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James_B_Wads2000
Joined: 18 Mar 2005
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Location: Salt Lake City, UT
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject: Car (4WD) camping near Calf Creek |
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Hey you all I need help. I want to take my family and my sister’s family to Calf Creek over Memorial Day. Since there is probably no chance in hell in getting one of the 20 site in the Calf Creek Campground, is there a place nearby that would be good for car camping? I have one place in mind that is near by, it’s ok but not great. Anyone know of any sweet spots near by?
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icthys
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Location: Heber
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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| I really like the Deer Creek campground outside of Boulder. It's on the road out to the Burr Trail. There are only 6-7 sites so you have to get there early, they are first come first serve. There is no running water and there are pit toilets. |
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mroy
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Location: North Ogden
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| Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 9:57 am Post subject: |
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| I used to go to family reunions at the Singletree Campground about 15 minutes North of Boulder (I think) There are awesome views of Capitol Reef NP, a short hike to a waterfall on the South side of the CG. Last I was there they had pit toilets and running water, but when I drove by a couple years ago it looks like it had some upgrades. It is at a higher elevation so it might be pretty cold at night. |
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moabfool
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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Location: The Sunset
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| Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 4:26 pm Post subject: Re: Car (4WD) camping near Calf Creek |
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James_B_Wads2000 wrote: Hey you all I need help. I want to take my family and my sister’s family to Calf Creek over Memorial Day. Since there is probably no chance in hell in getting one of the 20 site in the Calf Creek Campground, is there a place nearby that would be good for car camping? I have one place in mind that is near by, it’s ok but not great. Anyone know of any sweet spots near by?
James
The only place I've stayed below the Hog's Back is Calf Creek. There's a lot of casual camping down Hole In The Rock Road. If the snow is off (doubt it) staying up on Boulder Mountain is very nice, but it could be cold up there at night. Stop in Teasdale and ask about conditions at the ranger station, or just check it out on the drive over the mountain.
I found a listing on the GSENM web page for some primitive camping spots. Some of them sound pretty nice.
http://www.ut.blm.gov/monument/recreation-activities-car-camping.php
They link to some other established campgrounds in the area too.
http://www.ut.blm.gov/monument/recreation-activities-camping-sites.php |
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JamisJockey
Joined: 16 May 2005
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Location: Woodbridge, VA
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2006 6:48 am Post subject: |
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I don't know about this area specifically, but if there is BLM or NF land nearby you should be able to primitive camp. That's my personal favorite way anyways.
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erial
Joined: 22 May 2006
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Location: wake forest nc
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| Posted: Mon May 22, 2006 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Old Sheffield Rd 5 miles south (milepost 70.5) has many pullout camping spots. |
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