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Death Valley National Park Campout
2025-01-16 - 2025-01-19 | Death Valley National Park, Texas Springs Rd, DEATH VALLEY, CA, 92328, United States
Host: “eBay” Bob Bencsko
Host E-Mail: nomad@amcben.com
Host Phone: (702) 277-3969
Co-Host: Vic “Doc” Moss
Co-Host E-Mail: vjmoss@earthlink.net
Co-Host Phone: (702) 493-3028
Location: Texas Springs Campground, Furnace Creek, CA.
Cost: $20.00 a night or $10.00 a night with a lifetime pass. Camping is first come/first serve and site can be shared.
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.
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 Friday 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.

Cottonwood Cove Campout [NV]
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-23 | Cottonwood Cove Lake Mead, Lake Mead National Recreation, Searchlight, Nevada, 89046
Location: Cotton cove, Lake Mead National Recreation Area,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 the left, lower Campground.
NOTICE: RESERVATION REQUIRED: on all sites. The campground is under the management of Cottonwood cove resort. For reservations call 855-918-5253 or go to Cottonwoodcoveresort. com all sites are $20.00 a night no discounts.
Conveniences/Services: Flush toilets, fire pit grills. This is on Lake Mohave Next to the resort, there is a store, motel, and a RV park: Showers for a fee. At Searchlight there is a McDonald’s a Dennys restaurants, and gas stations. The Loughin and Bullhead City area is 35 miles away and has all services.
What to bring: Cool nights, weather unknown at this time of year,
Remarks: There will no Saturday night meal. But will have cobbler.

27th Annual Oak Grove Campout (Ca) April 15-18, 2025
2025-04-15 - 2025-04-18 | Oak Grove, USFS Campground, Oak Grove Campground CA-79, Warner Springs, CA, 92086, United States
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.

Quilt Show Campout, Grand River, KY
2025-04-23 - 2025-04-27 | 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″

2025 International Campout, Jacob Lake AZ
2025-05-28 - 2025-06-01 | Jacob Lake Group Campground, Route 89A, Jacob Lake, AZ, 86022, 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
Location: Jacob Lake Group Campground, Loop A. DO NOT make reservations on your own unless you want a private site across the road in the regular National Forest campground. The group site can accommodate several RVs and Toy Haulers but it’s best to call us so we can save you one of the larger pullouts. If you show up early, camp across the road unless you want to pay for a night for the group campground. There are also full-hookups available at https://www.kaibabcampervillage.com/
Cost: Cost will be split evenly between all campers/tents who arrive. In the past, it’s been around $25-30 per tent/camper for the weekend. For those who like camping in four walls, cabins and rooms are available at Jacob’s Lake Inn http://www.jacoblake.com/, or call 928-643-7232.
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 in 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 around three miles is on a dirt road. Longer rides to Kanab UT, Zion and Bryce National Parks are also doable. 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 Chili, burgers and dogs 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, and bring side dishes for Saturday if you can.
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 temperatures this time of year are around 80 during the day and 50 at night.

New Lisbon Campout June 6-7, 2025
2025-06-06 - 2025-06-07 | Riverside Campground, Hog Island Road, New Lisbon, WI, 53950, United States
Location: Riverside Campground, Hog Island Road, New Lisbon, WI 53950
Cost: $30.00 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 6-7, 2025

Bert’s phone: 715-213-2820 Joell’s email: joell.booth@icloud.com

Rogers City Campout (MI) July 17, 18, and 19, 2025
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-19 | 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.

Datil Wells Misguided Ride campout (NM) Jul 17-19, 2025
2025-07-17 - 2025-07-19 | MN
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!

Ward Mountain Campout
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-02 | Ward Mountain Campground, 10 Miles West of Ely, NV off US-6, Ely, NV, 89301, United States
Location: Ward Mountain Campground, Ely, NV 89301

Comments: Heading to high country for a weekend getaway in the mountains outside of Ely, NV. Sights to see include a ride on the Northern Nevada Railway, a ride to Great Basin National Park and the road to Wheeler Peak which is simply amazing. The Perseid Meteor Shower should be in full effect and with the dark skies of the Great Basin, the show should be spectacular.
We have reservations in Spot 30 in Loop B, if you’d like to try to get close. Price is $12 per night, discounted to $6 with a National Access Pass.
To make reservations, go to https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234207
There are also plenty of hotels available in Ely, which is only six miles from the campground.

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

WIND CAVE CAMPOUT (SD) Aug. 7-9, 2025
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-09 | Elk Mountain Campground, 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD, 57747, United States
Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066 (texting ok) azsidecarla@gmail.com
Location: Elk Mountain Campground, Loop B, Wind Cave National Park, 26611 US Hwy 385, Hot Springs, SD 57747
Park General Information: 605-745-4600
Coordinates: N43.55677 W103.47799 (Visitor Center at Wind Cave)
Directions: Just 12 miles north of Hot Springs on Highway 385. Follow signs to the Wind Cave Visitor Center about 2 miles off Hwy 385. Elk Mountain Campground entrance is ½ mile north of Visitor Center.
Camp Location: Elk Mountain Campground, IBMC will be camping in Loop B. Suggested sites in Loop B are the following numbers: 15, 16, 17(Handicapped), 18-25. These sites will accommodate tents, tent trailers and RVs. Sites can be shared. Use Recreation.gov website to make your reservation. Fees: $24 per night ($12 for Vintage).
Campground: Usual table, fire ring, nearby water and flush toilets. No electric service. Cell phone service is marginal. Firewood: check with camp ranger.
Services/Conveniences: Hot Springs, (14 miles) and Custer, (20 miles). Showers available at South Dakota Outdoor Shop in Custer or the KOA south of Hot Springs.
Attractions: Wind Cave (elevator in service now, make reservations 3 days in advance) and other caves, buffalo, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse monument sculptures, Sturgis their last weekend, Mammoth Site, Plunge Pool, Scenic train rides and plenty of twisty roads.
What to Bring: Elevation is over 4,000 feet with pleasant days, cool evenings. Summer thunderstorms possible!

Elk Co. Campout (PA) Aug. 21 - Aug. 24, 2025
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-24 | 124 Wilson RD, St. Mary’s, PA, 124 Wilson RD, St. Mary’s, PA, 15857, United States
Hosts: Cindy Schuster and Dave Bobenrieth
Host Phone: 814–321–4256
Location: Cindy and Dave’s house, 124 Wilson Rd., Saint Mary’s PA 15857
Cost: free
Directions: Put the address into GPS and go! We will have signs marking our home.
Remarks: You are welcome to come earlier and stay later if you want. We have enjoyable places to ride. We can go for a ride in the morning and try to see some elk. This is the largest free roaming herd this side of the Mississippi. We also live near Kinzua Bridge State Park. Zippo Case Factory and Museum are an interesting place to visit.

Brownsville Campout ( MN) September 4-6, 2025
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-06 | Wildcat Landing Campground, 11011 State 26, Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States
Location: Wildcat Landing Campground, 11011 State 26, Brownsville, MN 55919.
Camp Phone: 507-482-6250
Comments: Located in historic River Bluff country, 1/2 mile south of Brownsville, MN on Highway 26. The campground has a nice shower house with flush toilets. The campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and we have a shelter. Firewood and ice is available. There are restaurants in the area and a good burger bar just down the road. There is a bar in town which serves excellent pizza also.
Camp on the shore of the Mighty Mississippi. Watch the river traffic during the day and tow boats at night. Explore scenic roads winding through the valleys and over bluffs.
Cost is $50. Electric but can share, $25 for tent sites.
We plan a group campfire each night and a potluck on Saturday evening. Come and enjoy the river valley!
Host phone: 952-881-5603 Email: knopps@usfamily.net

Blanding Landing/Whistle Stop (IL) Sep 8-14, 2025
2025-09-08 - 2025-09-14 | Whistle Stop, South River Road, Hanover, IL, 61036, United States
$15 – $25

Comments: New rules. You cannot make a reservation any more. It is first come, first serve. Golden age passport accepted. Sites can be shared. Jim will be coming here after Wildcat Landing Campout and plans to arrive Sept. 9.
Directions: Do Not Use GPS Follow These Directions
From North: take route 20 to Galina. Go South on Blackjack Road (third right East of bridge) Blackjack Road 7.8 miles to S Banding Road. Turn right and go 4.4 to more miles to end. Turn right and go 1 mile to camp (cross the railroad tracks).
From South: Route 84 to Handover. Cross the river (ignore the Blanding Landing sign as it’s part gravel). Turn left at the Chestnut Mountain sign- Blackjack Road go 4.2 miles to Beaty Hollow Road and go left. Go 1.9 miles to South Blanding Rd. Go left 1.7 miles to end. Go right 1 mile to camp across the railroad tracks.
Conveniences and services: electric, showers, water, flush toilets, excellent restaurants and Walmart in Galena.
Attractions: good bike riding roads
Remarks: when following GPS do not turn on Devil’s Ladder Road. Go to Galena and follow written directions. Same holds true when you get to Galena.
Jim’s email and phone number:
Phone: 1-815-821-2785 Email: firefighterjop@yahoo.com

Lynx Lake Campout (AZ) – September 25-27, 2025
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-27 | MN
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
Location: 7 miles east of Prescott, Arizona on Highway 69. Turn at Arco Station, onto Walker Road. Continue on Walker Road for about 3 miles. Turn left at Southshore Marina and Eagle Ridge Group Camp sign. Immediately turn left again (about 200 feet) into first group camping area.
Campground: All paved. Covered lighted ramada with 10 tables. 6 BBQ grills, large group fire ring, vault toilets and 2 drinking water faucets. Limited electric to charge cell phones. Cell service marginal. No showers. Parking spaces for motorcycles, cars and/or a tent camp trailers. Tent trailers must park on paved spaces. 3 RV trailer parking spaces for vehicles less than 35 feet (please contact IBMC host, Carla about limited availability). 4 group tent pads and several single tent pads. No early arrivals. Gate opens at noon on Thursday.
Fees: Camping fees are shared by campers, about $20 for total 3-night stay.
Remarks: 5,600ft elevation. Summer monsoon rains possible. Days are 75F degrees. Nights cool to 50F. Saturday morning breakfast at the Walker Volunteer Fire Station. Evening entertainment includes group fire ring, old and new stories and music by the local coyotes.
Conveniences: Costco store and gasoline, Walmart, Trader Joes all within 4 miles. Numerous restaurants: German food at Lynx Lake, Wildflower Bread Company, In and Out Burger, many fast-food places toward Prescott and Prescott Valley on Highway 69. Hardware stores: Ace, Lowe’s, Home Depot and Harbor Freight all nearby.
Attractions: Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row, Jerome ghost town, red rocks of Sedona, Verde Valley Train rides, Fort Verde historic Army fort. Indian ruins like Tuzigoot, Montezuma’s Castle and Well. Ride the twisty roads over Mingus Mountain to 7000ft.

Chickamauga Meadow Campout (GA)
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | John Osborne, 277 Hames Road, ,, Chickamauga, GA, 30707, United States
Host: John A Osborne Free.
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.

Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave) Campout
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-26 | Katherine Landing at Lake Mohave, 2690 E. Katherine Spur Rd., Bullhead City, AZ, 86429, United States
Katherine Landing (Lake Mohave) Campout
Dates: Oct 23-26
2690 Katherine Dr. Loop D
Bullhead City, AZ 86429
Ph. 928-754-3245
With views of the lake and within walking distance of the marina, swim beach, dining and retail store, the campsites at Katherine Landing feature a wide array of amenities including concrete picnic tables, fire rings with cooking grills, modern restrooms, showers, with laundry facilities close by. Wi-fi access through Access Parks is available. The Katherine Landing campgrounds have 173 sites and are operated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Full hookups are available at the RV park (see website for reservations).
Website: https://katherinelanding.com/amenities/#camping
Cost: $24.00 a night or $12.00 a night with an access pass.
Directions: Katherine Landing is 5 miles N of Bullhead City AZ on Lake Mohave. From Kingman, AZ take HWY 68 W to just north of Bullhead City AZ, take the Davis Dam/Katherine Landing turn off, and follow road to Katherine Campground. From Bullhead City, take HWY 68 east to Davis Dam/Katherine Landing turn off and follow to Campground. Turn left across from the Ranger Station.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oLTqidMULG7jPMtBA
Latitude
35° 13′ 22.3658″ N
Longitude
114° 33′ 55.4416″ W

FOYIL’S MEMORIAL BURRO CREEK CAMPOUT, AZ NOVEMBER 13-15, 2025
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-15 | Burro Creek Campground, GHQ2+62, Wikieup, AZ, United States
Camp with us at the BLM Burro Creek Campground in western Arizona as we remember Foyil Harris who loved to camp here.
IBMC Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066
BLM Contact: 928-718-3700
Location: Burro Creek Campground is located between Kingman and Wickenburg, Arizona on Hwy 93 at Milepost 140.2. It is 71 miles south of Kingman (only 15 miles south of Wickieup) and 56 miles north of Wickenburg. The Burro Creek Recreation Area sign leads you down a 1.25-mile paved road to the campground. Campground itself is unpaved.
Reservations and Sites: NEW: Reservations must be made 7 days in advance of arrival. Use Recreation.gov to make your reservation. We usually camp in the Lower Inner Loop comprised of Sites 7, 9-17. These sites are Reservable beginning October 1st. Site 12 is Reservable for handicapped. All other sites are First Come, First Served sites which cannot be reserved.
Fees: $14 per night, Gov’t passes honored.
Elevation: 1,960ft. Plan for warm days, nights very cool.
Facilities: Water, fire rings, shaded tables, flush toilets, limited cell service, no electric.
Attractions: Riparian area, birding, hiking, off roading. Scenic desert roads to Yarnell, Bagdad, and Congress. Visit Yavapai 19 Memorial in Yarnell. Watch for frog and duck rocks. Or quiet place to just relax in camp.
Conveniences: Wickieup: 15 miles north has gas stations/stores, Luchia’s restaurant on north side of town. Bagdad: (25 miles southeast) 2 gas stations, local restaurant, and grocery store. Congress: (50 miles south) Dollar store, gasoline and Nichols West restaurant.

Death Valley National Park Campout (CANCELLED DUE TO STORM DAMAGE)
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-04 | Death Valley National Park, Texas Springs Rd, DEATH VALLEY, CA, 92328, United States

Boulder Beach Campout (Adapt and Overcome)
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-04 | Boulder Beach, 268 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City, NV, 89005, United States
Boulder Beach Campout (Adapt and Overcome)
January 1-4, 2026
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: $20.00 a night or $10.00 a night with a lifetime pass. Individual reservations are required but sites can be shared with up to eight people and three tents per site. RVs can have one extra tent per site. We have spot 92 reserved, so try to get reservations for spots 85-105.
For reservations, go to https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10075120.
Location: Boulder Beach Campground
Lake Mead National Recreation Area, NV
268 Lakeshore Road, Boulder City, NV 89005
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rh88mVYMMHpfunB38
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.038546, -114.802098
Lake Mead Visitor’s Center Phone: (702) 293-8990
Website: https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm
Attractions and Activities: Lake Mead National Recreation Area hosts many activities including hiking, boating, fishing, and sightseeing. Swimming is also allowed, although at this time of year, the water is quite cold. Hoover Dam is currently closed to the public, but there is a spectacular view of the dam from the overlook on the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge that spans the Colorado River, just south of the dam. Lake Mead Cruises offers sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises of Hoover Dam (https://www.lakemeadcruises.com/). Historic Boulder City is only a few miles away, and is filled with quaint cafes and restaurants, shops, ice cream parlors, and the Southern Nevada Railways Museum (https://nevadasouthern.com/). Bighorn Sheep can often be seen in Hemmingway Park, just off Boulder City Parkway. Heading north from the campground, there are several overlooks of Lake Mead, as well as a relaxing ride to Overton, NV where the Lost City Museum is located. Along the way, there are scenic places like Callville Bay, Redstone, Roger’s Springs, and the now exposed ruins of the town of St. Thomas.
Elevation and Weather Notes: Lake Mead sits at approximately 1,100 feet. The weather this time of year is typical Mohave Desert winter weather, with pleasant days and cool nights. Expect highs in the mid to upper 60s and lows in the low 40s. January is one of the “wettest” months of the year, so rain is possible, however average January rainfall is less than an inch of rain, so the odds are in our favor.
What to Bring: What to Bring: Bring a warm sleeping bag or blankets, and whatever you need for a great weekend getaway, as well as a fill and dump station for RVs. However, there are no hookups on the sites. We’ll have firewood for a campfire at our site and will have a hotdogs and chili gathering on Friday evening. Bring a side dish if you’d like.
Conveniences/Services: The campground has flush toilets, running water, fee-based Wi-Fi, and sporadic cell service, but there are areas in the park that are complete dead zones. There is no fuel in the park, but fuel in Boulder City is only a few miles away. There is also fuel in Overton if you decide to take a ride.

Las Vegas Bay (Lake Mead National Recreation Area)
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | Las Vegas Bay, Las Vegas Campground Rd, Boulder City, NV, 89005, United States
Join us for a relaxing weekend overlooking the Las Vegas Wash and Lake Mead. Conveniently located between Henderson and Boulder City, there are plenty of places to explore including Hoover Dam, historic Boulder City, and the Water Street District in Henderson. Take a longer ride through Lake Mead National Recreation Area to Overton (60 miles) for lunch, and stop along the way at Callville Bay, Red Stone, Rogers Springs, and Valley of Fire State Park. There is no fuel at the campground, but fuel is available at Callville Bay, and in Boulder City, Henderson, and Overton.
Cost: $20.00 a night or $10.00 a night with an access pass. Individual reservations are required but sites can be shared. We have spots 59 and 60 reserved, so try to get reservations for spots 61-71. Spots 4-7 and 72-76 are OK but have more vehicle traffic is on that side of the loop.
For reservations. Go to https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10082283
Directions:
From central or northern Arizona. Follow US-93/I-11 north and take Exit 2 in Nevada, then follow the road towards Boulder City and past the Hoover Dam Lodge. Follow the signs to Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Once through the park entrance station, follow Lakeshore Dr. for 14 miles and turn right into the campground.
From Barstow, California. Take I-15 north and exit I-215 east. Follow Lake Mead Pkwy past Henderson to Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Once through the park entrance station, follow Lakeshore Dr. for approx. 2 miles and turn left into the campground.
From Needles, California. Take US-95 north to Boulder City. Pass under I-11 and head east on Boulder City Parkway. Follow through Boulder City and follow the signs to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Turn left into the park and once through the park entrance station, follow Lakeshore Dr. for 14 miles and turn right into the campground.
From Utah or Northern Nevada. Take I-15 or US-95 to Las Vegas (US-95 becomes I-11). Head south on I-11 to Lake Mead Pkwy in Henderson (do not take Lake Mead Blvd in NW Las Vegas). Follow Lake Mead Pkwy through Henderson to Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Once through the park entrance station, follow Lakeshore Dr. for approx. 2 miles and turn left into the campground.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t3eyGyebbZcqcGZF7
Latitude/ Longitude: 36.128487, -114.873314
Weather. Average highs in the upper 60s to low 70s, and lows in the upper 40s to low 50s with a slight chance of rain.

Verne Calvert Memorial Campout, Oak Grove, Warner Springs, CA
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-16 | Oak Grove, USFS Campground, Oak Grove Campground CA-79, Warner Springs, CA, 92086, United States
Dates: April 14-16 2026

Location: Oak Grove Campground

Hosts: Ray and Judy Koerzendorfer

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 https://www.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.
Bring your favorite stories about Verne to share.

Quilt Show Campout, Grand River, KY
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-26 | 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°

Big Bend Campout, Fort Davis, TX
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-09 | Davis Mountains State Park, TX-118 N., Park Rd. 3, Fort Davis, TX, 79734, United States
Host: Gwen Sullivan, gwensullivan111@gmail.com, 432-386-3703 (text or call)
Location: Davis Mountains State Park (DMSP), TX17/TX118, Fort Davis, Texas. Park entrance is 2.5 miles from Ft. Davis.
Park Phone: 432-426-3337.
Elevation: 5,000ft. Big Bend Region is rugged, remote, and beautiful. Typical May weather: sun and wind, low 80s during the day, mid 50s to 60s at night.
Directions to Davis Mountains State Park (enter park name in online maps):
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.59972, -103.92593
30°35’59″N, 103°55’33″W
From San Antonio: Take I-10 West to Balmorhea. Go South on Hwy 17 for 37 miles, right at junction with Hwy 118 in Fort Davis. Go Northwest on Hwy 118 for 3 1/2 miles to the park entrance.

From El Paso: Take I-10 East120 miles to Van Horn. Go South on Hwy 90 through Valentine, then left on FM Hwy 505. Go right at intersection with Hwy166, then left at Hwy 17 and proceed through Fort Davis. Keep left at intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy118, continue 2.5 miles northwest on Hwy 118 to the park entrance on left.
Fuel and services are infrequent, so top off as available. Fort Davis, Balmorhea, Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Study Butte/Terlingua and Presidio have fuel, grocery stores, and restaurants. No services between towns.
Cell service: some in area; limited inside park
Conveniences in Park: Black Bear Restaurant (breakfast & lunch buffet); Park Store at Indian Lodge.
Conveniences in Fort Davis: One gas station, Lowes Market grocery store, Family Dollar, Stone Village Market/deli, a few cafes, a coffee house, bank with ATM.
Park Sites: Reservations are required. Use website: Davis Mountains State Park — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Reservations open five months in advance. Up to 5 sites can be reserved. Phone reservations can be made by calling 512-389-8900.
Park discounts using Texas Parklands Passport, Passport is free and offers free or discounted day use fees (not discounted overnight fees) to qualified people. Texas Parklands Passports — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Vehicle license plate number required. Federal Golden Age is not honored. See website for discount details.
Site Information: 2 vehicles per site (a motorcycle counts as 1 vehicle) with overflow parking around the park. Maximum 8 people per site with multiple tents (typically 2 to 4 tents) allowed on a site if they fit within the site. Grills. Potable water, electric or full hook ups. Flush toilets and showers. Paved roads inside park. Park on pavement only. No hammocks strapped to trees.
Water only sites: $15.00 per night plus day use fee $6.00 per person plus tax. These are site numbers 62 to 94. Sites 62, 63, 77 – 85 are closest to the group bathroom with flush toilets and showers. Sites 63 and 64 are ADA. Sites 92 – 94 are by ADA bathroom with flush toilet (no shower).
Electric and water sites $20.00 per night plus day use fee $6.00 per person plus tax. Group bathrooms with flush toilets and showers are by sites 26 and 27.
Full hookup RV sites: $25.00 per night plus day use fee $6.00 per person plus tax. Sites 1 to 27 have covered picnic tables. Most sites (maybe all) are pull through.
Indian Lodge approximately $115 plus hotel occupancy taxes per night; no day use fees for lodge guests. Website: Indian Lodge — Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Attractions from park entrance:
-This is a Dark Skies community with great stargazing.
-Skyline Drive (in park boundaries) – paved switchback to incredible views, but not motorcycle friendly.
– Davis Mountains Scenic Loop is approximately 75 miles.
– Fort Davis National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) is a 1-mile hike from park boundary or short drive.
–McDonald Observatory is approximately 16 miles. Day programs, evening star parties (reservations required) visitor center, gift shop.
–Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens (plus hiking trails) is approximately 9 miles. Your permit to stay at Davis Mountains State Park gets ½ off admission. 432-364-2499, Mon to Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 12:30pm to 5pm.
–Balmorhea State Park, Swimming/snorkeling at 1.3-acre spring fed deep pool is approximately 36 miles.
–Big Bend Museum in Alpine is approximately 32 miles. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, $10 per person. and gift shop.
–Rider Magazine Big Bend River Road Loop is approximately a 280 mile loop around entire region.
–Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service) entrance is approximately 109 miles. Long rides once inside park. Fuel available in Study Butte before park entrance. Fuel and food inside park. For info see: Current Fuel, Food, Services in Park
–Big Bend Ranch State Park is approximately 117 miles. Fuel available in Study Butte.
–Brick Vault Brewery & BBQ in Marathon, is approximately 57 miles, and nearby Post Park: Thursday, Friday 5pm to 8:30 pm; Saturday noon to 8:30 pm, Sunday noon to 3pm; 432-385-7538.

Panguitch Lake, Getaway, UT
2026-05-28 - 2026-05-31 | Panguitch Lake North Campground, UT -143, Panguitch, UT, 84759, United States
Location: Panguitch Lake North Campground. Located 19 miles southwest of Panguitch on UT-143. Here’s a link to a map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/reuSeQma5q4LU3d78
Google Map from Las Vegas, NV: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1yKwRzQbDxNjjXzj8
Google Map from Flagstaff, AZ:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCMhQBNF5kzQDgtW7
Google Map from Salt Lake City, UT: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZRgXYps7x3TgJQJ88
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.701113, -112.659220
Cost: Cost: $23.00 a night or $11.50 a night with a lifetime pass. One vehicle per site (but two motorcycles can share). Check for site 35-49, in the upper 40s being the best. Make reservations early at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232080
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r04/dixie/recreation/panguitch-lake-north-campground
What to Bring: Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is drinking water in the campground, otherwise, bring whatever you need for a great weekend getaway.
Conveniences/Services: There is a general store and gas station located ¼ mile from the campground. Deisel is available in Panguitch.
Elevation and Weather Notes: The campground sits as 8,395 feet so expect cool nights. Average temperatures this time of year are around 80 during the day and 45 at night.
Attractions:
• Bryce Canyon National Park is 41 miles away and it’s another 40 to Escalante National Monument. Zion National Park is 63 miles. These offer some of the most magnificent rock formations in the country.
o Map to Bryce: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ffe2Z5s8cfyaFCLw5
o Map to Escalante: https://maps.app.goo.gl/EhTWPYsd4Jj8rdgq5
o Map to Zion: https://maps.app.goo.gl/d1jQyEnBSxUJt7ps5
• Cedar Breaks National Monument is only 13 miles away. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hMnNRzoBXQkXZ2mP8
• Duck Creek Village, is 20 miles away and has several quaint mountain town restaurants. https://maps.app.goo.gl/WDq78ysNc8gjWFkM9

Al Hughes Memorial Campout
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-19 | The Orchard, 235 S Second East, Helper, UT, 84526, United States
When: July 16-19, 2026
Where: The Orchard
235 S Second East
Helper, Utah 84526
Come early and stay late.
There is space for RVs by the house and in the orchard.
Showers: There are free showers at the house. There are also showers at the pool across the street. The pool will be open from noon to 6 PM. Cost is unknown at this time.
Bathrooms are are located in the house. We will get an outhouse if we have a large crowd.
Dogs. Your dog is welcome to stay in the orchard.
Conveniences: All conveniences in Helper.
Where to eat: Balance Rock Eatery, Helper Beer (great pizzas), Angel’s food truck. Happiness within has great coffee and snacks.
More fun stuff to do: There are great roads to ride and trails to hike. Ghost towns are up Spring Canyon. Some of the art galleries will be open. 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.
Activities: Hot dog dinner on Friday, helper hotdog will be provided. Saturday night will be a potluck or biker stew and a toast to Al.

Sunset Crater Campout (Flagstaff, AZ)
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-16 | Sunset Crater National Monument, O’Leary Group Campground, 6115 United States Forest Service Rd 545a Rd, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
Sunset Crater Campout (Flagstaff, AZ)
Aug 13-16, 2026
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
Location: Sunset Crater National Monument, O’Leary Group Campground, West Loop
Website: https://www.nps.gov/sucr/index.htm
Cost: Cost will be split evenly between all campers/tents who arrive, probably around $30-35 per tent/camper for the weekend. For those who like camping in four walls, there are plenty of hotels available in Flagstaff.
Directions: From I-40 exit 201 in Flagstaff, head north on US-89 north and follow for 12 miles. After milepost 430, turn right on the Sunset Crater Volcano–Wupatki Loop Road, (look for the sign to the Sunset Crater National Monument). Turn right and follow to the O’Leary campground.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wxN64npzoWLT2Sfn9
Latitude: 35.373179
Longitude: 111.542334
Conveniences/Services/Things to Do: All services are located in Flagstaff. This weekend will be the peak of the Perseids Meteor Shower and with the dark skies, the night show should be amazing. There are several easy walking trails in the National Monument, and the Grand Canyon National Park South Rim (east entrance) is approximately 70 miles away.
What to Bring: Hosts will provide chilidogs on Friday 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, and bring side dishes for Friday if you can.
Elevation and Weather Notes: The campground sits at 7,000 feet so expect cool nights and pleasant days.

Brownsville Campout (MN) September 10-12, 2026
2026-09-10 - 2026-09-12 | Wildcat Landing Campground, 11011 State 26, Brownsville, MN, 55919, United States

Salt Lick Camp Out in Tennessee
2026-09-15 - 2026-09-17 | Salt Lick, 520 Salt Lick Park LN, Gainesboro, TN, 38562, United States
Hosts: Dara & Louie Kell
Email: preferred method of communications. Darakell22@yahoo.com
When: September 15 (Tuesday) to September 17 (Thursday).
Location: This is a Corps of Engineers campground. Salt Lick Creek Campground, 520 Salt Lick Park LN, Gainesboro, TN 38562.
Web site: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 but online works best.
Cost: All sites have electric and water. $26.00 for Lake Front, $22.00 for non-lake front. Sites may be shared between 2 vehicles and 2 camping units. Remember ½ price for Senior Pass holders.
There is a covered pavilion, showers, laundry and wonderful beach. Bathrooms are very close to the site we are planning to reserve.
Reservations may be made middle of March. We are planning to reserve site #56. When making your reservation if you want to be in the same location, pick a site near #56.
Directions: From Gainesboro, head west on TN-53 S/W Hull Ave toward S Union St for 0.6 miles. Turn right onto TN-262 (which turns into 85) for 9.3 miles. Turn left onto Smith Bend Ln for 1 mile. Turn right onto Salt Lick Park Ln for 0.6 mile. Arrive at Salt Lick Creek Campground on Left.
Attractions” Riding roads in this area are amazing with lots of twists and turns and many are on little paved lanes. Restaurants in the area, Fays (closes at noon) (a mom and pops dinner) in downtown Gainesboro, inexpensive and cash only. A very good Mexican place and good Italian are just N of Gainesboro on HWY 56. Hellen’s, S of Gainesboro on 56, with fantastic food.
What to bring: Pot luck on Thursday night at the pavilion. Please bring a dish to share, your plate and silverware. We will supply hot dogs, buns and all the fixins.

Osprey Group Campground, Lynx Lake, Prescott, Arizona
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-19 | Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Eagle Ridge, Osprey Site, Prescott, AZ, United States
Host: Carla Sartwell 928-499-9066, azsidecarla@gmail.com. Co-Host: Mike Van Leeuwen 928-499-9067
Location: Eagle Ridge Group Campground, Osprey Site, Walker Road, Prescott, AZ.
Camp Phone: 877-444-6777 Prescott National Forest.
Entrance Gate opens at 1200 noon. It is locked before that time for site cleaning.
Directions: Travel 7 miles east of Prescott, AZ on Highway 69. Turn south at Arco Station, onto Walker Road. Drive south on Walker Road for about 3 miles. Continue past the Lynx Campground. Turn left at Southshore Marina and Eagle Ridge Group Camp sign. 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 in case of monsoon rains). 10 tables, 6 BBQ grills, large group fire ring, vault toilets, and 2 drinking water faucets. Limited electricity to charge cell phones. Cell service: marginal. No showers. A total of 13 parking spaces for motorcycles, cars and/or tent trailers. One handicap parking space. There are 3 RV trailer parking spaces for vehicles less than 35 feet. Prior to campout please contact IBMC host Carla about RV availability. Tent trailers must park on paved spaces. There are 4 leveled group tent pads and several single leveled tent pads adjacent to ramada.
Fees: Camping fees are shared by campers, about $20 for total 3-night stay.
Remarks: Elevation: 5,600ft. Possible monsoon showers, carry rain gear. Days are 75F degrees. Nights are cool, about 50F, bring warm sleeping bag and clothes. Evening entertainment includes telling old stories and new stories around the group fire ring. Music by the local coyotes, Wylie’s cousins.
Conveniences: Costco Store/Gasoline, Walmart, Trader Joes all within 4 miles. Numerous restaurants: German food at Lynx Lake, Wildflower Bread Company, Panera Food, In and Out Burger, Olive Garden, many fast-food places in Prescott and Prescott Valley on Highway 69. Hardware stores nearby.
Attractions: In Prescott, famous Whiskey Row, antique stores and museums, Lynx Creek Indian Ruin, boat rentals at North Marina of Lynx Lake. Ride the twisty roads over Mingus Mountain (Hwy 89A North) to Jerome ghost town, Sedona’s red rocks, and Flagstaff’s volcanic 12,000ft peaks. On the way: Verde Canyon Railroad in Clarkdale, Blazing M Ranch in Cottonwood for dinner show, Verde Valley wineries, more Indian ruins like Tuzigoot, Montezuma’s Well and Castle. Stroll around Fort Verde historic Army fort of 1870.

Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge, Robbinsville, NC
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-10 | Ironhorse Motorccycle Lodge, 1755 Lower Stecoah Road, Robbinsville, NC, 28771, United States
Make site reservations for front of lodge. Call – 336 496 0622, Office open April through October.
