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[ntsqd]

I somehow doubt the natives will stand for our putting down right there. It would be awesome though.

[Ted]

Why?

Can't speak for Bob, but we went last year and left early. The event itself is cool and there is no better opportunity to check out all the neat vehicles and equipment. I had signed up for the skills driving course but after watching other vehicles on it I chickened out. Made the excuse that I wasn't sure my mostly stock Tundra was up to it. In hindsight I wish I'd at least tried. What turned us off was the camping situation. It is pretty much a free-for-all with you parked in the middle of a crowd of several hundred other vehicles. The whole idea of our camper is we like to get away from crowded places. It was just out of our comfort zone. Maybe Bajaxplorer has the right idea - camp a little ways off and visit during the day.

[chnlisle]

Yeah but you kept me from getting my ass kicked!

[K6ON]

Yeah but you kept me from getting my ass kicked!

You wouldn't have gotten your ass kicked with Ted, Marc, me, and Steve on your side :-)

[chnlisle]

I never underestimate the power of tequila. But being surrounded by friends helps. Thanks Bob.

[ski3pin]

"What happens at Expo stays at..........................."

Tequila!

sorry, just helping out the wandering hijack

[rotti]

I wasn't planning on going.....but if you guys are promising cage matches, gang fights and tequila....I'm in.

WTW against the world!

[chnlisle]

Ski,
The last line in the video is "may be a major factor in getting your ass kicked." Too True!

[Bosque Bill]

We'll be camped nearby in the forest and spend saturday at expo (same as last year).

I don't want to cramp anyone's style or impose on anyone's privacy, but if you have a suggestion or tips on camping near the expo, I'd appreciate it. I'm not at all familiar with the area.

In looking at the aerial photo of the expo I'm now thinking I might want an option other than the on-site camping. Is dispersed camping allowed in the national forest there?

Thanks,
Bill

[Bajaxplorer]

I don't want to cramp anyone's style or impose on anyone's privacy, but if you have a suggestion or tips on camping near the expo, I'd appreciate it. I'm not at all familiar with the area.

In looking at the aerial photo of the expo I'm now thinking I might want an option other than the on-site camping. Is dispersed camping allowed in the national forest there?

Thanks,
Bill

Bill,
There is dispersed camping all around the area. There is private property (ranches) as well, but they are usually fenced and posted pretty well. Last year we camped off FR91, I'm thinking in the area of N34 50.606, W 111 26.826, about 4-5 miles from expo (by roads). There was plenty of room, flat forest, firewood. I'll have to locate my gps track to see where exactly. We will probably use same spot this year. You would be welcome (if you turn in by 10pm, and don't have a GENERATOR, lol). A lot of people camp down FR219 not far from Mormon Lake Rd. There is also an area called Navajo Spring on FR219A that has a trail down to the expo that is less than a mile away.
BX

ps, I saw your website, my wife is a bird lover/spotter (nut) and I will show her your site, she'll be impressed.