Thanks for the coordinates on the camping site on the North Fork Big Woods River in Idaho. We visited the river area in September 2020 and we gave you a shout out on our most recent video - Ep2 Boondocking Idaho. What a wonderful area and a great state to visit. Thanks!
Terrific job, and thanks for the shout-out! You gained a new sub. Glad someone else got to experience their camp being overrun by hundreds of sheep. That happened to us years ago up on the Manti Skyline in Utah, long before we started GA. It's a true experience. Sorry that you didn't get that spot you wanted along the North Fork Big Wood River -- so they have that blocked off now? It was fun to see many things from our own back yard that we know, and learn of some that we didn't -- like Black Magic Canyon. You're off to an amazing start, keep producing wonderful videos like that one.
We plan on looking for this spot!! I remember before leaving on our journey, when we were just fantasizing about all the places we wanted to go this was one of the spots that we said wow that would be amazing to go to. Now we’re gonna go hunt for it 🥰 going to hit you up regarding it talk to you later love always
Elementary Explorers: Ironically the Forest Service closed that road to camping the following week until the bear was captured and relocated. www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article161564223.html
We have been visiting Sun Valley/Ketchum since 1975, both Summer and Winter. Baldy is a world class ski mountain and the Summer/Fall Fishing on the Big Wood and Silver Creek Nature Preserve is always special. Even though we own place in Sun Valley, we will be arriving this summer with the camper and may check out your campsite. Thanks for the friendly review of our special place.
Appreciate your comment! You're going to love that site. While the exact spot identified in the video description is a sonofagun to get into and out of, due to the sharp transition to the river bank, you can see other rigs just to the north and south of our spot in Google Satellite -- those spots are a piece of cake.
We were near Idaho Falls when we watched this video. So we changed our direction and came here to the sawtooth recreation area. It is mid October and the weather is fantastic. Thanks for the info and keep up the. Videos.
Thank you Russell! It's a gorgeous area, isn't it? This video (cringe) was one of our earliest efforts, we're now a few hundred episodes later and hope that you'll check out some of our newer ones.
I went to Sun Valley last week and got a speeding ticket the first day I was there, the cops there won’t even give a tourist a warning. It seems that even if you are nice to them they are out get extra money out of us out of towners. The supermarkets are expensive there and the propane and gas prices are also high too. Needless to say I won’t go back. There are better places in Idaho to visit where you won’t get ripped off. Go where you are treated best!
Sun Valley has never made any pretense of being inexpensive since its founding as a resort in the 1930s. However, its position as the gateway to the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains will always give it a special place in our hearts. Sorry to hear that the local fuzz turned you into a revenue source!
Marc Guido….a.k.a. Johnny Utah…. You’re my hero. I’ve been binge watching early YT videos I missed. Inspires me more to get out there but can’t roam too dar from home yet …have to take care of elders. This episode is a classic. Are these areas still open near Sun Valley? Peace
So here is a question.... It states that in this area dispersed camping must be at least 100 feet from streams. How were you able to camp this close? Was it already an established camp or was there another way. Am I missing something? We are planning to be this coming week, Lord willing. Ram
@@laughingram7287 it was already established. If that regulation was in place at the time back in 2017, we would have unknowingly been in violation - as would most of the established sites in that valley.
Also, I suppose, the main thing is they don’t want people polluting the streams with soapy water from washing dishes and things like that. RV trailers are “self contained”. Ram P.S. You’re up late!
@@laughingram7287 yep I was, trying to get tonight's video ready at the last minute. I'll be so happy when we once again have a few weeks of episodes already in the can ready to go.
trying to figure out where to go on our next week long trip. this looks like my kind of campsite but it would take two days to get there. i'm going through your ID, UT, & CO videos, see if I can find a pretty mountain vacation spot within a day's drive of Denver that won't be too crowded in early June :)
@@GrandAdventure yes, snow always a concern in the mountains. That's why I usually like fall better but we're doing a different trip in the fall this year. I'll probably end up calling the ranger stations and asking what it's "normally" like at that time of year, knowing that normal doesn't seem like it's a thing anymore lol
@@GrandAdventure where do y'all camp at that time of year? We usually vacation in off season because I hate crowds but my sister is visiting us this spring from out of the country so it will be later for us this year so I know it could be busy.
@@E_House in spring, and again in late fall we tend to be desert rats, anywhere from southern and southeastern Utah through northern Arizona and southern Nevada. We usually gravitate to mountains by snow melt in late June when the desert areas are becoming too hot to enjoy.
There's a Google Maps pin to the precise spot in this video right in the RUclips Video Description; however, there are a bunch of sorts spots along that entire road, many of which are easier to get into and out of than this one. This one has a sharp transition that makes it very, very tricky, although you could eliminate that transition by staying back another 20 yards on the upper flood plain.
Dian, Airstreams are gorgeous but from the ground clearance I've seen on them, I wouldn't try to go past Caribou Campground a mile or so up the North Fork Road.
We plan on looking for this spot!! I remember before leaving on our journey, when we were just fantasizing about all the places we wanted to go this was one of the spots that we said wow that would be amazing to go to. Now we’re gonna go hunt for it 🥰 going to hit you up regarding it talk to you later love always
Any time. It's tough to get down to because of a sharp transition between levels of the flood plain. I had to block to get out of there to keep my rear bumper from dragging. I've also heard rumor that the USFS closed that spot. But there were other spots just above it on the upper level of the flood plain that would've caused no issues.
Thanks for the coordinates on the camping site on the North Fork Big Woods River in Idaho. We visited the river area in September 2020 and we gave you a shout out on our most recent video - Ep2 Boondocking Idaho. What a wonderful area and a great state to visit. Thanks!
Terrific job, and thanks for the shout-out! You gained a new sub. Glad someone else got to experience their camp being overrun by hundreds of sheep. That happened to us years ago up on the Manti Skyline in Utah, long before we started GA. It's a true experience. Sorry that you didn't get that spot you wanted along the North Fork Big Wood River -- so they have that blocked off now? It was fun to see many things from our own back yard that we know, and learn of some that we didn't -- like Black Magic Canyon. You're off to an amazing start, keep producing wonderful videos like that one.
The long history of Hollywood in Sun Valley.
We plan on looking for this spot!! I remember before leaving on our journey, when we were just fantasizing about all the places we wanted to go this was one of the spots that we said wow that would be amazing to go to. Now we’re gonna go hunt for it 🥰 going to hit you up regarding it talk to you later love always
See my separate response to your other comment on point.
Idaho is my home, and I LOVE IT!!!
It's a great state, Gerry
That looks like an amazing spot - even with the nearby bear. 🐻!!
Elementary Explorers: Ironically the Forest Service closed that road to camping the following week until the bear was captured and relocated. www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article161564223.html
beautiful place, thanx for sharing
Thank you for watching!
the sound of that water.) beautiful
Thank you! One of our favorite campsites ever.
When we lived in Hailey we camped many times in the SNRA. Our favorite....Great memories.
Happy to help you relive, Phil!
Home..Good memories. I miss it till the snow flies.
Thanks TR! We loved that site on the North Fork Big Wood River!
What a find. And a lot to do around there it looks!
There certainly is, Christina, with a long and unique history.
Wow! thank you for the video. Beautiful :)
And wow, Brazilian-Lady -- thank you so very much for the compliment!
The ultimate camping spot!
It's a good one.
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Tyler, and thanks for watching!
Your videos are excellent!
Reggie Grey Thank you!
We have been visiting Sun Valley/Ketchum since 1975, both Summer and Winter. Baldy is a world class ski mountain and the Summer/Fall Fishing on the Big Wood and Silver Creek Nature Preserve is always special. Even though we own place in Sun Valley, we will be arriving this summer with the camper and may check out your campsite. Thanks for the friendly review of our special place.
Appreciate your comment! You're going to love that site. While the exact spot identified in the video description is a sonofagun to get into and out of, due to the sharp transition to the river bank, you can see other rigs just to the north and south of our spot in Google Satellite -- those spots are a piece of cake.
Beautiful area. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Gringo!
That looks like a great place. Lots to do.
We were near Idaho Falls when we watched this video. So we changed our direction and came here to the sawtooth recreation area. It is mid October and the weather is fantastic. Thanks for the info and keep up the. Videos.
Thank you Russell! It's a gorgeous area, isn't it? This video (cringe) was one of our earliest efforts, we're now a few hundred episodes later and hope that you'll check out some of our newer ones.
@@GrandAdventure yes, I am subscribed. We found you about a year ago. About when you got new RV.
@@russellnesbitt4548 we're thrilled to have you along, thank you.
I went to Sun Valley last week and got a speeding ticket the first day I was there, the cops there won’t even give a tourist a warning. It seems that even if you are nice to them they are out get extra money out of us out of towners. The supermarkets are expensive there and the propane and gas prices are also high too. Needless to say I won’t go back. There are better places in Idaho to visit where you won’t get ripped off. Go where you are treated best!
Sun Valley has never made any pretense of being inexpensive since its founding as a resort in the 1930s. However, its position as the gateway to the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains will always give it a special place in our hearts. Sorry to hear that the local fuzz turned you into a revenue source!
Marc Guido….a.k.a. Johnny Utah…. You’re my hero. I’ve been binge watching early YT videos I missed. Inspires me more to get out there but can’t roam too dar from home yet …have to take care of elders. This episode is a classic. Are these areas still open near Sun Valley? Peace
You're so kind E-Square, TY! Yep, these areas are still open and rather popular. There will come a time when you'll be able to wander further.
Awesome video! You have inspired us to go!
That's terrific to hear, thank you!
Saved this one to my favorites too.
One of our favorite boondocking sites ever.
nice valley, thanks for sharing :)
Beautiful video brother thanks for sharing
Wow, awesome
Thanks so much, William!
I think we will aim for this spot!!
That's perhaps the most asked-about campsite that we've ever featured.
So here is a question....
It states that in this area dispersed camping must be at least 100 feet from streams.
How were you able to camp this close? Was it already an established camp or was there another way.
Am I missing something?
We are planning to be this coming week, Lord willing.
Ram
@@laughingram7287 it was already established. If that regulation was in place at the time back in 2017, we would have unknowingly been in violation - as would most of the established sites in that valley.
Also, I suppose, the main thing is they don’t want people polluting the streams with soapy water from washing dishes and things like that.
RV trailers are “self contained”.
Ram
P.S. You’re up late!
@@laughingram7287 yep I was, trying to get tonight's video ready at the last minute. I'll be so happy when we once again have a few weeks of episodes already in the can ready to go.
Do you think that would be accessible in April? Looking for a place to camp in April in Idaho for a quick vacation
That strikes me as a bit early for the Sawtooths.
trying to figure out where to go on our next week long trip. this looks like my kind of campsite but it would take two days to get there. i'm going through your ID, UT, & CO videos, see if I can find a pretty mountain vacation spot within a day's drive of Denver that won't be too crowded in early June :)
With this year's big winter, I'd recommend playing it by ear for early June. Just keep an eye on remaining snowpack.
@@GrandAdventure yes, snow always a concern in the mountains. That's why I usually like fall better but we're doing a different trip in the fall this year. I'll probably end up calling the ranger stations and asking what it's "normally" like at that time of year, knowing that normal doesn't seem like it's a thing anymore lol
@@E_House good call, for it was a huge year in so many parts of the West this winter.
@@GrandAdventure where do y'all camp at that time of year? We usually vacation in off season because I hate crowds but my sister is visiting us this spring from out of the country so it will be later for us this year so I know it could be busy.
@@E_House in spring, and again in late fall we tend to be desert rats, anywhere from southern and southeastern Utah through northern Arizona and southern Nevada. We usually gravitate to mountains by snow melt in late June when the desert areas are becoming too hot to enjoy.
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We live nearby. Wanting to go here tomorrow. How do I find this particular spot?
There's a Google Maps pin to the precise spot in this video right in the RUclips Video Description; however, there are a bunch of sorts spots along that entire road, many of which are easier to get into and out of than this one. This one has a sharp transition that makes it very, very tricky, although you could eliminate that transition by staying back another 20 yards on the upper flood plain.
@@GrandAdventure thanks alot
@@ItsLux83 our pleasure.
How was your 4G cell coverage at your camp site? We are looking to stay there soon.
Nonexistent throughout that canyon on Verizon. You'll love it though!
Did you have to pay to camp there
Nope, that's free USFS dispersed camping.
Grand Adventure awesome thanks
How 'deteriated' was the road? I have a small 20' Airsream, would it make it up there?
Dian, Airstreams are gorgeous but from the ground clearance I've seen on them, I wouldn't try to go past Caribou Campground a mile or so up the North Fork Road.
We plan on looking for this spot!! I remember before leaving on our journey, when we were just fantasizing about all the places we wanted to go this was one of the spots that we said wow that would be amazing to go to. Now we’re gonna go hunt for it 🥰 going to hit you up regarding it talk to you later love always
Any time. It's tough to get down to because of a sharp transition between levels of the flood plain. I had to block to get out of there to keep my rear bumper from dragging. I've also heard rumor that the USFS closed that spot. But there were other spots just above it on the upper level of the flood plain that would've caused no issues.
@@GrandAdventure that’s why you are the Legend 🙌🏽🔥🔥
Beautiful area! Thanks for sharing.