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When? Who? Comment Place Location
taylorabney.adventures

Good find, not far off the 40 though getting to it is a mountain road. Beautiful park with spots overlooking the lake. We went to the camping area up top, none of the dirt spots are level but there are spots with concrete pads too.

Primitive camping down by the boat ramp as well.

Bathrooms with showers were welcome, though the knob which has to be pushed the entire time and rather sporadic nozzle made for an interesting shower. But it was very clean!

Bluewater State Park 35.30206, -108.10715
discovering the world - motorcycle world trip

He is working on the driveway, so parking on the street in front of the house. Internet is very good.

Hostal Don Luis -44.32466, -72.55724
Funcruiser

Easy bordercrossing, took me 1.5hours in total. No roadtax or insurance questions. PCR test neccessary, not offered at border. Then the road after Suam: the first 20km is really bad, drive avg 15km/h, then the next 30km is better gravel, and then… tarmac. It took me 4hrs to reach Sipi Falls by Toyota Funcruiser.

Suam Border Post (correct location) 1.21612, 34.73259
Funcruiser

Went here to camp, they charged 50.000 ugx and thats without shower, only an outside toilet. Guess Daisy was lucky.. I went to the neighbours at the Sipi Guesthouse (30.000 inc hot shower).

Sipi Falls Lodge 1.33616, 34.37756
Funcruiser

30.000 ugx to camp for 1 person, 2 persons is 25.000 each. Beautiful view on the valley, friendly staff. Can use the hot showers in one of the rooms.

Sipi Guest House 1.33577, 34.37642
molinandrea55

Land borders are still closed with Ecuador. We biked to the border and were told that we could not cross. The options are: taking dirt roads to Tulcan or taking a bus to a big city to then fly to Quito.

1. Dirt road (trocha): we were told there are many robberies along these back roads. Robberies target anybody who might “stick out”. We were told this by local Colombians, ecuatorians in Tulcan whom we had been in touch, people at the bike shops we went, cyclist friends in Ipiales, and migrants who had recently taken the road in which unfortunately they got robbed.

2. Bus: we decided to load our bikes on a bus and go to Cali to catch a flight to Quito. There are many companies but we needed a bus with enough storage space for our bikes. We were recommended Transipiales or Boliviariano. We came to the terminal and got tickets (bring cash; there is also Bancolombia ATM inside the station) for the next day. We recommend buying 12hrs in advance.

Boliviano bus charged 50k pp from Ipiales to Cali, 12hrs. We caught the 8am bus; arrived at 7:15 to make sure we would be ready to load the bikes securely.

Bikes have an extra charge of 30k; you could negotiate this. We did not.

Bus terminal 0.82691, -77.63126
molinandrea55

This place is closed. Andres moved out and is not longer hosting travelers.

Este lugar está cerrado pues Andrés se mudó y ya no recibe viajeros en esta dirección.

Casa De Cyclista 0.82710, -77.63122
molinandrea55

Very nice comfy rooms in a small hotel. If you have bikes you might want to be in the first floor (ground floor). We got there and got a room in the second floor and asked to bring the bikes up.

Wifi was pretty slow

Camino Real 0.82619, -77.63784
molinandrea55

Wifi and small stores for a tinto or a snack. The wifi worked very well

Plaza Potosi 1.12403, -77.37032
bm.aroundtheworld

Sandy and dusty Beach, this is the place where all buggy and quads vehicles came to play! It goes on the all day from 9am to sunrise! Not the quietest place to stay, ok for one night (if you don't mind all the dust)

Playa Migrino 23.04655, -110.10378
Wendy & Graham

Beautiful beaches and lovely trails. The fort is well worth a visit and the bird sanctuary is really interesting. The south entrance was the only open entrance on 20 Nov 2021 but you can easily move north within the park to camping areas A and B which seemed to be the only sections open. They were full on a Saturday night, mainly with tents but the place was still very quiet. Electricity and water are available to most sites. The bathroom situation is not good, indeed. Try to find a site near an open and operating bathroom before you settle as you will otherwise have a long walk. The fee for three days was 1080 pesos for two people and a camper. Very reasonable and worthwhile. We loved it and stayed for three days. No wifi but a good cell signal.

Camping Fortaleza Santa Teresa -33.97652, -53.53305
Gramp.Camp

We didn't go all the way to the site. Ended up turning around due to swampy conditions and grown in trail. Could probably get there with a small truck 4x4. For reference, we drive a dually with bigfoot truck camper.

Darling Long Boat Launch 45.23349, -76.55805
dnafit

Secluded dispersed campsite. Lots of spaces. A bunch of trash. Left it better than we found it.

Mount Bigelow 32.41896, -110.73479
adventurehaks.com

Great spot on a dead end road. Pebble beach, no trash. No traffic or noise, just a few fishermen.

small beach Spot 38.33671, 22.36282
dkruis27

I arrived at 4pm on Saturday and was surprised to find that I was the only one there. I drove back awhile, but eventually ended up at a campsite on the river near the entrance, across from the toilets. The sites seem fairly private. You're at the bottom of the canyon so there's minimal sun exposure. The toilets aren't bad, they definitely smell once inside, but not terrible and plenty of tp.
One other van arrived at dusk and went further back. Felt like I had the whole place to myself & the only sound all night was the river!

Grapevine Campground, free 33.17933, -108.20474
Redmamut-adventure.com

Today, no Wi-Fi..... 😞 Telcel signal H+

Atasta waterfront 18.61900, -92.10150
jwlehman

Very clean and safe. Lots of traffic, to be expected.

Rest area San Simon 32.23862, -109.08709
gatherer

Excellent and peaceful spot, had a nice fire for sunset and star gazing. Only saw one van pass by all night for a spot further down the road.

BLM land near Canyonlands NP 38.51760, -109.80849
Lost Reception

The place was actually closed on that weekend but we contacted the host and where allowed to stay. Payed 150R for 2 Persons and our 4x4. Got the instructions for the water pump and heater for the showers via WhatsApp. Had a lovely stay! Great if you don’t want to visit Tsitsikamma via a day visit.

Cadeau -34.04088, 24.10012
janharm.duplessis

Our second visit here and…“twice the charm”! You get the feeling that you are inside the park with, undoubtedly, the best sunsets over the Luangwa River. We camped on stand 8 since 6 and 7 were already booked. All 4 riverfront stands (6-7) great but, in our opinion, no. 7 is the best as it is the largest and most shady. No. 9 is a bit small and cramped. We paid usd10 pppn (adults) and usd5 pppn (kids under 13). Pool and bar are close to camp which is a massive bonus, especially during the warm dry-season. Ablution blocks are not great, but this is not why we camp :-)

Wildlife Camp -13.10930, 31.75380
lucatombolini.net

Open at this date but loudest music ever. 250ar$ one person and camioneta. Toilets old and dirty.

Camping Las Talas -29.12946, -67.56243
MindBody MotoGirl

Paid $650 for nice clean room w two queen bed. Spacious gated parking area Can see from balcony of rooms. More quiet area than downtown

Hotel la Riviera 24.81584, -107.39537
cyrushuynh

As described but Noisy road traffic for me and a truck pulled in at 3am parked near me. Gas is not cheap here. Very safe and would stay again if I needed to.

Murray family farms 35.29466, -118.75330
hello

We arrieved on a saturday and was not allowed to stay even if the campsite was not fully  booked. You need a resevation which could be only made by e-mail monday to friday.

Zandvlei Caravan Park -34.09690, 18.47310
EJ

The Valley view lower down was occupied by Llamas, so we climbed up here. Worth it.

A small flat area at the dead end of a farmers track. Locals were happy we stayed here.

Good views of the farmed valley, far from the settlement.

Road in is slow, muddy with hairpins but all vehicles other than big rigs will be fine.

Good claro 3G

Valley view -13.45841, -71.89287
JordyJ

Nice place to stay during the night for campervan. Or cyclist.
Very calm and peaceful.
In a morning a lot of worker around but not to bad.

Bosco della Mesola 44.85655, 12.24387
Myysliexpress

Best place to visit San Cristobal. Very clean, nice fire at the evening and friendly staff. Payed 150pppn. We would come here again!

Rancho San Nicolas 16.73419, -92.62189
yeti.the.van

Camps are basically on the beach with great views from the first few sites. We spent 2 nights and had no issues. Just very open to the wind and no privacy between camps. R260 a night.

Gansbaai Karavan Park -34.58130, 19.34625
asunnyprospect

Gravel lot along the french broad river walk in the river arts district of Asheville. Was told by the owner of the bar across the street that people boondocks here for weeks on end. Safe area right on the river, walking distance to shops, bars, and food. Across the street from Cotton Mill studios

French Broad River Walk 35.58785, -82.56989
ClewleysOnTour

Nice small site. Easy bus ride to Dubrovnik. Owner very helpful

Mlini 42.62472, 18.19345

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