp will be back this coming January.
The last Snowcamp prior to Covid was the 24 th annual one. Covid interrupted plans for the 25th edition
for a couple of years. We considered letting it just fade away entirely, but the question “Whatever
happened to Snowcamp?” kept popping up, and we decided we couldn’t let it end with a whimper.
So:
Announcing the 25th Anniversary Snowcamp Grand Finale – January 12-15, 2024 at the Sahara Creek
Horse Camp (between Elbe and Ashford on SR 706). For those further away, that’s in Washington State,
near Mount Rainier National Park.
It’s one last chance to be cold and miserable with like-minded fools, and to do the things Snowcamp is
known for. This includes (but is not necessarily limited to): Chicken fried bologna, beer artillery, deep-
fried turkey, a BIG fire, more food, attempts to reach Paradise (you can take that however you want, but
we try to ride there), more food, all manner of motorcycle-related foolishness, more food, and (did I
mention?) A BIG FIRE! Area 51 may make an appearance again, if we can still figure out how to put it
together. And, this being the GRAND FINALE, there may be a surprise or two, you never know with
Snowcamp.
Officially, there’s a chili feed Friday evening and a pancake breakfast each morning, but there’s always
lots of other food. We never know exactly what since that depends on what’s brought, but we’ve never
gone hungry. We now have both an infrared and a deep-fat turkey fryer, so there will be a comparison
fry-off for sure. The event turns into a giant potluck, food contributions are appreciated but not
required.
The event itself is FREE. However, the Horsecamp venue is a Washington Dept. of Natural Resources
(DNR) property, so a Discover Pass is required for all vehicles. It is $11.50 for the day and $35.00 for the year.Experience indicates that someone will come through and check for them. The fine for not having one is $99, so it’s much better to get the pass
rather than the ticket. Passes are available online and at local vendors. Get more info at www.discoverpass.wa.gov.
We don’t care if you come by bike, car, motorhome or Starship Enterprise, we just want you to BE THERE! The Horsecamp has lots of room. Since it’s close to Mt. Rainier, there are also numerous lodging opportunities for the less-hardy available in the general vicinity.
What to bring – warm clothes, tent, camper, or other sleeping facility, food, drink, and (if you have a vehicle with enough room) some firewood. Firewood will be provided, but we can always use more – we like BIG FIRES.
For more information, contact:
Rolf-Immo Gabbe – rolfgabbe@yahoo.com, 253-770-3749
Joe Rogers – 253-312-5810

Death Valley Campout
2024-01-04 - 2024-01-06 | Texas Springs, P.O. Box 579, Death Valley (Furnace Creek), CA, 92328, United States
Host: “eBay” Bob Bencsko
Host E-Mail: nomad@amcben.com
Host Phone: (702) 277-3969
Co-Host: Vic “Doc” Moss
Host E-Mail: vjmoss@earthlink.net
Host Phone: (702) 493-3028
Cost: $16.00 a night or $8.00 a night with a lifetime pass. Camping is first come/first serve.
Visitor’s Center Phone: (760) 786-3200
Website: https://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/texas-springs-campground.htm
Attractions: Death Valley National Park is the lowest, hottest, and driest place in North America,
although heat is not a problem in January. Attractions include Badwater Basin (at 282 feet below sea
level), Dante’s View (which has a spectacular view of the valley), Scotty’s Castle, the Ubehebe Crater,
and the Racetrack (where rocks seem to move for no reason). Gambling is available in Beatty, NV
about 45 miles away, and there are several ghost towns or abandoned sites, in and near the park.
Note: Due to Hurricane Hillary, some parts of the park are still inaccessible, but enough is open to
make it worthwhile. Badwater Basin is now a shallow lake, something that almost never happens, so
the view is a once in a lifetime event.
Directions: There are many ways into Death Valley, and all are paved except the road through Wild
Rose Canyon. From the Visitors Center and Furnace Creek Ranch (both on West side of SR190), ride
about 1/4 mile south. Look on the East side of the road for the turnoff to both Sunset and Texas
Springs Campgrounds. Ride past the entrance to Sunset Campground, and up to Texas Springs (the
road ends 1/2 mile up) Camp in any site, but we try to go as far up the campground as possible, near
the restrooms at the top of the campground, spots 68-76.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wF4WgdfLB58HjAE37.
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.4566, -116.8410
Elevation and Weather Notes: Furnace Creek is below sea level, and the campground is only a bit
higher. Although Death Valley is very dry, the park can get occasional rainstorms. Daytime
temperatures can range from 40 to 75 degrees, depending on where you go sightseeing. Nights are
cold and can drop down to freezing, so plan accordingly.
What to Bring: Bring a warm sleeping bag or blankets. There is drinking water in the campground,
otherwise, bring whatever you need for a great weekend getaway. We’ll have firewood for a campfire
at our site and will have a hotdogs and chili gathering on Saturday evening. Bring a side dish if you’d
like.
Conveniences/Services: The campground has flush toilets, cold running water, and decent cell service,
but there are areas in the park that are dead zones. Showers are available at Furnace Creek Ranch,
and almost everything is within 1/2 mile, including fuel and dining.

22nd Annual Route 66 Frank Lee Memorial Campout (AZ)
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28
Location 2690 E Katherine Spur RD Bullhead City, AZ 86429
Campground Phone: 928-754-3245
Cost: $10-20 Golden Age Card accepted
Directions: Katherine’s Landing is 5 miles North of Bullhead City, AZ on Lake Mohave. From Kingman, AZ take HWY 68 W to just North of Bullhead City, AZ. Take Davis Dam/Katherine Landing turn off. Follow road to Katherine Campground.
Comment: We will be in North campground on right, behind the Ranger Station, we hope. If not, then look for us in in campground A, B or C across the road on the left. Bring a can of veggies or beans for biker stew Saturday night. Please no cream soup or fish. We will be arriving there around noon on the 25th.

Chickamauga, GA
2023-10-19 - 2023-10-22 | John Osborne, 277 Hames Road, ,, Chickamauga, GA, 30707, United States
Host: John Osborne
Address: 277 Hames Road, Chickamauga, GA 30707
Directions: Easy to find. Plug in the address on GPS. Or look on Maps.
Attractions: Lookout Mountain, Incline Railroad, River boating, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Aquarium, mountain roads to ride to see fall colors, Chickamauga Civil War Battlefield, National Military Park.
Conveniences: Water, Electric, Restrooms, big flat meadow, shopping 10 minutes away, US 27 runs through so many restaurants, 10 miles from Chattanooga. It will be cool so dress warm. Elevation 800 feet.

Lynx Lake Campout (AZ) – September 21-24, 2023
2023-09-21 - 2023-09-24 | Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Eagle Ridge, Osprey Site, Prescott, AZ, United States
Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066 (texting ok) azsidecarla@gmail.com
Co-Host: Mike Van Leeuwen 928-499-9067 (texting ok)
Location: Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Osprey Site, Walker Road, Prescott, AZ 86301.
Camp Phone: 877-444-6777 Prescott National Forest
Directions: Travel 7 miles east of Prescott, Arizona on Highway 69 toward Phoenix. Turn south at Arco Station, onto Walker Road. Continue south on Walker Road for about 3 1/2 miles. Turn left to Southshore Marina and Eagle Ridge Group Camp. Followed by immediate left turn (about 200 feet) into first group camping area.
Campground: All roads are paved. This group site has a covered lighted ramada (to hide under incase of monsoon rains), 10 tables, 6 BBQ grills, large group fire ring, vault toilets and 2 drinking water faucets. Limited electric to charge cell phones. Cell service has been marginal in the past. A total of 13 parking spaces for at least 2 motorcycles and/or a tent camp trailer. One handicap angle parking space. There are 3 RV trailer parking spaces for vehicles less than 35 feet (please contact IBMC hosts about availability). Tent trailers must park on paved spaces. There are 4 leveled group tent pads and several single leveled tent pads adjacent to ramada. Arrivals before noon on Thursday may find gate closed. Check with campground host or call 928-499-
9066 for assistance.
Fees: Camping fees are shared by campers, about $20 for total 3-night stay.
Remarks: This campground is at 5,600ft elevation among pine and fir trees. Because summer monsoon rains may still be active a poncho or umbrella could prove handy. Nights are cool bring warm clothes. Evening entertainment includes songs by the local coyotes.
Conveniences: Costco Store and Gasoline, Walmart, Trader Joes all within 4 miles. Numerous restaurants: Wildflower Bread Company, In and Out Burger, Olive Garden, many fast food places toward Prescott on Highway 69. Hardware stores include: Ace, Lowe’s, Harbor Freight and others all nearby.
Attractions: See Lynx Lake located below our campground. Trails to walk around Lynx Lake. Visit historic Whiskey Row, antique stores, Sharlot Hall Historical Museum, Indigenous Peoples Museum, and Phippen Museum of Western Art. See various Indian ruins like Lynx Creek Ruin, Tuzigoot, Montezuma’s Well and Castle. Stroll around Fort Verde historic Army fort. Ride the twisty roads over Mingus Mountain(Hwy 89A North) on your way to Jerome mining town, red rocks of Sedona and Flagstaff’s volcanic peaks.

Dutch Oven Cook-Off Sep 15-16
2023-09-15 - 2023-09-16 | Ozark RV Park, 1022 Park Ave, Mountain View, AR, 72560, United States
2023 September 15-16.
Comments: Everything else is the same. May not get the spot you want but you will get a spot. This is a good campground and a lot of other people know it also. The new owners will work with us. Mention IBMC. Around $32.00 per site. Two campers per site. This may go up. Large (lots of room), nice, clean bathhouses.
Downtown Mountain View is around 1 mile. There is really good ice cream, shops, music, riding curvy roads, music and the Dulcimer Shop. Plus much more. The RV park an easy walk to the Ozarks Center which is next door.
Cook Off: Only enter what you cook on site. That is what makes it fun! There is a main and dessert category. You don’t have to cook, but do you got to eat! We are looking forward to seeing our old friends and making new friends.
Phone:
(903) 472-2078 Mark
(501) 652-1219 Brenda
(501) 289-0505 John Boy

Wind Cave Campout (SD) August 10-13, 2023
2023-08-10 - 2023-08-13
Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066 (texting ok) azsidecarla@gmail.com
Co-Host: Desse Johnston 319-653-4693 (voice only) rondesse999@gmail.com
Location: Elk Mountain Campground, Wind Cave National Park
26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Park Campground host phone: 605-745-1222(Suzy), 605-745-4600.
Coordinates: N43.55677 W103.47799 (Visitor Center)
Directions: Within the Wind Cave National Park of South Dakota is Elk Mountain Campground. Just 12 miles north of Hot Springs on Highway 385. Or from Rapid City take Hwy 79 south 50 miles to Hwy 385 then 6 miles. Follow signs to the Park Entrance Visitor Center about 2 miles off Hwy 385. Elk Mountain Campground entrance is ½ mile north of Visitor Center.
IBMC Camp Location: The campground has a main road that goes west. At the end of the road on the left is Loop C where we will camp. Loop C, has 10 sites, #36-#45 which are reservable.
Make your reservation for Loop C by using Recreation.gov. Fees: $24/$12 for Gold Agers. Sites can be shared. There are no First Come sites in this loop. Handicapped sites (#17 and #49) are available in other areas of the campground.
Campground: Each site has picnic table and fire grate. Running water and flush toilet restrooms nearby. No electric service. Showers available at KOA in Hot Springs. Cell phone service is minimal to poor as it is in a canyon environment. Firewood may be available at entrance of the campground, check with camp ranger.
Services/Conveniences: Hot Springs is a full-service city for all needs gasoline, grocery, restaurants, hardware, etc.
Attractions: Park campfire programs nightly. Elk Mt. Nature Trail near campsites. Mammoth Site Museum and The Plunge pool are in Hot Springs. A nice ride will take you to Wind and Jewel Caves, Sturgis Rally, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Monuments. There is an historic train ride in Hill City. Plenty of twisty roads in Black Hills to ride in.
What to Bring: Elevation is over 4,000 feet so have warm clothing for evenings. Summer thunderstorm can occur at this time of year so bring your poncho or umbrella!

ROGERS CITY CAMPOUT (MI) – JULY 13-14-15, 2023
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-15 | 7717 US 23 North, Rogers City, MI 49779, 7717 US 23 North, Rogers City, Michigan, 49779, United States
Hosts: Steve and Diane Porter
Phone: 989-734-4841, Cell 989-351-0823

Co-host: John Meharg
Phone: 989-734-4479, Cell 989-351-0781

Location: Porter home, 7717 US 23 North, Rogers City, Michigan 49779
Cost: Free
Directions: from Rogers City go north on US 23 about 7 miles, house is on right.
From Cheboygan go on US 23 towards Rogers City about 35 miles, house is on left.
Amenities: Outside water spout, electric, and outside toilet. Will provide some meals.
Remarks: I do not have heavy power hookups for RVs or water hookups.You know what to bring when camping. Hoping for good weather.

Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival
2023-06-28 - 2023-07-02 | Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, 169 Homan Ln, Centre Hall, PA, 16828
Please contact John 610-360-0696 if you are going so he can tell you where he is camping and you can find each other.
I’m still learning the ropes here. I just submitted a camp out at the Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival, June 28 to July 2, in Centre Hall, PA.
Comments: Near State College, Pa. Five days of Bluegrass, Gospel, and Country music, by some of the best performers. The ‘23 lineup is listed on the website. There will be lots of impromptu “jamming” throughout the park.
1500 camp sites. Popup campers permitted in the large tree shaded tent camping area. Clean restrooms and showers available. Food trucks servicing the festival, and restaurants within 10 miles. Order tickets in advance once the website is up, or pay at the gate for festival admission and campground use. There is plenty of room for whoever shows up to set up camp in an area of our own. I was the only motorcycle tent camper this year, and drew a fair amount of interest as soon as I entered the park.
The only real downside is campfires are not allowed. Firewood adds too much weight to a motorcycle camper anyhow.
Grounds website: www.grangefair.com

50th Annual International Campout in Helper, Utah
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-22 | City Park, Helper, UT, 107 Cedar St, Helper, UT, 84526, United States
Helper has a rich railroad and mining history. We will camp at city park. There is space for RVs in the parking lot or at Al and Michelle’s house across the street. You can also go to one of two local RV parks called Castle Gate RV and Blue Cut RV.
Showers: There are free showers at the pool which is part of the park. They will be opened 6AM-8AM. The pool will be open from noon to 6 PM. Cost is $5.00 per person to swim and use the facilities. There is a concession stand at the pool for your use. You don’t have to pay $5.00 if you don’t want to swim, but do want a concession.
Bathrooms are located near the ballfield and near the pool.
Dogs are not allowed in the park. There was a discussion at the last city council meeting about allowing dogs in parks. It was felt that too many people do not pick up after their dogs so the dog ban was kept in place. Your dog is welcome to stay in the orchard or board at the Yarning Dog Ranch.
Conveniences: All conveniences in Helper.
Where to eat: Balance Rock Eatery, Aunt Nells and Angel’s food truck are the best places to eat! Marsha is in the process of opening a soup kitchen at the Avalon House.
More fun stuff to do: There are great roads to ride and trails to hike. We are looking forward to a local brewery serving Helper Beer and food by next summer. Ghost towns are up Spring Canyon. Some of the art galleries will be open. Be sure to check out 3 on the Tree Gallery. It is full of car and motorcycle paintings by the artist Kate Kilpatrick. The Lincoln Hotel has old Harleys for your to view. The Helper Museum has over 40 rooms displaying everything from mining equipment to railroad items to a bordello room to Americana history, to mine disasters.
We are working on a shirt design.
More to come as we organize events.

1st Valley of Fires, New Mexico Campout - May 18-20, 2023
2023-05-18 - 2023-05-21
This camp is managed and well maintained by the BLM. It is at an altitude of 5,400 feet. Average May temperature range from 80F during the day to 49F at night. It is located 4 miles west of Carrizozo, NM. There are very modern showers with sinks and real flush toilets…and is always clean! The Valley of Fires is a very unique area since the entire camp is literally in the pocket of a lava flow. When the lava was flowing through this area it split and went around a small mound that is in the middle of the campground. The lave rejoined on the south end of the camp leaving this area untouched by the fire. They built a paved loop pathway out into the lava field. There is great night viewing of the stars! Clear air, no lights, and you can view the Milky Way from horizon to horizon.
Tent Sites: There are 25 individual tent camp sites. 12 are reservable at the website www.Recreation.gov. The rest are First Come, First Served. Sites #1-14 have electric and water. Sites #20-25 are tent sites or tent trailers. Senior Passes honored. These are considered primitive sites, no electric, but all sites have nice shelters with tables, BBQ grills and sand pits. Water and vault toilets are located within walking distance of these sites.
RV Sites: There are several pull-in sites available that have electric and water hook-ups. (See Valley of Fires Recreation Area website for photos, information and fees at www.Recreation.gov. Again, Senior Passes honored.
What’s near-by? Carrizozo is only 4 miles to the east. It has 2 gas stations, ice and The Four Winds Restaurant at the crossroads which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a Dollar General store too (get ice here).
Day Rides within 200 miles: Smokey Bear Museum in Lincoln, restored miliary Fort Stanton, Ruidoso Cowboy Museum and Wild Horse Park, Air and Space Museum in Alamogordo with IMAX and planetarium and lastly the Alien Museum in Roswell, NM.
How to get there: From Albuquerque. Take I-25 south past Socorro, (suggest gassing up in Socorro since there are no gas stations until you get to Carrizozo some 76 miles). Then turn east on Hwy 380 towards Carrizozo. You will go through San Antonio, NM. Keep going for 65 miles to the Valley of Fires.
From Roswell. Take Hwy 380 west for 90 miles to Carrizozo, then go 4 miles west to the Valley of Fires.

16th Annual Quilt Show (KY)
2023-04-26 - 2023-04-30
Location: Canal Campground, 1010 Canal Campground Rd, Grand Rivers, KY 42045 Barkley/campgrounds/canal or www.recreation.gov;camping canal campground/barkleylake
Phone: 877-444-6777
Directions: On I-24 turn south at exit 31 onto The Trace (highway 453. Go 2 miles to town of Grand Rivers. Campground sign is on right of road, and turn to campground is on left of road. In campground, turn left and then left again onto the Primitive Loop, sites 1-20
Remarks: This loop will be full. 8 people allowed per site. Make plans to double up. Make arrangements early. Can make reservations starting in Nov. Paducah is on Central Daylight Saving time. Temps between 47-70.

Cottonwood Cove
2023-03-16 - 2023-03-18 | Cottonwood Cove Lake Mead, Lake Mead National Recreation, Searchlight, Nevada, 89046
Cottonwood Cove, Lake Mead National Recreation, Lower Campground Searchlight, NV.
Direction: From US 95 in Searchlight NV turn East on Cottonwood Cove Road. Go 14 miles. Campground is on left at the end of road. Turn left go 500 yds. Lower campground is on the left.
Conveniences/Services: Flush toilets, fire pit grills. This is on Lake Mohave next to a resort. There is a store, café, motel, and a RV park: showers available for a fee.
At Searchlight there is a McDonalds and Denny’s restaurants. and gas stations. The Laughlin and Bullhead area is 35 miles away and has services.
What to Bring: Cool nights, weather unknown at this time of year.
Remarks: there will be no Saturday night meal , but we will have cobbler.
Notice: RESERVATION require on all sites ( see Recreation.gov)

Burro Creek
2022-11-17 - 2022-11-19
At an elevation of almost 2,000 feet, saguaros line cliffs towering above Burro Creek’s flowing waters. Each individual site is 1st Come, 1st Served no reservations. A ramada covers each table and fire ring/grill. Drinking water and flush toilets are available. Directions: This campground is located in central western Arizona. From the north, travel 17 miles east on I-40 from Kingman, then turn south on Hwy 93 continue for 53 miles. Cross the Burro Creek bridge in 1 mile turn left at Burro Creek Recreation Site brown sign. From the south this campground is 60 miles NW of Wickenburg, AZ on Hwy 93. Once the recreation site brown sign is seen, turn left across the divided highway. After turning, continue 1.5 miles to the camp via the paved access road.
Lat/Long: 34.53605, -113.45188
BLM Kingman Field Office: 928-718-3700 All individual sites are 1st Come, 1st Served, no reservations. Each camp site includes ramada covering the table and fire ring/grill. Drinking water and flush toilets available. Conveniences: Gas, restaurant and supplies 15 miles north in Wickieup or 25 miles SE in Bagdad.

Sweet Potato Festival Campout
2022-10-27 - 2022-10-29 | Ansley’s Yard, 1126 FIRE TOWER RD, ENIGMA, GA, 31749, United States
Location is 1126 Firetower Rd., Enigma GA 31749
Host Phone is 229-392-7070
This will be in Ansley’s yard. Plenty of camping room, but very limited electricity in the yard. Hot shower; access to complete kitchen set-up and rain shelter. Attractions include the Sweet Potato Festival in Ocilla GA; Little Grand Canyon; Agorama Farm (if open) and Jefferson Davis Memorial Site all within 100 mi.
Latitude 31.42772 Longitude -83.30814

21th Annual Route 66 Frank Lee Mem. Campout (AZ)- Oct27- 29, 2022
2022-10-27 - 2022-10-29 | Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave, 2690 E. Katherine Spur Rd., Bullhead City, AZ, 86429, United States
Location: Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave, 2690 E Katherine Spur RD. Bullhead City, AZ. 86429 Campground Phone: (928) 754-3245 Website: www.katherinelanding.com Cost: $20.00 – $10.00 with Golden Age Directions: Katherine Landing is 5 miles N of Bullhead City, AZ on Lake Mohave. From Kingman, AZ. take HWY 68 W to just N of Bullhead City AZ, take the Davis Dam/ Katherine Landing turn off, follow road to Katherine Campground. Comment: We will be in North campground on right, behind the Ranger Station we hope. If not their look for us in camp grounds A>BorC across the road on the left. Bring a can of veggies or beans for biker stew Saturday night. Please no cream soup or fish. We will be their about noon on the 26th

Lynx Lake Campout (AZ) – September 22 – 24, 2022
2022-09-22 12:00 - 2022-09-25 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Eagle Ridge, Osprey Site, Prescott, AZ, United States
Join us in the pine forest, beside the cool lake and view specular mountains again.
DIRECTIONS: Eagle Ridge, Osprey Group Campground just off Highway 69 is equidistant between Prescott(7 miles west) and Prescott Valley(7 miles east) in Arizona. Once on Highway 69 when you see Walker Road between Arco and Costco turn south. Travel 3 miles south on Walker Road until seeing a sign that says Southshore Marina and Eagle Ridge Group Camping. Turn left here then another left immediately. Ours is first site, Osprey. All roads are paved.
COORDINATES: 34.510443, -112.388342
FACILITIES: Covered group ramada, 10 tables, 6 BBQ grills, food prep table, group fire pit, limited electric to recharge phones. Three RV trailer parking spaces for less than 35′ length, handicap parking space, 13 angle parking spaces for at least 2 motorcycles each. Room for motorcycle tent trailers in paved parking spaces, 4 large tent pads for multiple tents and several individual tent sites. Two water faucets and vault toilets on site.
FEES: Cost of camping will be shared by campers, normally $20 for the 3 nights. Free passes to park and view Lynx Lake available from campground host.
OTHER COMMENTS: Early arrivals before noon on Thursday may find gate closed. Check with campground host or call me 928-499-9066 for assistance.
Cell phone use is marginal in this location.
Walmart and Costco only about 3-4 miles away. Numerous restaurants in area. Scenic rides to Jerome ghost town, red rocks of Sedona and Montezuma’s Castle.
WEATHER: Elevation is 5600ft. Expect warm sunny days, rare thunderstorm possible and, cool nights.
