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2023 Calendar Contest Entries Part 1

By Angela White

Posted On February 16th, 2022

Here are the entries for the 2023 Truck Camper Magazine calendar contest. Click here to enter the calendar contest with a photo of your truck camper.

#001 - Jack SmithBig Bend National Park, Texas2021 Toyota Tacoma2021 Phoenix Pop UpCamera Used - Nikon D5I was camping in the Rio Grande Village Campground on the east side of Big Bend National Park. A photographer friend of mine and I had driven down Old Ore Road about a week prior to this photographed scene. I was exploring the park alone on January 16th and realized I could capture an image of my truck camper near sunset with the Sierra Del Carmen Mountains in the background on top of a ridge at the beginning of Old Ore Road. I was very pleased with the results of the image. Big Bend National Park is a large park in West Texas along the Rio Grande River that serves as a natural border with Mexico. I can't wait to return and explore more of the park.

#001 - Jack Smith

#002 - Mike SimmonsPark City, Utah2001 Ford F-3502021 Palomino Backpack SS-1500Camera Used - iPhone 11 Pro MaxThis was taken the week of Christmas on Main Street in Park City, Utah.

#002 - Mike Simmons

#003 - Alexandre GregoireMont-Radar, Quebec2021 Ram 35002022 LOKI Basecamp FalconCamera Used - Sony A6600We were on a road trip in Chaudiere-Appalaches region of Quebec. After a day of shooting videos outside for the tourism bureau, we had special permission to camp on the top of the mountain beside a huge army bunker that used to serve as a Radar station in the 50s. I took the photo before I went to bed in our warm and cozy camper. The outside temperature was below -25 Celsius.

#003 - Alexandre Gregoire

#004 - Dave WilliamsonWhite Sands, New Mexico2011 Ram 25002012 Travel Lite 770SLCamera Used - Kyocera Phone CameraMy wife, Lori, had two weeks off during Christmas break as an elementary school secretary, so we decided to leave the cold Michigan winter behind to do some dispersed camping in New Mexico. We stopped at the White Sands National park in the afternoon to enjoy the scenic views while we ate dinner from the camper. White Sands can get busy, but it is such a large park that we had no trouble finding a spot away from other tourists. You cannot actually overnight camp in the park, but it is definitely a great place to see.

#004 - Dave Williamson

#005 - Dave WilliamsonVery Large Array, Socorro, New Mexico2011 Ram 25002012 Travel Lite 770SLCamera Used - Kyocera phone cameraMy wife, Lori, had two weeks off during Christmas break as an elementary school secretary, so we decided to leave the cold Michigan winter behind to do some dispersed camping in New Mexico. Being an engineer, I had to stop and see the

#005 - Dave Williamson

#006 - Dave WilliamsonVery Large Array, Socorro, New Mexico2011 Ram 25002012 Travel Lite 770SLCamera Used - Kyocera Phone CameraMy wife, Lori, had two weeks off during Christmas break as an elementary school secretary, so we decided to leave the cold Michigan winter behind to do some dispersed camping in New Mexico. Being an engineer, I had to stop and see the

#006 - Dave Williamson

#007 - Dustin WardPalo Dura Canyon, Texas2005 Ford F3502019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhoneI took a solo trip through Texas panhandle Climbing through Rock Garden Trail at Palo Dura State Park, Texas.

#007 - Dustin Ward

#008 - Tyke MederiosApache Lake, Arizona2016 Ram 25002019 Lance 650Camera Used - Apple iPhone 13 Pro MaxI was exploring the area of Lake Roosevelt. While talking to people familiar to the area, they told me I needed to take the Apache Trail and camp at Apache Lake. While I did not camp in the spot of the photo due to high winds that day, I did enjoy the spot for a few hours. Definitely a place I will be back to visit again.

#008 - Tyke Mederios

Charleston South Carolina camping

#009 - John Sturm

#010 - Doniece MontanelliAlabama Hills, Lone Pine, California2015 Ford F3502016 Northern Lite 9.6Camera Used - iPhoneWe took off for a little get away. We love the California 395 and wanted to visit the Alabama Hills. We camped at Tuttle Creek Campground. It was practically empty! We loved it!

#010 - Doniece Montanelli

#011 - Doniece MontanelliJoshua Tree National Park, California2015 Ford F3502016 Northern Lite 9.6Camera Used - iPhoneWe were going south on the 395 for a winter getaway and cut over to Joshua Tree for a few nights.

#011 - Doniece Montanelli

Mt Bachelor Oregon skiing camping

#012 - Jason Yu

#013 - Michael GottholmAlafia River State Park, Florida2022 Ford F3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneI purchased my truck and camper in late 2021 and this was my first multi-week trip. I headed to Alafia River State Park. It is a former phosphate mine that altered the landscape to create the ideal terrain for mountain biking. I was down there for the week to mountain bike and take advantage of the great Florida temperatures in February. This picture was taken on the third night I was there. The full moon came up over the horizon and silhouetted the trees and my truck camper. I had the LED lights of my awning and the lights of my back door porch on, which both complimented the moonlight. I had a great time that week and met a bunch of fellow mountain bikers!

#013 - Michael Gottholm

#014 - Dustin WardStuttgart, Arkansas2005 Ford F2502019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 12Early morning duck hunting in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

#014 - Dustin Ward

#015 - Todd ThompsonEarp, California2022 Ram 3500 Diesel2020 FWC GrandbyCamera Used - iPhone 11 ProThis was taken on a road trip from Central Illinois to the Mojave Desert. It is just east of Wonder Valley, California. It was a roadside stop to grab a cold beverage from the Grandby, and probably a potty break as well.

#015 - Todd Thompson

#016 - Todd ThompsonSkull Creek Road, Osage, Wyoming2019 Toyota Tundra2020 Four Wheel Camper GrandbyCamera Used - iPhone 11 ProThis was taken on a Wyoming backcountry solo motorcycle trip. I use the Tundra and Grandby to set up camps and the KTM 500 XCF to explore the backcountry of Wyoming.

#016 - Todd Thompson

#017 - Davey GravyUtah2021 Ford F-350 Tremor1990 PalominoCamera Used - Canon R5Our family wanted to get a slide-in so we could do some winter adventuring with our toddler. After picking up the slide-in this fall and putting a bunch of work into making it fit for a small kid, we headed out to Moab, Utah for some winter camping.

#017 - Davey Gravy

#018 - Norton CanfieldCheyenne Mountain State Park, Colorado2010 Chevy Silverado2021 Cirrus 620Camera Used - iPhone 6sThis photo is from my return to our campsite at Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado. It has legends and my favorite is about a Native American, Great Spirit Manitou, who was unhappy with his people and decided to wash them away. The flood water started to recede. A huge dragon-lizard named Thirst had started to drink up all the water. It became bloated and could not move. Manitou was afraid he would drink up all the water in the world. Manitou turned it to stone. Its image captured in the mountain. A little research and you can read a lot more history. There is beautiful camping there. We were out west on a vacation and a surprise performance for me in New Mexico. Now we’re heading home to Missouri.

#018 - Norton Canfield

#019 - JT GlowniakSouth Cow Mountain OHV, Lake County, California2001 Ford F3502006 Host YellowstoneCamera Used - iPhone 11Camping on BLM land for younger brother’s birthday. Riding dirt bikes during the day, and hanging out around the fire at night.

#019 - JT Glowniak

#020 - Steve VankeurenAnza Borrego State Park, California2006 Dodge Ram 35002007 OutfitterCamera Used - Samsung S10 plusOn a 2500 mile road trip we went to a couple national parks and a hot air balloon ride in Sedona, Arizona. We hiked the Wave in Arizona. It was one of our best road trips!

#020 - Steve Vankeuren

#021 - Mike CrespoUpper Madera, Big Bend State Park, Texas2020 Ford F4502021 Northern Lite 10-2 LECamera Used - Samsung 9S+We were boondocking at Big Bend State Park. My wife, an amateur photographer, took off down the road to catch the sunrise photo. Well, she got skunked and I got this shot right outside our back door.

#021 - Mike Crespo

#022 - Joanne RowdenMojave Desert, California2022 Silverado 25002019 Palomino SS-1608Camera Used - iPhone 6sI was camping at Hole-In-Wall in the Mojave Desert and the Joshua trees were in bloom. This area was devastated by a fire in 2005 and the trees are just starting to come back, so there were not many blooms. I was excited to see this one with a perfect shot of my truck camper in distance.

#022 - Joanne Rowden

#023 - Patrice BossardSouth Sahara, Tassili N’Adjer, Algeria2016 Ram 1500Palomino BackpackCamera Used - iPhone 11 ProWe were on an expedition to Algeria from France. We crossed by boat and then traveled 3000 kilometers south to find the track from Djanet. We traveled on 800 kilometers of sand and dunes in the region bordering Libya; the red Tadrart in the Tassili N'Adjer.

#023 - Patrice Bossard

#024 - Tracy BakerRedwood Forest, California2022 Ram 55002022 Eagle Cap 1200Camera Used - iPhone XWe left our home in Colorado in a rental car filled to the ceiling with the things we couldn’t live without for 10 days of camping in our new rig. We had ordered the truck eight months prior and had the flatbed made and upfitted many miles from home. So off to Idaho we went without ever even sitting in the exact model of truck!Then it was on to Portland to get the camper, which we had also been waiting on for almost a year, and had never seen in person. That day was long and exhausting, but we finally had our new toy.After a couple of days of tweaking things we headed down the 101. We were on vacation and the Redwoods were calling! We thought our rig was huge and impressive until we parked next to those soaring, beautiful trees…it kinda reminded us of our place in the world. And off we go to address, if not satisfy, our wanderlust.

#024 - Tracy Baker

#025 - Patrice BossardSouth Sahara, Algeria2012 Ram 1500 Palomino BackpackCamera Used - iPhone 11 ProAfter 300 kilometers of paved road from Algiers, we arrived at Djanet. It was the start of an 800 kilometer track in the red Tadrart where large rocky peaks stand in the red sand.

#025 - Patrice Bossard

#026 - Sky RubinNorth Park, Colorado2019 Ford F-1502020 Camp-XCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProWinter camping is my favorite; the sound of the snow on the Camp-X is so nice. I crashed here and woke up to over 12” of powder and had a great day of snowmobiling!

#026 - Sky Rubin

#027 - Sky RubinCameron Pass, Colorado2019 Ford F-1502020 Overland Vehicle Explorer Camp-XCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProIt’s -21F in this picture at about 9,000 feet. I had a warm night in the Camp-X and enjoyed the snowmobiling the next morning.

#027 - Sky Rubin

#028 - Sky RubinSteamboat Springs, Colorado2019 Ford F-1502020 Overland Vehicle Explorer Camp-XCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProI was heading to ski and stopped to take a picture of this amazing view. It was -11F and gorgeous.

#028 - Sky Rubin

#029 - Kenneth HallRainbow Ranch near Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona2022 RAM 35002022 Northern Lite 9-6 Limited EditionCamera Used - PhoneBoondocking after a long day at the Petrified Forest National Park. We camped at Rainbow Ranch and captured this photo just at sunset.

#029 - Kenneth Hall

#030 - Dean TurnerHighway 101, California Coast2003 Chevrolet Silverado2013 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy Note 8We drove from Galveston, Texas to Bellingham, Washington to have Thanksgiving with our two daughters. Along with our two chihuahuas and one cat we made many stops on our three week journey. Our travels included Big Bend National Park, Phoenix, Twin Falls, Idaho, Snoqualmie Pass, and all down the west coast until heading back to Galveston. This picture was taken at one of the many stops along the California coast right after leaving the Redwoods National Park campsite. Our total trip was 6,397 miles.

#030 - Dean Turner

#031 - Keaston HandelandBadlands, South Dakota2020 Ford F-3502022 Lance 855SCamera Used - DJI Mavic Mini 2 4kExcited to take our new Lance 855s on its maiden voyage, we headed to Badlands National Park. A few Google searches suggested the

#031 - Keaston Handeland

#032 - Lori StevensCanyonlands National Park, Utah2022 Ford F-3502021 Lance 825Camera Used - Canon RPI decided to take a photo next to the Canyonlands National Park sign.

#032 - Lori Stevens

#033 - Dave RogersThe Owyhee, Oregon2007 GMC 2500HD2007 Outfitter Apex 8Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProMy wife was working in Phoenix for three months including Christmas. I didn't want to fly during the holidays so I went camping . This picture was taken Christmas Eve out in the Owyhee Canyonlands of SE Oregon. After living and working outside in Phoenix for 22 years we, I especially, love camping in Idaho winters out in the desert of the Pacific Northwest.

#033 - Dave Rogers

#034 - Lyn Banville

#035 - Harry WagnerDeath Valley National Park, California2014 Ram 25002017 Northstar 650SCCamera Used - Canon 5D MkIV with 70-200mm lensDeath Valley is one of my favorite places to visit in the winter, and Titus Canyon is definitely the crown jewel of Death Valley National Park in my opinion. I love how the canyon gets narrower and the walls get higher as you continue down the trail with the walls polished smooth from past flash flooding. Then just when you think it can't get any narrower... bam! The canyon opens up to reveal Death Valley in all its splendor. I like to camp near Big Dune just east outside the park to get an early start in Titus Canyon, leaving enough time to explore other parts of Death Valley and find a place to camp before the sun sets.

#035 - Harry Wagner

#036 - Doy GortonJoshua Tree, California2003 F350 Ford1967 Avion C10Camera Used - Sony Nex7We were rattling along in a vaguely unplanned camper trip that had taken us to Organ Pipe National Monument. Then, there was a mistaken turn that took us over the Mexican border at Lukeville, Arizona...having been waved through by the Mexican border guards (in spite of no records for our amazing Australian Shepherd Hula the Wonder Dog). We were on the one of the most dangerous roads in northern Mexico, Route 2, admiring all of the abandoned homes and businesses, blithefully unaware of the danger when we stopped at a Mexican truck stop for some authentic tripe burritos. When we returned to our truck camper, Hula had eaten the GPS. So, we were on our own as we wandered back into the US at Mexicali, spending a night at Anza Borrego and another night at the Salton Sea before chugging up to Joshua Tree which, it turned out, was completely filled up. We know, since we tottered about through all of the camping spaces irritating the folks who had copped a campsite. Frustrated and towards evening, we left the national park in the direction of the town of Joshua Tree without our GPS. A woozy stoner informed us that the land over there was BLM. We actually followed a Class A, who had talked to the same stoner through the rutted roads until we got clear and found an open patch of land, set up our sweet 1967 Avion, poured an adult beverage and watched the sunset on steroids. It could not have been a better evening.

#036 - Doy Gorton

#037 - Grace OSullivanCape Disappointment State Park, Washington2017 Silverado HD3500 Dually2008 SnowRiverCamera Used - Android phoneWe towed a SMARTCar (1800 pounds) so we could explore while leaving our camper and truck at the campsite. It was super convenient and fun exploring the Long Beach, Washington peninsula getting 45 miles per gallon. Huge waves crashing along the shore with Cape Disappointment lighthouse in background. This lighthouse marks the entrance of the Columbia River and is the oldest operating lighthouse in the Pacific NW. It's said that the trail to the now closed to public trail is haunted. We didn't verify this...we're faint of heart.

#037 - Grace OSullivan

#038 - David ClockGrant Lake, California2021 Ram 35002022 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - Sony A7Rm3, 16mm f 2.8 lensThis photo was taken on a weekend trip for my birthday. I planned this quite a few months in advance checking all the moon dates to make this shot happen. The conditions needed to be right. My wife and I had done some hiking and kayaking over the weekend with this spot in mind for those activities and photography.I often weekend camp somewhere in this area, and this place usually has no one around; it’s quiet, on a lake with a big mountain backdrop which makes it special. Luckily, we had good clear weather, often not the case for early April in the Eastern Sierra.I have done a good amount of night photography, so I knew what I was after with this shot. What I needed was enough moonlight to show some foreground detail, yet not so much to drown out the stars in the sky.I often use a camper for my photography, and we always mix in activities like hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking or a mix of them to round out the days during our trips. Having the Arctic Fox 865 has been such a solid performing, comfortable camper year round. Idaho, Montana and Canada trip coming soon!

#038 - David Clock

#039 - J MorrisSix Sigma Ranch, California2013 F350 gasJayco 9 1/2 ( year unknown)Camera Used - Samsung s20 cell phoneI arrived at the Mountain Bike Races at Six Sigma Ranch in the early afternoon. As more and more campers showed up, it got crowded. As the generators fired up, I decided to move westward down the valley along the creek. This picture is the sunrise when I woke up to go to the 7am coaches meeting.

#039 - J Morris

#040 - Charles M CoushaineHuguenot Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Florida2001 Ford F3502012 Chalet DS116RBCamera Used - Samsung S9 phoneTraveling north from Florida this year we decided to hug the east coast all the way up to Connecticut. Our first stop was just north of Jacksonville at this beautiful city park right on the waterfront!

#040 - Charles M Coushaine

#041 - Shane KennyLake Indoon near the town of Eneabba in Western Australia2004 Ford F2502005 Northstar Laredo SC Camera Used - iPhone 12Lake Indoon is a fresh water lake about an 1.5 hour drive from our house here in Western Australia. I have been going there for over 20 years for camping and water skiing. This is the first time in about four years we have been able to ski there due the water finally being back up high enough after a severe drought. It’s so good to be able to take our boat plus the camper with us and to all be in one car. The F250 and camper are not so common here in Australia. We always get comments where ever we stop and people ask to take photos and ask questions.

#041 - Shane Kenny

#042 - William SchmittNinilchik, Alaska2010 Dodge 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Apple iPhone 11We have been boondocking around Alaska for a couple of months and came across this park. It was on the beach and the sun was setting. The park was Deep Creek State Park.

#042 - William Schmitt

#043 - Saundra SchmittHaines, Alaska2010 Dodge 3500 2019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneWe were in Haines, Alaska waiting on the ferry to Skagway, Alaska. Just another beautiful boondocking night.

#043 - Saundra Schmitt

#044 - Bryan BurgessPetrified Forest National Park, Arizona2022 Ford F-1502018 Capri Cowboy XLCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProThe skies got grey and ominous in the late afternoon over the painted desert of Petrified Forest National Park, so I headed to my site at the Holbrook, Arizona KOA. It started snowing as the sun set, and my rig was an iceberg the next morning. I scraped enough off to squeeze in, see and get going, and melted away as I drove west to Death Valley National Park.

#044 - Bryan Burgess

#045 - Kevin BurkhartWhy, Arizona2021 Ford F3502016 Lance 995Camera Used - Nikon Z6Winter camping off the grid in southern Arizona on BLM land near Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Beautiful sunsets happen most nights; an area that is quiet and very dark. It’s a good location to experiment with night scape photography, along with hiking, and off road trails.

#045 - Kevin Burkhart

#046 - Kevin BurkhartWhy, AZ2021 Ford F3502016 Lance 995Camera Used - Nikon Z6Off the grid winter camping in a dark location in southern Arizona. It was a good place to experiment with night scape photography. The camper and jeep were illuminated with a dim flashlight while the camera shutter was open.

#046 - Kevin Burkhart

#047 - Ali DaviesMoab, Utah2010 GMC 2500 HD Sierra2021 Scout OlympicCamera Used - Canon R6This trip to Moab was planned the day I arrived there back in 2018, when I joined a group of friends on a spur of the moment mountain biking trip. Fast forward to 2022 and the Canada-US border opening up allowed me to take my young family of four down to this wicked place. One huge part of this trip’s success was our Scout camper along with my young girls’ drive to explore and ride our mountain bikes together. We have many more pictures, but this picture here was of our last day in the Moab area before we started making our drive back home to Okotoks, Alberta, Canada.

#047 - Ali Davies

Yosemite National Park

#048 - Emily Cummings

#049 - Steven PriceGreat Basin National Park, Nevada2019 Ford F-3502019 Four Wheel GrandbyCamera Used - Android cell phone This photo was taken in mid-April in Great Basin National Park. The campground was empty except for deer and wild turkeys! We went to sleep on a clear night and this is what it looked like in the morning. Beautiful weather!

#049 - Steven Price

#050 - Steven VankeurenGold Lake in Sierras, California2006 Dodge Ram 35002007 Outfitter MfgCamera Used - Samsung s10We went on a road trip for Memorial Day weekend; three different lakes in three days. Gold Lake was the best we found.

#050 - Steven Vankeuren

#051 - David GibbsThe Cove, Palisades State Park, Culver, Oregon2019 Ford F3502020 Northern Lite 9-6 SECamera Used - iPhone SE (2nd Gen)Central Oregon is a spectacular region for truck camping. The Cove Palisades State Park contains some of the most stunning geologic formations and is located where the Deschutes and Crooked River canyons converge. Petroglyphs can be found within 100 feet of our truck camper.

#051 - David Gibbs

#052 - Rich BainColumbia Lake, British Columbia, Canada2004 Dodge 35002022 Rugged Mountain Granite 11RLCamera Used - Galaxy S21 cell phoneWe have camped along the Columbia River a lot, and still do. I have always wanted to see the headwaters to the Columbia River and finish following the river as much as roads allow us to. On this trip we got to the headwaters and followed the river up to Golden, British Columbia. We still have another section to do in Canada then my goal will be complete. On this trip, a big deal for us was to finally see our Canadian friends that we have not seen in a few years due to the boarder closures and restrictions. It was so wonderful to finally see them again.

#052 - Rich Bain

#053 - Michael HoytBristlecone Highway, Eastern Sierra, California2022 Ford F3502022 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxI’d just picked up the rig in Denver and drove it directly to Overland Expo to be in the Hallmark booth. Coming back through Flagstaff, I cut through the north part of Death Valley to see how the suspension would do on gravel and explore that part of the park for future trips. We’d been to the Bristlecones before and had remarked that there were multiple potential spots for dispersed camping. In this spot, its perched on a knoll that only a truck camper with four wheel drive could get to.

#053 - Michael Hoyt

#054 - Allen JedlickiFlagstaff, Arizona2012 GMC Sierra 25002014 Wolf Creek 850Camera Used - PhoneThis photo was taken at Fort Tuthill County Park near Flagstaff, Arizona while we were on our 2022 Friends and Family trip covering 5,795 miles over 36 days. We traveled from our home in Idaho across Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Wyoming, and back to Idaho. Our 2.5 year old kitten, Bella. and 1 year old Westie puppy, Kevin, accompanied us and helped us explore many beautiful sights along the way.

#054 - Allen Jedlicki

#055 - Matthew RangerKodiak, Alaska2020 Ram 45002003 Bigfoot 10.6 Special EditionCamera Used - PhoneThis is a free boondocking site at Pasagshak Point in Kodiak, Alaska. We spent Memorial day weekend at this spot and frequent it often. This is a great place to watch whales and fishing boats pass by. Shortly after taking this photo, a thick marine layer rolled in and made visibility terrible for the remaining two days. During this time we enjoyed a fire in our solo stove, great food, and board games. All in all it was a great weekend and a great way to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our freedom.

#055 - Matthew Ranger

#056 - Andy FogliaOrient Point, New York2017 Tacoma Sport2015 Northstar 600 ccCamera Used - iPhone 10This picture is from a surf casting trip to the tip of the north fork of Long Island with my wife for our anniversary. No luck catching any fish, but we enjoyed an amazing sunset.

#056 - Andy Foglia

#057 - Jay GrovesSeneca Rocks, West Virginia2017 Ram 35002022 Lance 975Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxWe decided to take an extended weekend to do a via ferrata near Seneca Rocks, West Virginia. That plan happened to fall through but we used the time to explore the surrounding area, which included a hike (you could climb) to the top of Seneca Rocks. This picture was taken from the auxiliary parking area at the trailhead.

#057 - Jay Groves

#058 - Mike KeenanWarren, Montana2004 Dodge Ram 3500 2016 Lance 825Camera Used - iPhone 13 miniThis was our maiden voyage with our new to us truck camper. I put a lot of elbow grease into cleaning, sealing, repacking electric jacks, adding 100-watts of solar and other miscellaneous items. For many years up until 2022 we pulled a 2006 Holiday Rambler toy hauler with our 2004 Dodge Ram. It was a great camper and it served our purpose well, but my wife and I are now empty nesters and I wanted more versatility. That included the ability to transport our Honda Talon and have loads of extra storage and less overall weight. The truck is somewhat of a unicorn in my opinion as it is equipped with the nearly bullet proof NV5600 transmission and 5.9l HO Cummins engine. With only a tick over 35,000 miles, it should last a very long time.

#058 - Mike Keenan

#059 - Colton ZieglerMoab, Utah2010 Ram 25002021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - Samsung S10eDuring our annual jeep trip to Moab, we were camping just outside of Canyonlands National Park overlooking Arches National Park. I was lucky enough to wake up early one day to get this awesome sunrise shot!

#059 - Colton Ziegler

#060 - Shannon DavisLake McConaughy, Nebraska2019 Toyota Tacoma Trd2019 Palomino SS-500Camera Used - iPhone XI was traveling from Colorado Springs to Wisconsin. I decided to stop at Lake McConaughy to spend a day on on the water before making the long drive east. As I rolled into the park right at sunset I noticed those huge thunder clouds in the horizon. They began to turn pink and orange as the sun set and framed my truck camper beautifully.

#060 - Shannon Davis

#061 - Julia CampbellFort Myers, Florida2021 Ford F-250 (not pictured)2021 Wolf Creek 850Camera Used - iPhoneThis was taken in Fort Myers, Florida at San Carlos RV and Islands. We just happened to stop here on our inaugural truck camping trip from our home on Toledo Bend in Louisiana to the Florida Keys. This was our favorite stop on the journey!

#061 - Julia Campbell

#062 - Steve VankeurenKangaroo Lake, California2006 Dodge Ram 35002007 Outfitter CamperCamera Used - Samsung s10The location is a landing just under Kangaroo Lake outside of Etna, California. It was golden hour just after sundown.

#062 - Steve Vankeuren

#063 - Ed StanfordCantwell, Alaska2018 Ford F4502021 Arctic Fox 1140Camera Used - Samsung S20FE phoneThis is a roadside pullout for an overnight on the Denali Highway. It was about two miles east of Cantwell. It just finished raining for about 15 minutes. I took the dog out to do his business. The photo was taken about 9:00 PM in the evening.

#063 - Ed Stanford

#064 - Greg GabertRacine, Wisconsin2019 RAM 35002017 Palomino SS-1200Camera Used - PhoneI came up from Florida on the way to Alaska. The Canada crossing was still iffy and then fuel prices headed to $8 a gallon up there. I decided to hang in Racine for the summer and continue restoration efforts on a classic car. This picture was of the last Spring snowfall.

#064 - Greg Gabert

#065 - Frank NiehusWickenburg, Arizona2007 Ford F-3502021 Lance 1172Camera Used - cell phoneOver the last 10 years, we have met many friends who boondock and ride the deserts on the RZRs. We gather the last month around Wickenburg; some come and go during that month.

#065 - Frank Niehus

#066 - Diane CashelDevils Garden Campground, Arches National Park, Moab, Utah2015 Ford F1502016 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - iPhoneWe live in Utah and it never gets old camping in this beautiful park.

#066 - Diane Cashel

#067 - Wolfgang DeerkopUinta National Forest, Utah2013 Chevrolet Silverado 35002000 Bigfoot 1500Camera Used - Google pixel 5We try to get into the Uinta National Forest whenever we can. This was a perfect weekend before bugs and up out of the Salt Lake Valley beating first weekend with triple digit heat.

#067 - Wolfgang Deerkop

#068 - Todd BrownHenry’s Lake State Park, Island Park, ID2011 Ford F-250 Lariat2015 Palomino BackpackCamera Used - iPhone 11 ProIn celebration of my 50th birthday, we left South Texas on an epic 10 day road trip to discover the beauty of the great west. On our way from Idaho Falls, ID to Yellowstone National Park, we found this beautiful state park in Eastern Idaho just southwest of Montana to bed down for the night before making our way into our nation’s oldest National Park. As the sun melted behind the mountains and the lake, I saw a great opportunity to capture our temporary home-on-wheels. I took several shots with my iPhone 11 Pro and this was the best representation of the beauty that we experienced that evening.

#068 - Todd Brown

#069 - John DoucetteCambria, Wisconsin2014 Chevy Silverado2010 Palomino BroncoCamera Used - Galaxy Note 9I went to Otter Lake Campground by Tomahawk, Wisconsin. It was my first trip with my dog! He loves to sleep over the cab.

#069 - John Doucette

#070 - Ben Ho

#071 - Nancy SansburyRed Canyon, Dixie National Forest, Utah2020 Ram 55002021 Eagle Cap 1200Camera Used - Canon SX740HSWe were just passing through the area on our way to Bryce Canyon National Park. There was beautiful scenery, so we just had to stop to take a few pictures.

#071 - Nancy Sansbury

#072 - Nancy SansburyArches National Park, Utah2020 Ram 55002021 Eagle Cap 1200Camera Used - Canon SX740HSOur seven week road trip included stopping at ten different national parks. We drove into Arches early one morning to beat the heat and traffic. Our reward was seeing the beautiful scenery in peace and quiet!

#072 - Nancy Sansbury

#073 - Tim SansburyThe Million Dollar Highway, US 550 Colorado2020 Ram 55002021 Eagle Cap 1200Camera Used - Motorola EdgeMy wife and I did a seven week trip from Tennessee across Arkansas, Oklahoma and then throughout the Colorado Plateau. We visited ten National Parks. Some of them were Painted Desert/Petrified Forest, Grand Canyon, Zion, Canyonlands, Bryce and Canyonlands. Along with three National Monuments. We drove the Million Dollar Highway going from Mesa Verde National Park to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

#073 - Tim Sansbury

#074 - Diane M. BlackEagle Lake, California2017 Toyota Tacoma2022 Palomino SS-500Camera Used - iPhoneWe went to Eagle Lake to a campground just to get out of town. The campground was spacious and beautiful. Living in Reno, Nevada, it is not too long of a journey to get to Eagle Lake and we had not been there in a very long time. Whereas the water levels were significantly down, the trees were healthy looking after the previous year forest fires. It appeared the area had not been touched but had been very close in proximity. Even though the water levels had dropped, the eagles were flying and the bird life was abundant. The campground was quiet with the trees casting beautiful long shadows. I was very pleased with the experience. I believe the photo displays the beauty of this campsite.

#074 - Diane M. Black

#075 - Diane M. BlackWall Canyon Reservoir, Nevada2017 Toyota Tacoma2022 Palomino SS-500Camera Used - iPhoneWe had just gotten the popup camper and wanted to take it out for a maiden voyage. Wall Canyon Reservoir is just west of Gerlach, Nevada about twenty miles off a dirt road. The bull snakes were swimming, the fish were jumping and the weather was perfect. It was a great experience learning the features of the popup. It’s easy to setup and easy to take down. We spent more time enjoying the outdoors than setting up or taking down like we've done previously with a tent. We knew we were entering a new phase of our outdoor adventures.

#075 - Diane M. Black

#076 - Diane M. BlackHamilton, Nevada2017 Toyota Tacoma2022 Palomino SS-500Camera Used - iPhoneOur longest trip in the new popup was a ghost town and fishing adventure. The photo is at a ghost town called Hamilton which is just North of Ely, Nevada. The dirt road took us through a mountain range with wild horse herds and beautiful high desert views. We descended into Hamilton but were still at roughly 7000 feet. It’s an old mining town. We stopped in the cemetery and noticed that many of the grave stones were marked the date of death in 1907. The structures were numerous with the first one we stopped at we could get the shot with the truck framed by the archway of the entrance.

#076 - Diane M. Black

#077 - Matthew BreiterEast Helena, Montana2020 Ram 35002022 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - PhoneWe pulled into our campsite in Montana and planned to stay a few days. About an hour after we got there the sky started darkening and we knew a storm was coming. We checked our weather app and saw there was 2

#077 - Matthew Breiter

#078 - Matthew BreiterTucson, Arizona2020 Ram 35002022 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - Nikon D850We boondocked for a few days near Tucson, Arizona. Rain was moving into the area, so we took those days to catch up on work. After a full day of rain we went outside and noticed it was a muddy mess everywhere. We walked a ways and noticed a giant puddle in front of our rig. The reflection was almost too good to be true since there wasn't any wind at the time, so we snapped a few photos as the sun set in the background.

#078 - Matthew Breiter

#079 - Matthew BreiterBow Lake, Alberta, Canada2020 Ram 35002022 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - PhoneAs we left Bow Lake in Alberta, we noticed how tall the mountains were surrounding us. We stopped to take a photo and show how little our Ram 3500 and Arctic Fox 1150 were compared to the scene around us. Clouds were flowing over the mountains to block the peaks from view. Every mile (or kilometer in our case) had a completely new view as we drove up the Icefields Parkway.

#079 - Matthew Breiter

#080 - Shelley LeBlancGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming2017 Ram 35002022 Rugged Mountain Granite 11RLCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxWe went from Minnesota to Wyoming to pick up a new horse. Then, we continued on to Idaho to pick up new truck camper. This was on our way back. We wanted to ride the Tetons before we headed for home. We had camped at a horse motel in Driggs, Idaho, the night before - 'Ear’s the Place Equine Inn. We then went on to Riverton the night of this photo to another horse motel-Boony Bash Equine RV Park.

#080 - Shelley LeBlanc

#081 - Shelley LeBlancJC Stage Stop Resort, Aladdin, Wyoming2017 Ram 35002022 Rugged Mountain Granite 11RLCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxThis is on the following night on our way home from Wyoming and Idaho after picking up new horse and new camper. A storm was rolling in this very hot and sticky night.

#081 - Shelley LeBlanc

#082 - Terrie AllarChimney Rock National Monument, Colorado2017 Ram 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11My husband Dave and I were traveling in the southwest area of Colorado. We always stop at National Monuments that we find on our travels. Chimney Rock National Monument was a great stop. We hiked up the Great House Pueblo trail, elevation 7,600 at the top. On the way back down the trail we saw our pickup truck camper looked like it would be a great photo.

#082 - Terrie Allar

#083 - Aaron KesslerWhittier, Alaska2018 Ram 45002020 Eagle Cap 1165Camera Used - Samsung S21We were boondocking for a few days in Whittier, Alaska, waiting on the clouds and rain to clear for pictures and a day of epic hiking.

#083 - Aaron Kessler

#084 - William HibbardOceanfront Camping at Reach Knowles, Brooklin, Maine2018 RAM 35002022 Northern Lite 10-2 EXCD LECamera Used - Canon EOS RP, RF15-35/2.8L IS USMI experienced the dark skies the night before while taking some Milky Way shots from the beach and knew what to expect. While thinking about the shot, I was not sure if I could capture enough of the camper to make out features. It turns out I did. I wanted to compose the picture from a distance silhouetting the trees in front of the Milky Way and the camper in the foreground. I left the lights on in the camper and had a LED lantern (globe) hanging off the back awning. It gave the awning a red glow to it and the windows are blazing with white light. You can barely see my truck under the camper, but it’s there.

#084 - William Hibbard

#085 - Alexandre GregoireWhite Sands National Park, New Mexico2021 Ram 35002022 LOKI Basecamp FalconCamera Used - Sony A6600This winter, we drove to the southwest of the USA on a National Park themed road trip. We stopped in all of the National Parks we had never visited. We loved White Sands for the lunar landscape and the super soft sand. It was a magical drive around the park.

#085 - Alexandre Gregoire

#086 - Alexandre GregoireMexican Hat, Utah2021 Ram 35002022 LOKI Basecamp FalconCamera Used - Sony A6600Still on our winter road trip, we found a boondocking spot right in front of the famous Mexican Hat rock formation. This is about 15 minutes away from the famous Monument Valley that we visited the day before this picture was taken.

#086 - Alexandre Gregoire

#087 - Jon HumphreyJonathan Dickinson State Park, Florida2013 GMC Sierra 35002017 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - iPhone 10We loved camping at Jonathan Dickinson State Park and wanted to share this photo.

#087 - Jon Humphrey

#088 - Brent KoopsBadlands Boondock Campspot, South Dakota2016 Chevy Silverado2016 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - Canon 7DMkIIWe arrived on the west edge of the Badlands National Park by late afternoon and briefly set up camp. After a relaxing evening hike of exploring around the rim of the Badlands, we arrived back at the camper as the last light of the day dimmed and we enjoyed a supper under the stars as the prairie coyotes were singing in the background.

#088 - Brent Koops

#089 - Brent KoopsOutlaw Cave Campground, Wyoming2016 Chevy Silverado2016 Four Wheel HawkCamera Used - Canon 7DMkIIWe arrived at this location near dark and throughout the night were battered by 50-60 mph winds, the canvas sides flapping loudly throughout the night. Needless to say, we hardly slept. At first light we were already awake. I scrammed up the cliff to the east and bracing against the stiff breeze, snapped this picture of the campsite.

#089 - Brent Koops

#090 - Colton ZieglerMedicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming2010 Ram 25002021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - PhoneCamping at Rob Roy Reservoir in Medicine Bow National Forest we were able to pull down along the water's edge where the larger trailers/RVs couldn't fit. To our delight we ended up with this awesome camping spot and a beautiful sunrise.

#090 - Colton Ziegler

#091 - Scott LauneyCathedral Valley, Utah2019 Ford F-3502020 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - Nikon D5100I had read a lot about Cathedral Valley and now have visited it twice and will surely go again because it's so awesome. I spent two nights and three days hiking, biking and just enjoying the scenery. The photo shows the Temples of the Sun and Moon in the background among the numerous

#091 - Scott Launey

#092 - Scott LauneyJedidiah Smith Redwoods, California2019 Ford F-3502020 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - Nikon D5100Cruising through the tight, tall and huge redwoods, I couldn't help stop for some photos. It’s a wonderful road down to Crescent City, California.

#092 - Scott Launey

#093 - John and Dana BernardCrown Land camping near Sundre, Alberta1998 Dodge 25002000 KodiakCamera Used - iPhoneIt was our first time off-road camping on Alberta crown land. We took the four wheeled and four legged beast off the grid for a week. Heading back in September for a longer trip. So much fun!

#093 - John Bernard

#094 - Harry BurgessRay Roberts Lake, Texas2019 Ford F-3502019 Lance 850Camera Used - Apple iPhone 13This photo was taken early in our two-month “retirement tour”. The camper was new to us (but fourth truck camper) and we were admiring it after arriving at the state park, just as the sunset. We have now spent four of the last six months in the camper, and we are planning for more.

#094 - Harry Burgess

#095 - Zack RobinsonGreen River Lakes Road, Wyoming1997 Ford F3501997 Bigfoot 2500 9.6BCamera Used - Google Pixel 5aThis photo was taken on our way back from camping at the Green River Lakes in Wyoming. The dirt road is about 20 miles long and is slow going; 10-15 miles per hour max in our rig. I noticed some thunderstorms to the south and pulled over to capture a few photos. We are in the midst of a month long trip before our daughter starts kindergarten and have been very fortunate to find places like these. With the truck camper we can easily boondock and fit into pretty much any campsite. I added 400-watts solar in the spring which has expanded our ability to boondock even further.

#095 - Zack Robinson

#096 - Mark BurkhardtBelknap Crater, Oregon2015 Ram 25002022 Lance 825Camera Used - PhoneRather than take the standard route over the pass, Highway 22, we decided to take the Old McKenzie Highway. It's a paved, but narrow, windy road. There were a lot of bikers going down the hill as we were winding our way up. The road has a maximum length restriction of 35 feet due to the narrow curves. Along the way we stopped at the Belnap Crater, the Obsidian flow, and also the Dee Wright Observatory.

#096 - Mark Burkhardt

#097 - Jeff WrightShagwong Point, Montauk, New York2007 Ram 35002021 Arctic Fox 992Camera Used - iPhone 13When we are not away somewhere camping, we are in the beach in Montauk every weekend between April and the end of November. It’s 60 miles from our house and is our every weekend getaway.

#097 - Jeff Wright

#098 - Glenn JohnsonLohman Hot Springs, Idaho2022 RAM 35002022 Bigfoot 2.5C10.4Camera Used - iPhoneOne of the first stops after picking up our new camper!

#098 - Glenn Johnson

#099 - Glenn JohnsonSalmon River Campground, Stanley, Idaho2022 RAM 35002022 Bigfoot 2.5C10.4Camera Used - iPhoneFirst camp with new camper. Boondocking - the way it should be!

#099 - Glenn Johnson

#100 - Ralph GallicchioSandy Neck Beach, Barnstable, Massachusetts2020 Ford F-3502019 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - Galaxy phoneWe love camping on a beach. Normally we go to Democrat Point here on Long Island, New York. We fish and stay over for a few days. Every year in July the piping plover decide to nest on this beach. We know this, so mid-winter I started looking for an alternative beach we could visit. With some help from YouTube, I saw this beach. This is Sandy Neck Beach in Cape Cod in a town called Barnstable. I looked it up on the net and also called the gatehouse. The people there were very helpful. I applied for a nonresident permit, received it and made the plans. We were there for four days and had a great time. We also met some really nice people. Being from New York and staying in Massachusetts we did not talk about sports. We will go there again next year.

#100 - Ralph Gallicchio

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