Camping: Lost Dutchman

One way we like to travel is camping. I grew up camping every year, mainly in the Big Lake area in the White Mountains- home to some of my favorite childhood memories. It's still one of my favorite locations. I've wanted a camping trailer ever since. My husband wasn't so easily convinced. But, when COVID hit, camping was one way we could travel and we ended up buying a trailer. We started with a smaller unit that I could technically tow with my SUV. 


 

While the SUV could tow it, you could tell it was hard on the thing. My husband quickly upgraded to a large truck, and a larger 5th wheel soon followed. Since we have kids, a bunkhouse is the only way to go, and the larger trailer provided us with some much needed storage.

One of our favorite, easy, cool weather camping spots is Lost Dutchman State Park. October through April would be a good time to visit this desert campground. 

 

There are a lot of hiking trails in the area, there's a ghost town across the street, and a few dive bars nearby to help you spend your time. One of our faves is the Hitching Post Saloon, just down the road. 

But there's plenty more to choose from too.



A fun find in these bars is instant tab lottery tickets. Who knew?!
 

And you can't beat the sunsets.

Since Lost Dutchman is only about 45 minutes from our house, we usually just go for a couple nights and just enjoy the view and being outdoors.


The few times we've been there, we've seen 2 helicopter rescues off the mountain!

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We've also seen base jumpers jump off! 

It's a beautiful campground and perfect for cool winter nights.




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