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2023 Calendar Contest Entries Part 2

By Angela White

Posted on July 4, 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.

#101 - Cesar Jorge MontesTrelew, Chubut, Argentina2008 Dodge Ram 25002016 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - PhoneThe photo is on National Route 3 leaving the city of Trelew in the province of Chubut, Argentina. In the background the replica of the Patagotitan Mayorum dinosaur to scale. Additional information can be visited in the museum https://mef.org.ar. This dinosaur attracted such interest in the world that it put the Mef in the international scientific showcase. It was thus that the BBC in London proposed to the Egidio Feruglio Foundation the filming of a documentary conducted by the renowned naturalist and documentary filmmaker Sir David Attenborough, about this amazing discovery and the natural wealth of Argentine Patagonia.

#101 - Cesar Jorge Montes

#102 - Cesar Jorge MontesLago Barreales, Neuquen, Argentina2008 Dodge Ram 25002016 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - PhoneSharing a flame barbecue on the sandy shores of Lake Barreales, Neuquen province, Argentina. Lake shore is very close to the city of Neuquen where hot summer days are usually shared with friends in this area.

#102 - Cesar Jorge Montes

#103 - Cesar Jorge MontesCipolletti, Rio Negro, Argentina2008 Dodge Ram 25002016 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - PhoneWe were at an equestrian event in the town of Cipolletti, Rio Negro, Argentina. This was a FZB Rein dressage test for a local championship.

#103 - Cesar Jorge Montes

#104 - Tom WellsKenogama Lake, Minnesota, US2019 Ram 35002003 Eagle Cap 850Camera Used - PhoneI found this remote campsite while traveling through Minnesota and ended up staying an extra night because of the remote location.

#104 - Tom Wells

#105 - Ross GriffithsNipigon, Ontario2018 Ford F-3502018 Northern Lite 10-2Camera Used - iPhone 13 miniHeading for home after five weeks in western Canada, we stopped for lunch at a roadside pull out just west of Nipigon, Ontario. The area between Thunder Bay and Nipigon is noted for its red rock cliff formations. This roadside pull out is at the eastern end of the cliffs. Although the rocks were not particularly red in the drab light, we thought we would try for a photo opportunity while eating our sandwiches.

#105 - Ross Griffiths

#106 - Cindy WallisBaldy Creek, New Castle, Colorado2020 Ford F-2502018 Lance 650Camera Used - iPhone 12We were truck camping beside Baldy Creek in Garfield Creek State Wildlife area. This picture was taken just before going for a ride. The weather was changing and we were trying to beat the rain.

#106 - Cindy Wallis

#107 - Alex HohmanMount Saint Helens1997 Ford F-3502002 Summerwind 911sCamera Used - iPhone 8My girlfriend and I recently purchased this camper from an older couple that was happy to see the joy that it brings us. We both are originally from the east coast and moving west made us realize how much land there is out here to explore. We thought, what better way to explore than in a 4x4 camper! After weeks of searching on Craigslist, we found the perfect camper. We bought her, and completely renovated the inside with new styling for maximum enjoyment. We live in the Mt. Hood area of Oregon and it is awesome to explore the mountains, desert, and coastal areas. Every weekend we roll out to a new stunning place and this camper setup has been extremely ideal for us. Unless people have a truck camper, they usually don’t understand what it’s like to be off the beaten path and surrounded by stunning scenery that’s just waiting to be explored. This picture is just sums up one of the beautiful places we’ve been and the culture of the truck camping family.

#107 - Alex Hohman

#108 - Angie ScottColumbia River Washington state2014 Chevy Silverado2016 Northern Lite 8-11Q SECamera Used - Nikon D7100The Mighty Columbia. On this journey to visit friends and family in Idaho, we chose to drive the Lewis and Clark highway in Washington state (highway 14) instead of I-84, which is directly across the Columbia River on the Oregon side. What a nice, alternate route it was; much fewer cars and no big diesels!

#108 - Angie Scott

#109 - Peter LewkoAmour Point Lighthouse, Labrador, Canada2019 Ford F3502019 Northern Lite 10-2 Wet BathCamera Used - Apple iPhone 12We were on day eleven of our seven week (12,000km) east coast road trip that took us to Baie-Comeau Quebec, Highway 389 north to Labrador City, the Labrador Highway (Expedition 51) to Blanc-Sablon Quebec, Newfoundland, Cape Breton Island (the Cabot Trail), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, the Gaspe in Quebec and home. The Point Amour Lighthouse is a historic site and it is the tallest lighthouse in Atlantic Canada. Subsequent to our tour of the lighthouse we were advised that we could overnight in their parking lot. It was a beautiful spot right on the Labrador coast of the Strait of Belle Isle. It was so windy that we had to point the truck into the wind and put down the jacks to stabilize the camper for the night. A second truck camper joined us later that evening.We experienced everything on this trip from shorts and tee shirt weather to winter jackets, toques and gloves. On day ten we camped overnight next to a snow plow in a gas station parking lot in Port Hope Simpson. We heard the snowplow leave about 4:30am and woke up that morning to snow covered roads. For those interested in doing Expedition 51, the worst part of the trip was Highway 389 in Quebec. Once you get north of the Manic 5 hydro dam it turns to gravel and it is a mix of pavement, gravel, dirt and rocks all the way to the Labrador boarder. The Labrador Highway is in good shape. Watch out for the potholes and frost heaves. When we took this trip there was only 32 kilometers of gravel road left on the route (located near Port Hope Simpson) and they were in the process of paving it. Cell phone coverage is minimal to non existent, so we traveled with a Garmin In-Reach GPS for communication purposes. Another thing to keep in mind is that most of the tourist attractions do not open up until June 1st. We were a week early and missed out on Battle Harbour, and the National Historic Site in Red Bay. We did however see a number of icebergs.

#109 - Peter Lewko

#110 - Josh RhoadesAbol Bridge Campground, Millinocket, Maine2020 Ford F-350 2021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy s21 ultraRustic campground on the golden road. It is along the Nesowadnehunk Deadwater, a beautiful river facing Katahdin Mountain. Great spot! We drove approximately 3400+ miles during our New England trip from Michigan.

#110 - Josh Rhoades

#111 - Autum RhoadesElk Lake, Michigan2020 Ford F3502021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Samsung S21+This was our first time camping in 2022. Long winters mean getting to camp as soon as we can. Loved the brisk air during the day, the colorful sunsets, and of course a blanket by the campfire. Camping in the Wolf Creek has been great! We look forward to our adventures in our truck camper.

#111 - Autum Rhoades

#112 - Mark NymeyerHomolovi State Park near Winslow, Arizona2016 GMC Denali 35002009 Lance 992Camera Used - Samsung moto5 cell phoneWe were on our way home to Nevada after visiting family in Alabama and we decided to stop in Winslow, Arizona to take our picture

#112 - Mark Nymeyer

#113 - L & S GagnierHope Bay Campground, Georgian Area, Ontario2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD2018 CampLite 6.8Camera Used - phone

#113 - L & S Gagnier

#114 - Larry FisherValley of Fire State Park, Nevada2020 Ram 3500Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - phoneThere is great hiking in this geologic wonderland. All camping is on a

#114 - Larry Fisher

#115 - Grant SorgBadlands, South Dakota2014 GMC Sierra 35001996 Weekender by SkylineCamera Used - Samsung S20We found this place in Badlands National Park as we searched out several hiking spots. We wound up hiking all of the Notch Trail (that has a challenging steel cable and log ladder), as well as three other hikes that day.

#115 - Grant Sorg

#116 - Bryan BarlowBend, Oregon2016 Ram 55002018 Host MammothCamera Used - iPhoneWe were heading south out of Bend, Oregon when the snow started to fall. We knew we didn’t want to be on the road so we turned down a dirt logging road. Were able to find a flat spot to spend the night.

#116 - Bryan Barlow

#117 - Bryan BarlowArizona desert2016 Ram 55002018 Host MammothCamera Used - iPhoneThe day was getting late so we just turned down one of the many dirt roads in Southern Arizona.

#117 - Bryan Barlow

#118 - Laurie RomanoDesert outside Oatman, Arizona2002 Ford F3502002 Arctic FoxCamera Used - Galaxy S20My husband, myself and another couple, who have the same camper, but a year newer than ours, take frequent camper trips together. We love the beauty of the desert and the vastness of it. We can park anywhere. That night at the campground we found out that a co-worker had won something like $80 million on the Powerball.

#118 - Laurie Romano

#119 - Scott HannafordMt. Kidd, Kanaski, Alberta, Canada2018 Ram 35002021 Adventurer 89RSBCamera Used - iPhoneWe had lots of rain during the day, so we stayed inside the camper. When we woke up the next morning, we found the snow all around us. We got about 2 inches. It was crisp that morning, but later in the day it was gone from the rain. It was a refreshing day.

#119 - Scott Hannaford

#120 - William HibbardBrooklin, Maine2018 Ram 35002022 Northern Lite 10-2EXCD LECamera Used - Canon EOS RPLooking for dark skies, we came across this little peach of a spot in Brooklin, Maine. It was Oceanfront Camping at Reach Knolls. We stayed for four nights and had some practice shooting the Milky Way from the beach front. I knew I could capture the Milky Way behind our camper and was hoping I could silhouette the trees in the foreground while maintaining a good Milky Way background. I used my headlamp to paint the trees and camper while the photo was being captured. In order to get as much of the Milky Way as possible, I used my head lamp on the last second of exposure. The lens used for the photo was a wide angle Canon RF 15-35/2.8 L IS USM lens. I mounted my camera with lens on a tripod using manual settings and I took a series of photos.

#120 - William Hibbard

#121 - Adam SmitSouth Dakota2021 Ram 35002021 Lance 975Camera Used - Cell PhoneMy son, Adam, took this picture. He went with me to the Sturgis Rally this year. This is a riverside site he found on an off road App. Very cool. It’s just off of I-90 three or four hours out of Sturgis.

#121 - Adam Smit

#122 - Larry SachsFisherman's Island in Northern Michigan2009 Ford F2502017 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy phoneAfter a long day of brewery tours in northern Michigan, we Googled nearby campgrounds for a place to stay. A nice secluded campground on Lake Michigan fit the ticket. It was late and quite dark, but we managed to snuggle into our site. As we left the truck to get into camper we were blessed with a spectacular view of a full moon creating a silhouette of Michigan through the trees. A perfect ending to a great day.

#122 - Larry Sachs

#123 - Julia TruverCity of Rocks State Park, Faywood, New Mexico2012 Ford F-3502018 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxOur camping spot was called Corona Borealis and is a dry camp with no electricity or water. It does have a picnic table, fire ring and modern restrooms with showers. They are close by to walk to. We just happened to see the park on our map and the walk or hike amongst the rocks that we camped in are a hidden treasure that anyone or age would enjoy. It was only $10 a night. There are electricity spots available at $14 per night, but the camps spots in the rocks are inexplicably amazing. Gila Cliff Dwellings are only 73 miles up the road and are free to hike up the mile to see them.

#123 - Julia Truver

#124 - Julia TruverColumbus, New Mexico, Port of Entry2012 Ford F-3502018 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxWe happened across Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus, New Mexico. It’s $14 per night with electric, water, a covered picnic table excellent bathrooms and showers. At the time, there were only a handful of us in this well kept park. We decided to drive three miles down to the border crossing and saw the wall. At that point we saw a dirt road leading right up to the wall and drove out to take this picture. Yes, we did end up with company from the US Border Patrol. The officer was very amicable. He told us a little bit about the area and his job. All in all, it was a very good experience.

#124 - Julia Truver

#125 - Julia TruverLowell, Arizona2012 Ford F-3502018 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxThis town is literally a step back in time. All the vehicles and buildings are retro to our younger years and the whole town is one Main Street with the buildings and old vehicles on both sides revealing a look back in time to yesteryear.

#125 - Julia Truver

#126 - Gaston BelangerMarble Canyon, Arizona2017 Ram 35002017 Northern Lite 9-6-Q-SECamera Used - iPhone8I am always looking for a gnarly challenging dirt bike ride. I boondocked in Marble Canyon, Arizona for a week. It’s ten miles south of Lee's Ferry to ride the canyon’s ragged rocky edge; taking chances for 10 miles following the Colorado River 1000' below. Fun truck camping now, die later, and be happy you did. https://youtu.be/JMawo1sDFoE

#126 - Gaston Belanger

#127 - Grant SorgBadlands, South Dakota2014 GMC Sierra 35001996 Weekender by SkylineCamera Used - Samsung S20We found this place in Badlands National Park as we searched out several hiking spots. We wound up hiking all of the Notch Trail (that has a challenging steel cable and log ladder), as well as three other hikes that day.

#127 - Grant Sorg

#128 - Grant SorgBadlands, South Dakota2014 GMC Sierra 35001996 Weekender by SkylineCamera Used - Samsung S20We found this place in Badlands National Park as we searched out several hiking spots. We wound up hiking all of the Notch Trail (that has a challenging steel cable and log ladder), as well as three other hikes that day.

#128 - Grant Sorg

#129 - Gaston BelangerSilverton, Colorado2017 Ram 35002017 Northern Lite 9-6Q SECamera Used - iPhone8This photo is from a 14 day free National Forest dispersed campsite near Silverton, Colorado. I'm here again tucked into the woods to ride a KTM 200 dirt bike over all the off-road 12,500+ elevation high mountain passes. Gotta love Colorado for its challenging four wheel drive switchback roads.

#129 - Gaston Belanger

#130 - Gaston BelangerLands End Road at 10,568' elevation, Grand Mesa, Colorado2017 Ram 35002017 Northern Lite 9-6-Q-SECamera Used - iPhone 8Grand Mesa in Colorado is the world’s largest and highest mesa. I am boondocks here on the cliff’s edge for 14 days at 10,568’ in elevation viewing awesome sunsets every night. Grand Junction is below and at night it lights up like a Christmas tree. I ride my KTM dirt bike down and back up 18 miles of old Highway 50. It’s a switchback dirt road with an awesome view at every turn that comes up here to Lands End Road. Don't miss this outstanding mesa for clean air, cool summer weather and 50+ mile panoramic views. This was on my truck camper boondock bucket list. OMG! Look at them views!

#130 - Gaston Belanger

#131 - Leslie PedersonDragoon Mountains, Arizona2016 Ford F-3502022 Host YukonCamera Used - iPhone 12We have owned 36 acres for several years. It’s raw land. Last year (2022) we cleared an acre and had a driveway put in. We had never seen a sunrise or sunset there. With our truck camper we could finally enjoy our dream.

#131 - Leslie Pederson

#132 - Leslie PedersonYosemite National Park, California2016 Ford F-3502022 Host YukonCamera Used - iPhone 12We were learning about traveling in our truck camper. We had just gotten it the month before; we are full-time living in it. We were able to get a dry camping site at Yosemite National Park.

#132 - Leslie Pederson

#133 - Scott HannafordHighwood Pass, Kananaskis, Alberta2018 Ram 35002021 Adventurer 89RSBCamera Used - Panasonic LumixWe had gotten snow in the Kananaskis Park around the 14th of June at Mt. Kidd campground about 2-3 inches. We decided to drive later that day to check out our new camp spot called Boulten Creek in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park in Kananaskis. When we left our campground at Mt.Kidd there was a lot of snow on the ground towards Highwood Pass. We had stopped here for fuel and have a bite to eat. The lady at the gas station said that they got snow overnight. The plows had came to clear the highway and parking lot. As you can see, the snow piled up by the plow. It was a nice crisp day and drive. We saw a grizzly eating grass under all that snow.

#133 - Scott Hannaford

#134 - Barbara NewboldLolo Pass, Highway 12, Idaho2018 Ram 35002014 Northstar TC800Camera Used - iPhone 12Camping along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway in Idaho.

#134 - Barbara Newbold

#135 - Barbara NewboldLolo Pass, Highway 12, Idaho2018 Ram 35002014 Northstar TC800Camera Used - iPhone 12Early morning drive down Lolo Pass, Highway 12, in Idaho along the Lewis & Clark Scenic Byway. It was a stunning drive and there was some great camping fishing.

#135 - Barbara Newbold

#136 - Barbara NewboldLochasa River area off Highway 12, Idaho2018 Ram 35002014 Northstar TC800Camera Used - iPhone 12Camping in Wendover USFS Campground in Clearwater National Forest in Lolo, Idaho. We traveled down Highway 12 and came across this gem of a campground.

#136 - Barbara Newbold

#137 - Jim ThompsonSan Juan National Forest, Colorado2016 Ram 35002001 Kodiak K-99Camera Used - Canon 7DMk2 and Canon 70-200 L lensThis photo was from our first outing this summer after we reloaded and repacked our be-loved Kodiak K-99 truck camper of 19 years, after trying out a fifth wheel. We would not have gotten 5th wheel in this spot. Our Kodiak did not sell for a reason. We leave this Friday for about a month to North Dakota and Minnesota with North Shore Drive, Lake Superior as our destination. We have several Harvest Hosts lined up. We sure have enjoyed them.

#137 - Jim Thompson

#138 - Denise RousseauSkyline Drive in Virginia2011 Ford F3502018 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - iPhone 12maxOn our summer vacation at the top of Skyline Drive in Virginia. The weather was awesome and so was the 50 mile view. We did 3100 miles and 14 states with a brief stop over at our place in south Florida. The last night was spent in the outer banks in North Carolina. Time to start planning the next one!

#138 - Denise Rousseau

#139 - Brian BoldiDemocrat Point, New York2007 Ford F3502008 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - PhoneJust a typical weekend at our home away from home. Fishing was slow but that’s the point...to slow it down. This is some of the best real estate on the planet and its only accessible by people who seek adventure.

#139 - Brian Boldi

#140 - Blake ScottMoapa Valley, Nevada2003 Ford F-3502012 Lance 950Camera Used - DJI Mavic 2 Pro ZoomAfter spending most of November and December stealth camping in Los Angeles for work, we finally left the city and headed towards the Nevada desert excited to find some real camping for the first time in a while. We found this amazing spot just outside of The Valley of Fire State Park in an OHV area that provided the perfect spot to camp and ride the trails. These rocks at sunset show why the area is called The Valley of Fire.

#140 - Blake Scott

#141 - Courtney HerndonBoulder City, Nevada1997 Dodge Ram 25002001 Hallmark UteCamera Used - iPhone 12We had just picked up our first dirt bike in Vegas and came to our favorite secluded spot outside of Las Vegas. It was special to see the bike on the back for the first time and we’re eager to be able to have another vessel to explore in. Also special to see that our entire setup is from the turn of the century from the truck, to the camper and now the KTM.

#141 - Courtney Herndon

#142 - Courtney HerndonTelluride, Colorado1997 Dodge Ram 25002001 Hallmark UteCamera Used - Digital cameraIt’s been an extremely raining summer season in Colorado this year. The rain finally ended after a whole week of it and we captured this beautiful golden hour shot. After traveling for two years full time, we had catastrophic truck issues which left us at a standstill for most of the summer. At this spot in Telluride, we were finally able to relax and enjoy being back on the road.

#142 - Courtney Herndon

#143 - Johanna KoesterBighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, Montana2019 Ram 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Nikon D3400During the month of July 2022, we embarked on a three week cross country trip from North Carolina to Wyoming to attend a family wedding. Many of our destinations and camping spots were planned but we did leave room for spontaneous detours including this day trip to Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area. After visiting so many of the popular national park destinations, Bighorn Canyon was a refreshing change of pace. As soon as we entered the quiet road leading to the canyon, we immediately spotted a number of bighorn sheep. Arriving at the parking lot, we were one of about three vehicles total which meant we could view the glorious Devil's canyon overlook in peaceful solitude. Directly behind us, our truck camper is parked against the backdrop of the East Pryor Mountain providing this private and stunning landscape. Important lesson here is to look for the road less traveled during any and all travels, some of the lesser known canyons and parks can provide absolutely beautiful and peaceful settings.

#143 - Johanna Koester

#144 - Johanna KoesterCody, Wyoming2019 Ram 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Nikon D3400During the month of July 2022, we embarked on a three week cross country trip from North Carolina to Wyoming to attend a family wedding. Traveling together with our brother and sister-in-law in their own rig, we camped at a combination of state campgrounds, private campgrounds and Harvest Hosts. When traveling through Cody, Wyoming, we managed to score big with this river side camping site with a view despite our lack of reservation. We were pleased to learn that this Buffalo Bill State Park location offered campgrounds with ample space and beautiful views. It's easy to see from this photo that we had plenty of buffer between campsites which makes for a peaceful night's rest. While our visit to Cody was brief, it was also very memorable due to tours of the Buffalo Bill Dam as well as the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, a museum dedicated to the American West. Don't let the possibility of crowds keep you from visiting this iconic western town, it's definitely worth the visit.

#144 - Johanna Koester

#145 - Johanna KoesterMapleton, North Dakota2019 Ram 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Nikon D3400During the month of July 2022, we embarked on a three week cross country trip from North Carolina to Wyoming to attend a family wedding. Traveling together with our brother and sister-in-law in their own rig, we camped at a combination of state campgrounds, private campgrounds and Harvest Hosts. This picture was taken at our favorite Harvest Hosts location to date, the 4e winery outside of Fargo, North Dakota. Ample parking was made available adjacent to their iconic red barn which made for a very scenic picture. We enjoyed wine tasting, plant based dinner options, shopping in their small boutique and most importantly their welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. After dinner, chef and host Greg Cook paid a visit to the campers as he tended his garden close to the parking area, wine glass in his hand. Now that's our kind of gardening. Great food and drink, new fast friends and a beautiful sunset made this an ideal overnight stay for us and our family traveling companions.

#145 - Johanna Koester

#146 - Lucy BaileyMt Adams, Washington1997 Ford F2501997 Lance LegendCamera Used - Panasonic Lumix G9Snow Day!! This photo was taken three months into our full time truck camper life at the base area Mt Adams in Washington. We had just spent the week prior skiing at Mt Bachelor in Oregon and we were feeling pretty sore, so we decided to take a fews day off and rest our bodies. We crossed the Columbia River Gorge into Washington and scouted a dispersed camping spot for the next two days before heading to Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington. We made it right before the storm rolled in. We sat at our dinette, drank warm tea and watched the winter wonderland fall around us all day. Just us, enjoying the snow storm from the warmth of our cozy little camper.

#146 - Lucy Bailey

#147 - Kelly SohnGlen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah2003 GMC Sierra 15002003 Sunlite Eagle SBCamera Used iPhone 11We were returning to Missouri after a trip to Southern California, leisurely camping along the way. In southern Utah we re-visited Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef national parks, along with a few of Utah's excellent state parks. We ended up at Glen Canyon NRA and decided to boondock for the night. Our campsite sat on a rocky plateau. Sheer cliffs leading to the Dirty Devil River below surrounded us on three sides. I kept a close watch on our dog, Mack. My husband, Carl, had to fend for himself.

#147 - Kelly Sohn

#148 - Kelly SohnUncompahgre National Forest, Colorado2003 GMC Sierra 15002003 Sunlite Eagle SBCamera Used - iPhone 11We had just left the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and were looking to boondock. We researched and found Beaver Lake in the Uncompahgre National Forest. We headed in the direction and drove and drove 15 miles up a backcountry gravel road to a campsite where fall colors painted the scenery surrounding a small, mirrored lake.

#148 - Kelly Sohn

#149 - Jake VerchuylGemini Bridges, Moab, Utah2017 Chevy Silverado 15002018 Phoenix pop upCamera Used - PhoneWe drove the steep and exposed road into Gemini bridges near Moab and found this great spot in brides canyon. Our three kids enjoyed running up the rocks behind the camper. The sunset colors through the canyon were amazing, as were the stars. It dropped to 20° at night, but the whole family stayed cozy in our Phoenix pop up.

#149 - Jake Verchuyl

#150 - Jake VerschuylHole In The Rock Road, Grand Staircase Escalante, Utah2017 Chevy Silverado 15002018 Phoenix Pop-upCamera Used - PhoneThis was one of our favorite spots on a three week southwest adventure with our family of five! The kids loved playing on the rocks behind the camper while we cooked dinner, and we had the spot to ourselves. The next day we hiked through Spooky and Peekaboo slot canyons which was a highlight for everyone.

#150 - Jake Verschuyl

#151 - Alan ParrottCanyonlands National Park, Utah2015 Ram 35002010 Bigfoot 2500Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy 21My wife and I spent a few days in Moab in early November. We rode mountain bikes down the whole enchilada, went skydiving, went to a couple bars and even went bowling. We loved the town and surrounding area. This picture is on the way back up the Shaffer Trail in Canyonlands. The view says it all.

#151 - Alan Parrott

#152 - Ben SchultzSnake River Canyon, near Pittsburg Landing, Idaho2021 Ford F-2502021 OEV Camp-X tray and CamperCamera Used - iPhone 13Celebrating our 21st Wedding Anniversary off-grid. Utilized the 37” wheels to overland to this special spot with zero neighbors on the snake river.

#152 - Ben Schultz

#153 - Heidi BesenOklahoma Panhandle2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony A6300Driving east from Colorado generally toward Oklahoma City, my husband Matt and I wanted to drive through the Oklahoma Panhandle, specifically because people told us there wasn't anything there. How is that possible? So we drove on Route 412 through the towns of Boise City, Guymon and Ft. Supply and other smaller settlements. We found them to be charming and quaint, full of historical buildings, general stores, train depots, etc. The landscape is surely very flat and the road is mighty straight. This photo illustrates the gentle pastel-colored landscape (mostly pale yellow and sky blue), the endless sky above and the geometric lines of the road leading off seemingly to infinity.

#153 - Heidi Besen

#154 - Heidi BesenInyo Forest near Mammoth, California2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony A6300We spent much of the winter of 2021/2022 traveling to ski resorts across the western and central US. We spent the day skiing at Mammoth in California and wanted to camp nearby. This area at is pretty much at the foot of the majestic Sierras very close to the ski resort. We were there late in the day and caught some beautiful golden lighting and lots of puffy clouds.

#154 - Heidi Besen

#155 - Heidi BesenSouth of Bryce Canyon, Utah2018 Dodge Ram 35002018 Hallmark NevadaCamera Used - Sony A6300After visiting some of the more populous National Parks in Utah, my husband Matt and I decided to drive south on Cottonwood Canyon Road in the Grand Staircase Escalante area. We were not disappointed. The scenery is spectacular and the road is easy for any vehicle to manage. It was a great shortcut and beautifully tranquil. Not a soul in sight. The landscape of southern Utah is second to none and the backroads are endless.

#155 - Heidi Besen

#156 - David ClockIcefields Parkway, Jasper National Park, Alberta2021 Ram 35002022 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - Sony A7R iiiWhile on vacation in Canada in June of 2022, we had many days of rain. This was one of the few blue bird clear days while there. We were held up along side the road as mountain goats were all over the roadway when I shot this. This was our last day in the area before heading home to California. The shot is looking south towards the Columbia Icefield area, with Mount Athabasca directly in the background.

#156 - David Clock

#157 - Dave DunbarCape Lookout, North Carolina2016 Ford F3502013 XP CamperCamera Used - Samsung GalaxyMy family and I took the ferry over to Cape Lookout and spent four nights.Cape Lookout is a small island that is basically a sandbar off the coast of North Carolina. It is all national seashore and camping is permitted along most of the island. There is one trail that runs the length of the island and many miles of beach to drive on.The shelling, fishing and family time were tremendous. We will return this fall for more fishing, shelling and family time.

#157 - Dave Dunbar

#158 - Lucy BaileyAlabama Hills, California1997 Ford F-2501997 Lance Legend 500Camera Used - Panasonic Lumix G9, PL 100-400mmThis photo was from our very first night of living full time in our truck camper! After a three years of working and upgrading our rig, we finally made it to full-time truck camper life. Our very first camping location was at Alabama Hills, California. We arrived after dark, so we didn't know truly how beautiful of an area we were in. We woke up to these stunning mountain views! We were very grateful that this was our first stop to sleep!

#158 - Lucy Bailey

#159 - John RestivoDempster Highway, half-mile mile into the Arctic Circle2017 Ford F-2502005 Alaskan CamperCamera Used - iPhone 13I completed getting to the Arctic Ocean on the Dempster Highway. I used iOverlander to find this spot. I pulled in to the spot and was just amazed. It was breathtaking.

#159 - John Restivo

#160 - Michael SkrotSebastian Inlet State Park, Florida2021 Denil GMC2021 Lance 855Camera Used - iPhoneTrying out our first truck camper for the weekend.

#160 - Michael Skrot

#161 - Kathy AlbrightK'esugi Ken Campground, Trapper Creek, Alaska2004 Ford F3501996 LanceCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra

#161 - Kathy Albright

#162 - Garrett MorrowMilton Reservoir, California2001 Ford F-2502004 Lance 835Camera Used - iPhone 12 proThis is from the Milton Reservoir in the Sierra Nevadas of California. It is a lake we had seen on the map and never explored. When we showed up we found a perfect waterfront spot.

#162 - Garrett Morrow

#163 - Garrett MorrowHat Creek Overlook, California2001 Ford F-2502004 Lance 835Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProMy favorite secret spot overlooking Hat Creek in Shasta County. There are views of Mount Shasta and Mount Lassen. I would tell you more but... you know. This spot never fails to deliver epic sunsets.

#163 - Garrett Morrow

#164 - Jerry CallawaySteer Pasture Overlook, Wall, South Dakota2021 Ford F-3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Apple iPhone 12 ProWe are full time truck campers. This is one of our go to locations as we live nomadically!

#164 - Jerry Callaway

#165 - Brent KoopsBadlands National Park, South Dakota2016 Chevy Silverado2016 4Wheel HawkeCamera Used - Canon 7D MkIIWe awoke to an amazing panorama at the rim of the Badlands. This location is just outside of Badlands National Park with the warm spring-sun heating up the cool, early morning air. With a couple of reclining chairs, a spacious camp spot, and miles to explore, we basked in the sunlight and the vast prairie landscape ready to spread our wings for the day's adventure.

#165 - Brent Koops

#166 - Alex BlasingameMurphy's Campsite, White Rim Trail, Canyonlands, Utah2007 Ford F2502020 Bunduvry by Bundutec USACamera Used - Panasonic G85There were three other truck campers with us who had never done this trail. They knew that I had been on the White Rim Trail several times, so they asked me to guide them. The White Rim Trail to me is the apex for a truck camper to do and you never really know if you are going to make all the way around with rigs of our size. In the distance is Candlestick Tower. Murphy's is about three-quarters around on the trail going and a good place for a turn around if you have to.

#166 - Alex Blasingame

#167 - Dana HarrisonHenry Mountains, Utah2009 Ford F250 2021 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - iPhone 11We were at the end of a 206-mile four day trip doing Overland Trail Guide's Capital Reef Backcountry Trail. This was the final campsite, and was several miles up the alternative route into the Henry Mountains. We gave ourselves a half hour off the main route to find a campsite as it was getting late and dusk was coming. The road up into the Henry Mountains was near the limit of what our truck and camper combo could handle. There was lots of four low travel over rocks, washes, and mud. We went all the way up the road until this spot appeared. There were no campsites or even flat spots to pull off. At exactly half an hour, a tiny pull off on the right appeared, and we did a five-point turnaround to back into it. We then were hammered with an intense rainstorm, but enjoyed dinner and cards inside the camper. We woke up the next day to a clean truck, and a valley shrouded in clouds. I thought it was a pretty cool shot!

#167 - Dana Harrison

#168 - Carole MolaisonHavre aux Maisons, Îles de la Madeleine, Québec2021 Ford F3502018 Northern Lite 8-11EX Sportsman Camera Used - Samsung S20This photo was taken at sunset in July 2022 on the hilltop, on a land that we own on the Magdalen Islands. We have been living here for 34 years; my husband from Norway and myself from the Island. As professionals, we have been working and sailing around the world for several years. Certainly, we appreciate simple life, nature and its majestic scenery. After two years of research during the Covid pandemic, we purchased our truck and camper in October 2021 at Canadream near Montréal, Quebec. We drove to Ottawa then back home exploring New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Our next adventure and destination will most probably be the United States, enjoying camper life, expeditions, warm weather and millions of twinkling stars.

#168 - Carole Molaison

#169 - Scott EllisNorth of Roundup, Montana2012 Chevy 35002019 Northern Lite 9-6QSECamera Used - iPhone 13 ProWe were camped here to get our dog away from the fireworks. It turned out the weather got so threatening that we ran back home (90 minutes away) and then got hailed on anyway.

#169 - Scott Ellis

#170 - Scott EllisDeath Valley, California2012 Chevy 3500Northern Lite 9-6QSECamera Used - iPhone 13 ProThis was a roadside pullout partway through a spring loop through Nevada and California. We planned poorly and had to buy fuel in Death Valley . . . for $9.99/gallon! The available campground was a huge gravel parking lot which is not our usual style. It is still a fascinating place and we'll go back to spend more time.

#170 - Scott Ellis

#171 - Scott EllisSouth Central Montana2012 Chevy 35002019 Northern Lite 9-6QSECamera Used - iPhone 13 ProOne of our regular spots, BLM land an hour and a half from home. We haul a side-by-side in the trailer and ride up into the mountains from here.

#171 - Scott Ellis

#172 - Jack SmithOuray, Colorado2021 Toyota Tacoma2021 Phoenix Pop-Up CamperCamera Used - Nikon D5About 14 months after ordering my custom built camper from Phoenix Pop-Up Camper/Coyote RV in Colorado I received an email that my camper was ready to be installed and could be picked up early in December of 2021. I left my home in Texas on December 1st and spent the night in Oklahoma. On December 2nd I drove to Denver, Colorado to pick up my camper.From Denver I drove to to Rocky Mountain National Park to spend four nights getting used to my new camper. On December 6th I drove to Ouray, Colorado to spend five nights at the KOA in order to have electricity to use my heater and charge camera batteries. Ouray had not had much snow before I arrived; however, did get several inches during my stay there. If I remember correctly, the temperature was four degrees on the morning I was to drive to New Mexico over the Million Dollar Highway (Co 550). I stopped for some lunch in Silverton because of a two-hour delay due to an overturned eighteen-wheeler loaded with new vehicles.After the accident was cleared from the road, I drove on to Albuquerque, New Mexico (my birthplace). I spent one night in Ft. Stockton, Texas before driving home to San Antonio.I took the submitted picture on the morning of December 10th with snow falling covering my camper. The two very happy campers in the picture are me and my travel buddy, Benjamin Bear.I highly recommend Ouray, Colorado as a great destination and suggest you visit Cascade Falls and hike the Perimeter Trail. Also, Ouray and surrounding area in late September offers spectacular fall color and sometimes snow for great photography opportunities.

#172 - Jack Smith

#173 - Garrett MorrowMono Lake overlook below Virginia Lakes, California2001 Ford F-2502004 Lance 835Camera Used - Canon 6D, Samyang 24mm, 20 seconds - iso6400We got snowed out of our usual favorite spot, but in typical truck camping style, we found this spot down a dirt road nearby. It even had a 10x10 concrete pad to park on. This was night one of a trip down the Eastern Sierras via 395 from Reno to Los Angeles.

#173 - Garrett Morrow

#174 - Doug CropperGrass Point State Park, Clayton, New York2014 Silverado 15001994 SunLiteCamera Used - LG cell phoneGrass Point State Campground is right on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands region. Get a site on the river and watch the ships heading to the Seaway while looking across to Canada.

#174 - Doug Cropper

#175 - Alex BlasingameWhite Pocket, Arizona2007 Ford F2502020 Bunduvry by Bundutec USACamera Used - Panasonic G85White Pocket is located in the northern part of the Vermillion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. We were invited by some friends for a photo shoot. Since we've never been there, it was a go! The trail in is a deep sandy road so high clearance and true four wheel drive vehicle is needed. This area does get busy during the day, but once the late afternoon comes around, you're nearly alone with the place all to yourself.

#175 - Alex Blasingame

#176 - Jerry CallawaySteer Pasture Overlook, Wall, South Dakota2021 Ford F-3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxMy wife and I are full time truck campers and The Wall is one of our favorite boondocking locations! The night skies are incredible.

#176 - Jerry Callaway

#177 - Joel HollandBoondockers Welcome in Fairplay, Colorado2019 Ford F3502021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProI shot this photo while camping at a gorgeous 75 acre Boondockers Welcome location in Fairplay, Colorado. The setting was absolutely perfect!

#177 - Joel Holland

#178 - Joel HollandBoondockers Welcome location in Fairplay, Colorado2019 Ford F3502021 NuCamp Cirrus 820Camera Used - DJI Mavic 2 Pro droneI shot this magnificent scene while camping at a Boondockers Welcome host in Fairplay, Colorado. I used my drone to capture the wide open space to show how vast the landscape was.

#178 - Joel Holland

#179 - Joel HollandBoondockers Welcome host in Fairplay, Colorado2019 F350 Platinum2021 NuCamp Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProI shot this magical scene while camping at a Boondockers Welcome host in Fairplay, Colorado. It reminds me of the Microsoft Windows screensaver, but much better because there is a truck camper in it!

#179 - Joel Holland

#180 - David LindemeyerGrand Tetons, Wyoming1994 Ford F-3501991 Lance 4000 SquireCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProEpic road trip to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons after rebuilding the truck from frame up with new Cummins Diesel and 2013 SD axles along with new paint. Camper got an interim make over before we left as well. The trip took us 3800 miles and the truck performed perfect!

#180 - David Lindemeyer

#181 - Cher GrahamGrand Teton Park Road, Wyoming2014 Ford F4502018 Lance 1172Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProWe were caravaning with our daughter’s family to a reunion in Bliss Idaho. After an afternoon of hiking in the Grand Tetons we switched passengers to keep our grandchildren interested. I noticed our rig in the mirror and stuck my head out the skylight to capture this shot. Yes, I was not the driver at this time.

#181 - Cher Graham

#182 - Robert TravisMissouri2008 Dodge 35002012 Lance 855SCamera Used - iPhoneInstalled a Torklift Super Truss Extended Hitch to my Dodge diesel then backed under my Lance 855S on my way to Nebraska Field Trial with horses and dogs.

#182 - Robert Travis

#183 - Gary WrightBluerock Provincial Park, Alberta2007 Toyota Tundra1984 Edson DeluxCamera Used - iPhone 13Only 40 kilometers from my home, Bluerock Campground is perfect for last minute camping trips. The first come, first served rule is great for mid-week camps without pre-made reservations. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains in the beautiful Kananaskis Country of south western Alberta with the Sheep River only steps away it offer great hiking trails for exploring. Towering pines with gentle breezes make for a perfect fireside evening before easily falling asleep after all the days fresh air. The well spaced campsites offer privacy and seclusion.

#183 - Gary Wright

#184 - Richard FiteLake of the Woods, Ontario, Canada2006 Ram 35002011 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - PhoneWe spent a month this summer Walleye fishing in northern Minnesota and Ontario, camping in Voyagers National Park and Lake of the Woods. This shot was taken at a turn-out in Ontario as we traveled between lakes with our rig.

#184 - Richard Fite

#185 - Mark KucelCanyon Lake, Ontario, Canada2019 Ford F2502005 Palomino Bronco 1200Camera Used - PhoneNothing beats being able to drive onto a beach and boondock for the night. This hidden gem of a lake holds not on Musky but even some Tiger Musky's which are hard to come by. Waking up in the morning, opening the door to see the lake is the best place to have a morning cup of coffee.

#185 - Mark Kucel

#186 - Wally CutchinBear Lake, northern Utah2021 Ford F-3502022 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 11SEMy wife and I have been full time truck campers for the past two months and have been traveling the western states since leaving Texas after our retirements. This photo was taken on the east side of Bear Lake on the Utah/Idaho border. I get a ton of questions about the bike and hitch set up on the front of the rig. It’s a 2021 Honda trail 125 and a Versa Haul carrier. We call the bike “donkey” and it is a great addition for grocery runs and scouting ahead for great boondocking sites. We have met many new friends and seen several old ones while on our adventures. We are loving this lifestyle!

#186 - Wally Cutchin

#187 - Mike TumchewicsBluey Lake, British Columbia2020 Ford F3502021 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Nikon D850This was our first outing of the camping season following a very wet and cold spring here in British Columbia. This particular BC Forest Service recreation site caught our interest after seeing photos of the lake posted on the BC Sites and Trails website. A brief description on how to locate this particular site mentioned the road was best accessed by a high clearance four wheel drive vehicles. A better description would have been

#187 - Mike Tumchewics

#188 - Shawn LucasCapetown, California - near the lost coast of California2001 Silverado 35001997 Bigfoot 10.6BCamera Used - Samsung s20The lost coast of California is a magical place that takes a diversion off Highway 101 near Ferndale, California to get there. During this road trip to Arizona, we wanted to stay as close to the Pacific Ocean as possible. The fall colors and blue California skies are quite wonderful in October, and we could not resist taking this snapshot during our stop for lunch and a hike.

#188 - Shawn Lucas

#189 - Catherine HenshawCongdon Campground, Yukon2017 F3502017 Northern Lite 9’6 SportsmanCamera Used - iPhoneWhile on a trip from Vancouver Island, British Columbia to Tuktoyaktuk Northwest Territories, we also went to a few of our favorite campgrounds. We were spending a few days camping at Congdon Campground in the Yukon on Kluane Lake and had heard there was a chance for Northern Lights that night. We waited up late and sure enough we were rewarded with a magnificent light show. As a vehicle drove past I was able to get two different kinds of Northern Lites in a picture.

#189 - Catherine Henshaw

#190 - Steve SinghosePinnacles Campground, Shoshone National Forest, Wyoming2000 Fort F-3502018 Northern Lite 10-2 EXCD SECamera Used - iPhone 12 MiniWhenever possible, we took the slow routes on this trip. We were on day five on our trip from our home in western Washington State to central Wyoming stopping where we like at free/low cost campsites along the way. We had just crossed the continental device on US Highway 26, not far to the east of Yellowstone/Tetons, and thought this would be a great area to camp. A quick look at the map clued us in that this Forest Service campground four to five miles off the highway would be a nice option. By the time we got to the campground the best we could say was, “WOW!” We had seen a lot of great territory along our trip. This was one step above. We definitely will be staying here again.

#190 - Steve Singhose

#191 - Bill McKeonPalmer Creek Road, Hope, Alaska2007 Dodge 35002010 Northern Lite 10.2 CDSECamera Used - Panasonic LUMIX G85 24mm f3.5 1/50 sec ISO 200We drove up to the Couer De Alene Campground six miles south of Hope, Alaska on Palmer Creek Road for my wife’s birthday to see the Fireweed in peak bloom. It was a beautiful clear day and the clouds were fantastic. There are a number of nice pullouts to camp and overlook Resurrection Creek.

#191 - Bill McKeon

#192 - Katrina JohnsonLogan County State Park, Kansas2009 Chevy 2500HD2020 Northern Lite 9-6SECamera Used - PhoneWe found this spot on iOverlander and pulled in just as a thunder and lightening storm crossed over us. We got lots of wind with no rain and I took this as the storm crossed the prairie at sunset. It was scary and magical at the same time.

#192 - Katrina Johnson

#193 - Jeff BertschSugarloaf Key, Florida Keys2022 Chevrolet 2500 HD2015 Palomino Backpack HS-6601Camera Used - iPhone 13We were spending a couple days in the Florida Keys and we were sitting out watching the moon and stars when we decided to take a walk. We noticed the beautiful sky behind the camper and had to capture it.

#193 - Jeff Bertsch

#194 - Jeff BertschSugarloaf Key, Florida Keys2022 Chevrolet 2500 HD2015 Palomino Backpack HS-6601Camera Used - iPhone13We caught this rainbow after a summer shower. We were looking out the window and noticed the rainbow. We ran out to capture this beautiful view. We were staying at the KOA in Sugarloaf Key.

#194 - Jeff Bertsch

#195 - Doug DavisAyer's Natural Bridge west of Douglas, Wyoming2008 Dodge Ram 35002004 Hallmark CucharaCamera Used - Google Pixel 6A proMy wife and I belong to the Oregon/California Trails Association and in this picture are headed to the national convention in Casper, Wyoming.We have stopped at Ayers Natural Bridge several times, as we head west out of Iowa, and enjoy this picturesque park. There are only a few places in the U.S. where there is water flowing under the natural bridge and this is one of them. We were camped here over night and enjoyed the sunset and sunrise in this small but beautiful red rock canyon.

#195 - Doug Davis

#196 - Will HoadCanyonlands National Park, Utah2001 Ford F-3501991 Skamper Pop Up CamperCamera Used - iPhoneAfter pushing as far as we could on the White Rim Trail and into darkness we found our campsite for the night. When we woke up and looked outside we were blown away by the beautiful scenery surrounding us. I walked up onto a ridge line and around the site to look for the perfect shot to encompass the scene.

#196 - Will Hoad

#197 - Will HoadRampart Range Road outside Colorado Springs, Colorado2001 Ford F3501991 Skamper Pop Up Truck CamperCamera Used - iPhoneDuring our second day on the trail and en route to Garden of the Gods State Park we noticed some great views of a mountain off the right side of the road. After taking a westerly turn we realized we were facing directly at Pikes Peak in the not too distant skyline. It was a beautiful site!

#197 - Will Hoad

#198 - Will HoadJoshua Tree BLM Land, California2001 Ford F3501991 Skamper Pop Up Truck CamperCamera Used - iPhoneOn a group trip with a few friends starting on the north side of Joshua Tree National Park, winding our way south while checking out the dirt roads inside the park. We picked up a route that transitioned us outside the park and into BLM land where we found a nice elevated campsite with mountain views to the southwest.

#198 - Will Hoad

#199 - Scott HannafordChain Lakes, Alberta2018 Ram 35002021 Adventurer 89RBSCamera Used - Panasonic LumixWe had always stopped at Chain Lakes to stretch our legs, so the wife checked the website for camp sites at this spot and found this. It was a beautiful spot overlooking Chain Lakes, looking towards the mountains. It was a beautiful spot. So relaxing. Most definitely we will be going back again to enjoy the scenery and relax.

#199 - Scott Hannaford

#200 - Jeff and Laura PetroskyLake Gogebic State Park, Michigan20212022 Lance 975Camera Used - iPhone 12This photo is from day two on our way home from picking up our new Lance 975. It is a 1300 mile round trip from Northern Michigan to Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This is our first truck camper and we are loving the lifestyle.

#200 - Jeff Petrosky

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