Where was your best camping trip in 2005?

[CalRanger]

Our best 2005 trip was a loop through the southwest in the Spring time. We went to Grand Canyon, Santa Fe and Taos NM, Tucson, and Sedona. This was the first long trip with both our dogs (English Bulldog and a mini Dachsund) and they did great. Our Coleman Cheyene was very comfortable.

[garym053]

Our best trip of 2005 was to Hermit Island CG near Bath, ME. We tented it that weekend, it rained, I got wet, but between kayaking around the inlets and bays of Casco Bay and cooking Lobsters and Steamers of a campfire on a site that is 10 feet from the water, it was the best!

[DoubleD]

Our best camping trip was boondocking in Taylor Park, CO at about 9800 feet on July 4th weekend.  We arrived late (as usual), looked at a couple of established campgrounds, and headed up the hill away from the crowds.  Followed a couple of 2 track trails and then we found "the site".  We were 1/2 mile off the road, next to a babbing brook and shielded from 90% of the road noise and all of the dust, overlooking the valley with a canopy of stars and the milky way second to none.
Caught our limit of nice trout 2 of 3 days, did some 'touring' and off roading, and had a total of one other car come down our 'driveway' the entire weekend.  We woud wake up with ice in the pans but it would be 75 degrees during the day.  Absolutely awesome trip where the crowds were just far enough away for us to appreciate where we were and how we got there.
That is what also helped us decide to buy a PU, to make those arrivals in a dark camp and loading and unloading a little easier on our old bodies and to make those 30 degree mornings a little more comfortable.

[n2camping]

We always travel to Myrtle Beach each camping season. Every time there seems to be better than the last.

[GeneF]

Hard to say what was our best trip this summer but we had a lot of good times camping with friends and family.

Camping with ForestCreature and her husband, Gary, at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park has to be at the top of the list.  The kayak trip down the Platt River and seeing all the salmon was definetly a highlight.

Meeting SkipP and his wife was also another big plus on the trip.

Anastasia State Park and Saint Augustine, Florida definetly made an impression on us.  In fact, we are heading to St. Augustine the end of the month for a week with two friends. Really liked that city the best.  Not a camping trip though.  Hope to get together with MoWalker and her family while we are down there.

I have to agree with thldoc, Acadia is a great place to camp.

[gager2002]

Guadalupe River State Park, Texas.  Been camping for years, but this was the best.  We went in August.  Definately ready to go back.

[Done Working]

We camped a number of nights in the summer of 2005. A week in Quebec City, Canada day long weekend near Ottawa, Victoria Day long weekend at the Pinery Provincial CG, a couple of weeks at Point Farms Provincial CG and a weekend at Bronte Creek Provincial CG. We enjoyed each and every one. The summer of 2005 was perfect for camping.
After reading the question I found it tough to decide, then I figured that the one we talk about the most definitely was the best. We really enjoyed our stay at Point Farms Provincial CG. It has a great beach, daily activities for the kids, mini golf and ice cream just up the road and trails for walking or  running. The pretty local town of Goderich is a close 20 minute drive.

Oh yes Friday nights in Goderich, one thing you can't miss is the piping of the sun set. The pipe band (bag pipes)  stands near the beach and plays as the sun sinks into the horizon.  The sun sets are spectacular over Lake Huron. Another bonus is that the drive from Toronto to Point Farms is very pleasant too. Great place to camp if you have young kids.  
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[PITPOP27]

Even though we just bought our PU we still did only one trip in 05. Yosemite. And we were flooded out our first night.  We stayed in housekeeping and overnight it flooded to the roof line and hadn't flood since the 90's like that.  It subsided in the day, but it flooded the meadows with the main road and you weren't allowed to leave the valley.  It was destined to rain the whoile week, which it did we found out.  We were on our fourth  year so when the water subsided we decided to roll out, to have a dryer week of vacation down here in southern california.

But Yosemite is by far the most beautiful place I have ever seen to date.  It is absolutely breath taking...we will be going again in May - first time in a pop - let you know how it goes! But first trips first.... Carpenteria state beach in 10 days! (But maybe going to the desert next weekend :eyecrazy: crazy feeling of needing to be on the road every weekend!)

[flyfisherman]

Was part of a group site camp-in for a week last of June, 2005, at the Standing Indian NFS campground, Nantahala Nat'l Forest, in western North Carolina. Just a great site with a large circular stone group fire pit. Everyone could sit around a hudge fire and prop their feet up on the fireplace wall. The Nanatahala River runs right trough the C/G and there are some healthy trout that live in that river! The problem, of course, is catching them! These upper reaches of the Nantahala are "wild trout waters" ... beautiful river to fish, but a hard river to take trout out of! As the label implies, wild trout waters are where trout are living naturally and saying they are wary is an understatement; you spook 'em and they are gone! Unlike hatchery supported waters where trout are dumped in from time to time and then very easily caught!

We enjoyed the place and the fellowship so much we are planning on doing it again this coming June.  Should say the C/G altitude is 3,000 + feet which means warm days and just as soon as the sun sets, out comes the sweaters & jackets! Looking forward to another stay there this year.


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[sully349]

I have a great time on all my trips. Nailing one down as the best would be difficult. But I would have to say that watching my 2 younger sons catch monster bass in Arkansas was a thrill I will never forget. Several bass were so big they couldn't hold them up. Anytime I can get away from work and into the wilderness is a great time....

[junklady]

Where was your best camping trip in 2005, and why?
 
Our best trip this past year was the trip to Acadia NP.  It wasn't the first time we have been to this park.  We have been there half a dozen times.  This year had it all.  Good weather, good shopping (LL Bean outlet store), good food and great friends.  Our friends had car problems on the way to the park, but were able to get there under their own power.   We did a lot of sight seeing and ate dinner at the Jordan Pond House twice.  If you ever go to Acadia NP you need to go to the Jordan Pond house for tea and popovers on the lawn.  Taking a horse drawn carriage ride to the pond house is the coolest way to get there.  I discovered that my DS likes lobster the best when I reheat it over a campfire.  I am not a seafood eater, and the rest of the family is, so we have surf and turf on the grill at least once on every trip to Acadia.  Two trips to the top of Cadillac Mountain for sunrise.  It was foggy the first morning and then when I jokingly asked the kids if they wanted to go again the next morning they said yes.  So the next morning I was up bright and early to once again go to the top of Cadillac Mountain for sun rise.  The second morning it was well worth getting up early and braving the cool morning air.  Both mornings we went to Jordan's Restraint in Bar Harbor for breakfast.  This is not the same restaurant as The Jordan Pond House in Acadia NP.  The specialty at Jordan's Restaurant is blueberry pancakes.  They sure are delicious.

Oh you just brought back memories for me. My DH and I went to Bar Harbor/Acadia NP for our honeymoon almost 6 years ago. If you can ever get there in the fall it is amazing. We ate at Jordan't Restaurant every morning for breakfast. Nothing like a cup of clam chowder and a fresh, warm, blueberry muffin for a midwest girl first thing in the am. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

[tlhdoc]

Welcome to PUT.  Acadia is one of those places that grows on you.  Each time we go back we find more things to do or see.  Hope you get to go back soon.

 

Oh you just brought back memories for me. My DH and I went to Bar Harbor/Acadia NP for our honeymoon almost 6 years ago. If you can ever get there in the fall it is amazing. We ate at Jordan't Restaurant every morning for breakfast. Nothing like a cup of clam chowder and a fresh, warm, blueberry muffin for a midwest girl first thing in the am. I'm hungry just thinking about it.

[kwatson51]

Ours was at Eleven Mile State Park, west of Colorado Springs. It's not out favorite place to camp, but it was the best trip. Loaded the smoker into the truck, hooked on the PU and hauled it all out there. Smoked brisket and ribs all day.
When supper-time came, we found we had WAY too much food, so we invited the neighbors to join us (total strangers). We had a great time pigging-out and talking the rest of the evening. Now we see our new friends just about everytime we go there.