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2023 Calendar Contest Entries Part 3

By Angela White

Posted on September 5, 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.

#201 - Terry YoungMontana2017 Ford f2502021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy A51 phoneThis was taken after the flood in Montana near Red Lodge in the BearTooth mountains. All campgrounds were closed due to flooding or road damage, this is an area where there was an old abandoned cabin where we pulled in and camped for the night.

#201 - Terry Young

#202 - Catherine HenshawHecla Provincial Park, Manitoba2017 Ford F3502017 Northern Lite 9’6 SportsmanCamera Used - Pentax K-3 11On a trip from Vancouver Island to our son’s in Ontario we traveled across Northern Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba then dropping down to southern Ontario. A route well worth taking and we’ll certainly be going back to some memorable places. One of those being Hecla Provincial Park.

#202 - Catherine Henshaw

#203 - Wally CutchinNeedles overlook area near Moab, Utah2021 Ford F3502022 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 11This was a pull-off camp site approximately three miles before you reach the Needles over look area. The La sal mountains in the back drop made for an interesting sunset photo. This spot was free, peaceful and super quiet as it is a stand alone site with Very little traffic . We are full time truck campers.

#203 - Wally Cutchin

#204 - Jean PouliotPointe Perdue, north shore of Quebec2022 Ford F350 TremorNorthern Lite 8-11LE Special EditionCamera Used - Samsung S10 cell phoneMy wife and I were on our first trip with our new RV to the north shore of Quebec last summer. We took Route 138 to the end in the village of Kegaska. On the way back, we spent a night at Pointe Perdu near Havre St-Pierre, which is accessible by taking a small 8-kilometer path to reach this very beautiful isolated site. It was beautiful and very relaxing.

#204 - Jean Pouliot

$#205 - Leah WheeldonNear Port Alice, British Columbia2008 Dodge Ram 15002016 Westland Travelaire 7.6 MidsizeCamera Used - iPhone 6This is my favourite, private boondocking spot about 45 minutes from my home at Port Alice, BC. I love this spot because I can leave the camper door open for the dogs to go in and out as they please, without bothering anyone. I can work from this spot, I can take my mountain bike and ride, I can go on a few hikes to see some gorgeous northern Vancouver Island mountain views. There's a creek nearby to cool off in and for the dogs to drink. It's a happy spot, and I love, love my camper! The Westland Travelaire 7.6 Mid-size is only 1,000 pounds, made for the mid-size trucks AND it has a real bathroom! I had the Westland 7.6 previously on my 2012 Nissan Frontier and really enjoyed that setup. I needed a larger truck but wanted to keep my beloved Westland Camper. I found the 2008 Dodge Ram half ton with a fraction of the mileage my Frontier had. I had a riser box made for the camper to clear the cab on the larger truck and away we went. Thank you!$

#205 - Leah Wheeldon

#206 - Miguel Oscar DiazTadrat Desert, Algeria2019 Toyota HiluxAlu Cab Canopy CamperCamera Used - Canon RPassing a narrow sand aisle between big sandstone rocks, waiting to pass a difficult soft sand section ahead. The trip was on February, the best month to go. We didn't see any other human being during our ten days in the Tadrat desert, located where the Algeria, Niger and Libya borders meet, 2.500 Km. south from Oran, the arrival port in the Mediterranean sea.

#206 - Miguel Oscar Diaz

#207 - Peter MasonBald Mountain, Inyo National Forest, CA2013 Ford F1502009 Four Wheel HawkCamera Used - Nikon D810Looking for a place to Boondock near Mono Lake, CA. Took a forest service road and noticed a sign: Bald Mtn. Lookout. I am a volunteer Fire Lookout for Cal Fire, so I had to check it out. This is just below the summit of Bald Mountain which overlooks the Sierra Nevada Crest, Mono Lake, and to the South the Owens Valley. Beautiful spot. This photo was taken just after sunrise.

#207 - Peter Mason

#208 - Scott LauneyOphir Pass, Colorado2019 Ford F 3502021 Northstar 850 SCCamera Used - Nikon 5100Climbing up to the Ophir Pass (11,789 ft.) was a little nail biting in my truck and camper. There were some tight spots that got your attention. So much so that I had to fold in the driver's mirror and wish I took off the jacks. It just opened up a few days before because of the snow. Going down the east side was a piece of cake compared to going up. Don't know what you'd do if you ran into opposing traffic. Spectacular!

#208 - Scott Launey

#209 - Dave RiddleEmigrant Lake, near Ashland, Oregon2015 Chevrolet Silverado 35002017 Host MammothCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra smartphoneThe photo was taken in the Jackson County RV campground at Emigrant Lake shortly after arriving for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. We've attended the festival for many years and have found staying at Emigrant Lake to be a restful and beautiful location. It's especially nice as we get to enjoy full hookups instead of our usual boondocking arrangement.

#210 - Ron HoelscherValley of Fire State Park, Nevada2012 Chevy Silverado 25002010 Palomino Maverick 1000 SLCamera Used - PhoneWe stayed at the Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada back in 2020, before covid, and loved the area. In 2022, we camped there again and had Bighorn sheep walk through our campsite. The red sandstone is awesome and the hiking is amazing. The picture was taken at a stop along the Valley of Fire highway which is an incredible drive. We are retired and love camping and traveling in our truck camper.

#210 - Ron Hoelscher

#211 - Ron HoelscherMt. Carmel, Utah2012 Chevy Silverado 25002010 Palomino Maverick 1000 SLCamera Used - PhoneWe were leaving Zion National Park in Utah along a beautiful scenic drive on our way to Bryce Canyon and we came upon this BLM stop in Mount Carmel that we absolutely loved. The view was breathtaking and the the night sky was amazing. We loved this spot so much that we stopped there again overnight on our return from Bryce Canyon after doing the 5.5 mile Rim Trail hike. Only one other camper around us. That’s the beauty of having a truck camper and being able to get into these small spots where big campers would have trouble. We love our truck camper.

#211 - Ron Hoelscher

#212 - Adam ZolyakWhite Sands National Park, New Mexico2021 Ford F-350 Tremor2018 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - Nikon D600 w/ 80.0-200.0 mm f/2.8Living near Denver, we've taken many trips in northern Arizona but never made it into southern Arizona. We had just completed our most recent project to upgrade our rig with a custom flatbed from Highway Products for our 2018 Hallmark Guanella camper. And so with a long weekend after Thanksgiving 2021, we decided to take a road trip to see all the National Parks we hadn't visited before. And so we visited Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe National Par, and White Sands National Park. This photo was taken after driving the Dunes Drive road in White Sands National Park, stopping for some short hikes and sand sledding. The truck was parked in a pullout amongst the gypsum road and dunes. I was walking around when I noticed the strong contrast of the white gypsum sand and the chrome of the truck so I took this photo. I love how the gypsum highlights the tread of the tires.

#212 - Adam Zolyak

#213 - Adam ZolyakCape Breton Highlands National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada2021 Ford F-350 Tremor2018 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - Nikon D600 80.0-200.0 mm f/2.8During summer 2022, my wife Val and I were fortunate to take an epic summer road trip through eastern Canada and the United States. We had a few rough plans but mostly made it up along the way. Before this photo, we had already driven for a few thousand miles from our home near Denver, Colorado, across the United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. This photo was taken in Nova Scotia, Canada along the Cabot Trail, a scenic drive through Cape Breton Highlands National Park. It was early morning, just after breaking camp as we turned a bend and saw the road stretch out for miles ahead of us along the coast. We stopped to enjoy our morning coffee and take this photo. I love how the road snakes along the coast ahead foreshadowing the day’s adventures to come.

#213 - Adam Zolyak

#214 - Adam ZolyakNear Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada2021 Ford F-350 Tremor2018 Hallmark GuanellaCamera Used - Nikon D600 24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8During summer 2022, my wife Val and I were fortunate to take an epic summer road trip through eastern Canada and the United States. We had a few rough plans but mostly made it up along the way. Before this photo, we had already driven a few thousand miles from our home near Denver, Colorado, across the United States and the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia before taking the 6 hour ferry ride to Newfoundland. This photo was taken near Twillingate, Newfoundland, Canada of our dispersed campsite along the coast. We found this spot after chatting with a local in a brewery and doing some driving along the rocky coast. Nestled along the rocky shore, we saw everything from sun to rain to wind to perfect calm during the evening and the following morning. Newfoundland is a special place with lots of public land and not many people.

#214 - Adam Zolyak

#215 - Ralph Goff (aka Ramblin' Ralph)USFS French Camp Campground N of Bishop, California2006 GMC 2500HD2001 Lance 845Camera Used - iPhone 7I was sitting inside my camper having dinner. I looked out my back window and saw a fantastic sunset. As it got better and better, I grabbed my camera, ran outside and took a photo for the calendar contest.

#215 - Ralph Goff

#216 - Ralph Goff (aka Ramblin' Ralph)BLM Alabama Hills area near Lone Pine, California2006 GMC 2500HD2001 Lance 845Camera Used - iPhone 7I was walking around a bit and got above my campsite. This made for a nice photo with big boulders framing my camper and the beautiful Eastern Sierra mountains as a backdrop.

#216 - Ralph Goff

#217 - John RaleighColorado National Monument, Fruita, Colorado2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD2022 Travel Lite 770RSLCamera Used - iPhone 13 proRain squalls had been moving through the area and between one set the sun appeared. I stepped out of the camper and behold, the perfect rainbow.

#217 - John Raleigh

#218 - Sarah RaleighBadlands National Park, South Dakota2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD2022 Travel Lite 770 RSLCamera Used - iPhone 13 proWe were traveling through the Badlands and they seemed the perfect backdrop for our camper.

#218 - Sarah Raleigh

#219 - John RaleighBuffalo Gap National Grassland, South Dakota2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD2022 Travel Lite 770 RSLCamera Used - iPhone 13 proThis was our very first boondock and it was incredible. Miles of prairie with no one around and the SD Badlands on the horizon.

#219 - John Raleigh

#220 - Bill KonenCamp Hale Memorial Campground, Minturn, Colorado2022 Ford F-2502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 8Camp Hale is a small, cozy NFS campground on the grounds of the WW2 era 10th Mountain Division training area. It is situated just below tree line at about 10000 ft. We enjoyed a typical fall day in the Rockies near where we live and saw snowfall just above us the night before and rain at our site. The rain took a break when we shot this picture.

#220 - Bill Konen

#221 - Stephen LaddSouthern Sequoia, California2017 Chevy Silverado 35002017 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - iPhone 13Went camping in this wonderful place. There was nobody else for five days. I can’t tell you exactly where it was.

#221 - Stephen Ladd

#222 - Michael ButlerMcDonald Observatory in The Davis Mountains, Texas2013 Chevy 35002022 Northern Lite 9-6Q LE wet bathCamera Used - Sony A7R IIFirst trip with my new 2022 Northern Lite 9-6Q LE. This was taken on the return trip from picking up the camper in Kelowna, British Columbia to our home in central Texas. We have a great trip back with stops in Las Vegas, Tucson, Arizona and Alpine, Texas.

#222 - Michael Butler

#223 - Tom WarrenAnchor Point, Alaska2013 Ram 35002008 Adventurer 10.6Camera Used - iPhone 11This was one of the camp spots in the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska that my wife and I used on our week long anniversary trip in August. For several years now we always take the camper on trips in Alaska for our anniversary. There are still places to explore. Next year we hope to travel up to the Arctic.

#223 - Tom Warren

#224 - Tom WarrenKnob Lake, Alaska2013 Ram 35002008 Adventurer 10.6Camera Used - iPhone 11This was a week long moose hunt that was not successful, but it’s always a great time. I love this spot as it is level and provides awesome views of the mountains with the fall colors.

#224 - Tom Warren

#225 - Jeremy KlopperLighthouse Beach, Chatham, Massachusetts (Cape Cod)2020 Ford F-2502020 Cirrus 720Camera Used - iPhone 12 ProThis photo of the sunrise was taken from Lighthouse Beach in Chatham, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Though we were in our last couple of days of a 16 day loop through upstate New York and New England, we rallied ourselves out of bed earlier than usual to catch this beautiful shot.

#225 - Jeremy Klopper

#226 - Pat PhillipsBig Bend National Park, Texas2016 RAM 35002018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry BathCamera Used - Canon EOS 7DIn January 2022, I left Georgia to attend the Truck Camper Rally in Quartzite, AZ. This was a three month journey roundtrip and one of my stops on the return leg was to visit Big Bend National Park. The rock formations there are amazing and this was taken on my way in to my campsite after a very long day driving from El Paso, TX. I was only there three days, but will definitely return at some point.

#226 - Pat Phillips

#227 - Pat PhillipsSea Rim State Park in Texas2016 RAM 35002018 Arctic Fox 1140 Dry BathCamera Used - Canon EOS 7DIn January 2022, I left Georgia to attend the Truck Camper Rally in Quartzite, AZ. This was a three month journey roundtrip and one of my stops on the return leg was to visit the Port Arthur area and stay at Sea Rim State Park on the Gulf. I was able to camp on the beach and amazingly, I was the only one there! What a treat to be able to wake up to only the sound of waves and seagulls. My dog companion loved it!

#227 - Pat Phillips

#228 - Dietrich KanzlerEmerald Forest Campground, California2015 Dodge RAM 15002000 Northstar TC800Camera Used - PhoneCamped in Northern California for my son's wedding. I drove from southern California during the mid-summer heatwave in 100+ degree heat. I did not stop except for gas until we got back on the coast. Emerald Forest is beautiful with tent sites surrounded by majestic redwoods. There were also gigantic stumps of trees that had been logged a hundred years ago. Restrooms were quaint but clean. A no generator rule made it very peaceful. There is a small store, a laundry facility, dishwashing station. The town is just 10 minutes away and the Pacific Ocean is about the same distance.

#228 - Dietrich Kanzler

#229 - Claude RochonGang Ranch, British Columbia, Canada2006 DodgeNorthern Lite 10-2 special edition aCamera Used - iPhone8I made a trip into Bella Coola, British Columbia in early September from my home in Keremeos, BC. The route I took was through the Gang Ranch. It is quite a famous area with lots of history. I took all backroads from Clinton to Hanceville, about 300 kilometers of gravel. I camped two nights in this area; just pulled over wherever I found a nice spot with a view and dry camped. In the photo to the right is the Gang Ranch and the Fraser River beyond; such beautiful country and mostly no people, and no services until I came out to the main highway 20.

#229 - Claude Rochon

#230 - Kelly WidnerThree Forks, Montana2015 Ford F-3502022 Host YukonCamera Used - Samsung Z Flip PhoneWe're home. The season is over and we're winterizing the camper. We live in the best place in the world...Montana. We've had a great season with friends and seen some incredible places with spectacular views. But this will always be home. Fair well until next year!!!

#230 - Kelly Widner

#231 - George HedrickKuskulana River, McCarthy Road, Alaska2016 Ford F5502016 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Nikon D3400Crossing the historic railway bridge over the Kuskulana River in the Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve was a nail biting experience for the squeamish passengers in the back seat. This one lane, 525 foot long bridge is 238 feet above the bottom of a deep, shear- sided, rocky gorge. Located on the McCarthy Road, about one-third of the way to Chitina. This cantilevered bridge has been modernized from the original steel railroad trestle to a modernized span, however one passenger decided to forgo the backseat and, with a scared face, walk across the center of the span. History, stunning scenery and fun all in one place! Interpretive panels located on the east end of the bridge detailed facts about this engineering marvel of 1910. The original bridge was built during two brutally cold -70 winter months in 1910 in preparation for the transport of copper from the Kennicott copper mine. History, gorgeous scenery and fun all in one place!

#231 - George Hedrick

#232 - William HibbardFranconia Notch, New Hampshire2018 Dodge Ram 35002022 Northern Lite 10-2 EXCD LECamera Used - Canon EOS RP, Cannon Lens RF15-35/2.8 USMDriving through the notch during peak fall foliage season we stopped to get some shots with the truck and the brilliant topography of the area. The hardest part was waiting till the traffic was clear enough to get the shot without being run over. Most people driving through here are not looking at the road.

#232 - William Hibbard

#233 - Sherri WeilerThree Forks, Montana2020 Chevrolet Silverado 35002020 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxWe were staying at our first-ever Harvest Home location (Latitude 45 in Three Forks, MT) after having driven from Alaska down the Cassiar Highway. We were on Day 10 of our journey home and availed ourselves of the home cooked supper our hostess offered. We were not disappointed! This picture was taken from my seat at the dinner table. It has not been retouched (only cropped to landscape) in any way. The sunset was amazing, setting over the Tobacco Root Mountains, a subrange of the Rockies.

#233 - Sherri Weiler

#234 - Jack SmithDenali National Park, Alaska2021 Toyota Tacoma2021 Phoenix Pop UpCamera Used - PhoneI had been camping for three nights in Teklanika River Campground 29 miles inside of Denali National Park, Alaska. As I was driving out of the park, I came to a roadside pullout where you can sometimes see moose in the ponds below on the south side of the road. There was a tour bus already parked in the area with many visitors stepping out of the bus. I considered that a good sign that I might be seeing moose. As I exited my truck, I noticed that everyone there was looking behind my truck camper instead of in the direction of the ponds. When I turned to see what was of special interest behind me, I saw the full rainbow and quickly positioned myself to capture the rainbow with my truck camper and the bus driving away from me. That was a good omen of other special things to happen further down the road on my way to Talkeetna, Alaska. I happened upon two bull moose along side of the Parks Highway. Also, stopping at Denali View North, Denali View South and finally a couple of viewpoints to observe and photograph Denali mountain in Talkeetna, I mostly saw the entire mountain in full view which really surprised me because as I was driving away from my campsite the sky was cloudy and foggy. You just never no when the mountain might be out and you get to be one of the 30 to 40 percent that are fortunate to see Denali which is 20,310 feet in elevation. This photo was taken during my seventh road trip from Texas to Alaska. Alaska and Denali should be on everyone's Bucket List. It's that spectacular! One can increase your chances to see the mountain and the wonderful wildlife by spending many days and weeks there.

#234 - Jack Smith

#235 - David ClockLake Tahoe, California2021 RAM 3500 2022 Arctic Fox 865Camera Used - Sony A7R3I get to go on weekend trips all along the California Sierra mountains, farther reaching vacation trips, even overnight trips locally in the immediate region. This shot location is special because I live here, South Lake Tahoe, California. This is one of my favorite spots to view the lake from, Highway 89 north out of the South Lake Tahoe area. As you are driving up the hill heading towards Emerald Bay, the view goes from heavy tree cover, then slowly starts clearing, and finally this view opens up really big. I get to drive by here often, equally stunning every time I see this view as it never gets old. For me truck camping is about seeing big open beautiful places while traveling, and this beautiful place just happens to be in my backyard!!

#235 - David Clock

#236 - Chad BudworthSnoqualmie Pass, Washington2020 F3502021 Adventurer 901SBCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S8Taking a break from the heat in town the family headed to the top of the pass for a relaxing weekend with amazing views.

#236 - Chad Budworth

#237 - Catherine HenshawGordon Bay Provincial Park, British Columbia2017 F3502017 Northern Lite 9’6 SportsmanCamera Used - IPhone 13While camping on Vancouver Island we stopped at Gordon Bay Provincial Campground. It’s a wonderful campground for biking, trails, boating and swimming.

#237 - Catherine Henshaw

#238 - Felix AgelMonument Valley, Utah/Arizona2008 Dodge Ram1995 Northern Lite 6'10

#238 - Felix Agel

#239 - Felix AgelMuley Point, Utah2008 Dodge Ram1995 Northern Lite 6'10

#239 - Felix Agel

#240 - Felix AgelValley of the Gods, Utah2008 Dodge Ram1995 Northern Lite 6'10

#240 - Felix Agel

#241 - Greg CainCloudcroft, New Mexico2018 Ram 3500 2022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneWe found this spot down a forest road off the sunspot highway south of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. We like to take photos of our rig and campsites, and this was right after an absolute downpour. A small pond had formed as a result 20 yards in front of the camper and left us with a beautiful waterfront campsite all to ourselves for the weekend.

#241 - Greg Cain

#242 - Greg CainColorado2018 Ram 35002022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneRoad trip through our favorite area of Colorado, the San Juan mountains. Thisphoto was taken while exploring an old mining area near Red Mountain Pass, with Red Mountain in the background.

#242 - Greg Cain

#243 - Greg CainPadre Island National Seashore, Texas2018 Ram 35002022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - PhoneEscape from Christmas! For the second year during the pandemic, we decided to escape the world and went to the beach in South Texas. This was the first year we had our camper and the experience of camping in the beach was incredible. The photo was taken after sunset with a full moon on the rise over the gulf.

#243 - Greg Cain

#244 - Sue LipscombGrand Mesa, Colorado2015 Ford F3502015 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 12 proWe were at this location for a retriever dog hunt trial sponsored by the Western Colorado Hunting Retriever Club. We were spectators this time to see what it’s all about with our 3 1/2 month old Boykin spaniel puppy that may compete next year. We’re from Colorado and frequently camp in the beautiful Colorado mountains.

#244 - Sue Lipscomb

#245 - Rob DriscollMoran, Wyoming2015 Ram 25002022 Northstar Laredo SCCamera Used - Samsung S21My wife and I took a winter trip from Vermont to Idaho stopping along the way in Moran, Wyoming. We rented snowmobiles at the Togwotee Mountain Lodge and after having dinner and a cold beverage at the lodge, we drove down the road to a parking lot that allowed overnight parking. I had gone out of the camper to get something from the truck and noticed how magical our spot looked under the moonlight. We even had our mini Christmas tree lit up on the table!

#245 - Rob Driscoll

#246 - Saundra SchmittWillow Beach, Lake Mead, Arizona2010 Dodge 35002019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11We were on our way home from our Alaska trip. We traveled 17,000 miles from Florida to Alaska and back. We were gone for 100 days and boondocked 75 out of the 100 days.

#246 - Saundra Schmitt

#247 - John LarsonSilver Island Campground, Minnesota2017 Dodge Ram 15002018 Palomino SS-1604Camera Used - Nikon D850Was up camping at Sliver island Lake in the superior national forest in northern Minnesota. There was a good chance of northern lights, so I sat out and waited got some great pictures looking out over the lake. When I was walking back to the truck, this is what I saw. I light painted the truck with a flashlight to bring the truck out of the darkness.

#247 - John Larson

#248 - Alex BlasingameBeaver Dam Mountains Wilderness, Arizona2007 Ford, F2502020 Bunduvry by BundutecUSACamera Used - Panasonic G85This was just a overnight layover for us with it being just off our route (I-15) to the White Pocket area in northern Arizona. There's no secret about the BLM's Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness area south of St. George, Utah on BLM's road 1005. We drove up the gravel road a few miles to get away from the interstate noise but be careful one has to share the road with the cattle that roam the area.

#248 - Alex Blasingame

#249 - Dave Rogers3 Forks of the Owyhee River, Oregon2007 GMC 2500HD2007 Outfitter Apex 8Camera Used - iPhone 12Lynn and I were camping with Friends from Louisiana, Ben and Tory, and out in the Owyhee grasslands counting sage grouse leks for Oregon Wildlife. A lek is a particular area used every year where the male sage grouse show up, puff out the air sacs on their chests and make strange noises, all while extending tail feathers and basically showing off for the females that show up to choose a partner. After counting one morning we drove on over to the 3 Forks to camp.

#249 - Dave Rogers

#250 - Dave RogersOwynee Desert, Oregon2007 GMC 2500 HD2007 Outfitter Apex8Camera Used - iPhone 12My wife was working in Phoenix for the winter so I took my dog Duke and went chukar hunting for Christmas. Duke and I camped on top of a cliff looking down at the Owyhee River. Duke actually passed away the next day, Christmas. We didn't know it but like our other big dog Bear 7 years earlier, had a tumor on his spleen that ruptured. I was chained up further down the road, luckily, because it snowed that night and I had to keep the peddle buried to make it out 30 miles with my ailing dog. Made it back to Boise and an emergency vet was open so I could put poor Duke to sleep. It was the worst Christmas of my life. At the time of this picture every thing was good, yet Duke never laid down on his bed in the back of the truck. I noticed but didn't think much of it. Ah life, we just never know do we? In the meantime we have a 6 month pudelpointer pup named we named Orley, we got him at 8 weeks. He's a bird dog who we love immensely. We'll start hunting chukar this fall. While life does go on, I still miss ol Duke.

#250 - Dave Rogers

#251 - Sean WatsonGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming2020 Ford F-3502021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 8My wife and I were hiking back to the truck and camper that we call

#251 - Sean Watson

#252 - Gary FreedmanMojave National Preserve, California2019 Ford f3502020 Northern Lite 8-11 EX LECamera Used - Canon60DLight drizzle began at dusk as we drove to a regular stop at the Mojave National Preserve. After dinner it turned to snow flurries and I rushed out to grab a photo (first snow for us in the camper). The heater worked well! Shortly after sunrise I got another photo before it melted away.

#252 - Gary Freedman

#253 - Gary FreedmanMojave National Preserve, California2019 Ford f3502020 Northern Lite 8-11 EX LECamera Used - Canon60DLight drizzle began at dusk as we drove to a regular stop at the Mojave National Preserve. After dinner it turned to snow flurries and I rushed out to grab a photo (first snow for us in the camper). The heater worked well! Shortly after sunrise I got another photo before it melted away.

#253 - Gary Freedman

#254 - Gary FreedmanRed Rock Canyon State Park, California2019 Ford F-3502020 Northern Lite 8-11 EX LECamera Used - Canon 60DThis photo is at another regular stop on our way home to the S.F. Bay Area, Red Rock Canyon State Park.

#254 - Gary Freedman

#255 - Brett AndersonLake Havasu, Arizona2017 Ford F3502017 Eagle Cap 1160Camera Used - iPhone 13Last vacation of the summer, we had planned to spend some time in Phoenix with a friend who was sick with cancer, unfortunately we weren’t able to see him before he passed. We were off our planned path, searching for somewhere to go, headed toward the California coast. Made a stop in Lake Havasu for the night. It was 107 degrees, definitely had the air conditioning going that night. Even in the sweltering heat we were able to get this amazing sunset picture.

#255 - Brett Anderson

#256 - Michael HoytUsal Beach, Lost Coast, California2022 Ford F3502022 Hallmark Guanella K2 on Bowen Customs BedCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxI drove the Lost Coast overland route with my son. He bought our last rig, a FWC Raven on a 2008 Silverado.

#256 - Michael Hoyt

#257 - Michael HoytMattole Beach, Lost Coast, California2022 Ford F3502022 Hallmark Guanella K2 on a Bowen Customs BedCamera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxI toured the Lost Coast with my son in his FWC.

#257 - Michael Hoyt

#258 - Jim CantinSummit Road, San Jose, California2012 Ford F-2502018 Ford Livin Lite 8.4SCamera Used - iPhone 12We were camping on Summit Road on the spine of the Mountain and we could see Monterey on one side and Hollister on the other. A fantastic place to camp.

#258 - Jim Cantin

#259 - Scott CampbellTemagami, Ontario2022 Ram 35002021 Palomino HS-8801Camera Used - iPhone 11Camping down Red Squirrel Road 10 kilometers north of Temagami. I pull the enclosed trailer with the side by side at times when we are boondocking. Good fishing and nice beach at the end of the road.

#259 - Scott Campbell

#260 - Kevin BurkhartTumco Townsite, California2021 Ford F3502016 Lance 995Camera Used - Olympus TG-5Camping today at the Tumco Townsite, California near Yuma. This is an annual gathering of Lance truck camper - Jeep friends on a tour of the desert SW. Tumco was camp stop between Organ Pipe and Anza-Borrego. Pictured here are Lance 1172, 975, 995, and 855s campers on Fords and one Chevy truck. The tour group camped and 4-wheeled at Organ Pipe, Borrego, Joshua Tree, Quartzsite, Valley of Fire, and Death Valley.

#260 - Kevin Burkhart

#261 - Kami GolembeskiFlaming Gorge, Utah2011 Ford F3502019 Northstar Igloo UCamera Used - iPhone 12After taking a few muddy dirt roads, we arrived at a great boondocking spot right on the Green River of the Flaming Gorge. We were literally on the border of Utah and Wyoming. We stayed three nights and we were rewarded with these stunning sunsets every night. They changed and shifted so fast, gifting us with our own personal nature movie. We have been full time in our truck camper for 3.5 years and the gift of a beautiful sunset never gets old and we receive them with deep gratitude.

#261 - Kami Golembeski

#262 - Kami GolembeskiOregon Pipe National Park, Arizona2011 F3502019 Northstar Igloo UCamera Used - iPhone 12Living full time on the road for over three years, exploring, traveling, experiencing, growing, healing. Got to love Arizona in the winter.

#262 - Kami Golembeski

#263 - Brett AndersonMontpelier, Idaho2017 Ford F3502017 Eagle Cap 1160Camera Used - iPhone 13First trip after purchase, we went to Logan, Utah to spend time with our children, working remotely from the truck camper while we were visiting our grandchildren.

#263 - Brett Anderson

#264 - Brett AndersonMonument Valley, Utah2017 Ford F3502017 Eagle Cap 1160Camera Used - iPhone 13Last trip of the summer, heading into Monument Valley.

#264 - Brett Anderson

#265 - Shannon DizmangGrand Tetons, Wyoming2006 Tundra2002 PhoenixCamera Used - Nikon D850, Nikon 200-500mm lensWe like to go into Tetons to the road closure before they open the roads. We pretty much have that section to ourselves. Few years prior to this picture, I saw a grizzly walking down this road. I keep going back, hoping for a similar event. Also, if you park on this bridge and hear the Sandhill cranes to the west.

#265 - Shannon Dizmang

#266 - Jeffrey PollockBlack Mesa Oklahoma State Park in the panhandle, Oklahoma2020 Ford F3502015 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - Nikon 820I have been using this campground for years as a stop over when visiting family. A nice little place in the middle of the flatland panhandle of Oklahoma. It is a carved out river area with a small lake that is below the flatlands. Nice oasis for wildlife and get off the windy plains.

#266 - Jeffrey Pollock

#267 - Jeffrey PollockFoothills of the Sacramento Mountains, New Mexico2020 Ford F3502015 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - Nikon 820I was exploring side roads at the foothills of the Sacramento Mountains on the way to Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Rolling up and down these roads gives a great view of the surrounding mountains and nice place to stop for lunch.

#267 - Jeffrey Pollock

#268 - Ray HernandezTwin Lakes Mammoth2021 Ford F3502021 Wolf Creek 840Camera Used - iphone 11 pro maxCamping at one of our favorite places Twin Lakes Mammoth over Labor Day weekend.

#268 - Ray Hernandez

#269 - Joe StillerBaja, Mexico, Play La Gringa2017 Ford F250 Super Duty2019 NuCamp Cirrus 820Camera Used - Samsung 20+ SThis was the second attempt to take a motor trip through Baja, California. The first attempt was on our BMW GS 1200. On December 19th, we were an hour away from the Mexican border the Sonota crossing, the trip was cut short when a car turned in front of us, put us in the hospital and destroyed the motorcycle. Going through rehabilitation we needed something to keep us motivated and Baja was still on our hearts and minds. We reached out to two of our friends Giorgio and Silvia from Italy who we have not seen in five years, Covid contributing to that and the need for all of us to escape our everyday lives. So in March we bought a 2017 Ford F250 Super Duty Gas which was a challenge in itself to find a truck in our price range. The next hurdle is to find a slide in truck camper that checked all our boxes. We found a 2019 Cirrus 820 in Wisconsin. The date set was early June. It was the timeline that worked best for all of us. June in Baja on the Sea of Cortez side is noted for temperatures well into the 100s F for this time of year. Four of us sleeping in a slide in truck camper would test most friendships, but Giorgio and Silvia were the best match for this type of trip. We had two nights where the low temp was 101F we were all so grateful for the large windows and skylight to keep what ever kind of breeze coming. We also had small rechargeable fans above each window. We spent 11 days on the Baja bouncing between the Sea of Cortez temps in the 100s and Pacific ocean in the 70s. We went down as far as Todos Santos pretty much following the King’s Highway and all the beauty it had to offer. If I had to give any advice, take your time. The roads, even though paved, Highway 1 and #5 goes all the way to the tip. They are extremely challenging for bigger rigs. We are already planning our next adventure on the Baja. Christmas cannot soon enough.

#269 - Joe Stiller

#270 - Eckhart FranzOsprey Lake, British Columbia2021 Chevrolet Silverado2021 Northern Lite 10-2 EXLE dry bathCamera Used - iPhone SEI found Osprey Lake about a decade ago by exploring on one of my motorcycles while camped at another lake in the region. Last summer we camped at Osprey Lake, explored a bit of the KVR on our bicycles and found we liked the area. This year our friends from Ontario, whom had just purchased a RV, did their first cross Canada trip and wanted to see some of the less visited areas of BC we camp in. Our plan was to spend two nights, but our friends liked the area so much, we ended up spending four nights. My friend brought his motorcycle so we were able to do day trips to other lakes with our wives and solo exploration of the old FSRs and parts of the KVR. The days were warm and the lake provided relief from the heat. The nights cooled down due to the high elevation.

#270 - Eckhart Franz

#271 - Jim JeffriesBaja, Mexico2007 Toyota Tacoma2020 Phoenix Custom CamperCamera Used - Panasonic LumixWe were on our bucket list adventure of driving the length of Baja, Mexico. This is one of the first beach campsites we stayed at near Santa Rosalia. We used iOverlander to find many great campsites all along the way to Cabo San Lucas.

#271 - Jim Jeffries

#272 - Jim JeffriesBaja, Mexico - Playa Requeson2007 Toyota Tacoma2020 Phoenix Custom CamperCamera Used - Panasonic LumixWe were on our bucket list adventure of driving the length of Baja, Mexico. This was one of our favorite beach campsites on the Sea of Cortez. It was just South of Mulege. We used iOverlander to find many great campsites all along the way to Cabo San Lucas.

#272 - Jim Jeffries

#273 - Jim JeffriesPlaya Huatabampito, Mexico2007 Toyota Tacoma2020 Phoenix Custom CamperCamera Used - Panasonic LumixAs part of our journey exploring Baja, MX, we crossed back to the Mexican mainland on a ferry to Mazatlan. We drove North along the Sea of Cortez using iOverlander to find great campsites on the Sea of Cortez. One of them was a small beach community called Playa Huatabambito where we stayed next to friends in their RV.

#273 - Jim Jeffries

#274 - Norton CanfieldColorado2010 Chevy Silverado2021 Cirrus 620Camera Used - iPhone 6sSt. Elmo, Colorado is called a ghost town. It was a mining town in its day. It was founded 1880. There were 150 patented mine claims and nearly 2000 people. It was considered a Hub town for supplies arriving by train. The tracks were abandoned in 1922. St. Elmo’s population must have rode the last train and never returned. We saw no ghost!

#274 - Norton Canfield

#275 - Norton CanfieldColorado2010 Chevy Silverado2021 Cirrus 620Camera Used - iPhone 6sThis photo was taken at Ranger Lakes Campground in the State Forest State Park near Walden, Colorado. The elevation is 9,200 feet. There is wildlife viewing (we saw our first moose in the wild), walking trails, and two lakes. It’s a little bit of a drive to get to it, but well worth it.

#275 - Norton Canfield

#276 - Wayne WeeksMichigan's Upper Peninsula2015 GMC 25002002 Lance 821Camera Used - Phone Pixel 6My fiancee and I were camping in Republic Michigan, on the banks of the Michigamie River, at Northern Lights Campground. We had a campfire, and I had just lighted the charcoal grill, to cook up some fresh caught fish. Our truck camper always makes us great memories, wherever we go.

#276 - Wayne Weeks

#277 - Wayne WeeksBig Lake, Michigan2015 GMC 25002002 Lance 821Camera Used - Phone Pixel 6Last minute decision to stop here turned into a great spot for the night. Big Lake campground is a small campground in the property owners large back yard. We enjoyed a great sunset over Big Lake.

#277 - Wayne Weeks

#278 - Wayne WeeksRepublic, Michigan2015 GMC 25002002 Lance 821Camera Used - Phone Pixel 6We were camping on the Michigamie River, at Northern Lights Campground. Just getting our fishing gear ready to walk down the bank to our favorite fishing hole.

#278 - Wayne Weeks

#279 - Ron HoelscherValley of Fire State Park, Nevada2012 2500 Silverado2010Palomino Maverick 1000 SLCamera Used - iPhoneWhat a beautiful place to spend a few days. We had longhorn sheep walk through our campsite, amazing night skies, and relaxing nights sitting by a campfire. It was our second time through this area and I’m sure we will return again.

#279 - Ron Hoelscher

#280 - Jon FirestineKofa Wildlife Refuge, Arizonaford 2019 f2501965 Alaskan NCOCamera Used - PhoneWe stopped to camp in the desert in the Kofa National Wildlife refuge. We had just started to set up camp and the sunset was starting to look promising. As minutes went by, the red in the sky got more pronounced. It was mind blowing watch this sunset just get better and better. We love this old camper and have taken many wonderful trips in it.

#280 - Jon Firestine

#281 - Lisa CressDevils Tower, Wyoming2018 GMC 25002016 Cirrus 800Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22This picture was taken while camping the Devils Tower National Monument at Belle Fourche River Campground.

#281 - Lisa Cress

#282 - Lisa CressGoblin Valley State Park, Green River, Utah2018 GMC 25002016 Cirrus 800Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22While enjoying the dark skies and quiet of Goblin Valley State Park near Green River, Utah I took this starry picture!

#282 - Lisa Cress

#283 - Lisa CressCamp Creek State Park, Camp Creek, West Virginia2018 GMC 25002016 Cirrus 800Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22On our last night out on the road of a 21 day trip east to west and back, we camped in the Camp Creek Blue Jay Campground in Camp Creek, West Virginia.

#283 - Lisa Cress

#284 - Lori DaskoChiricahua National Monument, Arizona2016 Ford F3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - IPhone 11 Pro MaxWe had camped overnight at the Forest Service campground at Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona. In the morning, we pulled over at the Organ Pipe Formation to take this photo in the shadow of the columns and pinnacles.

#284 - Lori Dasko

#285 - Siegfried MeyerSouth Core, Outer Banks of North Carolina1998 Dodge Ram 25002002 Northstar 850SCCamera Used - PhoneI saw a truck camper enthusiast on You Tube camping on The Outer Banks of NC. I got very intrigued by it, so I went myself with my lab, Bruno. This island is only accessible with the ferry. Then, you have 30 miles to camp right on the Beach. There was a constant breeze of 15 miles an hour. The sunrises and sunsets are most spectacular.

#285 - Siegfried Meyer

#286 - Chris SchloeMarble Canyon, Utah2022 Ram 35002022 Hallmark VictorCamera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxSearching for a warm place to camp for a few nights before Overland Expo West, we came across Marble Canyon on iOverlander. It got warm and a bit out of hand at 114 degrees. We enjoyed the warm night and an exceptional view!

#286 - Chris Schloe

#287 - Chris SchloeCrystal Geyser2022 Ram 35002022 Hallmark VictorCamera Used - Nikon D7100An exceptional sunset at Crystal Geyser, Utah. On night two at Crystal Geyser we looked out the large dinette window during dinner to see this sunset. As I grabbed the camera, it still makes me laugh that our Spanish Water Dog Lliría didn't flinch. She was taking in the view just as much, if not more, than us.

#287 - Chris Schloe

#288 - Lori DaskoRuby Mountain Campground near Nathrop, Colorado2016 Ford F3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - IPhone 11 Pro MaxOur go-to camping spot near Salida, Colorado is on the shores of the Arkansas River with views of the Collegiate Peaks. We always watch for a colorful sunset in the evening and this one did not disappoint.

#288 - Lori Dasko

#289 - Ken PastoriusGlacier National Park, Montana2015 GMC 3500 Denali2012 Arctic Fox 1150Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxMy sister, with her daughter and son-in-law, met up with me for a few days of hiking in Glacier National Park. They flew in while I’ve been on an extended road trip. After a long day of hiking, they returned to their hotel and I was driving out the east end of Glacier to find a place to call home for the night. As I was leaving the park, I saw this valley and pulled over at the nearest pullout to walk over and take the shot. From where I had to walk, I noticed my truck was also visible and decided to include it for the picture.

#289 - Ken Pastorius

#290 - Denis FerkanyEastbank COE Campground Lake Seminole, Bainbridge, Georgia2008 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 V81994 Lance Squire 4000Camera Used - VELVET LM-G900UMThe Eastbank COE campground on the shores of Lake Seminole is our most favored landing spot after several days on the road heading south from our home in Windsor-Essex, Ontario, Canada. After jumping off I-75 north of Knoxville, Tennessee we head down US-27 [the Georgia Florida Parkway] all the way down to Bainbridge, Georgia where this absolutely beautiful Corps of Engineers campground is located. Great walking, bike riding, fishing and terrific sunsets as the sun slowly sinks into the western horizon. After spending eight weeks or so visiting family and friends in Florida, we finally head back towards Canada, stopping once again at Eastbank. This photo was taken on the last night of our 2022 Southern trip, heading north the next morning.

#290 - Denis Ferkany

#291 - Marcus LarsonHaines Highway, Alaska2019 Ford F-2502019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - i-Phone 13 ProMy wife and I were on a three month trip through Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon and NW Territories when we took this photo along the Haines Highway. We were in awe of the jaw-dropping scenery along the whole highway. We camped just off the highway where we saw Trumpeter swans in search of nesting grounds on the small lakes nearby. The next day we hiked (actually post-holed through the snow!) the Chuck Creek Trail to Samuel Glacier in the Tatshenshini-Alsek Wilderness Provincial Park in British Columbia.

#291 - Marcus Larson

#292 - Marcus LarsonBlack Kettle National Grasslands, Oklahoma2019 Ford F-2502019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - DJI Mini-2 DroneMy wife and I were on the way to meet our son at Great Sand Dunes NP while on our way to Alaska. We needed somewhere to camp about halfway from our home in Tennessee. We wanted to check out Black Kettle National Grasslands in Oklahoma. They had a campground that was kind of crowded for us, so we went a mile or so down the road and saw a gate with a BLM sign that read,

#292 - Marcus Larson

#293 - Marcus LarsonLand's End Road, Grand Mesa National Forest, Colorado2019 Ford F-250 4x42019 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProAfter leaving Great Sand Dunes National Park heading toward Alaska, my wife and I needed a place to stop for the night. We saw Grand Mesa National Forest on our Benchmark map and decided to check it out. We headed up Land's End Road, intending to go all the way to the end. But this site on the edge of a huge canyon was too awesome to pass up. The great view and sunset were spectacular. I was exploring the area and saw this colorful silhouette of our truck camper and my wife at the edge of the canyon.

#293 - Marcus Larson

#294 - Jim McCoyGlen Canyon NRA, end of the Hole in the Rock Road2003 Dodge Ram 25001990 Hallmark LaVetaCamera Used - One Plus Android phoneThis photo was taken near the end of the hole in the Rock road, east of Escalante, Utah. Near the boundary of the Glen Canyon NRA and BLM lands in a dispersed camping spot.

#294 - Jim McCoy

#295 - Lori DaskoMarshall Park Campground near Creede, Colorado2016 Ford F3502022 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 11 Pro MaxWe were in Creede, Colorado over Labor Day weekend and unsure of where we were going to camp for the night. We happened upon a Forest Service campground, Marshall Park, and found a great campsite on the Rio Grande River across from an imposing rock formation. A pretty sunset was an extra bonus!

#295 - Lori Dasko

#296 - Rich BainPorcupine Bay Campground, Washington2004 Dodge 35002022 Rugged Mountain 11rlCamera Used - Samsung S21This was a picture taken when it was actually very dark, except for the brightness of the moon. I switched a setting and I really like how it shows a

#296 - Rich Bain

#297 - Jay YennockGreat Camp Sagamore near Raquette Lake, New York2019 Ford F-3502012 Northern Lite 8-11 EX LE wet bathCamera Used - iPhone 13We did a very nice hike around Sagamore Lake and on return the colors and the truck looked incredible.

#297 - Jay Yennock

#298 - Tony MaBadlands National Park, BLM Highway 240, South Dakota2016 Ram 35002013 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 13Leaving Badlands National Park on Highway 240 and drove to the BLM to the top of the hill for a night.

#298 - Tony Ma

#299 - Tony MaUS-2, Maple, Wisconsin, Grizz Works Wood Sculpture2016 Ram 35002013 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 13Across America trip from Wisconsin; Ashland US-2 to Superior. That was the best Wood Sculpture garden that I ever seen.

#299 - Tony Ma

#300 - Tony MaShip Rock Indian off-road, New Mexico2016 Ram 35002013 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - iPhone 13Away from Ship Rock, New Mexico off-road from top of the hill tail-end of the Ship Rock.

#300 - Tony Ma

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