Blue Tree Campground
The summer heat continued here in Las Vegas, and for one reason or another I had yet to get out of this heat with my truck and trailer. It was now nearing the end of August (Monday the 26th to be exact) and the temp was hovering above 100. I decided it was a good time to get away without going too far.
I readied my 10x6 v-nose CTC (that's "Cargo Trailer Conversion"), hitched it up to Gold Rush and headed north 37.5 miles to Mount Charleston, NV. I took Nevada 95 to Lee Canyon Road which led me to the Blue Tree Group Campground. This was my first time visiting there.
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I first stopped at the entrance to look at the welcome boards to see if there was any information I should know about. There was. A notice declared "No Fires." I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to setting next to a campfire at night. I looked at a website that I thought said that campfires were allowed. It I had known they were not, I would have brought my propane campfire instead of boxes of firewood.
The Blue Tree Group Campground is quite a large area with roads leading off into many different directions. I worked my way back to what looked like a good area. I picked an open spot that was easy to just pull through. I was hoping I would not have to unhook the trailer from the truck, but the ground, most everywhere, was sloped at a noticeable angle.
I unhooked the trailer and leveled it best I could. Inside the trailer was still a little sloped and I had to be aware when I walked around. And, especially when I stepped out onto the ground so that I wouldn't lose my balance. I set out my grass mat, chair, table then sat down for a moment and just took in my peaceful surroundings.
I could insert a thousand words here, but I will direct your attention to the accompanying photos below. The next best thing to being there is seeing photos that capture the beauty and peacefulness of the area.
While there I mostly just relaxed. I read an engrossing novel, took walks around the campground, sometimes venturing onto the hiking trails. I must say I was not prepared for the 5000-foot gain in elevation. It had me breathing hard for sure. And of course, I enjoyed afternoon naps with the trailer door opened to the cool breeze and the sounds of birds singing. I was even visited once by a hummingbird who hovered at my trailer door for a moment. Just checking me out I suppose.
It was now day four (Thursday) and time to hitch up and head back home. The temperature, according to my truck's gauge, was 75 degrees. I was rolling with the windows down and the breeze flowing freely through the cap. As I descended the mountain, I could feel the temperature rising. By the time I arrived back to Nevada route 95 my gauge was reading 109. Wow, for four days I had forgotten all about the Las Vegas heat.
Don't wait, when you have the opportunity to get out of the heat where you live, or maybe the cold, load up that camping rig and head out for a change of weather and pleasant retreat.
I readied my 10x6 v-nose CTC (that's "Cargo Trailer Conversion"), hitched it up to Gold Rush and headed north 37.5 miles to Mount Charleston, NV. I took Nevada 95 to Lee Canyon Road which led me to the Blue Tree Group Campground. This was my first time visiting there.
Continue Reading
I first stopped at the entrance to look at the welcome boards to see if there was any information I should know about. There was. A notice declared "No Fires." I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to setting next to a campfire at night. I looked at a website that I thought said that campfires were allowed. It I had known they were not, I would have brought my propane campfire instead of boxes of firewood.
The Blue Tree Group Campground is quite a large area with roads leading off into many different directions. I worked my way back to what looked like a good area. I picked an open spot that was easy to just pull through. I was hoping I would not have to unhook the trailer from the truck, but the ground, most everywhere, was sloped at a noticeable angle.
I unhooked the trailer and leveled it best I could. Inside the trailer was still a little sloped and I had to be aware when I walked around. And, especially when I stepped out onto the ground so that I wouldn't lose my balance. I set out my grass mat, chair, table then sat down for a moment and just took in my peaceful surroundings.
I could insert a thousand words here, but I will direct your attention to the accompanying photos below. The next best thing to being there is seeing photos that capture the beauty and peacefulness of the area.
While there I mostly just relaxed. I read an engrossing novel, took walks around the campground, sometimes venturing onto the hiking trails. I must say I was not prepared for the 5000-foot gain in elevation. It had me breathing hard for sure. And of course, I enjoyed afternoon naps with the trailer door opened to the cool breeze and the sounds of birds singing. I was even visited once by a hummingbird who hovered at my trailer door for a moment. Just checking me out I suppose.
It was now day four (Thursday) and time to hitch up and head back home. The temperature, according to my truck's gauge, was 75 degrees. I was rolling with the windows down and the breeze flowing freely through the cap. As I descended the mountain, I could feel the temperature rising. By the time I arrived back to Nevada route 95 my gauge was reading 109. Wow, for four days I had forgotten all about the Las Vegas heat.
Don't wait, when you have the opportunity to get out of the heat where you live, or maybe the cold, load up that camping rig and head out for a change of weather and pleasant retreat.
