What's your favorite river or lake campground?

[tamalewagon]

We're always looking to try new places besides Martinez and Parker. Any suggestions?

[Buster]

We only go to Crazyhorse out on the Island in Havasu.
Can't beat it, the point and vip are great and they come with boat slips to boot. :smile:

[Wild Horses]

LAKE POWELL! :hammer2:
Clint

[AzLakeLizard]

Have to admit it would be quite the drive but "Ice Cream" Canyon has great beach all around! and of course there is "Lone Rock" :cool: beach or the Wahweap campgrounds with all the hookups!

[HCS]

I have many hide a ways. But I'm up north. :notam:

[jackpunx]

Well.. Parker is my all time fav,
Buena vista has great camping .. but the lake is small and the rangers are strict.
Naiamento is second on my list.. all around cool peeps... great accomodations, great lake
the Delta is pretty badd ass too
Those are the lakes I spend most of my time at .. Havazoo dosnt count ..lol

[mirvin]

Can I get a Lake San Antonio my brutha's???? :hammer2: :eek: :wink:
Ok, Nac it is then.......
mirvin :wink:

[SHAKE-YO-AZZ]

LAKE PACIFICA :D

[tamalewagon]

LAKE PACIFICA :D
Unfortunately I'm a bit freeboard challenged. But if you're offering, I'll take a ride! :D :D

[tamalewagon]

Well.. Parker is my all time fav,
Buena vista has great camping .. but the lake is small and the rangers are strict.
Naiamento is second on my list.. all around cool peeps... great accomodations, great lake
the Delta is pretty badd ass too
Those are the lakes I spend most of my time at .. Havazoo dosnt count ..lol
Parker is ours too. Buckskin is fantastic especially for our kids (playground and gameroom). I haven't been up to Nacimiento or Lake San Antonio. I've only heard great things about them both. Are there any specific ***boater campgrounds to stick to and to avoid? I would love to take a trip up there this coming summer when it's just to hot to be at the river.

[tamalewagon]

LAKE POWELL! :hammer2:
Clint
Ain't it the absolute truth. Powell is a once every 3-5 year trip as it's an 15-18 hour drive for us (San Diego). :frown:

[JustMVG]

Millerton during the early part of summer is great for us, not too hot yet waters is still warming up, and the crowds have not started yet, the Rangers can be a pain, but you get to know what they want and you just go with the program. MikeVG

[tamalewagon]

Millerton during the early part of summer is great for us, not too hot yet waters is still warming up, and the crowds have not started yet, the Rangers can be a pain, but you get to know what they want and you just go with the program. MikeVG
Where is Millerton?

[XtrmWakeborder]

Parker for sure! I stay at river lodge which is pretty cool, i'd rather be in the keys though *cough* *cough* haha

[fourspeednup]

Can I get a Lake San Antonio my brutha's???? :hammer2: :eek: :wink:
Ok, Nac it is then.......
mirvin :wink:
RD and you ----> :argue:
:D too funny

[BADBLOWN572]

Parker is my favorite by far!!! Second is McYntire (?sp) park in Blythe. Have to be in a jet boat down there, but what is fun to do is to load up about 15 rafts and 5 coolers full of adult beverages, have the boat tow everyone up river about 10 miles and float down. By the time you get back to camp everyone is feeling good and the float was fun. The only problem is that there is no social life other than what you bring.

[stix818]

Circle Beach on the Colorado River and/or Park Moabi.

[Mrs. casean]

Park Moabi #1 for us... always the best trip anywhere

[a catered life]

Parker is my favorite by far!!! Second is McYntire (?sp) park in Blythe. Have to be in a jet boat down there, but what is fun to do is to load up about 15 rafts and 5 coolers full of adult beverages, have the boat tow everyone up river about 10 miles and float down. By the time you get back to camp everyone is feeling good and the float was fun. The only problem is that there is no social life other than what you bring.
i totally agree with you. blythe is great family oriented and real cool place to be. there is a small social life you just gotta stop at 10 pm :D

[ahhell]

Park Moabi once or twice a year...great location for everything
Powell when i feel like a drive

[TRG]

pudingstone of corse!...way too much history there for it not to be!
and its only 10 min. from home, the wife and i take the boat out on weekdays at dusk and grab a bucket-o-chicken and have ourselves a good time,...uh, until the ranger comes and kicks us off @7:00pm!
just playin', but i would have to say that Big River is the best place for us!

[Debbolas]

Park Moabi, if ya can get reservations.........When are we going Ahhell? :rollside:

[riverroyal]

we spent a few weekends at black meadow landing,if you can reserve the spots near the swimming area its as good as it gets,last summer I bbq'd up to my kness in the water with our trailer about 15ft away,the drive in is horrible but once your there its great,easiest launch ramp Ive used,nice familys,mellow at night,golf cart friendly and safe,,,,,,,,,,see ya there

[Mighty Thor]

Did I mention Montana, Holter lake is awsome if you want to actually camp, as in load the boat with gear, go up the lake a ways and pitch your tent on the shore. We only got about 800,000 people in the whole state. and they don't all go camping or boating at the same time. I've seen pictures of the sandbar and I looks like there are more people around that little patch of Cilica than we have within a thousand miles of here. Plus we got fish in our water

[Mrs. casean]

Park Moabi, if ya can get reservations.........When are we going Ahhell? :rollside:
We got our ususal dates for October, and on wait list (keep trying) for Memorial, Labor Day and 4th of July.. one day we'll get one of those at least... I can't keep being #2 forever! Eeerrr... by far the greatest campground in my opinion... for families especially!

[Debbolas]

We got our ususal dates for October, and on wait list (keep trying) for Memorial, Labor Day and 4th of July.. one day we'll get one of those at least... I can't keep being #2 forever! Eeerrr... by far the greatest campground in my opinion... for families especially!
If you ever have extra campsites, let us know :wink:

[Mrs. casean]

If you ever have extra campsites, let us know :wink:
Will do! We got a 10 car site for Oct... we ran out of room w/ trailers and wouldn't be able to fit them all on the 6 car sites along w/ the boat trailers and other trucks...
If we do I'll definitely let you know! The more the merrier!

[Debbolas]

Ok! we are only going to Park Moabi once this year in June, but we will keep you in mind if we have extras. :wink:

[Mrs. casean]

Ok! we are only going to Park Moabi once this year in June, but we will keep you in mind if we have extras. :wink:
Sounds good! I'll keep you guys in mind if we do! Always so much fun!

[Mighty Thor]

you guys got BEARS up their? :jawdrop:
Interesting question. Last year we had a couple of Grizzly experts from California here last year in Glacier Park and they made a really good snack for the local bruins. This guy had stated that he understood the bears and they were not really dangerous if you could get inside the bears head. He and his girlfriend got inside the bear all right!!
Truly, there are bears in some parts of the state, but smart camping practices prevent problems. Put food away after preperation. Don't approach bears. don't approach dead dear or elk in the woods. (Bear fast food resturant) while hiking in bear areas, make noise so you don't suprise bear. In fall while picking berries, scope area first to see if bears are present, if so let bears have berries. DONT PET THE BEARS ;)

[voodooCanoe]

You need to come the the Pacific Northwest and visit the Snake or Columbia
rivers in Eastern Washington.
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[Eliminator 4 Life]

Lake Don Pedro or camping Lake Shasta :cool:

[Sanger Pete]

Millerton is about 20 miles north of Fresno, and yes, it's best early in the year (until 7/1) when the temp is under 100* and the lake is full. After that, Shaver Lake, about an hour up the hill (5,000 ft) is the place to get out of the heat (avg temp 85*) and into the pine trees. I've spent alot of time at both because they're so close to home. Personally, for camping I also like Don Pedro (45 miles east of Modesto), Shasta, and the Delta.
Sanger Pete

[shueman]

Millerton is about 20 miles north of Fresno, and yes, it's best early in the year (until 7/1) when the temp is under 100* and the lake is full. After that, Shaver Lake, about an hour up the hill (5,000 ft) is the place to get out of the heat (avg temp 85*) and into the pine trees. I've spent alot of time at both because they're so close to home. Personally, for camping I also like Don Pedro (45 miles east of Modesto), Shasta, and the Delta.
Sanger Pete
For pure camping and boating, Shaver/Camp Edison is tops on my list. All around river fun would be Mcintyre....been doing that place since the late 70's....

[JustMVG]

Thanks Sanger Pete, i was going to answer the Millerton question, glad you took care of it.
Thinking of heading up that way next May or June for a week, have to give you a call, maybe get you over there for some meet and greet stuff oh yeah and some boating too!!
My wife and three girls have never been there so it will be a real treat for them, i see Fresno has gotten huge compared to when i was last up that way.... WOW!!!
MikeVG

[simple]

Blue water Casino on Parker
Temple Bar Resort on Lake Mead
Ramada Express in Laughlin
Lake Havasu Resort
That's the only camping my wife allows.

[BarryMac]

For Camping, Squaw Lake on the Lower River, they have nice Bathrooms and Showers, it's on a No Wake Zone so you don't get a lot of rif raf running around, and you can sleep five feet from your boat...

[NOTALENT]

If I am going to be Partying my ass off with all my friends and ladys...then Crazy Horse For Sure..otherwise I prefer Cattail Cove..its nice quiet clean and a small but a nice beach..

[tamalewagon]

we spent a few weekends at black meadow landing,if you can reserve the spots near the swimming area its as good as it gets,last summer I bbq'd up to my kness in the water with our trailer about 15ft away,the drive in is horrible but once your there its great,easiest launch ramp Ive used,nice familys,mellow at night,golf cart friendly and safe,,,,,,,,,,see ya there
Where is Black Meadow Landing? :confused:

[tamalewagon]

Ok! we are only going to Park Moabi once this year in June, but we will keep you in mind if we have extras. :wink:
Debbolas! question for ya...what's the information for Park Moabi? ph #/web site etc. I take it you need to make a reservation quite a while in advance? Please let me know. Thanks. TW

[Mrs. casean]

Debbolas! question for ya...what's the information for Park Moabi? ph #/web site etc. I take it you need to make a reservation quite a while in advance? Please let me know. Thanks. TW
www.parkmoabi.com
760-326-3831

[tamalewagon]

www.parkmoabi.com
760-326-3831
Much appreciated Mrs. Casean! :)

[boatnam2]

well parker for us,usally find us on thecali side or az side up river or down river.

[Mrs. casean]

Much appreciated Mrs. Casean! :)
Anytime I can help :D Really a great place... our favorite by far... crazy horse when we want to have a crazy... kidless weekend (although we dont' have kids)... then Moabi for sure. Gotta get a penninsula site though if you get a site there.

[tamalewagon]

Anytime I can help :D Really a great place... our favorite by far... crazy horse when we want to have a crazy... kidless weekend (although we dont' have kids)... then Moabi for sure. Gotta get a penninsula site though if you get a site there.
Right on! I vote for a kidless week though :D It's few and far between but then there are miracles once in awhile! Did I see the OP6 correctly and you guys will be attending? I've heard legends about OP6, but will have to taste for myself :D (Yup...stealing my own thread)

[Mrs. casean]

Right on! I vote for a kidless week though :D It's few and far between but then there are miracles once in awhile! Did I see the OP6 correctly and you guys will be attending? I've heard legends about OP6, but will have to taste for myself :D (Yup...stealing my own thread)
I have never been, but like you... heard all about it :D We were suppose to go last year, but it was the weekend right after our Moabi trip and... well we spent enough money on that trip so we thought it would be best to save it :D So this year I am hoping to go and hang out w/ everyone... I haven't talked to the hubby yet, but I think if we have our trailer out there anyways... if it is at Parker that is... we'd be up for it. You guys planning on going? I know it will be a killer time!!!

[tamalewagon]

I have never been, but like you... heard all about it :D We were suppose to go last year, but it was the weekend right after our Moabi trip and... well we spent enough money on that trip so we thought it would be best to save it :D So this year I am hoping to go and hang out w/ everyone... I haven't talked to the hubby yet, but I think if we have our trailer out there anyways... if it is at Parker that is... we'd be up for it. You guys planning on going? I know it will be a killer time!!!
I think we will be going. It only took me 5 years to get my wife interested in boating! So now that she is...she can't get enough of it! Where do you guys stay in Parker? Our favorite is still Buckskin. Especially for the kids.

[Mrs. casean]

I think we will be going. It only took me 5 years to get my wife interested in boating! So now that she is...she can't get enough of it! Where do you guys stay in Parker? Our favorite is still Buckskin. Especially for the kids.
Stayed in a few different places... camped there a long time ago, but now we have a trailer we want to park out there so considering a few different places. I grew up staying at River Shore Resort but haven't been back there since I "grew up" :D but hope to one day... Stayed at Echo Lodge which is a blast, but hard to get a spot for a trailer/motorhome sometimes... just have to make reservations far ahead I guess..., stayed at different friends houses, and now hope to have one of our one someday... but for now I think we are thinking about parking the trailer at the campground next to Roadrunner... that way we don't even have to drive anywhere after we drink :D No DD for that :D Still enjoy crazy horse for some crazy memories though. But Moabi is the overall favorite... you can cram a ton of your friends on the one campsite and kick it right on the water. Kids, dogs, everyone :D

[91nordic29]

cattail cove on havasu :cool:

[cruser]

Voodoocanoe
A little closer for those quick day trips try Yale lake, out of Cougar, Washington. I am sure you have been there. I occasionally camp there. Getting more restricted every year.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/347Mount_St_Helens-med.jpg

[Debbolas]

Voodoocanoe
A little closer for those quick day trips try Yale lake, out of Cougar, Washington. I am sure you have been there. I occasionally camp there. Getting more restricted every year.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/347Mount_St_Helens-med.jpg
wow, that is beautiful,looks a little like (I'm going to spell this wrong, fair warning) Lake Co de lane in Idaho :D

[franky]

Shaver Lake.
It's part of a three lake chain located east of Modesto that includes Horshoe and some other lake run by Edison. Beautiful campgrounds, impeccably clean rest rooms/showers. Shaver is small, some shallow areas but awsome scenery/trees and all that goes with a mountain lake.
I am telling you, Edison should teach everyone else (state, county, whatever) how to run and maintain a campground. Interesting history and Edison tour. They generate power with turbines in tubes that run through tunnels through the mountain. At night, they use the excess power on the grids to run the geneartors backwards, pumping the water back up to the higher lakes.
They also have horseback riding at Horshoe lake.

[tamalewagon]

Shaver Lake.
It's part of a three lake chain located east of Modesto that includes Horshoe and some other lake run by Edison. Beautiful campgrounds, impeccably clean rest rooms/showers. Shaver is small, some shallow areas but awsome scenery/trees and all that goes with a mountain lake.
I am telling you, Edison should teach everyone else (state, county, whatever) how to run and maintain a campground. Interesting history and Edison tour. They generate power with turbines in tubes that run through tunnels through the mountain. At night, they use the excess power on the grids to run the geneartors backwards, pumping the water back up to the higher lakes.
They also have horseback riding at Horshoe lake.
I know what you mean. Lake Comache USED to be like that once upon a time! I spent a lot of time there when I was a kid and have great memories.