Alabama Hills / Dispersed BLM Camping Near Lone Pine, CA / Highway 395!
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- čas přidán 20. 03. 2018
- The Alabama Hills, just west of Lone Pine, California in the Owens Valley offers incredible rock formations, beautiful views of the Eastern Sierra and Mt. Whitney along with dispersed camping / boondocking along Movie Flat Road! Join us on our recent visit to this interesting BLM area off the 395. Yes, free RV & tent camping in one of the most scenic areas along the 395. No facilities really, but hiking opportunities, star gazing, rock climbing, peace & quiet!
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Thanks for stopping by! This is an old video - we are now full time in our Grand Design XLS 17MKE and have traveled through over 35 states! The Alabama Hills camping regulations have changed a bit in the last few years - so we opted to go here on our last visit: czcams.com/video/SERJKUxkfNA/video.html
I love the snow covered hills against the dry desert. It is so beautiful in its own way.
I do too... another favorite is the beautiful Sea of Cortez against the Baja desert!
Great video, I love the Alabama Hills!
Thank you! It was kind of funny, but I googled images of Fossil Falls and YOUR photo came up! We went to Fossil Falls before Alabama Hills. Let me know if you are coming through Ventura and have any spare time.
For the past 12 years we've visited Lone Pine every October for the Western Film Festival. They play old movies in the HS auditorium, have panel discussions with actors and film site tours in the hills. The area really fills up with visitors. Fun to see you there.
Oh how FUN! That sounds like a blast! Something to add to my calendar (never ending list...) I will have more on this area and a little further north shortly!
Amazing mountain range.
It is beautiful! Can't wait to explore it more - thanks for watching John!
Looks like heaven.
It was great! Just wish we had more time... I think there is a lot more to see, but we did pack it in :)
That is an amazing view from your campsite.
It was fantastic! And no one around :)
the landscape is incredible, thanks for the link!!
So glad you enjoyed! Very amazing landscape! That whole area of CA is really interesting.
Here is one more amazing landscape in that area: czcams.com/video/2lztxv1PYXU/video.html
and Trona is free camping as well :)
Wow, that is beautiful. I need to get out there soon, I'm only a few hrs away .. thank you! 😁👍🏼
It it such a cool place ~ lots to do and just a great area to walk around, explore and simply look at the views! I do have a "10 Things To Do & See" at Alabama Hills video you might enjoy: czcams.com/video/McNV-CKnoeQ/video.html Thanks for watching & taking the time to comment ~ hope you enjoy your time there!
I've been waiting for this video, thanks! One more month and I head south.
Oh glad you watched! I will have more on this area and a little further north shortly. Definitely LOTS to see and do in this area. I could have spent a few months on the 395 between Lone Pine & Walker...! And I want to...
Very interesting place, thanks for sharing this video.
This place is amazing! We are really missing this stretch of CA right now ~ would love to be camping, but... soon we hope. Stay safe Mark!
Love free camping! Looks like an absolutely amazing area to camp and explore, those rock formations are really cool! Love how you guys get out and go so much!
We do too! And in such an interesting place! We really try to get out as much as we can. I work full time and Jim owns his own business (and I do his bookkeeping), so our time away is needed and precious. It is all we want to do... just explore!
Oh wow you guys are always busy then! Time management is key I am sure! Glad you guys make it work, Stef and I are in the same boat!
Nice video, interesting area to explore.
Super interesting! I will have more on this area and also a little further north shortly!
I’m goin there this month! Hoping it would be clear and love the pointers. Thank you!
Oh lucky you! It should be beautiful with the snow on the Sierras but probably cold...! Take warm clothes ~ ha ha! If you didn't have a chance to see this video ~ it will give you some ideas of what to see in the area: czcams.com/video/McNV-CKnoeQ/video.html
great video and very informative
Chantha tAing thanks for watching - fun place to explore!
History is interesting! Looks a lot like our home base in Havasu, so Ken and I might stop on the way to somewhere else, or maybe a star gazing trip. Enjoying your vids!
Life with Ken and Jane
Oh hey - missed this comment. Yes, you definitely have some pretty rock formations in the Havasu area, plus that water! Been boating there a few times and had a gorgeous late afternoon sail on a friend's small boat there - was warm and so great to have fresh water when sailing!
Now here I have been before to hike to the arch. Great area! The spot you picked to Park at was awesome. Look forward to your 10 things to do video. :-)
Cool you have been here and did the arch hike! We didn't realize what we were parking in until much later, so that was fun! Great views too. Thanks for watching :)
Alabama Hills is one of my favorites! We shot a few video's here also.
La Vie Flottante very cool! I quickly looked down your video list - it looks like we have a lot in common! Wine, boondocking & boats! We live on a catamaran ⛵️ Will be watching some of your videos later!
@@TravelSmallLiveBig Hope we will meet on the road someday!
Hi. Was just wondering if you all had cell service while you were camping? Thanks.
Hey - it's been a few years since I posted this video, but I think it was pretty grim for cell service there. We had to go in to town to get if I remember correctly. We did have it at Taboose Creek and I think Tuttle Creek - I may have mentioned it in those videos.
@@TravelSmallLiveBig Thanks!
I'm curious if it is easy to drive in and find a spot without getting stuck on a road you can't turn around on. Or do you really need to unhook to scope out your spot? I'm new to this and really just want to drive a little ways in... then leave hiking for further exploration. Also, wondrering how cold the night time cold was... I'm going mid April. :)
Just came back from there. Super easy to drive in and out of most of the sites, there are a few camping sites that look pretty inaccessible to trailer’d vehicles. I took my 2WD truck and had no issues. I tried staying in my tent throughout the night but wound up back in the truck to warm up due to 30 degree weather and major wind chill.
We haven’t been there in a few years and have heard it is a popular spot these days. We didn’t have any trouble finding a spot and turning around - there were wide spots in the roads. The further we drive in past the arch loop trailhead the more “washboardy” it got. We were there early March and it was cold! Not sure about April, but it has to be better than March! Hope you have a great time!
Also. does anyone know where would you get a permit for using a fire pit?
Try this: permit.preventwildfiresca.org/
Great you are thinking about this ahead of time!
How. hot does it get in the summer
Probably in the 90's and could get 100 degrees ~ we were there in March so we were cold!
I find it better if people don't camp at the Gunga Den bridge site so other people can take pictures with no rigs in the view. I found 2 large RVs there on one of my many visits to that sight. I found it hard to show my friends the site without breaking my rule not to encroaching on camp sites. You seem very nice but just saying. There are a lot of sites around the area.
That is a good idea! Unfortunately we didn't know it was the Gunga Din Bridge site until we were already there for a night or two. We had people drive up there and we would invite them to drive through and that was before we figured out where we were camped. The other spots down below looked rather full on our visit, so I walked up the hill, it seemed to look ok so we parked there. Then after going to the Film Museum I figured it out ~ so it was too late, but that is a nice suggestion! Thanks for watching Michael!