ROCKtober THERAPY 2017 - Back to the Basics

where most of us will be camping....


Camping by the Dunes (free), 38.418226, -109.465427
Camping at Ken's Lake (pay at campground if sites available, first come first serve), 38.476652, -109.422331
Camping at the Ledge along Kane Creek Rd (BLM camping fees apply), 38.484572, -109.605764

 

they have changed a lot to regulate how busy it has gotten. my new mind set is you cant camp anywhere unless their is the little tent icon. I stop and read all the signs. but the old BLM free for all areas i used to go now have campgrounds built.

 

Ah fuck me I forgot about shirts

 

So realistically the two that are semi close would be the Dunes and Ken's lake, and it seems if someone did decide to go out the the Ledge, they would be camping quite far from where everyone else might be camping, correct? Seems like the only benefit of the ledge are the toilets, but realistically it seems like the dunes gives you quicker access to the local towns. Trying to do all this research based on google maps lol

 

and i should be able to get some toilets out by the sites by the dunes...the BLM campgrounds will only have pit toilets, so there's not running water.

the ledge is a nice location and can fit a lot of people. it was better when it was free tho...but if we have to bring it toilets, the dunes aren't really free...at least not for us. will be free for you guys & gals still

 

perfect. we will hang out at the dunes, yall can hang out at kens lake. itll be a grand ol time.

 

Like I said earlier in this thread, Moab at the same time last year was basically full. Even on a Wednesday morning we struggled to find a camp spot amoungst the private ground let alone a public one. Moab gets busier every year and Spring and Fall are peak season.

If you're coming in late or don't want to drive dozens of miles looking at full camp sites, the Ledge may be a good place to aim. And even then there are no guarantees.

 

and if kens lake is full when you get there, you have options too.... either way i know we'll be spending at least one camp fire with you clowns

 

I'd happily throw some money at you for the toilets.

 

very true statement. i drove around in circles one night till 1am trying to find a spot. all my secret spots were already taken, and i ended up in a spot i vowed to never camp at. not bad just not to my standards

 

summer is actually really awesome if you can stand the heat. place is empty. i want to try the middle of January next and see how empty it is. My one February trip was awesome

 

Hmm, I'll have to dig into this. A few years ago it was not a problem to camp on Golden Spike.

 

that was a few years ago. since im so close i try to go out every spring and every fall at lest once and pretty much there is a change every time i go now so i bet you were right originally and now its a no

 

Just called the BLM office. They said you can camp at the top of the trail- it has to be in a place that has been camped before and not off the path. No new fire rings and make sure the human waste is hauled out.

 

If we have to come out and camp at the dunes one night or two (so we dont need to drive back after many boozes) to have a bigger fire with more people im sure we can.

As konstas been sayin though, if anyone wants a spot held for them we can snake em when we get there and who ever wants to fill it can pay us for the days we hang onto it. Will post updates on availability when we get there





pssshhh.
clowns

 

going through some old photos..... there's been a fair share of clownage and good times

yup, no clowns





ah yes... Miss Cox



monte teaching us to keep your thumbs out of the wheel



hard to tell, but that is jared jumping over the fire


Adam showing off his inner pirate


everyone meet ben




inventing the canadian locker

i don't think i want to know


saving the best for last...

 

Yeah, I would think so as well, but called the BLM last year and said it was a no go. I believe most signs at the start of the trail will say whether on not camping is allowed, and IIRC the one at the start of PS says no camping.

 

I needed that. badly!

Oh the good ol days!

@Blackdawg dont you miss it! Such nonsense

 

such shenanigans, much wow

 

That was one hell of a flashback.... I'm lost in laughter right now