Van Life Utah - The Best Camping Spot

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
  • Episode 60! Today we make it to the coolest free campsite in Utah. Kevin found this spot on Google Maps when road-tripping from California to New Jersey back in 2018. Utah's diverse landscape is so intense it makes you feel like you're on another planet.
    Do you like this campsite? Let us know in the comments below!
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Komentáře • 153

  • @mainemorningwalk
    @mainemorningwalk Před 3 lety +9

    You undersold and overdelivered on the time-lapse!

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Hahaha thanks Greg! It wish I got it before it popped over the horizon though! Hope all is well

  • @sportkiteflyer
    @sportkiteflyer Před 8 dny

    Just found this video. I’ll be right there mid October. I cannot wait!

  • @Koyangi
    @Koyangi Před 9 měsíci

    I was entirely unprepared for coming down the [redacted] during my first time driving a full size SUV, alone, afraid of heights, and going a breakneck 10mph and wanting to cry the whole time. 😂 I'm glad I could say I did it though!

  • @ericrichard8731
    @ericrichard8731 Před 3 lety +1

    Its crazy how we can take the beautiful scenery this works has to give for granted. For the record Kevin had it right, best “ none beach” spot so far. Love watching all your content. Keep the memories coming!!!

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Right thanks Eric, appreciate it the support! We'll keep em coming for sure

  • @dantefratto9382
    @dantefratto9382 Před 3 lety +1

    I don't blame you for not giving out the location. People are very lazy and don't want to research. Coming from NJ myself, I can't wait to go out west to photograph the Milky Way. Nice job with the timelapse.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Dante!! It’s so dark out there in Utah, unreal!

  • @garrycollie2135
    @garrycollie2135 Před 3 lety +3

    Moki Dugway?

  • @dan82781
    @dan82781 Před 3 lety +1

    Valley of the gods! Camped right by your spot before. Great camping also at the top of that twisty dirt road in the end of the video.

  • @walterbright1396
    @walterbright1396 Před 4 měsíci

    You from Jersey, I’m from Jersey. Know all the spots you were at. Haven’t been to that camping spot for over 25 years. I would sure like to stay there this summer which will be the first time I have been out west since COVID. I have a low clearance 2 wheel drive so it’s iffy I will be able to get to that spot this year. But I will definitely try. Nice video editing of the drive

  • @LostRenegades
    @LostRenegades Před 3 lety +1

    great video!! mas looked insane im adding it to my list of places to stay! what was your process of capturing that timelapse of the milkyway it looked amazing! how did you keep the battery full all night?

  • @thebenson1983
    @thebenson1983 Před 3 lety +1

    Utah is beautiful everywhere. No secret. Been to Moab many times

  • @claudebreckwoldt6908
    @claudebreckwoldt6908 Před rokem

    This is where I was on my last trip

  • @Scrambler85
    @Scrambler85 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video and an amazing time lapse on the Milky way.
    I drove that road in an open jeep when it was 113 degrees. But that doesn't compare to Taylor driving up it in a van and then Kevin bringing it back down 👏👏👏.
    The 2 of you are living life, it is something I have always tried to do and I admire others when I see them doing the same.
    Always a thumbs up.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you Jackie!!! That road is gnarly!!!! 113 degrees must have been hot!!!!

  • @twazoo2921
    @twazoo2921 Před 3 lety

    My wife and I camped in the same spot! Even watched my wife drive it up the road. It is indeed an amazing spot!

  • @jenhalpin
    @jenhalpin Před 3 lety +1

    The spot is called Goosenecks. lol. The word is out!

  • @billinns7676
    @billinns7676 Před 3 lety

    Holy shit.... that milky way!

  • @ronethridge9875
    @ronethridge9875 Před 3 lety +1

    amazing to see/be careful going down/do ride brakes too much-they will get hot/nice scenery/thanks much

  • @bucksiouxwanan4320
    @bucksiouxwanan4320 Před 3 lety

    👋 hey there! Sweet posting on the cinematography along with the milky way galaxy in the Utes open sky! The Zen from the yings & the yangs across the universe 👀....great turn on! Seems you're headed up north across the country into the great lakes region? Although I recall from the past winter you skied the northwestern mountains? Lol. Guess we'll have to keep following to see the next video🤔🙄👏👍

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Thanks Buck! Check us out on Instagram if you want to know where we are in more real time! 🤪 otherwise we’re heading south east!

  • @susantosi695
    @susantosi695 Před 3 lety

    Man, you sold me. Thats the first place I want to go…

  • @bjbhehir
    @bjbhehir Před 3 lety

    A few weeks ago we were driving down to Mammoth from Tahoe and stopped to look for your sticker on the guardrail by Mono Lake lookout. We couldn't find it but I saw this blue bag at the end of the guardrail and it was from a dispensary and it was full of weed. LOL

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      agh damn that was a smaller one of ours we got a bit bigger ones so they're easier to find! yikesss that's crazy!!! haha

  • @Vanpaths
    @Vanpaths Před 2 lety

    Great Video! #Vanpaths

  • @babsshaffer2652
    @babsshaffer2652 Před 3 lety

    Wow!!!!!! Milky Way was AMAAAAZING!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @wkchong1
    @wkchong1 Před 3 lety

    It's a perfect spot to watch the milky way. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sophiedennison7215
    @sophiedennison7215 Před 3 lety

    WOW, that night sky though! Amazing videography skills

  • @marklisbon159
    @marklisbon159 Před 3 lety

    Wow beautiful video of the Milky Way! Exceeded expectations too!

  • @bentleymcentire7559
    @bentleymcentire7559 Před 3 lety

    The night pictures were incredible. Wow!!

  • @albeenamelast6620
    @albeenamelast6620 Před 3 lety

    I'll guess at Canyonlands National Park or Goosenecks State Park. Was that hill Moki Dugway? Glad to see that you didn't just beat it back NJ

  • @NoOverhead
    @NoOverhead Před rokem

    That timelapse made my night. Can I ask what the duration was?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před rokem +1

      Oh man I’d be lying if i said I remembered

    • @NoOverhead
      @NoOverhead Před rokem

      @@MathersOnTheMap HOW DARE YOU, SIR 😂 Safe travels, friends!

  • @lucyfioriti2179
    @lucyfioriti2179 Před 3 lety

    Great milky way time lapse and probably the most beautiful vid yet ... Awesome guys 😁

  • @DrifterJourney
    @DrifterJourney Před 3 lety

    Awesome spot you guys! I'll definitely be borrowing that pin next time we're in the area! Epic drone shots too, last time I tried to fly around rock spires is when I crashed the drone :(

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      it was amazing you'll love it!!! rip drone, how's the firmware going?

  • @OurRetiredLife
    @OurRetiredLife Před 3 lety

    Loved the drone views. Great video guys!

  • @chrisbailey5537
    @chrisbailey5537 Před 3 lety

    That was an insane gnarly road you climbed!! I love the Milky Way time lapse-so cool!! Man those drone shots are epic!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @hadzhere
    @hadzhere Před 3 lety

    Super video guys! Your content is getting better and better.
    Such a beautiful spot from one of my favorite parts of the world (haven't been there since 2005 unfortunately).

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you!!! We’re trying haha!
      You got to get back there!! We hope to soon!

  • @ThunderWarrior77
    @ThunderWarrior77 Před 3 lety

    That time lapse was one of the sickest ive seen.

  • @judyellingson6852
    @judyellingson6852 Před 2 lety

    I loved this! Thanks for capturing so much beauty!

  • @steverushaw8761
    @steverushaw8761 Před 3 lety

    Stunning location..the Milky Way was something special…

  • @paulywoodnorth
    @paulywoodnorth Před 3 lety

    Great filming, great driving and another great MOTM!

  • @gunsandrotors8704
    @gunsandrotors8704 Před 3 lety

    Great spot.
    very cool with the drone following you up the road.

  • @rickkozarits8930
    @rickkozarits8930 Před 3 lety

    You guys are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country.should invest in some levelling ramps ,always come in handy 😊

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Yes we are Rick, the US is so diverse in landscape it’s crazy! Leveling blocks would be nice!!

  • @dick7051
    @dick7051 Před 3 lety

    Another great vid guys keep em coming Rich from England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @ozzywon
    @ozzywon Před 3 lety

    Really enjoyed this. Watched your time lapse a few times. Didn’t envy the drive on that road!

  • @grr8yte
    @grr8yte Před rokem

    Cool timelapse!

  • @California__Sun
    @California__Sun Před 3 lety

    So Awesome.....Milky way NICE

  • @dannygrissom1
    @dannygrissom1 Před 3 lety

    BEAUTIFUL

  • @Michael-wg1mt
    @Michael-wg1mt Před 2 lety

    All I can say, amazing video.

  • @quirkydrift
    @quirkydrift Před 3 lety

    Wow incredible scenery and your filming did it justice. just worked out your $26 of fuel would cost $65 equivalent in the UK!! 🤔 Save up and Come and travel the UK guys it stunning best wishes 👍❤

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!!! Fuel across the pond is insanely expensive!

  • @carriewhitson
    @carriewhitson Před 3 lety

    Just beautiful!

  • @mrdan242w8
    @mrdan242w8 Před 3 lety

    Love the videos! You should have drove the couple miles out to Muley Point while at the top of the dugway.

  • @michellethurgood2214
    @michellethurgood2214 Před 3 lety

    Wow what a beautiful place to camp ❤️

  • @wizardgmb
    @wizardgmb Před 3 lety

    I'm detecting an aura of OCD regarding getting the van level. Is adding an RV auto leveling jack system on the list for the next van refit?
    Keep on truckin and above all STAY SAFE! 🚐❤️😷

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Haha that would be sweet! That or buying some leveling blocks atleast!!

  • @stevehori673
    @stevehori673 Před 3 lety

    Way to go Tay, nice driving!

  • @lucretiavanwyk4818
    @lucretiavanwyk4818 Před 3 lety +1

    I'm the first to like

  • @davidbish9736
    @davidbish9736 Před 3 lety

    Great video. Love you guys 🍷

  • @carro2710
    @carro2710 Před 3 lety

    Awesome scenery! Great video

  • @larryheiny5287
    @larryheiny5287 Před 3 lety

    Whoops, deleted my previous comment (since it gave away the location and you guys were trying not to say...)next time continue north to 95 (southern edge of Bears Ears) and go south on Combs Wash Rd. The Rift like others in southern Utah is incredible. And also yes, those 2 wash crossings on the west side are challenging even in shorter wheelbase vans and worse when wet. ;) but the "dirt road up the cliff face" is FUN! (more fun when coming from above, don't know it exists and you are going 75...)

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Haha thank you Larry for keeping it hush hush! Next time I’ll have to explore your recommendations! So many places in utah!!

  • @dougoloughlin4396
    @dougoloughlin4396 Před 3 lety

    I love your all's videos and this is definitely one of my favorites!! I'm just now beginning to get an interest in drones....you make it look so easy, but is it hard flying your drone while you all are driving? Sorry....I'm a pure novice.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!!! The technology is so good these days so it’s not too hard! Key is three movements in one 👌🏻

  • @dmartil73
    @dmartil73 Před 3 lety

    Awesome camping spot.

  • @charly1660
    @charly1660 Před 3 lety

    Hello Im Carlos from Caracas Venezuela, great view, I hope yours enjoy a lot.

  • @rosesterchi5794
    @rosesterchi5794 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for the Milky Way!

  • @craigvanrenterghem4578

    my fav place you've been to - but I am not a beach guy. Just missing a taco stand out there

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      It’s incredible! Favorite not beach camping spot for sure!

  • @designsalive
    @designsalive Před 3 lety

    Great video! I just bought a Sprinter van and want to put some windows in on the rear sides like you have. Do you recommend those same motion windows or should I get something else?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      These work great unless it’s raining! I know there are vented windows similar to a t-vent that works in the rain. Either way any window that opens is better than no window!!!

  • @jemjr1628
    @jemjr1628 Před 3 lety

    Always wanted to travel there. My fear is breaking down. It looks like no one will come by to help 😮

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      You should go! There’s other people around, if you watch the time lapse those moving lights are people driving by.

  • @EarthRoamingAdventures

    We have the same drone shot form the same spot :)

  • @designsalive
    @designsalive Před 3 lety

    What camera and settings did you use to get that time-lapse?
    Also, I went to your secret spot 2 months ago planning on spending one night/maybe two- I ended up spending 6 nights and didn't even want to leave then. I live in Utah so I can go back when it cools down.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Sony a7iii tamron f2.8 17-28mm
      Iso 3600 ish 15sec f2.8

  • @bradgilley
    @bradgilley Před 3 lety

    Looks like an amazing spot! Question for you guys… what tire size did you guys choose for your all terrain tires? I just picked up my 170 Sprinter and starting my build and deciding if going bigger than stock size is worth it. A thanks for all your tutorials!

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      265’s but I’d probably go 245’s if I did it again, cause there’s not much room especially in winter when snow collects in wheel well

    • @bradgilley
      @bradgilley Před 3 lety

      @@MathersOnTheMap that’s super helpful. Thank you and safe travels! Hope to cross paths with you when my build is done!

  • @mbrown1519
    @mbrown1519 Před rokem

    You're lucky it went when you did I was there in April and the sign Nazis were out and they put out all kinds of no camping signs.

  • @cjg8822
    @cjg8822 Před 3 lety +1

    Not horseshoes, Goosenecks

  • @markgray6429
    @markgray6429 Před 3 lety

    What tires did you put on? They looked like they worked great!

  • @lucretiavanwyk4818
    @lucretiavanwyk4818 Před 3 lety

    He is a good driver

  • @chetankathalay2714
    @chetankathalay2714 Před 4 měsíci

    It could well have been Curiosity rover on Mars. The terrain is so mars like. No wonder you Americans are so obsessed with mars. Maybe in 200 years or so you could take a camper van to Valles Marineris 😄😄😄

  • @overlandvan8833
    @overlandvan8833 Před 3 lety +1

    I’m going to unsubscribe if you don’t dm me the location to that camping site 😝

  • @davidtapia9968
    @davidtapia9968 Před rokem

    Is that the valley of the Gods Utah

  • @sikesy7
    @sikesy7 Před rokem

    Is this 4x4?

  • @vandalorian8777
    @vandalorian8777 Před 3 lety

    261?

  • @ricklarsen1796
    @ricklarsen1796 Před 3 lety

    Did you see Forrest Gump?

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      a long long time ago!

    • @ricklarsen1796
      @ricklarsen1796 Před 3 lety

      @@MathersOnTheMap the highway you were on at 2:48 of the video is where they filmed the scene when Forrest decided it was time to go home!!

  • @dianeeichenberg9616
    @dianeeichenberg9616 Před 3 lety

    I’m trying to be positive about your blog. Granted, the scenery is beautiful and the time lapse is gorgeous.
    To showcase this and refuse to share the site with your fellow man/woman is selfish and juvenile. It’s kind of like taunting; you know, “ na
    na na na na……. I got ice cream and you didn’t.” Isn’t this land open and free for all of us? I think you should reconsider. Speaking for myself, I’ll never make it to that spot but would love to know where it is in Utah.
    Sharing is caring. (Old hippie mantra!)
    😎✌️🤙🤘😎

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety +1

      Appreciate the honesty Diane! There are two sides to the coin for this one and it’s definitely one for debate. I would honestly love to share it with everyone (especially our loyal viewers like yourself)!
      But I don’t believe it’s the right thing to do to share this publically. There are so many places that are now over traveled due to social media and CZcams and I don't want to add this spot to the list. I know we're still relatively small but you never know if a video can "pop" and get viewed over a million times so we decided not too.
      I don’t necessarily agree that I’m taunting this spot, in fact, there are enough details in the video where someone can figure this spot out, especially going through the comments from other folks and put the clues together.
      Anyway hope that helps ya understand where we're coming from.

    • @kaitlinharvey1955
      @kaitlinharvey1955 Před 3 lety

      @@MathersOnTheMap Beautiful spot! I agree with both of you in these comments. While it is taunting especially after you have shared publicly many small and beautiful spots throughout Baja, and choose to not share this one is puzzling. BUT sharing these beautiful spots with people cause them to become trashed by tourism and stripping the raw beauty from nature from these isolated places. Thank you for sharing with us your amazing trip here!

    • @EMo5ive
      @EMo5ive Před 2 lety

      LOL, this spot isn’t hard to find. There are so many clues in other comments. You want them to tuck you into bed at night, too? SMH.

  • @xdag3240
    @xdag3240 Před 3 lety

    Hi from Italy, if you visit Italy you are welcome to my house on Como Lake.... Bye 😄😄😄😄😄

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Oh my gosh!!! That’s high on Taylor’s bucket list! We want to come!

    • @xdag3240
      @xdag3240 Před 3 lety

      @@MathersOnTheMap give me your email, I send you my contact details, 👍🏼

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 3 lety

      Do you have Instagram? Message us there if ya don’t mind

  • @sandramahoney1338
    @sandramahoney1338 Před 2 měsíci

    ❤The scenery was absolutely Beautiful! Zion Natl. Patk is even more beautiful, so check it out!😊Safe travels!

  • @user-md3bj5lp3w
    @user-md3bj5lp3w Před 3 lety

    👈💕

  • @josephunderwearssmith6960

    UDAH🤒🤮😷

  • @hoopzhound11
    @hoopzhound11 Před 3 lety

    You found the coolest place mate. But couldn't tell us where it was. You have a great day mate cause I am now that I unsubscribed today. Good luck and be safe on your travels mate and don't be sad. Tell your follers where you are and then you won't be sad mate.

    • @EMo5ive
      @EMo5ive Před 2 lety

      LOL, do you want them to feed you ice cream in Death Valley in the summer too? This place is easy to find if you do a little research. Other commenters have given the location away. These guys don’t owe you anything. SMH.

    • @MathersOnTheMap
      @MathersOnTheMap  Před 2 lety +1

      Appreciate the support @EMo