Halfmoon Creek Trail | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 9 months ago
- GPS:
- 39.15135, -106.42541
- Altitude:
- 3130.0 masl
- Website:
- None
- Contributor:
-
Exodus
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- Natural Source
- Toilets:
- Pit Toilets
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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Description
iOverlander cannot verify if wild camping is permitted at this location. It is your responsibility to verify local laws or obtain consent before staying the night.
There are dozens of great dispersed camping sites along 110 both above and below this site. This is a dirt trail that sporadically becomes more steeper and rockier as you go along. At some point you'll reach for 4wd, but there are plenty of spots before that.
This particular site is large and right on the creek in an open wooded area. Nice mountain view opposite the creek.
There is weak Verizon coverage here that is stronger as you go down hill and weaker as you go up.
If you have 4wd, consider exploring towards both Champion and Iron Mike Mines. Google for more info.
This is an access road for a number of mountain hike trailheads.
I believe there is a big rig friendly site between here and the paved road access.
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North a bit. Easy road in a 4x4, but not required. Several dispersed camping sites along the creek.
Report Check-InLots of voices through the wee hours at trailhead. Not sure if I would stay again. There us a NO overnight camping sign at trailhead.
Report Check-InGreat camping spots up toward mount massive southwest trailhead.
Occasional traffic to the trail head but otherwise super quiet spot with access to river.
road closed at Half-moon camp ground. back packers parked the road full around the camp ground
Report Check-InIncredibly busy road, lots of dust, and people. Creek looked great, but not for those looking for peace and quiet.
Report Check-InFantastic camping spots. As the OP said, there are many and almost all good. For the last half mile before halfmoon lakes trail, you'll definitely need 4WD and high clearance. Before that I got in here with my 2WD van going very slowly. Lots of good hikes in the area of varying lengths and difficulty. There's also paid campgrounds but I don't see why anyone would bother since all they offer are picnic tables and pit toilets. Expect rapidly changing weather conditions even in summer.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
There are dozens of great dispersed camping sites along 110 both above and below this site. This is a dirt trail that sporadically becomes more steeper and rockier as you go along. At some point you'll reach for 4wd, but there are plenty of spots before that.
This particular site is large and right on the creek in an open wooded area. Nice mountain view opposite the creek.
There is weak Verizon coverage here that is stronger as you go down hill and weaker as you go up.
If you have 4wd, consider exploring towards both Champion and Iron Mike Mines. Google for more info.
This is an access road for a number of mountain hike trailheads.
I believe there is a big rig friendly site between here and the paved road access.
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