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Yosemite National Park, Tioga Pass Road, California, USA
Best Camping
If you didn’t book a campsite in Yosemite Valley in advance (Upper, Middle or Lower Pines Campgrounds), stick with the first-come-first-serve campgrounds along Highway 120, also known as Tioga Pass Road. Escape favorites include White Wolf, Yosemite Creek, and Tamarack Flat. Up on Glacier Point Road is another truly epic first-come campground named Bridalveil Creek. You can’t go wrong with any of these and, by staying here, you’ll avoid the madness that is Yosemite Valley. Read our camping tips for more information.
“The central valley of CA isn’t very attractive, however, if you go down the east side of the Sierra Nevada, along Highway 395, it’s stunning (you can see King’s Canyon – just not drive into it because the mountains are too steep), get to drive by Mt. Whitney (highest point in the continental US), Manzanar National Historic Site, Bodie State Park, and Death Valley National Park. And there’s less traffic and very open highways.”
Best Hike
Skip the tourist crowds as they head up the Nevada/Vernal Falls Trail and come DOWN it instead. Here’s the game plan: Leave your vehicle in Curry Village, take the free public transit bus to Glacier Point, jump out and hike back to your campervan via the Panorama Trail. Get an early start as this is a full day commitment. Bring lots of water, snacks and some sturdy shoes.
Best Side Trip
While there is a multitude of things to do in Yosemite Valley, driving about an hour south to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias provides a different–and equally rewarding–experience.
Yosemite Camping Highway 120 East
If you’re getting a late start (after lunch time or so) heading into Yosemite, Escape recommends grabbing a campsite just outside the park for a night and wading into the madness early the next morning. You’re now back in the high country, so campgrounds are plentiful and the weather will be perfect for car camping during the summer months. There’s a ton of worthy campgrounds just outside the entrance gates and you can’t really go wrong with any of them. While it is possible to boondock it along the many pullouts along this stretch of 120, we recommend you spend a few bucks, get a site, build a campfire, and enjoy a beer or two before heading into Yosemite and the inevitable gridlock tomorrow.
Best Camping 120 East of Yosemite: Big Bend and Big Springs are pretty cool. Down the hill and a few miles south of Lee Vining is June Lakes Loop, which has more campsites than we can count. We LOVE this area. See our Yosemite Camping Overview for more details.6:00 am - 39.3 miles / 59 minutes - 7:00 am
Just up from the shores of Mono Lake, Lee Vining is the jump off point to head into the Sierras and Yosemite via Highway 120. Park it for a while as this is the last chance to gear up before you head east. Best Eats: Just to your left as you turn onto Highway 120, you’ll find the Tioga Gas Mart, better known to everyone else as the Whoa Nellie Deli. Pull over here and grab a fish taco or a burger and have a picnic on the grassy area out front. During summer months, you might even catch a live band playing for your enjoyment.
8:00 am - 31.8 miles / 47 minutes - 8:48 am
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Bodie Ghost Town
About 20 miles (32 km) north of the town of Lee Vining, look for a sign signaling the road to Bodie (County Road 270, also known as Bodie Road to locals). This abandoned city is the most pristine ghost town in North America…maybe the world. During its heyday, Bodie was one of the largest communities in California. However, when the gold ran out in the mid-1890s, all residents seemed to pack up in a single afternoon, leaving all their worldly goods behind. Today, Bodie is in a state of what the Rangers call “Arrested Decay.” It’s fascinating to wander the overgrown streets of this ghost town.
Escape Tip
Bodie is a State Park and they keep regular park hours. Summer months (April to September) they’re open from 9 am to 6 pm. Winter months they’re open 9 am to 4 pm.
Warning
This is a maintained dirt road–but sometimes it ain’t so well maintained. Take it easy during this stretch of the drive. Remember, you are NOT covered under Escape Roadside Assistance while driving off paved roads. If the road isn’t well-maintained, the town of Bodie certainly is.6:00 am - 63.5 miles / an hour 21 minutes - 7:22 am
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Camp Richardson Resort Beach, Jameson Beach Road, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
You will no doubt want to stop off at California's State Capital, Sacramento, en route to Lake Tahoe and our suggested campground, Historic Camp Richardson Resort & Marina, located on Lake Tahoe's Southwest Shore. You'll have a great time at this year round resort where miles of sandy beaches await the summer visitor and where everything from Seadoo and power boat rentals, to paddle boat and kayaks are available. Enjoy relaxing on the long stretch of beach, and enjoy the swimming area. Still looking for ways to add excitement? Try the Lake Tahoe Water-ski School, a sailing lesson, or soar 12,000 feet above the water while parasailing!
Escape Camper tip: It’s not a National Park, but it’s a nice way to loop back around to California. There are two main areas: North Tahoe and South Tahoe. Head to South Tahoe for casinos and pricey restaurants. Otherwise, North Tahoe is your place. It’s more laid back with better campgrounds (subjective opinion), beaches, and little communities that are more in line with the Escape crowd. Check out Truckee, Tahoe City, and Kings Beach if you’re looking for hip, welcoming mountain towns.10:33 am - 15.0 miles / 26 minutes - 11:00 am
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Sugar Pine Point Campground, Tahoma, CA, USA
It’s not a National Park, but it’s a nice way to loop back around to California. There are two main areas: North Tahoe and South Tahoe. Head to South Tahoe for casinos and pricey restaurants. Otherwise, North Tahoe is your place. It’s more laid back with better campgrounds (subjective opinion), beaches, and little communities that are more in line with the Escape crowd. Check out Truckee, Tahoe City, and Kings Beach if you’re looking for hip, welcoming mountain towns.
Best Camping
All Tahoe campgrounds in the summer months fill up fast. As usual, get there early and jump on a spot if someone looks like they’re packing up. Honestly, ALL campgrounds are idyllic in North Tahoe. Sugar Pine Point Campground is our favorite. DL Bliss State Park is another. Try to book these in advance.
Best Hike
Mount Tallac Trail
Best Side Trip
Lassen Volcanic National Park6:00 am - 190.0 miles / 3 hours 43 minutes - 9:44 am
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Side Trip: Orr Hot Springs Resort, Orr Springs Road, Ukiah, CA, USA
Just up the road from Montgomery Woods is the locally famous Orr Hot Springs. Park it here in the demur parking lot, pay whatever they ask, and bask in the natural hot springs for an hour…or a day. You may end up staying here for a while.
8:14 am - 42.9 miles / an hour 20 minutes - 9:35 am
Elk, Elk, Mendocino County, CA, USA
As you cruise up Highway 1, most people drive right through Elk. That’s a mistake. This little community of 250 brave souls is worth checking out. Do a beach hike and wander the streets but don’t expect gasoline because there isn’t a station. Just up the road is the more touristy town of Mendocino. We like both spots but Elk definitely won us over a long time ago.
10:35 am - 16.8 miles / 26 minutes - 11:02 am
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Best Camping
There are tons of campgrounds along this stretch of coast—and inland—outside Mendocino. Russian Gulch State Park is an Escape favorite, though.
Best Eats/Drinks
Head into Queenie’s Roadhouse Café for a blackberry tart. You won’t be sorry.6:00 am - 91.3 miles / 2 hours 15 minutes - 8:16 am
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Just off Highway 101 in the community of Garberville is the world-famous Avenue of the Giants. This road actually used to be part of Highway 101 back in the day and is still an interesting drive by any standard. No matter how tempting it is, DO NOT try to drive through a redwood no matter how big the hole looks.
6:00 am - 54.0 miles / 57 minutes - 6:58 am
There is plenty of camping throughout the park. Elk Prairie (open 365 days of the year) is an Escape favorite. Gold Bluffs Beach is another favorite, but it’s only open during the summer months.
Best Eats/Drinks
We usually employ the Escape Campervan kitchen when traveling through this area. Stolen off the internet: Palm Café in Orrick looks cool. So does Moonstone Grill in Trinidad. Let us know what you find out so we can notify future Escapees!7:58 am - 91.3 miles / an hour 51 minutes - 9:50 am
Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, California, Crescent City, CA, USA
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Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, California, Crescent City, CA, USA
An hour north of Redwoods National Park near Crescent City is our all-time favorite area of redwoods. All redwoods are magnificent, but this place doesn’t have the crowds like the better-known National Park versions. It’s worth the extra drive, we swear! Better yet, there’s killer camping right there in the park.
6:00 am - 8.8 miles / 15 minutes - 6:16 am
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Redwoods RV Resort, U.S. 101, Crescent City, CA, USA
Warning
Do not try to drive your Escape Campervan through a redwood! They don’t fit and you are not covered by insurance when you get stuck. Guess how we know they don’t fit?
There is plenty of camping throughout the park. Elk Prairie (open 365 days of the year) is an Escape favorite. Gold Bluffs Beach is another favorite, but it’s only open during the summer months.
Best Eats/Drinks
We usually employ the Escape Campervan kitchen when traveling through this area. Stolen off the internet: Palm Café in Orrick looks cool. So does Moonstone Grill in Trinidad. Let us know what you find out so we can notify future Escapees!6:00 am - 171.1 miles / 3 hours 27 minutes - 9:28 am
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Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, USA
Make sure you carve out a couple of days to check out Crater Lake National Park. It’s just a couple hours south of Bend on Highway 97 and is well worth the side trip. Created by the collapse of a volcano, this is one of the most beautiful parks you’ll see in the Pacific Northwest.
Best Camping
Mazama Campground. Open June through September, make sure you have reservations in advance. Lost Creek, although much smaller, is also worthy and all their sites are on a first-come-first-served basis. Finally, Crater Lake is surrounded by Umpqua National Forest, so boondocking (pirate camping) is another great option.
Side Trips
Umpqua Hot Springs and Toketee Falls are a short drive away outside the park and make for a great little day trip if you combine them.6:00 am - 112.9 miles / 2 hours 30 minutes - 8:31 am
Backporch Coffee Roasters, Northwest Newport Avenue, Bend, OR, USA
9:31 am - 22.7 miles / 29 minutes - 10:01 am
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Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne, OR, USA
Fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild will recognize this spot–although they shot it as the California portion of her Pacific Crest Trail hike in the movie. You’ll drive through the Warm Springs Reservation to get here, and will notice the lush green valley melt away into the landscape of the high desert. There’s great fly fishing here, as well as natural hot spring pools at Kah-Nee-Ta. Once you make it to Smith Rock, you’ll find one of the best rock climbing meccas in the world, and one of our favorite hikes: Misery Ridge. You can camp cheaply at The Bivy, where you’ll find restrooms, showers, sinks, and more. On your way out, stop at the Crescent Moon Ranch, a free attraction that brings instant happiness when the adorable, soft, goofy alpacas run up to you (a great opportunity for a selfie).
7:08 am - 98.1 miles / an hour 54 minutes - 9:03 am
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Oregon 19, Kimberly, OR, USA
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Yellowstone National Park, WY, USA
Once you do hit Yellowstone, our biggest tip is to rent a bike or take public transport around the park and take that much needed-break from the open road. Yellowstone comprises almost 3,500 sq miles (8,991 sq km), so plan on spending several days here to soak in everything this paradise has to offer.
Best Camping
Tower and Slough Creek are great. They fill up fast, so get there early to scope out a spot.6:00 am - 86.3 miles / an hour 48 minutes - 7:49 am
Buffalo bill experience
8:49 am - 12.7 miles / 22 minutes - 9:12 am
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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
With nothing to obstruct your view from the valley, the Teton Range is one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world, making this stop a must. From hiking to bike riding to stand-up paddling, you will finish every day tired and satisfied. Enjoy a post-hike beer and nachos at Dornan’s in Moose Junction, grab a seat in a saddle at Cowboy Bar, enjoy some local live Bluegrass at historic Wort Hotel, or grab a coffee and bagel on your way out of town at Pearl Street Bagels.
Best Camping
Jenny Lake (very popular, so book ahead). Or, to get off the beaten path a bit, check out Shadow Mountain – the local’s car camping spot with a view of the Tetons you just can’t beat.6:00 am - 4.0 miles / 6 minutes - 6:07 am
Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Moose, WY, USA
With nothing to obstruct your view from the valley, the Teton Range is one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world, making this stop a must. From hiking to bike riding to stand-up paddling, you will finish every day tired and satisfied. Enjoy a post-hike beer and nachos at Dornan’s in Moose Junction, grab a seat in a saddle at Cowboy Bar, enjoy some local live Bluegrass at historic Wort Hotel, or grab a coffee and bagel on your way out of town at Pearl Street Bagels.
Best Camping
Jenny Lake (very popular, so book ahead). Or, to get off the beaten path a bit, check out Shadow Mountain – the local’s car camping spot with a view of the Tetons you just can’t beat.7:07 am - 16.3 miles / 37 minutes - 7:45 am
With nothing to obstruct your view from the valley, the Teton Range is one of the most stunning mountain ranges in the world, making this stop a must. From hiking to bike riding to stand-up paddling, you will finish every day tired and satisfied. Enjoy a post-hike beer and nachos at Dornan’s in Moose Junction, grab a seat in a saddle at Cowboy Bar, enjoy some local live Bluegrass at historic Wort Hotel, or grab a coffee and bagel on your way out of town at Pearl Street Bagels.
Best Camping
Jenny Lake (very popular, so book ahead). Or, to get off the beaten path a bit, check out Shadow Mountain – the local’s car camping spot with a view of the Tetons you just can’t beat.
Best Hike
Cascade Canyon Trail
Best Side Trip
Jackson Hole8:45 am - 11.4 miles / 19 minutes - 9:05 am
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Dinosaur National Monument, East 1500 South, Jensen, UT, USA
6:00 am - 217.9 miles / 4 hours 52 minutes - 10:53 am
Arches National Park Visitor Center, Moab, UT, USA
If you like natural arches, this is your place. Located on the Colorado River 4 miles (6.4 km) north of the town of Moab, this area makes a nice combo trip to touring Canyonlands. Known for containing over 2,000 sandstone arches (who counts this stuff anyway?) this place is not to be missed.
Best Camping
Devil’s Garden Campground
Best Hike
Delicate Arch. Bring lots of water!
Best Side Trip
Nearby Canyonlands National Park is a great option to combine with Arches.11:53 am - 6.1 miles / 14 minutes - 12:08 pm
Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground, South Main Street, Moab, UT, USA
1:08 pm - 4.2 miles / 8 minutes - 1:17 pm
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Moab KOA, U.S. 191, Moab, UT, USA
Moab is the Mecca for all things mountain biking. With some of the best trails in the world (plus skydiving, hiking, canyoneering, rafting, and more), park it for a day or two and dive, literally, into the scene.
Best Camping
If you can’t get a spot at Canyonlands or Arches, there’s great BLM camping in the canyon along the Colorado River–just be aware of flash floods in the summer!
Best Hike
Corona Arch Trail
Best Side Trip
Dead Horse Point State Park
Best Eats/Drinks
•Eklecticafe on Main Street serves a killer breakfast.
•Quesadilla Mobilla — We keep hearing about this place; it’s a mobile Mexican restaurant located on the back of a truck.6:00 am - 5.1 miles / 10 minutes - 6:10 am
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Goulding's Campground, Main Street, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT, USA
6:00 am - 2.4 miles / 5 minutes - 6:06 am
You may not be in the middle of nowhere while visiting this place, but you can definitely see it from there. Located on Highway 163 between the towns of Kayenta and Mexican Hat (make sure you stop over and get a Navajo Taco), this is the land that time forgot. For a $5 fee—paid to the Navajo Nation —you can drive the 17-mile loop taking you on a meandering path around the Monuments. Under normal conditions, this 2-hour drive is possible in an Escape Campervan. That said, the route is on an unimproved dirt road and you are NOT covered with Escape Roadside Assistance if you get stuck out there, especially during the rainy season. CHECK THE WEATHER BEFORE UNDERTAKING THE LOOP. Alternatively, a private Navajo-guided backcountry tour for a half day is a great way to experience the valley. You can book one upon arrival.
Best Camping
We’ve heard okay things about Goulding’s Campground just outside the park. We’ve heard great things about Gooseneck State Park to the west. Southern Utah is also chock-full of National Forest and BLM (Bureau of Land Management) Land so boondocking is a great option.
Best Hike
Wildcat Trail
Best Side Trip
Lake Powell7:06 am - 187.6 miles / 3 hours 29 minutes - 10:36 am
Capitol Reef National Park Visitor Center, Utah 24, Torrey, UT, USA
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Located minutes from Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is easily the most photographed slot canyon in the world. The site actually comprises of two canyons: Upper Antelope, also known as The Crack, and Lower Antelope Canyon, known locally as The Corkscrew. Upper Antelope is by far more popular than Lower due to its accessibility but Lower Antelope is awe-inspiring in its own right. You’ll need a guide for this trip so try to sign up in advance. Contact: 1-866-645-9102 or email tours@antelopecanyon.com.
Directions: All trips to Antelope Canyon are via guided tours. Park in Page, load up with water and snacks, make sure you’ve got charged batteries in your camera, and hop on the6:00 am - 9.9 miles / 16 minutes - 5:17 am
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Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center, Loop Road, Flagstaff, AZ, USA
10:25 am - 81.3 miles / 2 hours 10 minutes - 12:36 pm
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Tusayan Ranger District, Arizona, USA
Free Camping
6:00 am - 17.4 miles / 42 minutes - 6:43 am
Enjoy the view and lunch. 7 Wonders of the world
if you’re thinking of a quick trip to the Grand Canyon, try the West Rim. It’s a quick 2 hrs from Las Vegas and the views are amazing. Skip the skywalk–they don’t allow cameras.7:43 am - 100.9 miles / an hour 40 minutes - 9:24 am
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Seligman / Route 66 KOA Journey, Seligman, AZ, USA
Grab a chili dog and chocolate malt at the Snow Cap and wander around town.
6:00 am - 75.8 miles / an hour 7 minutes - 7:08 am
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Head northeast out of the Preserve toward Searchlight. You will possibly experience national security checks as you approach the dam itself but it's totally non-invasive, so no worries. At Hoover Dam you will be amazed at this man-made structure which controls the water from the Colorado River, feeding Nevada and California. Following this, our suggestion is that you drive back to Las Vegas Oasis Resort for your last night in the motorhome, maybe via Boulder and the Hoover Dam Museum.
10:24 am - 30.0 miles / 41 minutes - 11:06 am
Oasis Las Vegas RV Resort, West Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Furnace Creek, CA, USA
An oasis in the desert. National park campground next to the visitor center.
Fill up your gas tank before you head into the valley. It’s a long way between filling stations out there.
Best Camping
You can’t go wrong with any of the campgrounds in Death Valley. Furnace Creek is the only campground located ‘in’ the valley that’s open year around. Sunset, Texas Spring, and Stovepipe campgrounds are legit as well, although they’re only open October through April. You can book these in advance at recreation.gov, however, Furnace Creek is available on a first-come basis during winter months.
Best Hike
Badwater Basin Salt Flats Trail6:00 am - 187.1 miles / 3 hours 16 minutes - 10:17 am
Lake Isabella RV Resort, California 178, Mountain Mesa, CA, USA
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Moss Landing KOA Express, Sandholdt Road, Moss Landing, CA, USA
6:00 am - 24.6 miles / 31 minutes - 6:32 am
Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, California 1, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, USA
Point Lobo State Park: an Escape favorite, you can’t go wrong paying the $10 fee to check out the otters, seals, Condor, and whatever else happens to be cruising by.
7:32 am - 27.2 miles / 49 minutes - 8:22 am
Pfeiffer Beach, California, USA
Pfeiffer Beach: the ‘other’ best place to catch a sunset while in Big Sur. Keep an eye toward the ocean as this is also a big tourist destination for both humpback and gray whales.
Escape favorites include Pfeiffer Big Sur State Campground, Fernwood, Riverside and Kirk Creek. You really can’t go wrong with any of them. Learn more here.9:22 am - 4.0 miles / 14 minutes - 9:37 am
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Hearst Castle Visitor Center, San Simeon, CA, USA
Best Side Trip
Hearst Castle — It took 28 years to complete William Randolph Hearst’s lavish estate, which includes 165 rooms on 125 acres. There are a variety of tours available.
Location: Can’t miss the entrance on the right up Highway 1 outside the town of San Simeon.10:18 am - 55.0 miles / an hour 3 minutes - 11:22 am
Pismo Coast Village RV Resort, South Dolliver Street, Pismo Beach, CA, USA
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Malibu Beach RV Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA, USA
Whale Watching. Star spotting in Beverley Hills
6:00 am - 15.5 miles / 31 minutes - 6:32 am
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Anaheim Harbor RV Park, South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, USA
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Anaheim Harbor RV Park, South Harbor Boulevard, Anaheim, CA, USA
After picking up your motorhome at El Monte RV Los Angeles location it's just a 15 minute drive south to your first night stop at the Anaheim Harbor RV Park. The campground has a shuttle leaving every 20 minutes to Disneyland so, once checked in, why not leave your RV and you're off for a wonderful evening of fun. Stay for the fireworks then head home for your first night in your motorhome.
6:00 am - 137.8 miles / 2 hours 32 minutes - 8:33 am
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Jumbo Rocks Campground — All sites are first-come-first-serve.
Escape Tip
Tip submission from Mack:
If you drive through the Mojave Desert to get to Joshua tree beware there are no gas stations in the desert. Make sure to bring lots of water with you in the summer it gets crazy hot.
Skull Rock – Neat rock to check out right next to the road. It looks like a skull…
Ryan Mountain – Strenuous hike up the mountain but is definitely worth it to see while you are there. Probably my favorite hike from my trip there.
Lost Palms Oasis Trail – one way 3.7-mile (7.4 miles total) hike to some palm trees in the middle of a valley in the desert. It is a cool hike, a little long though.
Cholla Cactus Garden – Field of cactuses right next to the road so it is easy to get some parking and take a stroll through the cacti field. DON’T TOUCH the cacti they are very sharp even after they are dead.
Keys View – Beautiful view overlooking some mountains and the Salton Sea. Just a short drive to get there and there is a paved wheelchair accessible walkway to check out the views. Really cool! At one point in time it was possible to see Mexico but with today’s air quality it is a rare occurrence.
Kelso Sand Dunes – Saw these on the way to Joshua Tree. Didn’t have time to stop but it looked cool. Looks like people take their snowboards, skis, and sleds there to ride the dunes. It is in the middle of the Mojave so there are not a lot of people which is great.6:00 am - 1.2 miles / 3 minutes - 6:04 am
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At the foot of the Superstition Mountains, Phoenix offers an incredible variety of museums! Even if this stop on your cross-country trip is only for one day, why not pick one to visit? The Arizona Museum for Youth offers hands-on exhibits for every age, while the Museum of Natural History, also in Mesa, walks visitors through Arizona history from prehistoric times. We’ll book the motorhome rental, you choose your favorite museum and plan to have a fascinating time in Phoenix.
6:00 am - 10.2 miles / 18 minutes - 6:19 am
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At the foot of the Superstition Mountains, Phoenix offers an incredible variety of museums! Even if this stop on your cross-country trip is only for one day, why not pick one to visit? The Arizona Museum for Youth offers hands-on exhibits for every age, while the Museum of Natural History, also in Mesa, walks visitors through Arizona history from prehistoric times. We’ll book the motorhome rental, you choose your favorite museum and plan to have a fascinating time in Phoenix.
6:00 am - 115.9 miles / an hour 57 minutes - 7:58 am
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6:00 am - 70.9 miles / an hour 12 minutes - 7:13 am
This border town just across the bridge from Mexico makes a great stop along the way. Bursting with vibrant Latino culture, steeped in military history, and site of some of the oldest Catholic missions in the U.S., El Paso has plenty to keep you there an extra day!
8:13 am - 165.8 miles / 2 hours 56 minutes - 11:10 am
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Minutes down the road from both Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Guadalupe Mountains National Park, White’s City can be the center of a day of adventure. Camp in one of the area’s private RV campgrounds or camp close to hiking trails through canyons and up the side of mountains at the national park. Be sure to explore the rooms and other underground attractions at Carlsbad Caverns; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
6:00 am - 128.2 miles / 2 hours 43 minutes - 9:44 am
ft Stockton, Fort Stockton, TX, USA
What says ‘West Texas’ better than cowboys, Native Americans and an 1860’s fort? Ft Stockton, Texas is filled with historic attractions to tour, photograph and enjoy. When you’ve finished touring the fort, the museum honoring a gunslinger’s widow and the rest of the historic district, stop off at the saloon to wet your whistle!
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Big Bend National Park, TX, USA
At 800,000 square acres, this Chihuahuan Desert park won’t leave you running out of things to do:
•Hike Chisos Basin
•Take a dip in the Rio Grand
•Catch a sunset at “The Window”
•Whitewater raft Boquillas Canyon
•Sit in a natural hot tub above the Rio Grande in Langford Hot Springs
•Oh yeah, and look out for mountain lions6:00 am - 411.0 miles / 7 hours 23 minutes - 1:25 pm
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The River Walk in San Antonio is a sightseer’s dream, not to mention its amazing variety of restaurants and shops. Explore stone bridges and walkways. Discover the shops in the nooks and crannies of La Villita – San Antonio’s historic arts village right on the river. Experience The Alamo in person, ride to the top of the Tower of the Americas, and immerse yourself in Hispanic culture at El Mercado. Don’t miss the sites, smells, sounds and flavors that are San Antonio. We guarantee, you’re going to want to go back! And we’ll make it easy, with an RV rental from El Monte RV.
6:00 am - 80.6 miles / an hour 18 minutes - 7:19 am
Barton Creek Square, Austin, TX, USA
Best Nature Getaway in Austin
Make sure you check out Barton Hot Springs while you’re in Austin.8:19 am - 166.5 miles / 2 hours 32 minutes - 10:52 am
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New Orleans KOA, Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA, USA
There’s so much to see, taste and hear in the Big Easy, it’s hard to know where to start! Whether you choose to stroll the streets of the Garden District, take a boat tour of the bayou, brave Bourbon Street by night or absorb the flavors of the French Quarter by day, you’ll never forget the time you spent RV camping in New Orleans. Start your search for a New Orleans area campground here.
6:00 am - 64.9 miles / an hour 18 minutes - 7:19 am
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New Orleans KOA, Jefferson Highway, River Ridge, LA, USA
There’s so much to see, taste and hear in the Big Easy, it’s hard to know where to start! Whether you choose to stroll the streets of the Garden District, take a boat tour of the bayou, brave Bourbon Street by night or absorb the flavors of the French Quarter by day, you’ll never forget the time you spent RV camping in New Orleans. Start your search for a New Orleans area campground here.
6:00 am - 102.7 miles / an hour 36 minutes - 7:37 am
8:37 am - 21.4 miles / 34 minutes - 9:12 am
10:12 am - 40.0 miles / 41 minutes - 10:54 am
This bustling city on Mobile Bay promises RV travelers an amazing variety of experiences. Drive south across the bridge to Dauphin Island. Swing down to Bayou La Batre for seafood like nowhere else. Visit the USS Alabama Battleship. Tour an antebellum mansion. Watch the pelicans gather at Bayfront Park. And if you’re in the mood to go paddling, the bay and area deltas offer plenty of possibilities!
12:54 pm - 181.4 miles / 3 hours 2 minutes - 3:57 pm
Panama City Beach RV Resort, Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, USA
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Panama City Beach RV Resort, Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, FL, USA
6:00 am - 246.2 miles / 4 hours 32 minutes - 11:33 am
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring, Northeast 180 Avenue, Williston, FL, USA
12:33 pm - 33.6 miles / 44 minutes - 1:18 pm
Nature Coast RV Inc, North Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, USA
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Nature Coast RV Inc, North Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, USA
The natural springs that are home to a large population of manatees all winter are just one of the reasons RVers love to visit Crystal River. You’ll love the relaxed mood and friendly atmosphere of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Must-see attractions include Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and for active campers, a kayaking tour of the Crystal River.
6:00 am - 96.3 miles / an hour 54 minutes - 7:55 am
See Winter & Hope at Clearwater Aquarium
See famous dolphins Winter & Hope at the aquarium
General Admission: $20p/p (under 3 free)
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See famous dolphins Winter & Hope at the aquarium
General Admission: $20p/p (under 3 free)
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This Paradise Coast town is your gateway to the Everglades, Marco Island and Big Cypress National Preserve. The beaches, golf courses and fishing excursions are legendary in Naples, so plan ahead to indulge your favorite passions! Use this link to find Florida campgrounds to call home.
6:00 am - 127.9 miles / 2 hours 5 minutes - 8:06 am
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Day 80
You’ve made it! More than 4,000 miles in your RV rented from El Monte RV, and you’ve seen fabulous things along the way! Take the kids to Disneyworld, but let Mom run free in more than one hundred seventy five shops at the Prime Outlets International mall. Play golf to your heart’s content or just bask in the Florida sun. You’ve earned some pleasure, road warrior!
6:00 am - 51.8 miles / an hour 8 minutes - 7:09 am
Everglades National Parks Visitor Center, State Highway 9336, Homestead, FL, USA
8:09 am - 51.6 miles / an hour 9 minutes - 9:19 am
Day 81
You’ve made it! More than 4,000 miles in your RV rented from El Monte RV, and you’ve seen fabulous things along the way! Take the kids to Disneyworld, but let Mom run free in more than one hundred seventy five shops at the Prime Outlets International mall. Play golf to your heart’s content or just bask in the Florida sun. You’ve earned some pleasure, road warrior!
6:00 am - 167.9 miles / 3 hours 34 minutes - 9:35 am
10:35 am - 167.6 miles / 3 hours 35 minutes - 2:11 pm
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Day 85
You’ve made it! More than 4,000 miles in your RV rented from El Monte RV, and you’ve seen fabulous things along the way! Take the kids to Disneyworld, but let Mom run free in more than one hundred seventy five shops at the Prime Outlets International mall. Play golf to your heart’s content or just bask in the Florida sun. You’ve earned some pleasure, road warrior!
6:00 am - 22.7 miles / 35 minutes - 6:36 am
7:36 am - 220.0 miles / 3 hours 16 minutes - 10:53 am
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