Clayton S.

Columbia, SC

Joined October 2020

Plan this as a stop for those on the AlCan

I stayed here in July 2019 and had a great place.   Vanessa is an impeccable host who really cares about those who stay at her place.  She has an eclectic collection of campsites/cabins.  I personally stayed in the ambulance and was quite comfortable after a long ride.  Also, the sauna is a welcome respite for tired bones.  Everytime i go to Alaska, I will be staying at Thompson's Eagle Claw.

Nice spot at the end of the day

Cedar Creek trailhead is not officially a campground but the parking lot can be used for camping at after 5PM.  It is not massive lot, but there is plenty of space for five or six tents or car campers.  A spring runs next to the lot and if you have a filter, its makes for a great place to resupply on water.  

I stayed here in June 2022 and had no issues with locals driving up.

Boondocking near Interior SD

Seemed like a less popular spot then the northern dispersed camping, but it was a really sweet stop after a sick drive thru the Badlands. A really big area, beautiful view of the peaks to the north, and relaxing moo's from the local cows.

Awesome dispersed site

A wonderful meadow near Bandera Mine in the San Juan Mountains. From Silverton, CO, take CR7 past the South Mineral Campground. It is about two miles up the road. You will know when you are there when you see the three tier beaver pond and couple of old mining buildings.

Quiet spot by creek

This is a great campsite.  The pit toilet is clean and it is set up as a horse camp.  Ramps for loading horses and trough for feeding.  Plenty of space for tents and small campers but as noted before, the road from Polebridge is a little tough for RVs.

Great spot for winter camping

I really enjoyed the Caanan Loop Road.  It all dispersed camping and if you have a 4x4 you can complete the loop.  If you come in from the east, it's a very well maintained road for any vehicle (RVs may have trouble turning around), but the last mile or two you need a 4x4.  This will take you to Blackwater Falls state Park.

Nice place to pitch a tent or 4x4 in

I have stayed here twice, once in the spring and once in the winter.  Both times, the main camping area was empty.  There is a large clearing off of Hidden Valley Rd (38.14822,-79.76883) just past Poor Farm Camp A Rd.  that can easily accommodate multiple vehicles with 3 or 4 fire pits.  In the spring, it is covered in wild hares.

If you follow the road further, about a quarter of a mile, is another spot for about two or three vehicles.  On the map, Hidden Valley Rd says it goes through, but the road is closed.

Nice but doesnt blow your mind

Nice wide camping spot. Very primitive and if you desperately need toilet facilities, there are a couple of established campgrounds just down the road

First to Review
Whitetop Mountain

Nice spot to pitch a tent or for car camping. Whitetop mountain has some of the best views in VA and is very popular for watching sunsets.

Awesome view

I have stayed here many times both in an overlander and on a motorcycle. Usually there are plenty of spots available along the road but summer weekends can be full. Its great if you need a spot to pull over and crash.

First to Review
Stayed the night

I stayed the night in November.  It appears to be an old reservoir that has been drained.  The site has about 5 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.  Nothing spectacular.  The locals do come through to party on the old reservoir.

The reservoir was empty at this location.  It seems its part of Lake Enid and there is an old boat ramp, but there was no water in the reservoir.

Good for families and groups

The Pocket recreation area in northwest Georgia is named for lying in a low area surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains, and is the former site of Civilian Conservation Corp Camp F-16. Families camping here can enjoy the vibrant spring colors of mountain laurel as well as the brilliant fall color mix provided by mixed hardwoods. tent pads, tables, and lantern poles. Adjacent day use recreation area.

Nice place to spend the night

Nice place to spend the night. If you come up from the south, the first spot contains about 5-6 campsites. If you proceed up the road, you will find other designated spots off both sides of the road. All the sites appear to be relatively close to the road, but it did not feel like the traffic(very little) was intrusive. I only stayed on night and I was passing through so I can't vouch for things to do in the area.

Great spot for boon docking

The road in is Gravel and 2 miles from a paved road. There are 6-15 campsites at this location and the maximum RV length is 45 feet. You may stay 14 at Henry Lake BLM.

Convenient location to West Yellowstone(about 20-min) and great staging area for exploring the national park.

Awesome spot by the North Fork River

We stayed here in June 2019 while on a motorcycle trip.  The area is a large open spot, known to the locals, down by the river.  There are no facilities, but if that is what you are looking for, its a perfect spot.  We only had one other camper (in a car) and it was very clean.