Return to Whitney Pockets in Southern Nevada
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In this video, I show you Whitney Pockets as a storm is passing through. we were out photographing and a short sunny break happened which lit up the colorful sandstone and green desert surroundings. We were lucky to visit when the Joshua Trees were in bloom.
Whitney Pockets is a free BLM camp spot located about 30 miles from Mesquite, Nevada on the Gold Butte Backcountry Byway.
Getting there is a bit of a chore involving a bumpy drive of 20 miles on a very rough and sometimes curvy asphalt roadway.
It's well worth it though to get off the beaten path and enjoy the amazing scenery found here.
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Excellent photos! Thanks.
Love your taste in music!
That was really nice. Thanks
Nice.
We so enjoy watching your videos. We are retiring April 1st and hope to head to all the awesome places you have posted some day. Thanks for sharing! Rich and Anne Marie Westlake, Ohio
You bet, glad you like them! Should have a few more showing camp spots before we head back to BC in late April. Congrats on the retirement, hope you have lots of fun. Cheers Ray
can't wait to do it some day got about 5 years to go . looks like great place to spend the winter I have got a lot of good tips watching your channel thanks!!
You're welcome, thanks for watching, - Ray
looks great ray I can't wait to get out there in 6 mos.
Should be a nice time of year to visit. :)
tanks you for video 😎 👀 good luck Mr 😆👍حيات سعيده لك اخي الطيب في كل مكان في العالم 👋
Really Nice views as always thanks for sharing
You're welcome. :)
A chilly 60 something.... daaa Here in NB we still have three feet of snow on the lawn. Enjoy!!!
What a beautiful spot. The pockets are amazing. When wandering and exploring off road do you have to be concerned about scorpions or snakes.
+Peter Bernier Had to put my long pants on. Rough I tell you! :)
This time of year not so much, they are mostly still in hibernation. They also night hunters so tend to stay dormant during the day.
Just have to watch where you are stepping and be careful reaching into cracks and crevices.
In 5 years of coming down here for the winter, I have seen 2 scorpions and a couple small snakes, and no rattlers.
We visited NB in summer 2011, loved it! Hope to get back out to the Maritimes someday.
Hi again Ray, Looking at your Travel log on RVHH you missed all the good spots in NB. haHa. If you ever do come back out, let me send some terrific destinations for you to investigate. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks Only had 2 weeks or so for each Maritime province so missed a bunch.
Thanks for showing the beautiful scenery and another place to go!
+Fritz Wagoner You're welcome. Cheers Ray
absolutely georgous , love when the sun peeks between the rain clouds
Very Beautiful sopt!! Great scenery!
Wow that terrain is absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing!
Nice job, Ray. Thank you!
All your subscribers should happy that you expose your camping sites with great info on road conditions with even greater videos of the sites. Thanks
An awesomely beautiful place!
That is a beautiful place, thanks for sharing it.
Hey Ray. If you're close to Death Valley, your wife might want to capture some Death Valley National Park Wildflower-Super-Bloom images. Just saw a video of it on Enigmatic Nomadics. Supposedly several years or even a decade can separate super blooms.
Thanks, we knew about the bloom but decided against heading that way in favor of more time to spend in southern Nevada and Utah, I'm sure the place is a mad house with crowds. We may stop in on our way back west in early April if it's still on.
We were lucky enough to witness something similiar last February over in Big Bend - www.loveyourrv.com/rving-big-bend-ranch-state-park-in-texas/ The blue bonnets were incredible.
Love the pic of Angie with the blue bonnets :-)
Also, are you aware of more efficient heater fans to replace the stock propane heater fans in RVs. I've see you and others talk about how they can use a lot of power. Thanks!
Not that I know of. I guess because the furnace is ducted and has multiple outlets in the RV a powerful fan is required. I believe it uses a large squirrel cage type.
We try and use our little propane radiant heater when not sleeping, that really saves the power vs running the RV furnace all the time.
Ray.....What a beautiful and colorful spot. Really enjoy all of your well done videos PLUS appropriate, non distracting music! Happy trails and be safe.
Wow beautiful! I hope we can make it there maybe next winter. Thanks for sharing.
You folks ever get worried about being in a trailer during a storm?
I live in North TX and the storms here are quite spectacular. Yesterday we had winds of 40 to 80 MPH. Also had 3 F1 twisters. It rained so hard I could see the tree in the front yard. The cats hide most of the day....LOL
We have been through some big storms over the years without any damage.
The fifth wheel is pretty stable, especially when filled with 500 extra pounds of water for boondocking. If it's really bad I hook up our big 7000 lb diesel truck as an anchor. I carry a weather alert radio.
But mostly since we are full timers and free to go where we want we just travel where dangerous weather isn't. For the most part, the west doesn't get that tornado and hurricane type weather found in the middle and southeast. One reason I like it out here for RVing.
Another beautiful spot Ray! Thanks once again for sharing it with us.
man your are blessed with a good live!
Can't argue that! ;)
Another fantastic video of the Whitney Pockets. Thank you for sharing.
beautiful photographs. I loved Beagle Rock, the little cave your dog was in when you took the shot!
Ya, pretty cool spot :)
Beautiful! The colors are gorgeous. Ok, I'm going to have to get there one day. Glad I watched this on my big screen tv. Thanks for sharing. :)
Wish I had the bandwidth to upload the highest quality but it can get costly on the road, hope it looked OK. - Ray
Thanks for sharing. I gotta back to Gold Butte soon.
Oh wow, those pics at the end of this post are Outstanding. I love it... I am one of your newer fans and have been working my way through a lot of your past youtube videos. I live here in Vegas and am hoping to be RVing soon. Gonna do the Solar Panel upgrade because your videos were so inspiring. I have not come across a video on your recommendations for windy weather situations? If you have one could you send me the link or maybe cover that topic in the future? Here in Vegas, we get some really strong winds every now and then and I wanted to know how to handle those times when Boondocking. I was also looking for a video on some housekeeping products that you might recommend while RV Boondocking. Since space and power are such a big issue how do you handle such things as vacuuming/sweeping, mopping, types of outdoor Grilling devices, or other powered cooking utensils? Say Hi to Mrs. Rey and Angie for me and Enjoy your stay!
Thanks Tina you have given me some good topic ideas. The most important thing it to be aware of the weather forecasts. We carry a quality radio with weather bands and auto alert mode and I'm always trying to stay up to date with the latest forecast.
Experience will teach you how much wind your rig can handle, most RVs can handle very strong winds, just think about the wind speed when highway driving into the wind. It's best to point the nose into the wind if possible.
For cleaning, we have a Swifter and a small had vacuum. We have ditched most of the carpet in the rig and any fabric furniture in favour of vinyl and leather. It's really helped.
I don't use powered cooking utensils when boondocking preferring old school methods using our gas stove. Outside I have a BBQ that hooks right into the trailers gas line. It's amazing the things you can cook in foil. ;)
Here is a link to posts I've done to do with maintenance - www.loveyourrv.com/tag/maintenance-2/ Cheers Ray
Beautiful! You also always have a nice selection of a variety of music in your videos.
Nice video, and stills. Love your site.
Looks awesome...the wife and I are avid ATVers and I know we would love to check out that landscape on our rigs. Thanks for sharing.
+James Hamm You bet. Lots of backroads to explore up there. :)
Very nice RAY
I was Boondocking around Hwy. 40 and Kelbaker Rd this weekend (Mar. 4 - 6) and I went through that storm that came through on Sunday. It was freezing, raining, and gust of wind) to the point it was miserable to be Geocaching the Route 66 Shield so I packed up and left for Vegas. So you were someone close by.
It was a pretty fast moving storm. by the next moring everything was sunny and warm again.
Having come from and raised below sea level in N.O., I find the geology of the west fascinating. We love driving out west with our "Roadside Geology" books.The painted green valley floor adds to the normal color palette of the desert.
Same here except we come from the coast in pacific northwest compared to the lush forests and all the water up there the south-west really fascinates me.
Would love to sit down on one of the rocks and soak up nature. Very moving park site
Loved this!
Amazing 😳
Miss that area. I am currently in Eastern Europe and will not return to Utah/Nevada for another year. You have made me home sick.
I can see why you miss it, loving our travels here. Hope time passes quickly for you over there. Cheers Ray
awesome video and the still shots at the end were stunning! Thanks for the work you do posting for us on u tube. Joe in eureka,ca
Thanks Joe!
Awesome Video
That's a beautiful area. I was there in mid Oct. after the monsoon season, so the road was barely passable and was only open for a few days. Worth the rough drive in there. With those clear patches and the rain I was waiting for a gorgeous rainbow shot. Darn, looks like mother nature let us down....:) I see a cell phone antenna in the window. I camped just down the road from where you are and that was about it for ATT cell reception. Farther up the valley it was dead. I'll be back for sure.
Me too! this was the best rainbow though - www.loveyourrv.com/wp-content/gallery/return-to-whitney-pockets-nevada/Sunset-at-Whitney-Pockets.jpg
We were getting Verizon 2 bars of 4g with the Wilson Sleek, it was usable for email and light surfing, better than nothing. ;) But hard to upload photos, Cheers Ray
+Love Your RV Almost got the money shot.....:) Have you seen any rattlers? With the warm weather we've had I would think they are very active. I saw 2 about 200 ft. to the south of where you are camped, so if you are still there be careful. Another wind storm due in tomorrow, so baton down the hatches. Travel safe.
No, still having some cool nights, so think that keeps them in the burrows. I've yet to see a rattler in 5 years coming to the southwest. We usually split around mid-April north so guess that's why, I also don't like really warm temps so tend to move on seeking the cooler places. We are headed up to Utah now.
Ray you have done it again! Amazing video and the stills are simply beautiful. My wife is not into watching YT but I finally got her to watch yours, she is hooked. Of all the YT camping shows you do the best. I would love to meet up with you guys. Maybe when I get some med conditions fixed we will head out west again. We live in NJ and have traveled the east quite a bit, but your show has intrigued me so much, I can't wait to get back on my feet and head west. Thank you so much for doing what you do
Thanks, hope you can make it out west soon, glad your wife likes the vids! Cheers Ray
Wow Ray, this is really an amazing landscape you're in again! I'm definitely jalous :-) One day ..... Btw, I love to follow you/your video's.
Sure is awesome! Thanks for following, I hope one day comes soon for you. Cheers Ray
Yup, Gold Butte is a beautiful place indeed :|
Great video. Brings back many memories. Where you able to get over to The Cistern? When we were there, we had two baby owls sitting on a ledge over looking us. Beautiful place. I remember the road being terrible back ten years ago.
Yes we saw that on a previous visit, pretty cool! The road isn't any better. :)
Would you have the GPS coordinates for the arch that had some purple color to it? Thanks
+gfrontosa goo.gl/maps/bDqMab68JEA2
+Love Your RV Thank you.
hows it for snakes down there
Haven't seen any, just a few little lizards here and there. Once it heats up in spring they come out of hibernation.
How do you find all these boondocking places is there a book or something?
Check out these links, usually between the four of them you can get an idea of public/BLM camping in the area you’re interested in. Google the campsite names to look for more published info on them. These days you usually find blog posts or videos on them.
www.ultimatecampgrounds.com/uc/index.php
www.allstays.com/Campgrounds/
freecampsites.net/
www.uscampgrounds.info/
You can always phone the BLM office in the area or go there and ask in person. Many of them have BLM maps for sale showing the land use and where it is OK to camp, some have volunteers to get advice from or a ranger on staff -www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html
+Love Your RV Thank You, Getting my first rv this sept.trying to know before i go, I have learned from your How To videos,looking forward to it. Thanks Again
Cool! Glad to be of some help. Happy camping! - Ray
Hey Ray, since I live in Utah and spend a lot of time down around this area I thought I'd share this location with you. goo.gl/maps/YrMFXi8c6wk we camp in this area frequently and love it. The actual location in that link is some Dinosaur tracks. There is also an old Mormon fort in the general area. It's free and somewhat remote. It's far enough away from Sand Hollow State park and the ATV's that make it nice. You will see some ATV's though. Just thought you might want to check it out sometime. The best route is through Hurricane UT then head south.
Awesome! thanks we are headed that way, currently camped at Virgin River Canyon campground in the gorge. Might be a good bet for our next hop.
+Love Your RV ya, I've always wanted to check out that camp ground. let me know if you end up going to my location and if so how you like it
You bet, looks like a place we would like.
Hey Ray, not sure if this is the best or right place to talk to you. But I am going to use EternaBond tape to go over all my seems on my roof. I picked up this cleaner/conditioner to clean the rubber roof. I got it at states Trailer supply here in Utah. Called " Best" rubber roof cleaner and conditioner. Well what was really cool is how well it cleaned the old dirty lap sealant that is up there. After watching your video on doing your roof and using mineral spirits. I thought I'd let you know that you might be able to use that and knock out two birds. Once I went over it with the cleaner, I put the hose to it and wow, it went white as new. So next time you might want to try it out.
Thanks, I'll have to get some of that stuff. After all these months in the desert, my roof will need a good cleanup once I get back to the land of plenty of water. :)
now that smoking marihuana is legal
Nice slow moving pans. Amateur vids need to slow down and give the viewer time, less jerky motion and dub the sound when you have wind fluctuation disturbing the sound. Sound Quality is a High priority in all forms of visual production. Ditch the d.o.g. and get a wife, youll thank me later,,, or not lol 😂. Still like your vids my brother. Alhamdulillah GOD ALMIGHTY sure done made dis-er earth a bueaty if we just slow down and look 🌎.
I purchased a new camcorder Sony AX53 a few months, back, much better sound now and better image stabilization. I can now use an external mic with a wind sock. btw, I have a wife for 14 years now. :) Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV lol glad you have a "Better half" I get to worry about dude's with dog's vacationing alone. Like your work would suggest if & when you have time, take a series of stills or use from existing vid footage and 🚶 walk twords your views. Cut after 10-30 seconds in a quick montage and see what happens. It may add to your artistry. Ok thanks for the walk throughs in our National Parks/wilderness. 😊