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@@Josh-pn4qb That's a Lance 1575. I think overall nose to tail is 20 (or 21) ft. That size is big enough inside and small enough to fit into majority of campsite spots.

Good point, I had to go back and watch again! At 6:33 in the video, it did say turn right into Princess Campground, and then the destination will be on your left. I don't remember if i originally it a LAT/LON coordinate or a specific address. At least it did tell me to turn right into that road first 😂 I think i need to make a trip to go back up there in the spring like I suggested!

@gandalfthemead3121 Glad the video helped a little bit. Yes, the images on Recreation website are certainly less than desirable in most cases. I think they have the boulders there deliberately to prevent people from driving/backing into the campsites, especially when some campers invite more individuals than "allowed".

@@bessycorrales6405 Yes, often booked up 6 months is advance :(

@coffeedollsvp No bbq/pit. Open fire is not allowed on the island. Cooking stove is ok.

@CampoutWithMe is it a steep climb to campground? I want to haul stuff with a wagon..

@@coffeedollsvp if you are in the lower campground, you can roll right in with your wagon. I just walked. Made 2 trips.

@TheRodriguezFambam I was just using my phone. If you use GoPro or similar cam with head/chest strap, that should work well too.

Love the boulders giving some shelter and character too.

@IsabellaMarquez-x4o no, I have not been there but seems like a nice location to unwind. I would not count on having phone reception due to remoteness and mountain terrain.

@Citizen-pg8eu Yes, we've driven by. We've also camped at Heart Bar Campground, which I think used to be Boy Scout camp as well. Lots of choices in that area. Relatively straight forward hike up to Jenks Lake, and nice to go around the lake too. Hope the lake has filled back up with the recent rain.

Hello, main road to NP entrance is pretty straight forward. Once you are inside the park, road gets narrower but still manageable with trailer in tow. The campground road can be tricky if you have a long trailer and may be difficult to back in. There is a dump station with water fill but if I recall you have to pay to dump. Enjoy.

Yes, normally sites with electric hookup have regular 110v 3 prong outlets as well. Obviously I didn't check all. Best is to call to confirm your specific site also have it.

I've been to several of the other campgrounds. Ryan is a little bit more secluded, and the sites are not right on top of each other. I prefer a site where you get an open view (as opposed to totally surrounded by trees, boulders, or whatever else maybe there). Part of the fun is finding a campsite, almost like buying a lotto ticket. if it is what you wanted / expected, jackpot.

​@@CampoutWithMeHey, I didn't notice that you responded bc for some reason YT stopped sending me notifications. I agree, getting a good campsite feels good. One day you should head up Burns Canyon in your truck.

Serano is a wonderful family campground, and you can bike just about everywhere from there. Yes, all the established campgrounds have quiet hours, including this one. I'm just saying that I'm in the RV loop with FULL hookup, so no one is running generators in this loop even in the daylight hours. Yes, Heart Bar CG is totally more primitive and has no "organized activity" in the area. You are basically on your own.

Yes, your specific Tacoma will have stated somewhere, probably in the glovebox sticker or on the driver door (or you can find on iNet) 2 things: The towing capacity and payload. Towing capacity is how much weight you can pull (e.g. a trailer). Payload in how much weight you can carry, people in the truck, gas, items in the truck bed and last but not least, the "tongue weight" when towing the trailer, which typically is 300-500 lbs (~10% of the trailer loaded weight). I started towing with a mid-size Dodge Dakota, which met all the requirements of towing capacity and payload but felt uncomfortable with the performance, and handling, especially on tight 2 lane roads going downhill, and not to mention that the small fuel tank emptied quickly. That was when I decided to move up to a full size truck.

You will have to find which trailers can accommodate your family and see if your Tacoma can still meet the towing capacity and payload. You can always start to tow with the Tacoma. Definitely get a weight distribution hitch (I had the Blue Ox), especially helpful with a lighter truck. Now that the truck shortages are subsiding, you may be able to find some deals on Full Size trucks.

McGill, the one near the top of the mountain by the 5/Tejon Pass? I've driven by the area many times but have not been. Besides Heart Bar CG, Bartons Flat CG in the same general area is good for several hikes too.

​@@CampoutWithMeYes, I think you exit the 5 by Frazier Park. Hope you do a video about it one day. I have only heard good things about it, but have never been myself

@@luperamos7307 Hopefully later this year I get to go. Just been so busy.

@@CampoutWithMe I really hope you go. Can't wait for the video. I never went bc I don't have a trailer and it gets pretty lonely there

I wouldn't say the favorite, but I do like the campground as there are lots to do in the area. I also like the campgrounds on the other side of Big Bear near Angelus Oaks area, which are typically less busy.

​@@CampoutWithMeWhich campgrounds would those be? I was thinking of going to Hanna Flat. Seems to be a really nice area up there with many dirt trails as well.

The lower campground is pretty big. If you are close to the tent camping sites, which is more or less adjacent to the highway, you literally just cross under the Hwy, and you are practically there. If you need a distance, I'd say a quarter mile.

Thank You So Much for the reply! @@CampoutWithMe

Hi, that was right around the week of Thanksgiving in late November. I think it was right after. I was camping nearby, so I got there early enough before others.

Yes, hard to get privacy in these popular national park / national forest campgrounds.

That is sad to hear. Looks like CampOne is the management company, and they have a 10-year contract that doesn't expire until Oct 2026. Are the other Campone managed campgrounds also in a similar state? When I was there, the trails were still accessible and I vaguely recall they have a person come by in a truck each day after check-out time to do the cleaning, restock toilet paper, etc. Sometimes, during the summer months as well as holiday weekends, bring out some campers / hikers that are less conscientious of their surroundings and environments. And wonder if the trails are still managed by the Forest Service..., while Campone just manages the campground. www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lpnf/home/?cid=fseprd523710

@@CampoutWithMe I think it's pretty much just this one and the day use areas near here that are in disrepair. I would imagine it's because highway 1 is closed so not a lot of traffic makes it there. I was there in July and after seeing videos of what it looked like before I'm very disappointed.

In that case, let's hope CalTrans can finish getting Hwy-1 repaired and reopen soon so they can get this and other facilities back in shape.

Has to be pretty when there are live green vegetation!

The amenities are basic. Some do complain it's too unimproved, but I think quite a few of us like it that way 😀

That's a tough call. They all have their characteristics. I do like Heart Bar for the fact that there are plenty of good sites to choose from and several interesting hikes around the area. Bartons Flat was just as good. You can't go wrong. If you have smaller kids, Serano on the Big Bear side might be better as you can go into town easily or just ride bikes along the lake.

Unfortunately you cannot as this is a California State Park.

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Definitely wanted to memorialize the hike. It was, as expected, exciting and enjoyable. Great weather and fortunately wasn't too crowded.

Should be wonderful weather. Enjoy!