The ground is fine silty soil so rolling around is difficult.
The road is one lane and in fairly good condition but use caution if there's has been recent rain. Camp 33.88566, -113.3862
The ground is fine silty soil so rolling around is difficult.
The road is one lane and in fairly good condition but use caution if there's has been recent rain. Camp 33.88566, -113.3862
Blue Cloud is located just five miles away from the small town of Parker, which has everything that a camper could need, so it's a popular spot. We snagged a private circle that overlooks a dry stream bed. It's pretty close to Route 62 with the expected traffic noise but since the dirt road continues for a couple of miles it's possible to get far enough away that the noise is minimal.
The road is in good condition. We walked/rolled about 3/4 of a mile- doable with assistance. Areas large enough for single vehicles and groups are located on either side of the road. Camping 34.16634, -114.36968Another great gathering of nomads for the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous and Women's Rubber Tramp Rendezvous! This is the six year that I've volunteered at the HOWA booth to answer questions, hand out stickers, and collect donations. The RTRs are geared towards new and soon to be new nomads so many of the people who come are new to the road and the daily seminars are very helpful for them.
The free tables are always popular as nomads find items that they need and drop off things that they thought they needed but are now just taking up space.
Volunteers are the vital force of the RTRs and every year we have a large group of wonderful people who willing give their time to make everything run smoothly from setup to break down. For all their work they get a pizza lunch, cupcakes, a 2025 patch, and HOWA's complete and total gratitude.
We usually camp with some of the volunteers on BLM land. This year was exceptionally windy so few nightly campfires were held but we did have a chili potluck dinner organized by D. Rock and the traditional burning of the plywood van. Looking forward to next year!The area is generally accessible but there are rough spots of pavement and uneven ground. Wheelchair users may need assistance.
On street parking is all angle in. There's a parking lot across the street from the bowling alley with a very steep entrance driveway. The parking lot at the rear of the bowling alley is much better but the alley to get there is narrow. Art 31.45971, -100.43851
The inn recently underwent an extensive renovation and is in excellent condition. The rooms, furnished with historic pieces and items representing the time period, include a dining room, family bedroom, post office, store room, and guest rooms. The barn houses a stage coach.
The first floor is accessible, The second floor is accessed by stairs only. Photographs of the second floor rooms are on display. The paths are hard packed dirt that is fairly easy to roll along.