Boondocking by Crater Lake National Park
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- My first time ever boondocking was a unique experience, for sure! This dispersed camping location is only 5 minutes away from Crater Lake National Park’s north entrance. Here’s where I stayed: www.campendium... | 43.0928, -122.0728
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Crater Lake was formed from by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama, which is where the village and campground got their names. I knew I wanted to visit this park on my journey through Oregon and planned on staying in the park’s campground in my Airstream.
Mazama campground (by the south entrance) is only open for reservations in July, August, and September. I was told that it would be first come first serve in June, but when I called the day before on June 14, I discovered it was still closed and covered in snow! Plan B was to find a free dispersed camping location by the park. I had already saved a few camping locations on Campendium just in case. The locations by the north entrance appeared more desirable, so I decided to scope those out since that entrance had just opened a few days prior.
There were many positive and negative aspects to this boondocking location. I’m glad I was able to get some dry camping experience under my belt and I’m looking forward to trying out more dispersed camping locations in the future.
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“There are two seasons at Crater Lake August and Winter.” -Crater Lake National Park Ranger to Cycle Oregon participants! We have 3 Malamutes and a 23’ Airstream. So Love your adventures.
We only have two seasons in Florida, hot and hotter.
Appreciate the information regarding dispersed camping! It's been awhile but I remember Crater Lake being beautiful!
New subscriber glad to be with you on first night. Crater lake is so beautiful. Hope you feel better soon. Can't wait to follow your adventures.
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Disbursed camping gives me such a great sense of freedom. That’s all I wish to do. Consider covering or wrapping your trailer’s seven pin connector to keep dirt and water out when unhooked. Also think about padlocking your safety chains. Anything you can do to slow a thief down ups the possibility of him/her moving to the next trailer and leaving your’s alone.
We live about an hour from Crater Lake National Park. It’s one of our favorite places to share with visitors, but it can be very cold and snowy a lot of the year. The scenery from the rim of the lake is amazing.
There are worse things than hanging out in the camper in bad weather. Sure enjoy experiencing all your firsts with you. Crater lake is beautiful!
Lovely content, professionally prepared. Your first dispersed camping experience was neat. You handled it with confidence and finesse. Thanks for sharing your adventure. Hope you feel better.
I’m also new to trailer towing but there are three things I’ve learned about backing up. 1. If your uncomfortable doing something don’t. 2. There is no dishonor in pulling forward and trying again. 3. Again no dishonor in getting out and walking around to see just what and where you are going. Hope you get better soon.
What Sophie said. I have no hesitation when it comes to backing. A failure can be corrected.
HI Sarah, Thank you for your videos as I am sure it is time consuming to film, review & edit them. I do appreciate the narration, however, maybe once in awhile throw in some short clips of your experiences. Such as the thunderstorm you and Rue went through. That could be something your audience can relate to, just a suggestion. Be safe and looking forward to more of your adventures.
I,ve sounded like a man for years. Its OK. Glad you know your comfort zone. Those zones expand with experience. As a home bound i love your adventures.
Boondocking can be wonderful yet creepy. Your doggy is a great companion. Yes he will try his darnest to protect you from 4 and 2 legged 'creatures' but don't let him get injured. He depends on you to protect him as well. A rabid fox, raccoon and be relentless causing serious injuries and rabies. Make sure you carry all the time you and Rue are outside.
All the time. A walk around the lake can be deadly for Rue. Start with a 9 millimeter. If you see BIGGER threats bump it up. Practice practice at the Rindge.
Great video! I planning to become a FT RVer as soon as my lease is up. I've been going back and forth between a TT (Airstream Bambi) and a class C. I wanted to ask you a question as a solo female RVer. Do you feel safe in a TT? Any regrets not getting a RV? I prefer a TT but just curious about safety. Also, how much does your TT with everything inside weigh? (roughly). What Jeep do you have? Make/model/Engine How does it feel when you're towing your TT? I have a Jeep but plan to upgrade to a Grand Cherokee because those have heavier tow capacity. I am so inspired by you solo female RVers!
What is so inspiring about a female RVer? If Sarah was Sam would you NOT be impressed? huummm
@@roxannegordon6162 that you wasted your time to respond to my comment to her says a lot. get a life
Enjoy life. We who have been boondocking and camping all our life wish you the best. Just understand nothing is as it seems. Bears and aggressive deer abound.
Bravo, Sarah! I applaud your efforts, pushing forward with the boon docking. I hear you loud and clear about being careful pulling your beautiful AS up that road. You did the right thing. It just so happens that I am planning a trip towards Crater Lake in early August. BTW, I have a 27' Globetrotter. You are coming to Washington for work? Outstanding! I'm in Seattle...
Great views! Thanks for taking us along. Hope you feel better soon.
Sarah that was a wonderful video. It was the snow that made the park tough; looked like a boondocking win.
We have been AStreaming since 2005 and boondocked since our first night and hardly looked back. We’ve been imprudent sometimes ($$) but have memories of great campsites in CA to AZ to NM to TN. We have never felt safer than when we are boondocking AWAY from people. Animals will leave you alone. In my book BD is a success if I found a site, enjoyed the quiet and didn’t run into anybody else! Keep the videos coming!
Your videos are very well edited, and you’re great on camera. Loving the Airstream, and thoroughly enjoying your vids.
Great job overcoming your fears and hanging in there. It's like any other fear the more you push through, the easier it will get. Keep stretching your limits. You will grow so much. Thanks for sharing!
I am so very impressed with your backing up trailer skills. Also, very impressed with your camera work and editing. You must be a very patient person. Glad to hear you are staying safe and having Rue there must be a comfort for you. I hope you are feeling better and no, you did not sound like a man. Happy trails and please take the very best of care. Ciao!
Yes, backing up trailer is no fun. Hope what you recorded was the 12 attempt. LOL
Sorry you were sick, awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
How does your Jeep do pulling the Airstream? I have a Jeep Gladiator (“Gypsy”) and am looking into buying a Airstream.
Sarah, Sarah, Sarah! I must say that your "story", is somewhat parallel to mine, and truly inspiring. Even though I have been on the road with my fifth-wheel for almost a year, I am still a Newbie at dispersed camping. In fact, just last week I went to Nomad's View at the Badlands National Grasslands with the intention of spending two weeks atop the cliff. I retreated to the comfort of Ellsworth AFB Campground after just 24 hours due to temps over 100 degrees. As a Viet Nam era Vet with a bad case of PTSD, I also travel alone (pretty much out of necessity), and it is not easy. Perhaps one day soon, I could justify a traveling companion (a dog,horse, turtle... I dunno). But for now, watching videos such as yours will help me with my antics. I plan on leaving for a 3-week trip through Wyoming in about a week. No campgrounds, just the wilderness, and higher elevations for the cooler weather! Safe travels, look forward to seeing more from you and the pup.
Nice job! Hope you feel better soon. Btw I LOVE your curly hair! ☺️
I enjoyed your video. You learned so much your first time boondocking. Good decision to check out the spot without your trailer first. Hubby and I enjoy boondocking. Wish you many more fun adventures.
Pinstripes are part of the off road experience, but with older trucks it doesn't bother me like it would with a new vehicle. I think it was smart to be cautious and keep the trailer at the bottom rather than try to get it to the top even though the view was nice. My trailer doesn't have the clearance for rougher roads either.
I don't know if you have any saw or axe just in case a tree blew down across a road while you were boondocking, but I think it's a good idea to have something.
Welcome to Washington! Luckily our summer arrived on time right after July 4th. We get 2-3 months of warm sunshine, but still tell tourists it's rainy and gray and cold.
Hi Sarah enjoyed your video and I agree there’s no way I would of taken my RV up the hill. I just dry camped at Zion National Park for 4 days and was impressed that I was able to do this and maintain my water intake and outtake and not fill up my gray and black tank. I know for sure I can dry camp for a minimum of 5 days before I’ll need to dump my tanks. I just started RV’ing in July 2022 however I’ve had my RV since Jan 2022. So now I’m Rv’ing for 3 months and will return home to California in September or possibly October. I’m enjoying this lifestyle love waking up every few days to a different scenery.
Stay safe and be careful on the Roads.
Renee
We need more amazing people like you in this world, specially now!!!
In addition to the hitch lock I also install a real heavy bike type, motorcycle type curly cable (real thick) through the tire rim holes up through any hole in the trailer frame and secure the cable with the best paddle available. This practice provides a second defense against theft. Just DON’T forget the cable lock when you prepare to tow.
Yes agreed. A padlock isn’t enough.
Hi It would help us living over here on the right coast, if you folks on the left coast could be very specific where you are. For example: I would say: "Here we are at Lost River Campground in North Woodstock, N.H." or "We just arrived at Baileys campground in Saco Maine".
Now most people in 'your area' know where Crater Lake, is. I do not. There are a lot of Crater Lakes dotted around the US. Even here in the White Mountains NH.
Thanks. Boondocking is a scary thing. Be really careful with your gorgeous doggy. Protect him from the beasts out there. Never leave him alone and I hope you are always carrying to keep him safe from rabid wildlife. We never go into the woods without our 'bear spray'.
That's a bummer you visited Crater Lake and missed filming the Old Man Of The Lake--- a 450 year old 30 foot long Hemlock tree stump floating vertically with about 3 feet showing above water. The wind blows it around the lake every day. Sadge.
Heyyyy I’m trying to buy the jackery portable power station that you recommended and main reason is for my warming blanket when it’s cold !! I Used the inverter last time just for the blanket which seems kinda crazy used up a lot of propane … How many hours does it keep it warm before station dies?? Trying to see which station to buy before next boondocking in March.
Just wanna make sure I can stay warm over night
You do not sound like a man. Lol. Was a lovely video. I love that little derp in the backseat. Do you have a great eye for photography. Congratulations on successful Boondocking.
Boondocking in Central and Eastern Oregon is the only way to go. We boondock year around in Eastern and Central Oregon. Last time at Diamond Lake ( Thielsen trail head) we had 15 inches of snow the first night. Later the next day the snowplow came and cleared the road. Great snowshoeing. In all of my years boondocking I have never had an issue with security in Eastern and Central Oregon. BLM roads can be rough and roads in the national forest can be overgrown. One of great things is some of the best night sky's in the US can be found here.
It’s not such a bad thing “sounding like a man” 😁 but I can relate… respiratory infections will make one feel and sound miserable! Eventually you’ll get lazy and stop poking your head out the window and begin relying more on the mirrors. Getting out of the tow vehicle to clear your path is a good idea, always. I’ve learned after many years of RV travel to accept the spot ya land on, save the time searching for another, and drive out to spend time where it is you thought was better.
First time watcher here, you're living my dream life lol. Hope to do this to some day. New sub as well :)
We got attacked by mosquitos in August there. I am not talking about a few mosquitos, I am talking massive clouds, all hungry, and it drove us back into the car. 😀🤣
What motor do you have in your Trailhawk I’ve been thinking about doing this stuff too I have the Grand Cherokee Overland with a V6 I’m curious how it would tow
Hi! You are a warrior! I am also getting an airstream as a sole female travel NP. I am looking into a towing vehicle and I like Jeep. I am thinking about getting a Caravel 23 pottery barn edition for my rig and wondering the Grand Cherokee has no problem to tow it.
Love your adventures and show.
Hi Sarah, Hope you feel better soon! -Doug
Question….the dog you have requires so much exercise…..just wondering what you do with your dog when working?
"Stick your head out the window" while backing your trailer? Trust me, truckers do that all the time! The more you can see, the better you can back safely.
What makes an Airstream safe in lightning is a physics thing, not a camping thing. Anyway, glad you're safe.
I think i am falling for you. Buuut very informative videos. Good job. You are brave for that move you made !into a RV.
Congrats on your first pinstripes (aka scratches)! It means you've been to some good places. ;)
You're not exploring if you don't get scratches. Don't buff them out, they are badges of honor! Get more and show them off.
You don't sound like a man. You're adorable, keep the video's coming. And be safe out there. God bless
One things for sure you dont have to
worry about the windows leaking
right? Crater lake is cold but beautiful
Sounding like a man??? Ya sound perfect! Now just do crater lake in august…
do you think it would be easier or harder to do vanlife as a travel nurse? I have always wanted to do vanlife and moved back home so I could build out my van but the more I think about travel nursing in a van the more I think having a camper would be a more ideal.
Drop by in early to mid Sept, mostly empty with trails and roads fully open. Some snow in shady area's of the crater rim.
Hi Sarah l like to know if you have a doctors appointment where do you drop your trailer so you can go to your doctors appointment?
Sorry you were disappointed with your first dispersed outing. What you described is perfect for my tastes but to each her own!
do your run a generator while boon docking to power your AC , Fridge and other systems ?
Nice video. Do you have coordinate of your first night spot?
well your probably not in the area anymore but the head waters of the Wood river is a jewel.
Are you ever worried about running into bears or other wildlife while hiking on your own?
I wish Sarah would post more! It has been 14 days!
Hi from Canada. Hope you are feeling better. Great lil video.
New to your channel excellent smart Lady
Very cool video, Sarah! We haven’t been to Crater Lake yet (on our list), so it was nice to experience it through your eyes. And, you have an Airstream, so that’s +100 cool points right there! ❤️ Lauren + Daniel + Dash
What tires are on your Jeep? What size are they also
"Sounding like a man" LOL! No way
“Silver Twinkie.” Very cute.
Just love your thoughtful , informative and beautiful videos. Look forward to each one!!! As a native Californian and life long RVer its a thrill to see you drinking up all the places we love!!! Bravo on doing it solo!!!
Silver twinkle lol love the name. Safe travels
Does the airstream come with WiFi?
Dont feed the Sasquatches.
Pretty smile well spoken, very cute husky that's all you need 💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸💝🇺🇸
Oh ..your a tough gal. Hang in there. Love your setup, Jeep pulling a 22' Airstream. Great combo. Your a radiologist. I was an Electronic Engineer until I was introduced to medicine, worked that until retirement. I will give you a word of advice, enjoy that life while you can! It looks like fun. Good luck.🤠
Is that part of Idaho now?
U Need A Team Member, GL
Trailers are the way to go. And wow a girl that knows how to use and post gps coordinates.
As good as a boy?
What do u use to tow it???
We were going to go to Crater Lake in early July, but yeah, cool and cloudy, and part of the rim still closed. If you want great boondocking in Oregon May through early July try the Ochoco National Forest east of Prineville. Flowers, no crowds, plenty of choices.
I have a Trail Hawk too (V8) and I've been toying with the Airstream setup like you have. How do you like it? Things you like and don't like?
I’m looking forward to go camping without hubby and I’m inspired by your videos. I’m still not confident and need to see more videos 😂. Keep them coming. Hitching , backing and pulling a trailer is very scary.
We were at Crater lake 20 years ago seems like yesterday. I saw 12 national parks out west that year and Crater lake was the most beautiful lake by far. I was amazed by the colors and the diamond shimmer on top. Sounds like you got covid the ba5 going around. Everyone that has it has those exact symptoms. Hope you feel better soon. I'm a new subscriber. 🖐️😊
Awesome!!!👠🚌👠
Boon docking by yourself is something to be very proud of! Hope you don't have the dreaded C! You're making good decisions for yourself. Trust your instincts!
Just getting ready to pick up our BAMBI 16RB here in Wa. What area of Washington are you going to be working in. Lots of great places to camp. The weather is what it is, make use of the good, deal with the bad.
1st time watching :) Love your outlook and adventurer ways ! Thank you, two Thumbs up !
Hay, you're beautiful.... What could go wrong... .(❁´◡`❁)
love video
For dispersed camping - trail pin-stripes are inevitable - it can be buffed out - don't let that stop you exploring more of the remote areas of OR! It's a car and can be replaced - experiences cannot - stop worrying about it.
The fact is that sunrise and sunset are the very best times to see Crater Lake as 98% of all people visit mid day. I know where you parked, thats a good one!
Thanks! We were just there. Thanks for showing us that campground!
Always - safety FIRST…Love your adventure and how kindly honest you are.
We love Crater Lake! Even though you encountered snow on the ground, your views were amazing! We seem to always end up there when it's too hazy to see clear across :-P
I drove up to crater lake once. It was obscured in fog. I saw nothing. Nice gift shop though.
Loved this video! First time I’ve stumbled upon your channel and the looks from your pup in the back seat within the first few minutes made me laugh out loud! Keep doin what you’re doin and I’ll stay tuned!
Was up there in June also it was breathtaking, was cloudy at the ranger station, cleared up at the visitor center. Great vid, love the dog.
Awesome
Omg!!
i have camped in the same “place” as you show. but do not take a trailer up that little hill. it is a great spot. just little to no room to turn around.
crater lake is a fantastic place. my dad worked there as a young man.
full of history and ancient folk lore.
Beautiful, isn't it? I grew up about an hour and a half from there. I can remember when you can go anywhere you wanted to around the lake. They had a lodge that had the best ice cream!
Thanks for the video. We were at Joseph Stewart state park in mid June and drove up to Crater Lake for the day. Not as much snow left when we were there. It is so beautiful there.
Like, miss my dog, your helping me have fun,thankyou.
I was wondering why you were so scared about the thunder storm because your in a very safe RV. You can buff out your own rig.