desert_rat

Need tips on where to go camping this year with the family.... not looking at driving more than 3-4 hours (one way). Anyone know good spots to go tent camping with kids?

Im thinking Az, Utah & Cali should have great spots... mild trails ok, but can't be anything crazy with little children. Needs to be more family fun places that have rivers or other natural sites they would like. camp fire friendly etc.

thx

wildandwillin

Big Bear, Johnson Valley. I can give you more but both those are 2 to 3 hours away. One is desert the other is mountains. Both have some bad ass trails

desert_rat

big bear Cali... the ski resort?

wildandwillin

Its more than just that, there is more to do. They have trees and a lake. Fishing tons of BLM land for use, dozens of camp grounds. Its also the home of John Bull trail. Holcomb trail, Gold Mine just to name a few. There is johnson Valley 20 miles away. Bull frong trail, home of king of the hammers.

Iam moving there Friday I would be happy to show you around if you come up

desert_rat

Sounds awesome, I'm gonna pick you up on that offer.. !

I'll take fam up in summer, been there in winter several times

Xodius

I camp off some trails near Mack's canyon on Mt. Charleston. To name just one spot

wildandwillin

Well my number is in my signature feel free to call

wildandwillin

Yes and there is red rock, logandale and more like that close by vegas. There are also camp grounds by lake mead

desert_rat

yea, I love mt charleston & red rock... been hiking there for years now. time to step it up with some tent camping

Does big bear actually have bears? be careful with food in tent kinda thing?

wildandwillin

Yes it does. Just use bear country precautions.