Thank you for all of your great content. As I transition to an early semi-retirement with my business, my wife and I can do more of what we love in the outdoors. And your videos have been a great help. Safe travels!
That’s great that you can stay on military so cheap! Good information for people who have been in the military. Thank you for your service! I always enjoy watching you and your videos! Stay safe!
Woo Hoo! Great video sir. Nice to see our military getting things for free and a discount. I've seen this place another videos. It's pretty awesome. Always reminds me of South Padre Island in Texas. Enjoy your travels!
I have been collecting medallions on my walking stick, since I was stationed in Germany. (US Army Ret.) I still have my Volksmarch stick, that started my medallion collection. Last time I was in Whits Sands, I was stationed at Ft Bliss, in El Paso, Tx. Back then, it was an active missile range. We would get stopped while they tested ADA missiles. Great video.
Mark, I served at Holloman 50 years ago and they didn't have those facilities back then. If I ever get out that way again I'll surely use the base fam camp for filling and dumping my travel trailer! Thanks for the info, keep 'em coming!
That's a nice free campsite, Mark. I enjoyed all those pictures of you from your time in the Air Force. Thank you for your service. I think I too have had my fill of white sand, and I haven't even been there yet. Life is short. There's a lot of scenic, peaceful, and quiet campsites out there. The great thing about your channel is that you show us so many of them. I hope you have a great year. Stay safe.
Thanks for another informative video. Wish I had known of this place back in 2017, we visited White Sands on our Iron Butt National Parks tour. Interesting history of the area. Be safe Mark, from an old Army guy
Definitely if you are going, go early. I waited to late in the day to go. I was just mainly waiting for it to warm up so I could take my motorcycle. Senior pass come in handy. Thanks for watching!
Sledded White Sands 4 weeks ago. Awesome experience. My wife had her tonsils taken out at that base when her dad was still active duty in the 90s. Wish she still had access. Saw the RV Park and looked nice
RV park was great for $20 a night, full hookups with free laundry facilities. I enjoyed my stay on base for sure. I'm grateful I still have access after retirement.
They opened up access to mil bases and fam camps over a year ago. Any vets with VA ID or ret mil ID can get in to most bases. There are a few highly secure bases that are still closed for good reason. One a bit north of Holloman I believe This is another good entry, especuially for south NM where camping is hard to find.
I had heard that also, they were opening it up to other military folks, never heard what came of it though. I was finding it hard to find dispersed camping spots in Southern NM also. LOL Thanks for watching!
Looks like a nice place to spend a few days. White sands is on my list. Not sure if it'll be this time. It sure helps to have power in sub zero temps. Last time I did that was in Utah about 5 degrees. Ran the batteries down usind the furnace. Started the truck to charge TC batteries and idled a couple hours with the heat on full and the passthrough open. Slept like a baby. Got the radiator finished and workss great. Got covid and flu shots. Treated myself to a eos 5d 4, sigma 150 600 sport long zoom, and a drone. More toys to make the trip more fun. Take care Mark.
Yeah, I like to be plugged in for the teen weather, not necessary, but I like to if it's available. LOL Glad to hear you got the part to get your radiator fixed. Have fun with that drone, lots of great aerial footage to come on your channel I hope?!
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I rode through White Sands National Park many years ago on a motorcycle round trip from Dallas to Los Angeles. It’s like you said, there’s only so much sand you can look at. 😜 Enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing the next one!
Great video as always New Mexico seems like a interesting state I was in Albuquerque once had some neat shops and trading posts . Thank you for your service and as always stay safe and healthy .
It's been a few years since we have been in the area. Loved White Sands and Three Rivers Petroglyph. I don't know if you have been there, it has camping too. Great seeing some of your photos
Got to see White Sands recently; really interesting. Three Rivers petroglyphs site nearby Tularosa is also very interesting. Do you know if they would allow retired Canadian Military members access to the camping, dump, laundry?
@@DispersedCamperMan Thanks for a quick reply. Now that I think of it, we were able to dump for free at the local chamber of commerce/visitor centre in Alamogordo.
Thanks for the great info we didn’t know there was dispersed camping so close to the park. Still loving the bike footage . We were wondering if you have solar panels and lithium batteries?
Glad you enjoyed it! Dispersed camping there is very convenient if you are visiting white sands. I don't have solar panels or lithium batteries. I'm waiting to when I get a newer truck camper, then have it installed. It's going to be several more years till I get one though.
@@DispersedCamperMan I would love to have your camping setup I’m still tent camping. Cool pictures of you in uniform good to see you get some perks for being in the service.
My truck camper is four season, I didn't have to be plugged in for the cold weather, but I prefer it. My rooftop A/C has a heat strip in it, I just use it to heat my camper when plugged in, instead of using my Wave 3 Catalytic heater on propane to keep everything from freezing. I also have the heater furnace that runs on propane when I need it.
Anybody can boondock at Holloman Lake Public Access where I was camped at on the water, but unfortunately the public is not allowed on the Air Base unless you are prior military. If you don't possess a military ID, you can't gain access.
Dont know when this video eas taken but you this lake seldom had water. Ive lifed in Alamogordo and we only see water in it only after a hard rain which is usually in July. That would be monsoon season. Dont know why they call it a lake??
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I was there in the winter months, there wasn't any bad smells I could tell. Summer months would probably be a different story though. But who would want to be there in the heat. Safe Travels!
@@DispersedCamperMan I was there in April of 2022. Smelled like brine and sulfur. Couldn't smell it inside the camper though. Got to see White Sands, Cloudcroft, Valley of Fires and the Trinity site though! The smell was worth the free camping.
Living your best life, Love to see it.
You know it...Lifes short.
Thank you for service to our country! We enjoy following along with you through these videos.
Glad you like them!
Thank you for all of your great content. As I transition to an early semi-retirement with my business, my wife and I can do more of what we love in the outdoors. And your videos have been a great help. Safe travels!
Best of luck!
That’s great that you can stay on military so cheap! Good information for people who have been in the military. Thank you for your service! I always enjoy watching you and your videos! Stay safe!
Thanks Becky!
Thank you for your service. Just found you a few days ago. I liked the content, so I subscribed.
Thanks and welcome
Thank you for your service! Don't get married and keep enjoying life and your freedom!! Timmy C Arizona
Thanks and Well said!
Cool deal for ex military! Thanks for your service. I do enjoy your channel. 👍🇨🇦👽
Thanks Marian!
Woo Hoo! Great video sir. Nice to see our military getting things for free and a discount. I've seen this place another videos. It's pretty awesome. Always reminds me of South Padre Island in Texas. Enjoy your travels!
Thanks Dennis. It was the first to camp here. If I'm back in this area, I'll definitely stop here again.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to put these videos together and share your life with the rest of the world.
Glad you like them! And thanks for watching!
I have been collecting medallions on my walking stick, since I was stationed in Germany. (US Army Ret.) I still have my Volksmarch stick, that started my medallion collection. Last time I was in Whits Sands, I was stationed at Ft Bliss, in El Paso, Tx. Back then, it was an active missile range. We would get stopped while they tested ADA missiles. Great video.
Thanks Tracy! I just started collecting them about a year ago. It's nice to see them and see where I've been. Thanks for watching!
Mark, I served at Holloman 50 years ago and they didn't have those facilities back then. If I ever get out that way again I'll surely use the base fam camp for filling and dumping my travel trailer! Thanks for the info, keep 'em coming!
Thanks! It's very convenient to roll on base and dump your tanks and get water. I enjoyed my stay there. Hope to get back there soon! Safe Travels!
That's a nice free campsite, Mark. I enjoyed all those pictures of you from your time in the Air Force. Thank you for your service. I think I too have had my fill of white sand, and I haven't even been there yet. Life is short. There's a lot of scenic, peaceful, and quiet campsites out there. The great thing about your channel is that you show us so many of them. I hope you have a great year. Stay safe.
Thanks Rick! I hope you have a great and wonderful new year also! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Thanks for serving! I was USN for 3 years. :)
Thanks Ralph! Thanks for serving to!
GREAT VIDEO, VERY WELL SITE DESCRIBED. RETIRED FROM WHITE SANDS MISSLE RANGE SO HAVE BEEN BY THAT TURNOFF HUNDREDS OF TIME BUT NEVER TURNED IN.
Glad it was helpful! You should definitely turn in the next time you are in that area. Good little spot to stay while exploring the area.
Nice stopover spot. I couldn't stay there because it would be a nightmare trying to keep my dog out of the water. Happy trails
Yeah, you would definitely need to keep the pets out of that water. LOL
Thanks Mark. I was a medic in the Air Force, great info about the base RV camp.
Thanks Steve!
Thanks Steve!
Thanks for the heads up! i like New Mexico especially boondocking spots. thanks for your service;
Any time!
Thanks for sharing. Appreciate it! ☮️
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for another informative video. Wish I had known of this place back in 2017, we visited White Sands on our Iron Butt National Parks tour. Interesting history of the area. Be safe Mark, from an old Army guy
Thank you sir. I don't think I could do the Iron Butt challenge. LOL Thanks for watching and thanks for your service!
I went to White sands pretty cool! it will be good to camp close and hit it early. i went to with my senior lifetime pass ! so glad i got it.
Definitely if you are going, go early. I waited to late in the day to go. I was just mainly waiting for it to warm up so I could take my motorcycle. Senior pass come in handy. Thanks for watching!
New Mexico, The Land of Enchantment ! Thanks for sharing
You bet!
Sledded White Sands 4 weeks ago. Awesome experience. My wife had her tonsils taken out at that base when her dad was still active duty in the 90s. Wish she still had access. Saw the RV Park and looked nice
RV park was great for $20 a night, full hookups with free laundry facilities. I enjoyed my stay on base for sure. I'm grateful I still have access after retirement.
They opened up access to mil bases and fam camps over a year ago. Any vets with VA ID or ret mil ID can get in to most bases. There are a few highly secure bases that are still closed for good reason. One a bit north of Holloman I believe
This is another good entry, especuially for south NM where camping is hard to find.
I had heard that also, they were opening it up to other military folks, never heard what came of it though. I was finding it hard to find dispersed camping spots in Southern NM also. LOL Thanks for watching!
Looks very peaceful
It was!
Looks like a nice place to spend a few days. White sands is on my list. Not sure if it'll be this time. It sure helps to have power in sub zero temps. Last time I did that was in Utah about 5 degrees. Ran the batteries down usind the furnace. Started the truck to charge TC batteries and idled a couple hours with the heat on full and the passthrough open. Slept like a baby. Got the radiator finished and workss great. Got covid and flu shots. Treated myself to a eos 5d 4, sigma 150 600 sport long zoom, and a drone. More toys to make the trip more fun. Take care Mark.
Yeah, I like to be plugged in for the teen weather, not necessary, but I like to if it's available. LOL Glad to hear you got the part to get your radiator fixed. Have fun with that drone, lots of great aerial footage to come on your channel I hope?!
@@DispersedCamperMan Trying to see how fast I can get an FAA drone license. I love doing things at the last moment. Not second, moment!
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@@DispersedCamperMan Thanks Mark, I'll check it out.
Another great video....saving this for my future travels.
It's a really convenient over night place to stop.
Great dispersed spot especially so close to White sands. Yeah don’t swim in the lake….that’s not a log floating by 😂.
Thanks! Definitely, don't swim in the lake....
Thanks for the info about the famcamp and the lake!
Any time!
I rode through White Sands National Park many years ago on a motorcycle round trip from Dallas to Los Angeles. It’s like you said, there’s only so much sand you can look at. 😜 Enjoyed the video and looking forward to seeing the next one!
Thanks Doug!
1:15 Yes. Thank you
I figured it would help some folks out...
Wow good to know thanks for sharing will definitely check that place out.. and thank you for your service
You bet. It did tend to fill up later on that evening, so the earlier you arrive, the better chance of getting a spot next to the water.
Great view love it .
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Great video as always New Mexico seems like a interesting state I was in Albuquerque once had some neat shops and trading posts . Thank you for your service and as always stay safe and healthy .
Thanks Mark. New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment. I can definitely see why. LOL Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your information 😊
No problem 😊
It's been a few years since we have been in the area. Loved White Sands and Three Rivers Petroglyph. I don't know if you have been there, it has camping too. Great seeing some of your photos
Thanks Leah! I haven't been to Three Rivers. Sounds interesting though. Lots to see in New Mexico for sure.
This area was fenced off and closed when we tried to camp there in Oct 2022.
I think the military base closes it down every once in a while. I saw online it was closed down for a couple of months during covid.
Got to see White Sands recently; really interesting. Three Rivers petroglyphs site nearby Tularosa is also very interesting. Do you know if they would allow retired Canadian Military members access to the camping, dump, laundry?
I do not believe they would allow foreign military on base without an escort. Alamogordo is nearby, there are places to do laundry and dump there.
@@DispersedCamperMan Thanks for a quick reply. Now that I think of it, we were able to dump for free at the local chamber of commerce/visitor centre in Alamogordo.
Anymore videos coming up for pontoon boat adventures?
Their maybe, in a couple of weeks.
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Thanks for the great info we didn’t know there was dispersed camping so close to the park. Still loving the bike footage . We were wondering if you have solar panels and lithium batteries?
Glad you enjoyed it! Dispersed camping there is very convenient if you are visiting white sands. I don't have solar panels or lithium batteries. I'm waiting to when I get a newer truck camper, then have it installed. It's going to be several more years till I get one though.
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I would love to have your camping setup I’m still tent camping. Cool pictures of you in uniform good to see you get some perks for being in the service.
How do you stay warm when it is that cold and you have access to electricity, just curious what you use?
My truck camper is four season, I didn't have to be plugged in for the cold weather, but I prefer it. My rooftop A/C has a heat strip in it, I just use it to heat my camper when plugged in, instead of using my Wave 3 Catalytic heater on propane to keep everything from freezing. I also have the heater furnace that runs on propane when I need it.
@@DispersedCamperMan Last question, has the cost of propane doubled for you yet?
@@myvanlife1 no. It hasn’t. It has raised a couple of dollars, but not doubled.
So you can stay at the military bases if you're retired but not prior service?
Anybody can boondock at Holloman Lake Public Access where I was camped at on the water, but unfortunately the public is not allowed on the Air Base unless you are prior military. If you don't possess a military ID, you can't gain access.
question on this place on I70 do you know an approximate mile marker? sometimes my cell doesn't do gps coordinates. any who just asking
I sure don't. It's about 3.5 miles West of Holloman AFB.
@@DispersedCamperMan thanks alot!!
@@peterpowell6168 you betcha.
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I wonder why they call it "White Sands"?😅🇺🇸
Ha! I’d have to research that! 😂
Dont know when this video eas taken but you this lake seldom had water. Ive lifed in Alamogordo and we only see water in it only after a hard rain which is usually in July. That would be monsoon season. Dont know why they call it a lake??
I missed something. What was $20 per night?
If you want to go on base and camp in the FamCamp on the Air Force Base. Full hook ups $20 a night.
@@DispersedCamperMan Thank you. That was a quick response.
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Its free. But it definitely doesn't smell great. Probably not great for small children either.
I was there in the winter months, there wasn't any bad smells I could tell. Summer months would probably be a different story though. But who would want to be there in the heat. Safe Travels!
@@DispersedCamperMan I was there in April of 2022. Smelled like brine and sulfur. Couldn't smell it inside the camper though. Got to see White Sands, Cloudcroft, Valley of Fires and the Trinity site though! The smell was worth the free camping.