For Behind the Shot Part 5, we’re featuring photos and stories from Moab, Utah, Eagle, Colorado, Anaconda, Montana, and many more destinations. Click here to participate in the 2027 Truck Camper Magazine Calendar Contest and be considered for a Behind the Shot feature.
Chenoa Bullard
Hartman Rocks, Gunnison, Colorado
2026 RAM 3500
2020 Lance 825
Camera Used – Canon R5 with 24-105mm Lens
As we made our way home from a loop through southern Colorado, we returned to Hartman Rocks to camp at a spot we couldn’t reach a couple of years earlier when we had a towable camper. On our last night in Colorado, we watched the sunset over the many layers of the landscape. By complete accident, I realized I was standing in the perfect position to capture what has become my favorite photo of any of our campers.
Jason Schneider
Cape Lookout, North Carolina
2007 Chevrolet Silverado
2003 Hallmark Guanella
Camera Used – iPhone 15
I took a long weekend to unwind with some drum fishing at Cape Lookout. We found a great spot on the point to camp for the night and enjoyed an incredible sunset and moonrise. With bad weather expected the following day, most people had already left the island, so we had the beach almost to ourselves. This camper has been perfect for adventures with my kids, from the mountains in the summer to the coast in the spring and fall.
John Knauss
Florida Keys, Florida
2015 Ford F-350
1995 Lance 915
Camera Used – Phone
While visiting the Florida Keys, we stayed at several different locations to enjoy the beautiful scenery and the waters of the Gulf.
Ian Gardner
Anaconda, Montana
1995 Ford F-250
1973 Bell
Camera Used – iPhone 15
This is our first truck camper. We drove 200 miles round trip to buy this 1973 Bell slide-in camper. After bringing it home, we spent a month renovating the interior, and now it’s our family’s camper. This photo was taken just after we purchased it in Anaconda. The truck carrying it belonged to my grandfather, who bought it brand new before passing it down to me. It’s a 1995 Ford F-250 with the legendary 7.3L Power Stroke diesel.
Charlie Slider
Seneca Rocks, West Virginia
2022 Chevrolet 2500
2015 Lance 650
Camera Used – iPhone
We camp at Seneca Shadows Campground near Seneca Rocks every May. This was our first trip with our new puppy, Hank. We always enjoy spending time in this beautiful area, and this trip made it even more memorable.
James Carr
Baja, Mexico
2024 Toyota Tundra
2022 Hallmark
Camera Used – Phone
This photo was taken during a trip through Baja. We found a campsite near an incredible surf break, and a beautiful mist rolled in, creating an unforgettable scene. It was one of the highlights of our eight-month journey through Baja and mainland Mexico.
Frederic Le Royer
La Baie, Saguenay, Quebec, Canada
GMC 2500HD
2025 Next RV Shelt’R
Camera Used – iPhone 17 Pro Max
After two weeks of traveling around Quebec, we found this free campsite. With the beach and an incredible sunset, it was the perfect place to end the day.
Chris Bookman
Jackson Lake State Park, Orchard, Colorado
2010 Toyota Tundra
2019 Palomino HS-650
Camera Used – iPhone 15 Pro Max
We camped here for four nights while attending a nearby disc golf tournament.
Chris Bookman
Antelope Island State Park, Utah
2010 Toyota Tundra
2019 Palomino HS-650
Camera Used – iPhone 15 Pro Max
We camped here while traveling to a disc golf tournament.
Joshua Bent
Moab, Utah
2018 RAM 2500
2011 Northstar TC800
Camera Used – Sony A7R IV
We were camping on the edge of a canyon in the backcountry near Canyonlands National Park after enjoying a delicious meal of tri-tip and potato salad when I noticed the Milky Way beginning to rise.
Sean Hanagan
Eagle, Colorado
GMC Sierra 2500 and RAM 2500
2021 Cirrus 620 and 2021 Cirrus 820
Camera Used – Unknown
We often travel with our friends in their Cirrus 820, but our trips usually take us far from home. This time, we decided to camp somewhere closer, within an hour of home, and discovered this spot on Bellyache Ridge near Eagle, Colorado.
We live about twenty miles east in Edwards and were so close that we could see our friends’ house from camp. Mike even brought his motorcycle so he could ride home to feed the animals before returning to camp.
We’ve been mountain biking this trail system for more than a decade but had never considered camping here. It turned out to be an incredible spot with beautiful views, and we spent the weekend enjoying the trails. Since then, we’ve found several more campsites close to home and have come to appreciate adventures that don’t require a long drive at the end of the trip.
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