Check-Ins

05/26/2022 The area of Santa Fe is currently under a fire restriction lock down where almost all parks and forest service roads are closed due to a 300,000 acre fire burning. There is a pull out after you get into the national forest but before you get to the state park. You will see a large dirt mound and a gravel pull out on the right hand side of the road. We camped with our pop up tent for one night and it was fine. The forest ranger did come by around 9am and informed us that the whole area was closed and that it is up to a $5000 dollar fine if you consistently are caught. We played dumb because we are from Oregon and used that as an excuse that we didn’t know you couldn’t camp there. But since literally no where else is available for camping this is your best bet in the Santa Fe area. I advise getting in there around dusk and leaving early in the morning. Hope this helps!

Updated price:
26 CAD.

Wonderful quiet place. We did not park on the beach, but next to the road. Nobody bothered, waking up with sealions playing in the sea

Coming from Kenya, using e-visa. Immigration done here very helpful officer. He will ask for something but its for free. No PCR test needed, we got none. For Customs you have to go to Keyafer

Coming from Omorate, on the right hand is a track through the gravel pit follow the track. Behind the pit you can easily hide a truck. No village nearby. A tortoise came through our camp some digdig around thats all. peaceful night even with two kids with us ;-)

Basic hotel, good location, ceiling fan (no a/c), hot water, good water pressure, clean bathroom. Secure parking. Only downside is that there are only two outlets available in the room to charge electronics, and only one of them is accessible (the other one is on top of the dresser). Paid 400 pesos for a single room (May 2022).

Nice spot to watch surfers and spend the night. Sushi bar next to the arroyo with wifi. Closes at 8. If you drive up on beach be careful as it’s soft so air down. Also, not a place to snorkel. Mainly just chill and relax.

Oscar is so nice and welcoming .
We ve parked our van for free! Toilets available. You can take a Shower if a room is available.
He has a restaurant at few meters and we eat there a delicious rib eyes.
Sleep was calm, perfect place near the border.

As described, stayed 2 nights while exploring Bend. Folks still coming in at 11pm so must be lots of spots further back. Solid boondocking spot. ~ Vanpe Diem.

Ótimo local para dormir. Estacionamento, chuveiro quente, eletricidade, wifi normal, água e banheiros.

If like us you do not have a SIM card for Honduras and are in need of wifi, especially when waiting for your covid test results to come through (farmacia del ahorra next door), then we can recommend this restaurant. Wifi was fast. They specialize in seafood but serve other food. The meals were OK. It‘s a popular place amongst locals but plenty of space both in restaurant and car park.

We stopped for a quick coffee and didn't expected too much - but the cappuccino was very delicious and the fries also 😉. Good for a quick stop 👍🏻

Nothing special. Open dirt load to park in. Several big rigs here when I arrived around 10 pm. Plenty of space to spread out and have some quiet to sleep.

As mentioned, locals come here to hang out. But it was overall pretty quiet and it dies down by 11pm. Great view of the lake. Somehow flat. Room for multiple rigs.

just a field away for sight for a night camping

Beautiful quiet place by the ocean. Boats to watch In the morning. Had the whole place to ourselves.

on a passé la nuit ici, très calme, accès aux WC. 75q par adulte et 50q par enfant.(entrée du parc et la nuit).

It's a Walmart. About 10 RVs and plenty of other car campers here. Loud, near a main road, dogs barking randomly, etc.

Slept for one night, very quiet, well-lit but not too bright so window covers make it dark enough! Very quiet, only a few other trucks/vans. Walmart was very large as well, some restaurants nearby and an auto zone down the street. Watch out for deer on the way here though!

Fun little spot and truly is a mountain bikers/ runners paradise! Tons of fun trails and spots to camp! So close to REI and an outdoor paintball course?? Silent overnight and felt very safe! Bend is a great place to be!!!

Chloe, Jake and Ollie (our ‘82 vanagon)

Easy road with lots of spots in the first bit. Didn’t go up into the rocky area but looks like tons of spots available. Wide open field so no privacy but no complaints here.

Clean rooms, comfortable bed and welcoming staff. Onsite restaurant and bar. Secure, gated parking. 24hr electricity. Rooms from 12000 CFA (single/ no AC) to 21000 CFA (AC + balcony). Soap and towels included. The security guard washed our bikes.

It really is a beautiful place. I don't understand the complaining about lack of a view when you have so many things to do here. We explored different trails and our dog had the best time playing on the grassy field. Price is now $100 for camping and $25pp for the day.

This place is at the wrong location. Price now for parking and WiFi 25 soles p.p.

this is the correct location - not at the main road

very close to wind cave. can back a van in easily. grass not too long looks to be used by van campers often. if you go right back it's more level and you get some shade. a small fire ring. recommended very quiet spot . No phone reception

a very nice park on the surface with bison, coyite and prarie dogs amongst others. Cave tours daily. online can only reserve mim 3 days in advance so it will look like it's sold out for 3 days. also 50% of tickets are reserved for purchasing in person at the park.

Quiet side street an residential neighborhood. This corner has a vacant lot so we didn't have to park in front of a house.

The best restaurant in town locals told us. We haven’t tried them all but this is an excellent restaurant with many options, great carnes, the sauces are excellent and the service is absolutely great ! Ricardo is very nice and knows about good food. We highly recommend it ! Right next to the cathedral so very easy to find. For the prices, a very large plate of shrimps or meat starts at 200-250 up to 300-350L. Not cheap but totally worth it.

pulled in here, seemed off, lots of trash, did not stay the night