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Amazing Campground, with 12 spot, not close one to each other, half of them are on the river side. Still 5$ per night, possibility to be 2 vehicles max 8 persons per spot. No water (except the river one), no t-mobile service. Level spots, and 2 toilets. Firepit ant table for every spot. Acces road on perfect conditions.
Bm.aroundtheworld from Switzerland

The road was pretty much how originally described - steep and gravel covered. Able to easily navigate it with our AWD lifted Sienna. There were a few vehicles at pull offs along the way, but we ended up at this one and had it all to ourselves. Big enough for a second car or a bigger van. There were a few spots along the way that were near hiking trailheads and signed as no camping. Only one car passed by after we set up. We were able to stream Netflix. We only stayed one night.

We arrived on 05/29/2022 and the gate at the road leading to the pond and small parking lot was closed so we stayed in Honey Hollow Road.

Really nice vegan/vegetarian pizzeria. We ordered the “super vegan” and it was very tasty. Prices are between $8-12 for the pizzas (medium size). They have focaccia and calzones too. Very nice staff.

Nice spot secluded from the forest road but you are close enough to hear passing cars (one vehicle passed all day/night). Has a nice fire ring and can fit 2 vehicles maybe 3. this spot in the fall would be awesome.
I had 2 bars of Verizon 4G as well at the site but a good bit of the way to the site I didn't.

Tivemos um problema com os freios do nosso motorhome e conseguimos chegar até o balneário para poder ligar para um mecânico. O balneário funciona das 8h até as 18h, mas como o mecânico chegou mais tarde, Junior e sua esposa (proprietários) nos convidaram a ficar no balneário quantos dias precisarmos. No balneário também tem uns apartamentos para alugar. Ambiente muito familiar.

Instagram do balneário: @balneariosouza

Super fun drive in we moved a tree out of the way and had to try our luck getting up a super steep hill but the site was well worth it! Funky little crater like camp ground perfect for dirt biking and filled with volcanic rock. I would recommend high clearance for the way up but other than that super calm and smooth ride. The camp itself is very level.

Chloe, Jake and Ollie (our ‘82 vanagon)

Good place to stay. Lots of other people staying the night, one of the more popular Cracker Barrel’s I have seen.

really nice spot, a few people there to catch the sunset, but after that very private. a few cars early in the morning, but a great night's sleep!

Great spot for an overnight. If you park close to the river you don’t hear cars and you barely hear the train. Please keep it clean.

The sign at the roadside now says “Cottonwood Wilderness Park - Membership Only”. Didn’t go in and check but it seems they’re not offering a campground now.

This road scared the sh-t out of me, but there’s no turning around so you’re just in it once you start. I then wasn’t able to find the flat part, because it’s up a very steep slope that looked like a slight bump at the top and didn’t even look like anything else was up there. I parked down the road a bit in a tiny shoulder, not able to drive any more of this road to the further sites shown on the map. Later I found this place on foot but didn’t move up to it. Still pretty here.

Place had decent showers. I also parked in the back by the fence and was not bothered. Loud trucks most of the night though getting fuel and leaving.

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Nice little private parking space in the forest right off the highway. Room for two or three vehicles if you’re open to sharing.

I did it on a Suzuki DR650 up to Mejicana and up to the mirador of station 8. You have to cross the rio amarillo more than 15 times, not easy.

I went up only because 3 enduro guys were going up as well (on a Saturday). I would not have risked it alone. Be careful with a motorbike. It’s very cold and super windy up there in May. Be sure there is no rain or snow in the days before because the crossings might be imposible or the road partially destroyed.

Starting in Chilecito no later than 9hr is a good time. Took me a full day.

Gate was staffed on a week-end. 500 pesos.

A busy spot in the warmer months, it seems. There was a car with a boat on a trailer blasting music around 1:30am on Sunday night - maybe just due to the busyness of Memorial Day weekend. River is nice and cold, took a refreshing morning dip! One other overlander was there when I was. So, not too quiet but the nice river made up for it. Cheers!

It was a little Windy at the end of May but the views were great.

Quiet place crossing the bridge from the road next to the mountain, nice to pitch the tent for one night. There are two empty houses around. You can find some flat areas and be hidden from the road.

Nice spot, as described below! I’m checking in from the actual turnoff in case that helps correct the gps location

We arrived here after dark and the road to the nearby "gravelpit" seemed too bad to try at night. So we stayed on the side of the road in front of the closed gate to the national park. Quite and peaceful night. Weather changed from pouring rain and dense fog to clear night sky within 30min and we had great views in the morning.

Our truck is to high to enter, so we stayed 2 nights on the muddy parking just outside and paid 1000 pesos per night.
Took a boattrip (2000 pp) and also had to pay entrance of the parque nacional (2500 pp) at the visitorcentre.
We did see more animals walking around the visitorcentre than on the boattrip.
Even some capibara on the campground!
Clean, warm shower and beautiful sunset.
Was it worth the horrible ride from Mercedes and the money? Yes we think it was.

One on the other side on I-70 too. Some road noise but good for a night. Free dump station. Good cell service.

we decided to spend the night in the parking lot. we pay 1000 Dram (2,00) better to stay here before wasting time looking for a spot were you can be catched for the police. don't forget this is a militar and near border área.
No facilities, but in 1 Kilometer you will find some restaurants and supermarket

Beautiful nice little Campsite. Absolutely clean facilities. If you are looking for an overnight spot I can recommend this site.

Add: there were no dogs barking the whole time. One Car Poser with a loud exhaust at around 8 pm and that‘s it. It was a very quiet night. Hot water also in the morning (geyser) - recommendation.

Great place. wooded secluded quite. dirt rode good att signal

flat parking with security a few meters from the ocean. a bit busy as it's Saly main beach, a bit of music until 10pm but very quiet afterwards. no hassle from the beach sellers. we came here 3 times.
we were asked to pay (2000cfa) the first night, but nothing for the next ones. I think it's actually a free parking ;)
no facilities except nearby beach restaurants. we have a self contained campervan.

Alex is a very friendly guy ! he sprayed the car with oil before the salar and after our tour he washed the car ! 15$ for the oil and $30 for the wash and oil again (we asked for the oil) we really recommend Alex!