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Q. I have this fantasy that my family goes camping with our three dogs. We pitch our tents, build a fire, walk the dogs and play in the water. However, you can't take dogs or they have to be on 6 foot leashes. We live in Temecula and are willing to drive two hours. That is San Diego - La - Idyllwild - Mt. Baldy. Any suggestions.
Is there any free camping country out there?
Is there any free camping country out there?
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Almost free camping can be found in any of the dispersed area's of the national forests throughout southern california some you can drive right too some you have to hike in. A favorite area I like to take my dogs is up behind Big Bear in the Holcomb valley I can take my truck and camper and park right near a pond that the dogs love to chase ducks in. All you need is the adventure pass $30 a year $5 a day. technically you still have to abide by the leash laws no matter where you go but i have never encountered a ranger there or any folks who care let alone to many folks at all.
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Almost free camping can be found in any of the dispersed area's of the national forests throughout southern california some you can drive right too some you have to hike in. A favorite area I like to take my dogs is up behind Big Bear in the Holcomb valley I can take my truck and camper and park right near a pond that the dogs love to chase ducks in. All you need is the adventure pass $30 a year $5 a day. technically you still have to abide by the leash laws no matter where you go but i have never encountered a ranger there or any folks who care let alone to many folks at all.
http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=34.29905,-116.89027&z=18&t=S&marker0=34.29905%2C-116.89027%2C6.0%20km%20NW%20of%20Big%20Bear%20City%20CA
Please recommend an 8 or 10 person family tent for us?
Q. Can anyone recommend a tent that would be big enough for me, my wife , and 3 children? My youngest will be sleeping in a pack and play.
Would like a bathtub floor, good ventilation. A canopy over the front door would be a great bonus. I like the idea of divided rooms.
We are not camping anywhere very cold.. but would need something that will stand up to rain.
We are considering a family camping tent a friend is using.
Would like a bathtub floor, good ventilation. A canopy over the front door would be a great bonus. I like the idea of divided rooms.
We are not camping anywhere very cold.. but would need something that will stand up to rain.
We are considering a family camping tent a friend is using.
Answer
Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.
Your best bet is a 6-man and a 4-man, with the two oldest in the 4. Consider one quality tent (REI? Sierra Designs? Big Agnes?) and one cheapie (Eureka Tetragon 8?) and upgrade later. Anything over 6 is difficult to set up, is bigger than most ideal spaces (10X10) at the campsite, usually is under-engineered with poles too thin for the amount of "canvas" they're holding up, have too thin a denier of fabric, large to transport and possibly compromised with steel poles, lack full-coverage rainflys, have screen porches you will almost never use, etc. Those huge tents are great for long-term or seasonal setups but are a real PIA for typical 3-day weekend camping. The advice above regarding Costco Coleman tents is good advice, while they are the bottom-rung in quality, the low Big Box price makes parting less difficult and at least you're out there gaining experience.
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