https://www.genericvan.life Mon, 28 Dec 2020 22:48:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/www.genericvan.life/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/cropped-favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 https://www.genericvan.life 32 32 144662416 https://www.genericvan.life/2018/09/17/top-5-free-camping-spots-in-canada/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:16:15 +0000 https://www.genericvan.life/?p=3167 In no particular order, here are our top 5 favourite FREE camping spots in Canada (so far…)

ARDEN CREEK – Port Alberni, British Columbia

Secluded waterside camping at its finest. A 40-minute drive from Port Alberni on a well maintained logging road gets you to the Alberni Inlet where you can tent or vehicle camp in a beautifully wooded area with picnic tables and a vault toilet.

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ALEXANDER BAY – Glovertown, Newfoundland

With gravel pits aplenty in Newfoundland, finding one with a view is just an added bonus. Just off of the Trans-Canada on a dirt road is the former settlement of Alexander Bay; now a lovely gravel clearing on Boatswain’s (First) Pond.

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HARTLEY LAKE – Fernie, British Columbia

Nestled in the mountains just 30 minutes outside of Fernie, Hartley Lake is a beautiful emerald-coloured lake surrounded by spruce trees. There are a couple gravel clearings for vehicles and many hiking and ATV trails around in an otherwise perfectly remote setting.

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CASHEL LAKE – Gilmour, Ontario

Grassy crown land on a crystal clear lake. Pick a spot on the grass or in the woods and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this nicely maintained area perfect for swimming, boating and fishing.

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NAHMINT LAKE – Port Alberni, British Columbia

It’s a rough road to get in, but totally worth the trek. Camp beneath old growth hemlock trees in BC’s rainforest. You’re also steps away from a rocky beach on a quiet freshwater lake.

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Canada is HUGE and full of gorgeous, unobstructed nature waiting to be uncovered (and respected ?). Be sure to let us know if you check out any of these spots and shed some light on your favourite free spots too by leaving a comment below. Happy trails!

]]> 3167 https://www.genericvan.life/2018/09/14/top-5-free-camping-spots-in-america/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:14:51 +0000 https://www.genericvan.life/?p=3180 In no particular order, here are our top 5 favourite FREE camping spots in America (so far…)

BLACK CANYON – New River, Arizona

You’ve gotta love waking up in a movie-like desert with Saguaro cactuses taller than you at your doorstep. Lots of wide open space in this BLM area where you can stay a day or even a week.

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EL MORRO – Tinaja, New Mexico

The only National Park Campground we’ve ever seen that’s completely free. Amazing views of El Morro National Monument and you’re only a short drive away from exploring the grounds in the morning.

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PADRE ISLAND – Corpus Christi, Texas

Beware of high tides when camping on Padre Island’s sandy beach. As long as you’re parked far enough back from the shore, this makes for an awesome spot to drive right on the beach and set up camp. Only catch here is that you will have to pay the entrance fee to the National Seashore, BUT it is free with an annual parks pass (which is definitely worth it, I might add).

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LAKE CUSHMAN – Hoodsport, Washington

One spot nestled in the woods at the foot of Mt. Washington with an awesome view of Lake Cushman. Part of the Olympic National Forest and not far from Olympic National Park.

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DIXIE NATIONAL FOREST – Leeds, Utah

Winding desert roads take you up to several campsites overlooking creeks and the nearby town of Leeds. Can’t beat rugged desert camping.

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We only just scratched the surface on the plethora of amazing BLM and National Forest land that America has to offer. Let us know your favourite spots in a comment so we can check ’em out!

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