Hidden Gem Hartley Springs Campground June Lake CA

After leaving beautiful Alabama Hills we traveled north on 395 past Mammoth Lakes to Hartley Spring Campground just south of the  June Lake turnoff.  This little hidden gem is a bit of challenge to get to.  The road in is dirt and the last bit when you turn off dirt road coming in is bumpy and curvy.  We made it in our 35’RV and there were a couple of large trailers that had also made it in.  Once in you are well rewarded, very few campers and the 8000 foot elevation gave us much needed cool weather after the desert.  There are no hookup, dry camping and so so beautiful .

This was the view from our campsite, no one near us. Deer came in to graze in the afternoon. Iris and Zimba see their first deer of the trip!

Taking a hike with the kids. Iris went crazy smelling every log, bush, and twig, hunting for varmints. She is the happiest  dog on earth.

Zimba loves hiking too, he is a bit more timid.

What a campsite! The smell of sweet pines and cool breezes!

Cooler evenings call for blankets and snuggles.

Kinbasket Lake Resort Canada

Beautiful Kinbasket Lake Canada, after crossing the boarder into Canada we made our way north.  Kinbasket Lake Resort was one of our all time favorite camp sites.  The road in is a logging road, very curvy and dirt, but we made it in our 35′ rig, we did bury the front end on one hair pin curve so don’t cut it close!  But what a reward once you get down to the lake!

The lake is turquoise from glacier silt, similar to Lake Louise. You can rent canoes, and boat and fish on the lake if you have your own boat.

This is the view from our campsite, be sure to ask for a lakeside spot.

Cross the bridge over Beaver Creek (where we paddled the canoes) and you can let the dogs off leash….

Zimba tested the water, Iris who is suppose to be the water dog was too busy looking for squirrels.

Iris thought about taking a dip. Remember to use an Earth Care Odor Remover Bag in your RV to get rid of that wet dog smell.

California here we come….right back where we started from

Over the boarder heading to Crescent City to visit our dear friends Chuck and Linda

California here we come….. right back where we started from!

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Charleston Oregon

Charleston is just south of Coos Bay Oregon, we stayed in the RV park right in the Marina.  The campground itself is not very scenic but if you like fish this is a great spot.  We bought fresh tuna right off the fishing boats, and were graciously given Dungeness Crab from a fellow RVer who couldn’t fit any more in their freezer.    Lots of room to walk the dogs but no good off leash areas.

Charleston Oregon Fresh Tuna bought from the Fisherman himself!

Checking out the fishing boats, the docks make Z nervous.

Walking the Plank! Check out Z’s paws spread out and they are nervous because they can see the water through the slats.

First Camp Site Alabama Hills below Mt Whitney

Alabama Hills is just off the 395 on the way to Bishop CA.  BLM land at its best, free but dry camping.  Fabulous views of Mt. Whitney.  The road is off the road to Mt Whitney portal, it is dirt but doable in our 35′ rig.  Stop at the visitor center as you enter Lone Pine which is on your right coming from the south,  they can give you information on Alabama Hills.  Definitely dog friendly we let our dogs run off leash, we only saw about 5 cars go by each day we were there. The bad part, it is HOT in the summer suggest this spot in the winter.  We were there in July and the days were spent in the RV with AC on, the mornings and evenings were heavenly.

Early morning walk with dogs, Iris is out there

The RV looks little hidden in the huge rocks.

The campsite we had is where scenes from Iron Man were filmed. Many movies filmed here, there is a Film Museum to visit near by.

Mt Whitney…you can see the road up to the portal. BTW Mt Whitney is the tallest mountain in continental US.

Morning coffee and view from the coach…beautiful last day as we head on up 395 toward June Lake….

Here we go!

We embarked on a two month journey from San Diego to Jasper Canada and back.  I have named it 35 FEET, 8 PAWS, and TWO OLD FARTS.  Follow as we all adapt to life on the road.  Looking for dog friendly RV parks, hikes, and, restaurants along the way.

Zimba and Iris ready for Adventures!