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I bought my new truck and used camper in late October of 2005. The
following May, I "hit the road" full-time for 6 months. I've
done the same every year since, and now 2022 will be my 17th year
of ramblin'! My how time flies. Not all of my nights are spent camping, but most are. I
don't make entries that are repeats
of previous campgrounds or when I stay with my kids or friends. Campsite
fees are for one night with no discount (and no hookups, unless specified). However, being
the old geezer that I am, I get 50% off at U.S. Guvmint CGs with the valuable
Golden Age card, plus free entry to National Parks. One of
the few ways (in addition to retirement) it pays to get older. All the
aches and pains sure aren't fun. :)
I started my travels this year with about 143K
miles on my camper and 210K miles on my truck. I took my camper
to the Lance factory before my 2014 travels and had some structural repairs
done to it (pics here
and here). It should be in good shape for several more
years of travel. Of course, my old body will probably wear
out before the camper. :)
Note: Click on small photos for a larger one. Click on
the USA flag-map ( )
to see the actual camp location (balloon marker) on a map (+/- 50 ft).
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Ramblin' 2022 hasn't fully started yet, but will
be in early June! I used
to start in early May, but I used to be younger, too.
:)
NOTE: There are some "winter ramblin'"
sites at the bottom of this page.
Check out last year's ramblin' here.
Sign my guest book
or email
me with any questions or comments. Safe travels
to you!
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CAMPER UPGRADES DURING WINTER 
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Cell Booster
Antenna Cell Booster
Stuff
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Done (no picture) - Replaced fridge flame indicator
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SHORT VIDEOS MADE DURING WINTER 
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Montana
de Oro #1 Montana
de Oro #2 Montana
de Oro #3 Montana
de Oro #4
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Beautiful video from my January mini-trip.
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5/5/22- 5/7/22
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Parkfield, CA ("The Earthquake Capitol
of the World") for the Parkfield Bluegrass
Festival. NE of Paso Robles, CA in farming country. About
15 mi off of CA41/46 or 25 mi off US101, via San Miguel. 1500
ft. 
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 Music
Stage #1 Music
Stage #2 Music
Stage #3 Music
Stage #4 Other
Campers Nice
Sunset #1 Nice
Sunset #2
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My 8th time at this great mid-sized bluegrass
festival. Try it, you'll like it. Out in
peaceful ranching land. Weather very nice Lots of good
music by national, regional and local acts. No festival
last 2 years due to Covid, so very large crowd this
year. People were hungry for live music!
I listened to the stage music and jammed with local
friends. My
daughter joined me for the festival, which made it even
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4/28/22
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Cerro Alto CG (USFS) 7 mi NE of Morro Bay, CA off hwy 41 via
about 1 mi of narrow, curvy, paved road. Campground sign
on hwy at entry road. 1000 ft. 
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 Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2 Another
Site View Hiking
Trail One The
Way Here
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22 very secluded paved campsites along a narrow road, mostly
well apart. Small wet weather creek alongside road. Popular
hiking trail accessible from campground. Vault toilets. $25.
2nd time here.
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3/17/22- 3/18/22
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Upper Sweetwater CG (BLM). From King City,
CA go 15 mi NW on First St, then 2 mi N on Airline Hwy,
then about 12 mi SW on Coalinga Rd (potholed at times).
2800
ft.
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 Within
CG #1 Within
CG #2 Leaving
CG #1 Leaving
CG #2 Bluegrass
Stop #1 Bluegrass
Stop #2
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Very nice secluded CG with 6 gravel, well separated sites
on hilly land. Well developed sites with shade
shelter and metal picnic table on concrete pad. Fire
ring nearby. Tree shade depends on site. Very
peaceful here, with only sporadic traffic on adjacent
road. Hiking trails nearby. Vault toilet.
$0.
3rd time here. Great place!! :)
On the trip, stopped at a bluegrass friend's mini-farm
for some jamming. Got a nice campsite in the pasture,
but the rooster woke me up early. :)
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02/16/22- 02/17/22 |
Washburn CG in Hearst San Simeon State Park.
5 mi S of San Simeon, CA on CA1. 200
ft.

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 Weather
Station 99% Full
Moon Nearby View
#1 Nearby View
#2 Nearby View
#3 Leaving CG Ocean Stop #1 Ocean Stop
#2 Ocean Stop #3
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65+ gravel sites on mostly level land on a
plateau. Sites usually well apart. Some
small trees. Nice views from the CG. Hiking
trails. About a mile walk to the beach. Vault
toiilets. $25.
I stayed a the nearby SP Creek CG a few years ago.
I like this one better for its open feeling.
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01/12/22- 01/13/22 |
Islay Creek CG, Montana de Oro State Park. 5 mi SW of
Los Osos, CA (via Los Osos Valley Rd and Pecho Valley Rd). 100
ft.
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 Another
Site View Big One Down Within CG #1 Within
CG #2 Ocean View #1 Ocean View
#2
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Secluded CG in a beautiful State Park on the coast. 50
paved sites on level land in two sections in a canyon. Feels
more like a typical USFS CG, than a State Park one.
Loads of hiking available
along with a beautiful beach cove. Spectaclular scenery. You can even
hear the waves crashing at your site when the surf is big! Vault toilets. $20.
Fifth time here (since it's only 5 mi from home).
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