brianjwilson
Senior Member
I'll be packing the Jeep for a solo trip to Arches, Canyonlands (General Moab area), probably down to the Grand Canyon and beyond, mid June. My planning is loose for now, I'm just planning to hit the road and get away for a couple of weeks. I have only driven past Moab on the way to Louisiana so I'd love an insight on the area. Specifically any help with back country permits, free/cheap camping, anything of that sort. If anyone else is going to be in the area I'd love to meet up with someone who is more familiar and maybe spend a few days exploring together. I know it will be hot out there in June but it's going to be better than the humidity in the gulf! The Jeep is locked on 35s so it's plenty capable but I'm just as happy to get out and explore.
A lot of the reading I've done suggests that camping within canyonlands requires a back country permit which may or may not require at least a two week advanced reservation? I'm a work (17 - 14 hour days flying offshore) so I can rarely make any sort of calls during normal hours to check into this stuff. It appears that there is a lot of BLM land surrounding the parks but I really enjoy sunrises and would like to be in some of the parks when the sun comes up whenever possible.
Let me know if you'd be interesting in joining me or have any helpful information! I have one book with me out here but the info is of limited help without personal experiences.
Thanks,
Brian
A lot of the reading I've done suggests that camping within canyonlands requires a back country permit which may or may not require at least a two week advanced reservation? I'm a work (17 - 14 hour days flying offshore) so I can rarely make any sort of calls during normal hours to check into this stuff. It appears that there is a lot of BLM land surrounding the parks but I really enjoy sunrises and would like to be in some of the parks when the sun comes up whenever possible.
Let me know if you'd be interesting in joining me or have any helpful information! I have one book with me out here but the info is of limited help without personal experiences.
Thanks,
Brian