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Elgin, Iowa has a wonderful camping area called Gilbertson Park. It is a nudist park and is not for the older crowd of nudists. It caters to the nudists who are between 21 and 35. There are usually more ladies than men and lots of fun things to do like river tubing and nightly contests like beer chugging.
Elgin, Iowa has a wonderful camping area called Gilbertson Park. It is a nudist park and is not for the older crowd of nudists. It caters to the nudists who are between 21 and 35. There are usually more ladies than men and lots of fun things to do like river tubing and nightly contests like beer chugging.
Looking for advice on a camping/roadtrip through the Western US?
Lily Evans
This summer my boyfriend and I are going to be making a drive from the Midwest to California. We are looking to see as much as possible while being completely cost effective. We are hoping to hit a lot of the national parks and any other beautiful places and exciting cities along the way. Furthermore, in order to save money, we are looking to camp along the way in designated camp grounds rather than spend every night in a hotel.
I'm looking for any kind of tips or advice you might have to offer... tips on camping every night, any campgrounds you'd recommend, tips on budgeting, national parks or other cool things to check out.
Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated. We're trying to explore this beautiful country we live in without totally going broke (we're two poor college students)
Thanks!
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First off, there is a lot of free camping out West. In Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, camping is generally free as long as your are at least 100 feet from a designated National Forest Service Road. It is a little difficult for people out east to get used to the fact that you can just drive into a National Forest and camp without an established campsite or paying for a permit, but you can, and it is perfectly legal.
If you want to stay in a more established campsites with restroom facilities, check out ones provided by the NFS or the BLM. They are usually only $5-$10 per night.
As far as what to see, assuming you will be coming out I-80 to I-70, I highly recommend Rock Mountain National Park.
Also, spend a night in Summit County Colorado with nice NFS camping on Lake Dillon. As you head west, check out Moab, Utah. You could spend several days there if it is not to hot and explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. You won't regret it.
From Moab, you can head west and hit Zion National Park in Southwest Utah, or head south and hit up the Grand Canyon. Entrance and camping are free on the North Rim at Toroweap point, but you will need a high clearance vehicle to navigate the dirt road to get there. Otherwise, hit up the amenities on the South Rim.
From there head west to Las Vegas. It is a good place to get cheap hotels and clean up after a few days of camping in the desert. Weekday rooms in vegas should never cost more than $30-$40 per night.
From Vegas head southwest to Joshua Tree National Park before heading West to LA. Once on the Coast, take the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) to where ever you need to go in Cali.
When heading back, take the northern route. Head up the coast to San Francisco, and drive east through Yosemite National Park. YOSEMITE IS THE ONE PLACE YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE. Then east through Lee Vining. Camp for free on the shores of Mono Lake, and make sure to get up early enough to watch the sunrise.
Then make sure you have a full tank of gas and head east through northern Nevada before getting on I-80 an heading to Salt Lake City.
From SLC, head north through Grand Teton and Yosemite National Parks, and then take I-90 east all the way back to Chicago. You can see Custer Battlefield, the Badlands, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and Devils Tower National Parks on I-90 on your way home. Stop at Wall Drug. It's worth it.
I am originally from Chicago, and live in Colorado now. I have made this drive with my wife several times, and it is probably the best drive in the country. Feel free to PM my if you have any questions, and have fun.
First off, there is a lot of free camping out West. In Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, camping is generally free as long as your are at least 100 feet from a designated National Forest Service Road. It is a little difficult for people out east to get used to the fact that you can just drive into a National Forest and camp without an established campsite or paying for a permit, but you can, and it is perfectly legal.
If you want to stay in a more established campsites with restroom facilities, check out ones provided by the NFS or the BLM. They are usually only $5-$10 per night.
As far as what to see, assuming you will be coming out I-80 to I-70, I highly recommend Rock Mountain National Park.
Also, spend a night in Summit County Colorado with nice NFS camping on Lake Dillon. As you head west, check out Moab, Utah. You could spend several days there if it is not to hot and explore Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. You won't regret it.
From Moab, you can head west and hit Zion National Park in Southwest Utah, or head south and hit up the Grand Canyon. Entrance and camping are free on the North Rim at Toroweap point, but you will need a high clearance vehicle to navigate the dirt road to get there. Otherwise, hit up the amenities on the South Rim.
From there head west to Las Vegas. It is a good place to get cheap hotels and clean up after a few days of camping in the desert. Weekday rooms in vegas should never cost more than $30-$40 per night.
From Vegas head southwest to Joshua Tree National Park before heading West to LA. Once on the Coast, take the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway) to where ever you need to go in Cali.
When heading back, take the northern route. Head up the coast to San Francisco, and drive east through Yosemite National Park. YOSEMITE IS THE ONE PLACE YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST SEE. Then east through Lee Vining. Camp for free on the shores of Mono Lake, and make sure to get up early enough to watch the sunrise.
Then make sure you have a full tank of gas and head east through northern Nevada before getting on I-80 an heading to Salt Lake City.
From SLC, head north through Grand Teton and Yosemite National Parks, and then take I-90 east all the way back to Chicago. You can see Custer Battlefield, the Badlands, Wind Cave, Jewel Cave, and Devils Tower National Parks on I-90 on your way home. Stop at Wall Drug. It's worth it.
I am originally from Chicago, and live in Colorado now. I have made this drive with my wife several times, and it is probably the best drive in the country. Feel free to PM my if you have any questions, and have fun.
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