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2023 Calendar Contest Entries Part 4

By Angela White

Posted on October 1, 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.

#301 - Jason HatchCarbon County, Wyoming2003 Chevrolet 2500HD1993 Skamper 080SCamera Used - iPhone 12Headed home from logging camp. Had to try and capture the splendor of the Rockies, in Fall Colors.

#301 - Jason Hatch

#302 - Matt NelsonAlbuquerque, New Mexico2017 Ram 35002007 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Pixel 6 pro phoneWhen I parked here, I didn't realize my neighbors were going to be so full of hot air! Camping at the Albuquerque hot air balloon festival, several balloons launched and landed right around my camper one morning! It was my favorite experience of the whole event. Camping is rally style with other campers right next to you, so it was pretty much impossible to get a good picture without other muggle campers who didn't have truck campers in the background.

#302 - Matt Nelson

#303 - Matt NelsonThe Wedge Overlook, Utah2017 Ram 35002007 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - DJI Mavic droneI've had this spot on my list of places to go for a couple of years now ever since I saw some pictures of it online. I finally made it there this year, and it did not disappoint! Not for the faint of heart, it's approximately either 20 or 40 miles on dirt/gravel roads, depending on what direction you approach from. Although I think they were the best maintained dirt roads I've ever been on! I also had a really hard time using the gas pedal to back up into the campsite I found. My eyes told me I was perfectly safe, but my brain was having trouble making my foot work to press that pedal.

#303 - Matt Nelson

#304 - Matt NelsonCape Hattaras Lighthouse, North Carolina2017 Ram 35002007 Arctic Fox 990Camera Used - Sony a6000Wrapping up an east coast trip, I spent a few days along the Cape Hattaras national seashore. When taking pictues of lighthouses, I need to get one in operation. So I took a drive back to the lighthouse after dark to get the lighthouse, stars, and my camper. It wasn't Milky Way season yet, so I couldn’t get the great Milky Way up in the sky, but I'll take what I can get.

#304 - Matt Nelson

#305 - Tim SwickisHighway 49 to Kalispell, Montana (The Goat Path)2013 GMC Sierra 2500SLE2019 Adventurer 89RBCamera Used - Umidigi BisonFirst time out in my getup since restrictions were removed to travel to Montana from Alberta. The Goat Path (Highway 49 Montana) is a beautiful drive, especially with the nice late fall weather.

#305 - Tim Swickis

#306 - Phil MorrisHighway 1 south of Mendocino, California2009 Ford F3502006 Northstar LaredoCamera Used - iPhone 10My wife and I are both teachers and we spend every summer traveling the country in our truck camper. On this particular trip we were exploring the west coast from British Columbia to Southern California.

#306 - Phil Morris

#307 - Barbara SuttonGreat Basin National Park, Nevada2003 Dodge Ram2007 OkanaganCamera Used - iPhone 13We live in Central Oregon, and we’re on our way home from meeting friends from Massachusetts who purchased a truck camper last Fall. We decided to visit the Great Basin National Park as the timing was right weather wise, and we had never been there. It was a great visit, and we found a wonderful first come site on a Friday afternoon. We went on a group tour of the awesome Lehman Cave with a park ranger. Fantastic scenery; Bristlecone pine grove in the area also!

#307 - Barbara Sutton

#308 - Rudolf StadtfeldPullman City, Germany2005 Chevrolet SSR2011 Palomino SS1605Camera Used - iPhone 8US Car Meeting in the Western Pullman City, Germany (Harz). Camping the whole weekend right behind the church with a lot of friends and beers!

#308 - Rudolf Stadtfeld

#309 - Rudolf Stadtfeldclose to my garage2005 Chevrolet SSR2011 Palomino SS1605Camera Used - iPhone 8Start of two weeks of camping to Black Forrest, Germany.

#309 - Rudolf Stadtfeld

#310 - Daniela Di iorioKeystone, Colorado2019 Ram 25002020 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone 8A biking trip to keystone resort took us along Montezuna road to find a place to rest. The open meadow with forested trees and background mountains was a place that we and our grand pup truly enjoyed.

#310 - Daniela Di iorio

#311 - Den CollinsCape Ray, Newfoundland2022 Ford F3502001 9.6 BigfootCamera Used - Samsung A71 cell phoneJust one of the beautiful places on Newfoundland.

#311 - Den Collins

#312 - Celine KaiserSevern Dam Reservoir, Rosebud, Alberta2006 Ford F-3502003 S&S Ponderosa 11DBCamera Used - Phine Samsung Galaxy S20While travelling North America for over a year with our setup, my partner and I found several great, free campsites all over the US and and Canada. In the evenings it was got pretty cold, so we loved sitting by the cozy fire, watching the sunset and enjoying roasted marshmallows.

#312 - Celine Kaiser

#313 - Celine KaiserDeath Valley, California2006 Ford F-3502003 S&S Ponderosa 11DBCamera Used - Phone Samsung Galaxy S20While travelling North America for over a year with our setup, my friend visited from Switzerland to explore California with my husband and me. It was a (for us unusual) hot day in the desert. Even though our starter was malfunctioning, we didn't want to miss our opportunity to explore Death Valley. So we decided to never turn off the truck while checking out the view points. Depending on the wind, we would hear the loud engine of our truck from hundeds of feet away still just like in the picture.

#313 - Celine Kaiser

#314 - Margaret RhodesTerra Nova National Park, Newfoundland2014 Chevrolet Silverado 35002021 Northern Lite 8-11 LECamera Used - IPhone SEWe live in Ontario and enjoyed an amazing 41 day camping tour of Newfoundland and stayed at many beautiful places including both National Parks- Terra Nova and Gros Morne ( which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The truck camper is a great way to enjoy the Island and we met many other truck campers in our travels.

#314 - Margaret Rhodes

#315 - Peter VollawetscherJebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE2016 Ford F2502021 Palomino HS1912Camera Used - iPhone 7+We are exploring the UAEs mostbiconic places before heading onto Oman and Saudi Arabia. From there we will start a world tour with next stop being the African continent.

#315 - Peter Vollawetscher

#316 - Kaylyn FranksCopper Basin, Idaho2022 Ram 25002022 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProCopper Basin in Central Idaho is home to numerous mountain peaks exceeding 10,000’. The Basin offers up spectacular Fall colors with the aspen that decorate the hillside. The backdrop of the mountain and fall color offered the perfect setting to frame my Ram and new FWC.

#316 - Kaylyn Franks

#317 - Kaylyn FranksHowell Canyon, Idaho2022 Ram 25002022 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - iPhone 13ProWhile visiting my Mom, she asked me to take her to Lake Cleveland to roast a hot dog. She has been going to the lake for 83 years. My grandfather taught me how to fish at the lake, so it was a welcome treat to take a trip there. On the way back we stopped at Howell Canyon, where the fall colors were incredibly vibrant. Mom said she had never seen the colors this spectacular.

#317 - Kaylyn Franks

#318 - Kaylyn FranksLake Cleveland, Idaho2022 Ram 25002022 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - iPhone 13 ProWhile visiting my Mom, she asked me to take her to Lake Cleveland to roast a hot dog. The alpine lake is located at 8300’ below Mt. Harrison in south central Idaho. Mom has been going to the lake for 83 years. My grandfather taught me how to fish at the lake, so it was a welcome treat to take a trip there. The rock face wall, which offers a dramatic backdrop to the lake is located on the south side.

#318 - Kaylyn Franks

#319 - Emilio ArevaloSmokey Mountains2022 Ford F2502021 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - iPhoneShoot this on a road trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Chattanooga, Tennessee (for Adventure Van Expo). As we approached the Smokies, I saw the opportunity to capture our camper, and this is the result.

#319 - Emilio Arevalo

#320 - Dave RiddleBeverly Beach State Park, near Newport Oregon2015 Chevrolet Silverado 35002017 Host MammothCamera Used - phoneThe photo was taken during an evening around the campfire, while staying at Beverly Beach State Park near Newport Oregon. We had been out for the day exploring the area and enjoying some fresh seafood, and as we rarely use the lights at night, I captured the look of the camper in the darkness with the lights on. Also in the photo is our towed vehicle, a diesel GMC Canyon, which is our exploration vehicle.

#320 - Dave Riddle

#321 - Marva MarkmanPocomoke River State Park, Maryland2013 GMC 35002021 Lance 975Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy 20First time at this park because OSV closed at Assateague after hurricane Ian.

#321 - Marva Markman

#322 - Martin GothbergSouthwest of Laramie, Wyoming2006 Ford F2502017 Capri CowboyCamera Used - iPhone 12Tired from driving all day with nowhere local to camp, I found a public graded dirt road southwest of Laramie that got me several miles off the highway. I pulled over onto a smaller dirt spur that turned out to be private land. A young, handsome cowboy with two Australian shepherds drove up and we discussed the benign nature of my intent to stay the night. He generously made it clear that it would not be a problem. After taking several pictures (a study of clouds), I brushed out my tire tracks then left in the early AM.

#322 - Martin Gothberg

#323 - Celine KaiserHurricane Cliffs Recreational Area, close to Zion National Park, Utah2006 Ford F-3502003 S&S Ponderosa 11DBCamera Used - Phone Samsung Galaxy S20A picture taken during our last weeks on our one year trip through North America. It was another crazy hot day in the desert of South Western Utah. We had spent two days cleaning our setup, and were finally able to enjoy a trip through Zion National Park, when we decided that it would cool down enough during the night to stay unplugged. It was high season of the flash floods this part of the country is known for, but fortunately the sky cleared up and we were able to enjoy a beautiful view accompanied by a cool local beer!

#323 - Celine Kaiser

#324 - William McKeonHomer Bluff, Alaska2007 Dodge 35002010 Northern Lite 10.2 CDSECamera Used - iPhone SEWe take a few trips to Homer, Alaska from Anchorage every year and walk the beach and spit. This photo was taken in the early morning at low tide from a camping spot on the bluff looking out across Kachemak Bay towards the mountains of Kachemak Bay State Park.

#324 - William McKeon

#325 - Jim McCoyLockhart Canyon, Utah2003 Dodge Ram 25001990 Hallmark LaVetaCamera Used - phoneWandering last fall/winter, I hid out in Lockhart Canyon off the Lockhart Basin road in Canyonlands, south of Moab, Utah. I spent five days down there hiking and exploring, and made a truck camper Thanksgiving meal of sliced turkey, mashers, gravy, and green beans.

#325 - Jim McCoy

#326 - Jim McCoyDeath Valley National Park, California2003 Dodge Ram 25001990 Hallmark LaVetaCamera Used - phoneHeading up the steep rocky section of the east approach of Mengel Pass, in Death Valley NP. Traversing from Stripped Butte Valley, over the pass, to visit Charles Manson's hideout on the west side. Spent 12 days wandering DVNP back roads and 4x4 route.

#326 - Jim McCoy

#327 - William McKeonPalmer Creek Road, Hope, Alaska2007 Dodge 35002010 Northern Lite 10.2 CDSECamera Used - Panasonic G85,1/125 sec f/3.5 ISO200My wife and I took a road trip to see the Fireweed in full bloom on the Kenai Peninsula. We stopped one on our favorites roads. The clouds and scenery were tremendous.

#327 - William McKeon

#328 - Sean HarrisTwin Lakes, Colorado2012 Ford F2502021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone XrThis was taken during the middle of a five week trip this past summer. We drove from NC to CO and did a mix of boondocking and campground camping - all while mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking. This shot is from a boondocking spot near the Mt Elbert trail. We were there for a total of nine days and saw some of the most amazing sunsets ever!

#328 - Sean Harris

#329 - Sean HarrisTwin Lakes, Colorado2012 F250 King Ranch2021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone XrThis was taken during the middle of a five week trip this past summer. We drove from NC to CO and did a mix of boondocking and campground camping - all while mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking.This shot is from a boondocking spot near the Mt Elbert trail. We were there for a total of nine days and saw some of the most amazing sunsets ever!

#329 - Sean Harris

#330 - Sean HarrisLake Haviland, Colorado2012 Ford F2502021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - iPhone XrThis was taken near the end of a five week trip this past summer. We drove from NC to CO and did a mix of boondocking and campground camping - all while mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking. This shot is next to Lake Haviland, just outside of Durango. This was the last of our CO based camping before heading back east.

#330 - Sean Harris

#331 - André TremblayPowder King Ski Resort, British Columbia2018 Ram 35002018 Arctic Fox 992Camera Used - PhoneOne out of 11 ski weekends last winter.

#331 - André Tremblay

#332 - John ShattuckCanyonlands, Shafer Road, Utah2022 Ford F-1502022 Four Wheel Camper HawkCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S22This was during a four week solo trip covering almost 5,000 miles and exploring the National Parks, Offroad Trails, and undiscovered dispersed camping spots.

#332 - John Shattuck

#333 - Stephen DolakFinger Lakes Region, New York2022 Ram 55002021 Northern Lite 10.2 LECamera Used - phoneDrove from WI to Branchport, NY to attend my deceased Uncle’s Celebration of Life…he was a WWII veteran.

#333 - Stephen Dolak

#334 - Mike SpruillUtah Canyonlands National Park, Shafer Trail, Utah2021 Ford F3502021 Capri Retreat, with additionsCamera Used - iPhone 11Shafer Trail between Canyonlands National Park and Moab. The Shafer switchbacks started us off with a somewhat edge of death type trail as it swept us back and forth down a steep canyon wall. Then we slowly traversed the trail with canyon views that few cameras can come close to capturing. Obviously my camera is not one of them. The truck and camper handled the drop offs, off camber situations, and constant rough terrain unbelievably well. Even the stitching on the truck seats held up well, yes the suction was often intense.

#334 - Mike Spruill

#335 - Albert KillackeyRussian Gulch State Park, California Hwy1, Mendocino, California2019 Ram 25002012 Lance 825Camera Used - I PhoneMy wife (Suzie Angel) and I are driving up the west coast on CA-1 and US-101 from Los Angeles, California to Astoria Oregon. We are on a quest for bridges, lighthouses, whales, waves, rocky shorelines fall foliage. On September 20, 2022 we pulled into Russian Gulch State Park for a four night stay and at sunset I took this photo at the gulch. This is not of the world famous Bixby Creek Bridge on CA-1 in Big Sur but in my opinion it is better and for multiple reasons. First, there are no traffic jams of desperate persons tying to quickly snap a roadside photo of just a portion of the bridge. Second, you can park and walk out under the bridge to a beautiful beach and catch some sun, surf fish on the rocks or paddle out to the open ocean in a kayak to the most beautiful rocky shore; the Mendocino Headlands. Third, there are two outstanding lighthouses nearby; the Point Cabrillo Lighthouse and the Point Arena Lighthouse. Finally, there are also two beach towns nearby. This is the Russian Gulch Bridge carrying two lanes of CA-1, from romantic Mendocino to Fort Bragg which has the outstanding Mackerricher State Park. Without bridges there would be no truck camping.

#335 - Albert Killackey

#336 - Albert KillackeyYaquina River Chitwood Covered Bridge, 51 Chitwood Road, Toledo, Oregon2019 Ram 25002012 Lance 825Camera Used - iPhoneMy wife (Suzie Angel) and I are driving up the west coast on CA-1 and US-101 from Los Angeles, Cailfornia to Astoria Origon. We are on a quest for bridges, lighthouses, whales, waves, rocky shorelines and fall foliage. In 1926, the first covered bridge was constructed which stood here until it's reconstruction in 1984. We have visited over 18 covered bridges in a number of states but were never able to drive our truck and camper over any of them until we found this beautiful bridge. It is 12' 6

#336 - Albert Killackey

#337 - Annette BonifaciusSnowy Range, Wyoming2021 Dodge Ram 35002000 Lance 1020Camera Used - Samsung s20We had an extra night before leaving for South Dakota and a friend suggested the Sugarloaf campground in the Snowy Range. What a beautiful place! We went on a gorgeous 7 mile hike around 3 lakes and and during the last 2 miles a storm came in and hailed on us. Our beautiful hike turned into an off trail epic adventure! The photo is the next morning.

#337 - Annette Bonifacius

#338 - Don FillmanSandy Neck Beach, Massachusetts2016 Ford F3502007 Okanagan 117DBLCamera Used - Droid smart phoneOctober full Hunter Midnight Moon.

#338 - Don Fillman

#339 - Dave SponableChazy Lake, New York1990 Chevy R 35001995 Lance Lite 195Camera Used - Kodak Easy Share M381I go leaf peeping every Fall. Often times I camp and other times it is just a day trip, but I still take the truck camper so that I have food, warmth, extra clothing, and the bathroom. This was just a day trip of about 75 miles. I most often head out with a general idea of what roads I am going to take and then go off on side roads or back roads to find places to shoot pictures. This picture is just off the side of State Rt. 374, a main road.

#339 - Dave Sponable

#340 - Dave SponableMeacham Lake, New York1990 Chevy R 3500Lance Lite 195Camera Used - Kodak Easy Share M381I go leaf peeping every Fall. Often times I camp and other times it is just a day trip, but I still take the truck camper so that I have food, warmth, extra clothing, and the bathroom. This was just a day trip of about 75 miles. I most often head out with a general idea of what roads I am going to take and then go off on side roads or back roads to find places to shoot pictures. This picture was taken on the access road to some of the tent sites at Meacham Lake State Campground. The road is not in great shape and a dead end, but a truck camper can negotiate it and turn around without any problems.

#340 - Dave Sponable

#341 - Dave SponableMeacham Lake, NY1990 Chevy R 35001995 Lance Lite 195Camera Used - Kodak Easy Share M381I go leaf peeping every Fall. Often times I camp and other times it is just a day trip, but I still take the truck camper so that I have food, warmth, extra clothing, and the bathroom. This was just a day trip of about 75 miles. I most often head out with a general idea of what roads I am going to take and then go off on side roads or back roads to find places to shoot pictures. This picture was taken at the outflow of Meacham Lake. It is the beginning of the East Branch of the St. Regis River which flows into the St. Lawrence River to the North. I stopped here to have lunch and take a few pictures of the foliage and the water. When I was walking back to the camper after lunch, I thought

#341 - Dave Sponable

#342 - Bruno GauthierCalifornia2021 Ford F3502005 Adventurer 100wsb Camera Used - Samsung Note ultra 20We took route 1 along the coast in California and Mendocino was a real favorite with a beautiful accessible beach. We slept on the side of the road as seen in the picture. I recommend it.

#342 - Bruno Gauthier

#343 - Bruno GauthierSalmon Glacier, British Columbia2021 Ford F3502005 Adventurer 100wsb Camera Used - Samsung Note ultra 20We went to visit Stewart in British Columbia and then Hyder in Alaska, just next to a small village know for observing salmon being eaten by bears and eagles. At the beginning of July, the salmon had not yet arrived. But it does not matter. There is a 30 kilometer road to go to see this magnificent Salmon Glacier. A picture does not say everything. Imagine the road to get there is beautiful.

#343 - Bruno Gauthier

#344 - Bruno GauthierYellowknife, Northwest Territories2021 Ford F3502005 Adventurer 100wsb Camera Used - Samsung Note ultra 20During our visit to Yellowknife, a must for northern lights, we set our alarm clock to be able to see them. Believe me, there are some every night from mid August because before that it is the midnight sun. The problem is that it is complicated to have good images unless you have a good kodak. Our most beautiful pictures were not on the right side for the calendar, too bad. But I can tell you that it is quite a show to put on your to do list. It’s better than going for a trip to Tuktoyaktuk.

#344 - Bruno Gauthier

#345 - Ken ManningNisqually River, Washington2016 Ram 35002017 Northern Lite 10-2 CDSECamera Used - iPhoneThis is “home camp.” No reservations required, no close neighbors, and only 45 minutes from the house yet far from the noise and busyness of the Puget Sound region. Everyone should have such a “happy place “ as my wife describes it where one glance at the quiet, flowing river melts away all your troubles and God’s green creation renews your soul.

#345 - Ken Manning

#346 - Janis BullockEast Rosebud, Montana2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD2020 Northern Lite 8.11 EXCamera Used - Samsung S10East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooth Mountains, and a place we go to regularly to camp and hike. We had gone to this special spot in May, a bit earlier than usual, to celebrate a 75th birthday, and were grateful for the usually beautiful weather at this higher elevation. This photo was taken in the morning looking toward the mountains as we were getting ready to hike the trail. Little did we know that historic floods in June would destroy bridges and roads in this area and the Yellowstone ecosystem and close access for a year or more.East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths Mountains, and a place we go to regularly to camp and hike. We had gone to this special spot in May, a bit earlier than usual, to celebrate a 75th birthday, and were grateful for the usually beautiful weather at this higher elevation. This photo was taken in the morning looking toward the mountains as we were getting ready to hike the trail. Little did we know that historic floods in June would destroy bridges and roads in this area and the Yellowstone ecosystem and close access to this area for a year or more.

#346 - Janis Bullock

#347 - Janis BullockParadise Valley, Montana2019 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD2020 Northern Lite 8.11 EXCamera Used - Samsung S10For 40+ years we were long distance backpackers but when we reached our 70's we decided to purchased a truck camper. We have transitioned to dispersed camping, mainly to the most remote places we can find in our beloved Rocky Mountains and in the Northwest. This photo was taken in the evening in the Paradise Valley where we spent the night celebrating a 70th birthday before heading to Yellowstone National Park. What better place for the occasion than to be with friends in the beauty of this wild area watching hundreds of elk grazing on the nearby mountain.We still love to hike miles and miles but now look forward to coming back to the comforts of our camper. We generally spend about 3-4 months each year traveling and discovering the wonders of the land, and look forward to many more adventures.

#347 - Janis Bullock

#348 - Donavon FredericksonMontana2020 Ram2022 Skinny Guy Campers Kit and KaboodalCamera Used - iPhoneThis was taken up at a high altitude lake way up in the Gravelly Range mountains in southwest Montana. A new forest fire had started over in the Bitterroot so there was quite a bit of smoke even up at 7900 feet. This 10 acre lake has a population of catchable Brook trout and are fun to fish with dry flys.

#348 - Donavon Frederickson

#349 - Donavon FredericksonOregon2020 Ram 25002022 Skinny Guy CampersCamera Used - iPhoneOn a loop through Oregon we found a really secluded clearing in the Humptullips River drainage using On x and Garmin Tread. This place was absolutely gorgeous. The group wanted to watch a movie so we improvised a screen using the Moon shade awning and used my little portable projector to have movie night around the fire.

#349 - Donavon Frederickson

#350 - Donavon FredericksonOregon sand dunes2020 Ram and Toyota Tacoma2022 Skinny Guy CampersCamera Used - iPhoneThis photo was taken in the Oregon Sand dunes outside of Florence Oregon. We had to reserve this sand camp spot but it was basically down to the end of a loose sand trail. We definitely needed to air down a bit. This was certainly one of the cooler camping spots we have had.

#350 - Donavon Frederickson

#351 - Robert RafterOttawa, Ontario2022 Ford F2502022 Palomino HS750Camera Used - iPhone 12Pit stop for supplies before heading out fishing on Lake Ontario.

#351 - Robert Rafter

#352 - Larry WilliamsonLost Dog Road off Highway 530 Ashley National Forest a little southwest of Green River, Wyoming2018 FordF3502018 Bigfoot c.9.4 SBCamera Used - iPhone13 proJust exploring some of the western states with no real plan. It looked like a storm was brewing up ahead as we ventured into Wyoming. It was getting late and I don’t like driving at night. I saw a national forest sign and decided to stop and secure the hatches before the storm. I was blessed with a nice sunset before the rain. What a nice day it was.

#352 - Larry Williamson

#353 - Steve DunnTuttle Creek, Lone Pine, California1998, Ram 25002013 Outfitter Juno 10Camera Used - iPhone XRThis shot was taken of the full moon set over Mount Whitney from the BLM area directly below, just outside of Lone Pine, California on the Eastern Sierra Range along CA 395. The opportunity to catch the full moon set behind the tallest mountain in the lower 48 is something you just don’t want to miss. There is so much to do in this area throughout the year from winter treks through Death Valley or skiing at June Lake to summer hikes around Mt Whitney and mountain biking at Mammoth Mountain. One of our favorite times is early in October when the Lone Pine Film Festival occurs. This has got to be one of the best small town film fun venues and includes an OG all-American parade down main street. It’s also an ideal time to experience the seasonal change in foliage as we check out the nearby ancient bristle cone pines, hike up to the Ashram at the headwaters of Tuttle Creek and interesting sections of the John Muir trail around Whitney Portal, to seeking out the myriad of arches in the Alabama Hills. This is an easily accessible and budget friendly location where everyone can find something that stokes their camping passion. We find that every trip with our super cool Outfitter Juno 10 and it’s “cabana” pop-out porch. With 44 gallons of freshwater, both an in/outdoor warm shower, queen bed and lots of high windows, it’s the ideal long-trip rig. Further, the pop out cabana porch gives my wife and I the private space in side the camper so often hard to find and often needed to keep the “marital bliss” on longer camper trips. This unique camper rides atop our “unicorn” 1998 Ram 2500 long-bed 4x4 club cab (whose 1/2 doors open!) with the super efficient and easy to fix 12 valve Cummins. We run the OEM 1 ton leaf springs and big D-80 axel with Timbrens fully loaded we weigh just shy of our GVR. We also introduced a newer manual Heavy Duty NV5600 6 speed transition when the original 5 speed and clutch needed to be repaired. With the Juno’s pop top down and cruising at 65 and 1700 RPM, we regularly get 15-16 MPG loaded, which we really need with diesel prices at $6 in CA!

#353 - Steve Dunn

#354 - Tom MyersHot Springs, Arkansas2019 Ford F-3502005 Citation SupremeCamera Used - iPhone 11 pro maxLoaded up and headed out for a week of camping and Spring crappie fishing at Denby Point, on Lake Ouachita near Hot Springs Arkansas. My truck camper setup allows me to tow my boat, or bring my kayak and bicycle and is fully self-contained with 250 watts of solar, a generator, and dry bath. I spend 30-40 nights/year exploring in this rig.

#354 - Tom Myers

#355 - Katie Flanagan15 miles west of Kemmerer, Wyoming2016 Chevy Silverado 25002020 Cirrus 820Camera Used - iPhone 13Our options were limited while driving through Wyoming over the 4th of July weekend, so we decided to try a dispersed area listed on The Dyrt which was located at the end of the 5 mile road of Fossil Butte National Monument. We arrived at a truly remote location on the top of the mountain just in time for a hellacious storm, but the views afterwards were totally spectacular in every direction!

#355 - Katie Flanagan

#356 - Ken ManningDayton, Wyoming2016 Ram 35002017 Northern LiteCamera Used - iPhoneAfter a long day on the road we got a little desperate for a campsite (of course this rarely happens) so asked the local convenience store operator if this road (pointing to the map) might have any campsites. They responded with an enthusiastic yes and we found this great spot on Tongue Creek Road just outside the picturesque western style town of Dayton, Wyoming.

#356 - Ken Manning

#357 - Steve DunnMount Whitney, Eastern Sierras, California1998 Ram 25002013 Outfitter Juno 10Camera Used - iPhone XRThis shot was taken at sunrise with the sunlight reflecting the new day on Mount Whitney from the BLM area directly below, just outside of Lone Pine, CA on the Eastern Sierra Range along CA 395. The opportunity to catch a sunrise on the tallest mountain in the lower 48 is something you just don’t want to miss. There is so much to do in this area throughout the year from winter treks through Death Valley or skiing at June Lake to summer hikes around Mt Whitney and mountain biking at Mammoth Mountain. One of our favorite times is early in October when the Lone Pine Film Festival occurs. This has got to be one of the best small town film fun venues and includes an OG all-American parade down main street. It’s also an ideal time to experience the seasonal change in foliage as we check out the nearby ancient bristle cone pines, hike up to the Ashram at the headwaters of Tuttle Creek and interesting sections of the John Muir trail around Whitney Portal, to seeking out the myriad of arches in the Alabama Hills. This is an easily accessible and budget friendly location where everyone can find something that stokes their camping passion. We find that every trip with our super cool Outfitter Juno 10 and it’s “cabana” pop-out porch. With 44 gallons of freshwater, both an in/outdoor warm shower, queen bed and lots of high windows, it’s the ideal long-trip rig. Further, the pop out cabana porch gives my wife and I the private space in side the camper so often hard to find and often needed to keep the “marital bliss” on longer camper trips. This unique camper rides atop our “unicorn” 1998 Ram 2500 long-bed 4x4 club cab (whose 1/2 doors open!) with the super efficient and easy to fix 12 valve Cummins. We run the OEM 1 ton leaf springs and big D-80 axel with Timbrens fully loaded we weigh just shy of our GVR. We also introduced a newer manual Heavy Duty NV5600 6 speed transition when the original 5 speed and clutch needed to be repaired. With the Juno’s pop top down and cruising at 65 and 1700 RPM, we regularly get 15-16 MPG loaded, which we really need with diesel prices at $6 in CA!

#357 - Steve Dunn

#358 - Cindy GilbertIKEA in Draper, Utah2011 GMC 3500 Sierra2011 Northern Lite 10-2000RR Camera Used - Panasonic Lumix DS3For the past four years, we've been passing this IKEA near Salt Lake City Utah to/from our summer job in Wyoming. I made some time for a stop to see what this place was all about. Was a bit overwhelming but we enjoyed ourselves. Neat vignettes, and the gadget area was pretty cool too. Dropped a dime on some handy stuff, especially the Swedish meatball plate! First time visitor hot tip: No matter what, go to the bathroom BEFORE you start walking around. The maze is insane! LOL.

#358 - Cindy Gilbert

#359 - David GilbertGrand Teton National Park, Wyoming2011 GMC 3500 Sierra2011 Northern Lite 10-2000RR Camera Used - Panasonic Lumix DS3National Elk Refuge, Jackson, Wyoming, March 2022. Arriving at our summer job at the Grand Teton National Park in the spring. Temperature at the time photo was taken 25 degrees outside, 72 degrees inside.

#359 - David Gilbert

#360 - David GilbertNational Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyoming2011 GMC 3500HD Sierra2011 Northern Lite 10-2000RR Camera Used - Panasonic Lumix DS3National Elk Refuge in Jackson Wyoming, late March 2022. Spring weather in Jackson, Wyoming can change drastically. You can go from no snow to a blizzard and then to back to snow flurries in days. This was our temporary site while working at the Grand Teton National Park.

#360 - David Gilbert

#361 - David RolfeForestry Trunk Road, Highway 734, Alberta2021 Chevy Silverado 25002021 Adventurer 89RBCamera Used - iPhone 11Spent a beautiful night right next to small creek. Woke up to frost on the ground a light fog over the creek. Had coffee admiring the sunrise.

#361 - David Rolfe

#362 - Sheri MichaelsOn the Kuskulana Bridge in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve, Alaska2003 GMC 35002001 Lance 1121Camera Used - Nikon D5600We just finished a 4.5 month trip to Alaska and this bridge was included as part of our adventures. We were on the 60 mile gravel McCarthy Road headed to the Kennicott Mine when we encountered the Kuskulana River Bridge. Constructed in 1910 as a steel railroad trestle, it is now a modernized one lane wide pedestrian and vehicle bridge. The snow capped mountains provided a beautiful backdrop for this shot. This bridge is located in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve in Alaska. We discovered upon reaching the mine that many visitors had flown in. We believed though that this was a drive worth taking! Our truck camper has been our home for the majority of the past two years.

#362 - Sheri Michaels

#363 - Sheri MichaelsLac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area, Kamloops, British Columbia2003 GMC 3500 Sierra2001 Lance 1121Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxWe are always excited when we find remote places to boondock. We drove in about 5-7 miles on gravel to find this perfect spot for the night. We couldn’t believe the landscape here as we had been traveling through trees and by lakes and farms all day. Our truck camper has been our home for the majority of the last two years.

#363 - Sheri Michaels

#364 - Sheri MichaelsSheep Mountain Road, South Dakota2003 GMC 3500 Sierra2001 Lance 1121Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxWe found this lovely boondocking site off of Sheep Mountain Road just outside of Badlands National Park and were rewarded with this magnificent view. We were just four days into our four-and-one-half month trip to Alaska when we found this perfect spot. We did have a special surprise that night also. It was the night of a total lunar eclipse so we got some great photos in the clear night sky. Our truck camper has been our home for the majority of the last two years.

#364 - Sheri Michaels

#365 - Tom TorrellaSalmon Glacier, British Columbia2011 Ford F2502019 Cirrus 820Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy Ultra S20Returneing from Alaska, we drove down Cassiar Highway to Hyder, Alaska to check on bear feeding and headed 20 miles up rough gravel road to view Salmon Glacier and spent 4 days at this spot. Best view until rains came. And rains always chase us away.

#365 - Tom Torrella

#366 - Steve DunnSunset on the beach south of San Felipe, Baja Mexico1998 Ram 25002002 Lance 1130Camera Used - iPhone XRThis shot was taken at sunset on the beach south of San Felipe, Baja Mexico as we sought (and found) a great boondocking sight to chill and enjoy a long weekend. It’s extra special because it was my birthday weekend and my wife was looking for just the perfect place to spend the weekend with other expats who enjoy Baja as much as us. The camper is our huge 2002 Lance 1130G complete with dry bath (making it a favorite of my wife). We typically do not take our Lance south of the border or off road due to its large and low overhanging rear end but with a U-shaped dinette that can seat 6 adults and a kitchen large enough to cook for everyone it make this big boy camper a party on wheels (or on our truck’s wheels). Our truck, “Torro”, is our trusty Ram 2500 4x4 club cab long bed with the Cummins 12 valve and NV5600 manual 6 speed. This set up gives us a reliable 15 MPG with the Lance going 65 MPH at 1700 rpm all day long. Fortunately diesel isn’t as expensive in Baja as it is in SoCal. Just another great reason to keep truck Camper adventuring in Baja, Mexico.

#366 - Steve Dunn

#367 - Robbert UylemanConnemara Natural Reserve in Ireland2001 Ram 25002022 Palomino HS1803Camera Used - Mini DJI droneIt was one of the amazing spots we’ve slept at during our month long Ireland trip. Every evening we slept at a different, beach, cliff, national forest or stunning spot. It was one of the last days on the trip, we made campfires on the beach and roasted marshmallows with the kids. Definitely a trip to do again! (We’re from the Netherlands)

#367 - Robbert Uyleman

#368 - Kami GolembeskiMonument Rocks National Landmark, Kansas2011 Ford F3502019 Northstar Igloo UCamera Used - iPhone 13We live full-time in our truck camper named Rosie the big brown truck. We had spent Christmas with family in upstate New York and we’re traveling west to spend New years eve with friends in Colorado Springs. Driving across Kansas is not the most interesting, but we made a few detours to stretch our legs and explore. These rocks are sandstone and local legend says that the hole for the arch was started by a bullet shot from the gun of an outlaw. We cannot confirm or deny this fact. But this area was interesting to explore and view the geography in an area that is otherwise flat and uninteresting. This rock formation is on private land and is open to the public. Please be respectful of this special place. Sadly, there is no camping here so we had to keep moving west.

#368 - Kami Golembeski

#369 - Don FillmanSandy Neck Beach, Massachusetts2016 Ford F3502007 Okanagan DBL 117Camera Used - Droid smart phoneFull Hunters Moon

#369 - Don Fillman

#370 - Roger RobersonMulholland Lighthouse, Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada2021 Ford F-3502021 Lance 960Camera Used - Cannon 40DMy wife and I traveled to the northern coast of Maine during the Fall of 2022 in search of lighthouses. The autumn colors were just starting to peak. During this beautiful trip, we crossed the Bay of Fundy and found this beauty.

#370 - Roger Roberson

#371 - Stephen DolakTetons National Park, Wyoming2022 Ram 55002021 Northern Lite 10.2Camera Used - iPhone 13On our vacation out West coming into the Tetons National Park.

#371 - Stephen Dolak

#372 - Scott GregsonMt. Rainier, Washington2018 Ram 35002018 Cirrus 920Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxWhile spending time in Washington State, we came across this beautiful boondock spot facing Mt. Rainier. It was cloudy most of our stay, but a few times the sun came out and we captured this picture. Sasha and I felt so lucky and grateful to experience this winter wonderland from the comfort of our truck camper!

#372 - Scott Gregson

#373 - Scott GregsonCamas Prairie, MT2018 RAM 35002018 NuCamp Cirrus 920Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxCamas Prairie is one of the most incredible locations that we’ve visited! When we were planning our trip through Montana we made sure to go there and spend some time looking at the massive ripples. Sasha and I pulled over on the side of the road and took a few drone shots.

#373 - Scott Gregson

#374 - Scott GregsonGardiner, MT2018 RAM 35002018 NuCamp Cirrus 920Camera Used - iPhone 13 Pro MaxAfter a long day in Yellowstone National Park, Sasha and I were pretty exhausted and were looking for a free place to camp. We found this twisty mountain road and a boondock spot with a view. We loved watching sunsets and sunrises over the snowy mountains and having the entire area to ourselves!

#374 - Scott Gregson

#375 - George NewellEllenwood Park, Nova Scotia2000 Ford F2501992 Fleetwood CaribouCamera Used - PhoneLast weekend before winterizing camper.

#375 - George Newell

#376 - Melanie GarridoHartman Rocks, Gunnison, CO2021 Ram 35002020 Four Wheel Campers Grandby FlatbedCamera Used - Sony VZ1After Overland Expo in Colorado we decided to take the long way back to California. We headed to the Gunnison, CO area unsure of what we would find. We were delighted to discover Hartman Rocks with its variable terrain and cool rock formations. We ended up camping on this perch of a hill that felt like we were alone on a completely different planet. We hit the trail and climbed the hill next to us to capture this birds eye view of our camper. Good memories while on the road home!

#376 - Melanie Garrido

#377 - Bjorn KnopfelTukwha provincial park British Columbia2011 Chevrolet Silverado 35002004 bigfoot 9.5ftCamera Used - 6048397606Took this photo while camping with a friend and his family. The park had a big wildfire go thru it in 2021 and has many burnt trees and grass but will all thebreain in the spring g and sunshine thru the summer it all came fairly green. Found this spot thru my friend as he goes fishing g there regularly. Was a great spot and would definitely go back. Caught lots of fish and had a great time exploring.

#377 - Bjorn Knopfel

#378 - Christian MacLeodMoab, Utah2022 Ford F3502008 Lance 805Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro

#378 - Christian MacLeod

#379 - Nick BonenUpper Michigan, Ottawa national forest2012 Ford F3502008 Adventurer 950bCamera Used - AndroidThis is one of our favorite places to go camping or just a day trip. This time was a day trip to cook some steak by the river and enjoy the fall colors. There is miles of dirt roads and several lakes and rivers to explore in the Ottawa national forest.

#379 - Nick Bonen

#380 - Shannon DizmangOwl Creek Pass, Colorado2006 Toyota Tundra2002 PhoenixCamera Used - Nikon D850, sigma 14-24mm art.Driving up to find find camping spot on night 1 of 4. It rained big time. Pulled into and overlook area and played with the water puddles for a bit.

#380 - Shannon Dizmang

#381 - Jay GrovesBird-In-Hand, PA2017 Ram 35002022 Lance 975Camera Used - iPhone 12 Pro MaxCatching the morning rays at a Harvest Host before heading to the Hot Air Ballon Festival near Lancaster.

#381 - Jay Groves

#382 - Colton ZieglerWebster Pass, CO2010 Ram 25002021 Capri RetreatCamera Used - Samsung Galaxy S10e

#382 - Colton Ziegler

#383 - Dave MarshBig Horn National Forest, Wyoming2005 Dodge 3500 Laramie2005 Lance 1181Camera Used - IpadOn our fourth trip out west from home in Minnesota we craved the vista of the peaks of Big Horn Wilderness for the first night. Grouse Mountain is a convenient stopover on the fringe of the Big Horn Mountains after a long drive from the Black Hills.

#383 - Dave Marsh

#384 - Bill ElwellBig Bend National and State Parks, Texas2016 Ram 25002016 Four Wheel Camper Hawk FlatbedCamera Used - Canon SX720 HS and SX60 HSWe spent two weeks in February exploring the back country of both Big Bend National and Big Bend Ranch State Parks. All of our camping was at back country sites in the parks, pretty much moving every day and hiking as we traveled.

#384 - Bill Elwell

#385 - Bill ElwellBig Bend Ranch State Park, Texas2016 Ram 25002016 Four Wheel Camper Hawk FlatbedCamera Used - Canon SX60 HSWe spent two weeks in February exploring the back country of both Big Bend National and Big Bend Ranch State Parks. All of our camping was at back country sites in the parks, pretty much moving every day and hiking as we traveled.

#385 - Bill Elwell

#386 - Bill ElwellBig Bend National Park, Texas2016 Ram 25002016 Four Wheel Camper Hawk FlatbedCamera Used - Canon SX720 HSWe spent two weeks in February exploring the back country of both Big Bend National and Big Bend Ranch State Parks. All of our camping was at back country sites in the parks, pretty much moving every day and hiking as we traveled.

#386 - Bill Elwell

#387 - Adam OltermanChocorua Lake, New Hampshire2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins2022 Four Wheel Campers, Flatbed Grandby, Norweld TrayCamera Used - Nikon d5600This picture was taken the morning after our first night of being full time in this camper! We passed by the bridge the evening before while looking for camp and decided we would check it out first thing in the morning before we headed to Acadia National Park. The lake is owned by a conservancy to preserve this beautiful area for public access.

#387 - Adam Olterman

#388 - Adam OltermanChocorua Lake, New Hampshire2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins2022 Four Wheel Campers, Flatbed Grandby, Norweld TrayCamera Used - Nikon d5600This picture was taken the morning after our first night of being full time in this camper! We passed by the bridge the evening before while looking for camp and decided we would check it out first thing in the morning before we headed to Acadia National Park. The lake is owned by a conservancy to preserve this beautiful area for public access.

#388 - Adam Olterman

#389 - Adam OltermanChocorua Lake, New Hampshire2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins2022 Four Wheel Campers, Flatbed Grandby, Norweld TrayCamera Used - Nikon d5600This picture was taken the morning after our first night of being full time in this camper! We passed by the bridge the evening before while looking for camp and decided we would check it out first thing in the morning before we headed to Acadia National Park. The lake is owned by a conservancy to preserve this beautiful area for public access.

#389 - Adam Olterman

#390 - Catherine ClarkBellingham, Washington2020 Ford F3502000 Bigfoot 2500 10.6Camera Used - iPhone 13 MaxWe took the Alaska Marine Highway System Ferry from Bellingham, Washington to Whittier, Alaska; then toured Alaska and Canada for 2.5 months with our truck camper. We portaged our truck camper on the Ferry. Photo shows the truck camper being tied down, along with the rest of the cargo, in the belly of the Ferry. I feel grateful that we were able to portage our truck camper all the way to Alaska. Beautiful Journey.

#390 - Catherine Clark

#391 - Catherine ClarkTuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada2020 Ford F3502000 Bigfoot 2500 10.6Camera Used - iPhone 13 MaxIn Summer 2022, my husband and I took a 2.5 month trip touring Alaska and Canada with our truck camper. We drove the Dempster Highway to Tuktoyaktuk (Tuktuyaaqtuuq or Tuk), Northwest Territories, Canada. Tuk is a remote fishing village located far north in the Northwest territories of Canada along the Arctic Ocean. The Dempster Highway is one of the most remote and beautiful places I have ever been. Definitely a trip I will never forget.

#391 - Catherine Clark

#392 - Jacques ChampagneCline River, Alberta, Canada2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2010 Palomino MaverickCamera Used - Samsung S22We arrived on site at dusk. We realized the next morning all the beauty that surrounded us.

#392 - Jacques Champagne

#393 - Margaret RhodesBonavista, Newfoundland (Lighthouse)2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax2021 Northern Lite 8-11 LECamera Used - iPhone SEThe beautiful Crescent Lake campground in Robert’s Arm Newfoundland. We had a private, lakeside campsite with lovely views and free firewood.

#393 - Margaret Rhodes

#394 - Margaret RhodesNorth Trinity, Newfoundland (Skerwink Trailhead)2014 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax2021 Northern Lite 8-11 SECamera Used - Nikon P900The Skerwink Trail is one of the most popular hiking trails in Newfoundland and parking is very difficult to find. The 8-11 is such a joy to tuck in anywhere. There are so many beautiful white churches in Newfoundland; so nice we captured this one!

#394 - Margaret Rhodes

#395 - David HillbrandLaVeta Pass Colorado (Near)2014 Ram 35002005 Lance 915Camera Used - iPhone 6Taken from 9000’ elevation looking west towards Mt. Blanca as the sun sets.

#395 - David Hillbrand

#396 - Amey BissonnetteSandy Neck Beach, Barnstable, MA2020 Ram 35002017 Wolf Creek 850Camera Used - Samsung Galaxy s22 ultraCamping on the beach during the spring and fall weather is our favorite thing to do.

#396 - Amey Bissonnette

#397 - Jeff ScottBowman Lake, California2021 Toyota Tacoma2018 Four Wheel Campers fleetCamera Used - iPhone13Bowman lake is a well known place to get off grid but now getting more difficult to get to with side by sides ruining the trails. On the way to Truckee, California this lake offers fishing and biking and is a great spot to take my boys. Photo taken upon leaving Sunday morning, but not after first completion of a river crossing to get down to the lake, which is significantly down.

#397 - Jeff Scott

#398 - Ryan PennerRimbey, Alberta2011 Ford F-3502002 Eagle Cap 850Camera Used - PhoneStorm chasing.

#398 - Ryan Penner

#399 - Ryan PennerRadium, British Columbia2011 Ford F-3502002 Eagle Cap 850Camera Used - PhoneTaking the road less travelled.

#399 - Ryan Penner

#400 - Ryan PennerKootenays, British Columbia2011 Ford F-3502002 Eagle Cap 850Camera Used - 4038622729Lunch stop travelling through the Kootenays near Trout Lake in BC.

#400 - Ryan Penner

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