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The sign at the roadside now says “Cottonwood Wilderness Park - Membership Only”. Didn’t go in and check but it seems they’re not offering a campground now.

This road scared the sh-t out of me, but there’s no turning around so you’re just in it once you start. I then wasn’t able to find the flat part, because it’s up a very steep slope that looked like a slight bump at the top and didn’t even look like anything else was up there. I parked down the road a bit in a tiny shoulder, not able to drive any more of this road to the further sites shown on the map. Later I found this place on foot but didn’t move up to it. Still pretty here.

Place had decent showers. I also parked in the back by the fence and was not bothered. Loud trucks most of the night though getting fuel and leaving.

Don’t get stuck staying at hotel 24hrs waiting Covid results to cross into Nicaragua. I know a doctor who will get your test and results in few hours very close to the boarder. He charges 100$us per person. Email me for info. I found him when I crossed recently [email protected]

Nice little private parking space in the forest right off the highway. Room for two or three vehicles if you’re open to sharing.

I did it on a Suzuki DR650 up to Mejicana and up to the mirador of station 8. You have to cross the rio amarillo more than 15 times, not easy.

I went up only because 3 enduro guys were going up as well (on a Saturday). I would not have risked it alone. Be careful with a motorbike. It’s very cold and super windy up there in May. Be sure there is no rain or snow in the days before because the crossings might be imposible or the road partially destroyed.

Starting in Chilecito no later than 9hr is a good time. Took me a full day.

Gate was staffed on a week-end. 500 pesos.

A busy spot in the warmer months, it seems. There was a car with a boat on a trailer blasting music around 1:30am on Sunday night - maybe just due to the busyness of Memorial Day weekend. River is nice and cold, took a refreshing morning dip! One other overlander was there when I was. So, not too quiet but the nice river made up for it. Cheers!

It was a little Windy at the end of May but the views were great.

Quiet place crossing the bridge from the road next to the mountain, nice to pitch the tent for one night. There are two empty houses around. You can find some flat areas and be hidden from the road.

Nice spot, as described below! I’m checking in from the actual turnoff in case that helps correct the gps location

We arrived here after dark and the road to the nearby "gravelpit" seemed too bad to try at night. So we stayed on the side of the road in front of the closed gate to the national park. Quite and peaceful night. Weather changed from pouring rain and dense fog to clear night sky within 30min and we had great views in the morning.

Our truck is to high to enter, so we stayed 2 nights on the muddy parking just outside and paid 1000 pesos per night.
Took a boattrip (2000 pp) and also had to pay entrance of the parque nacional (2500 pp) at the visitorcentre.
We did see more animals walking around the visitorcentre than on the boattrip.
Even some capibara on the campground!
Clean, warm shower and beautiful sunset.
Was it worth the horrible ride from Mercedes and the money? Yes we think it was.

One on the other side on I-70 too. Some road noise but good for a night. Free dump station. Good cell service.

we decided to spend the night in the parking lot. we pay 1000 Dram (2,00) better to stay here before wasting time looking for a spot were you can be catched for the police. don't forget this is a militar and near border área.
No facilities, but in 1 Kilometer you will find some restaurants and supermarket

Beautiful nice little Campsite. Absolutely clean facilities. If you are looking for an overnight spot I can recommend this site.

Add: there were no dogs barking the whole time. One Car Poser with a loud exhaust at around 8 pm and that‘s it. It was a very quiet night. Hot water also in the morning (geyser) - recommendation.

Great place. wooded secluded quite. dirt rode good att signal

flat parking with security a few meters from the ocean. a bit busy as it's Saly main beach, a bit of music until 10pm but very quiet afterwards. no hassle from the beach sellers. we came here 3 times.
we were asked to pay (2000cfa) the first night, but nothing for the next ones. I think it's actually a free parking ;)
no facilities except nearby beach restaurants. we have a self contained campervan.

Alex is a very friendly guy ! he sprayed the car with oil before the salar and after our tour he washed the car ! 15$ for the oil and $30 for the wash and oil again (we asked for the oil) we really recommend Alex!

they also have toilets and hot showers ($5 and $10)

Sigue igual. Lento Internet pero funciona bien. Lo encienden de 7:30am a 5pm. Lad instrucciones están en la puerta. Gratis. Trabajamos remoto y desde Stewart no hay señal celular ni Internet gratis hasta aquí. Planeen con tiempo las distancias si necesitan trabajar. Nos dijeron que la señal celular vuelve hasta Alaska Hwy a 360km al norte de aquí.

Still the same. Slow internet but works fine. They turn it on from 7:30am to 5pm. Instructions are on the door. Free. We work remotely and from Stewart there is no cell signal or free internet until up here. Plan the distances in advance if you need to work. We were told that the cell signal is back at Alaska Hwy around 360km north from here.

big Gravel parking with no "no parking"" sign.
Quiet spot Near bass River.

Open on Sunday! If you face both car washes mentioned here, we went to the one on the left called Lavado Autos Avaroa. 80bol for a full outside wash with corrosion protection in our RAM Promaster. We were serviced right away and people were polite.

Parking lot , nice for a rest or a quick lunch. Quiet if there is not too many trafic . Near a dame, a few fisherman on site.

Great pull offs to camp passed the Anamas overlook. Bathrooms at the overlook just down the trail. Be aware that you’re on 7 miles of gravel road to get here. Not crazy steep road, nicely graded. A little bumpy. Wouldn’t suggest a larger rig attempt it. Hard to turn around. But our Ford Transit did just fine.

Stayed here 1 night. Had no issues. Nice park with a small lake, dog park, and play ground. Bathrooms were closed. Parking lot was level as previously state. 25 minutes from Denver airport, good service and quite

fun spot. we pulled into a private campsite in the woods on a creek. Paid $10 night. They have trails to hike, hot springs for $15, and the ice museum is fun. Lots to do! Sites are dry camping but there is potable water to fill RV tank and a dump.

Great spot super quiet, when I was there it was lightly raining for two days. Only saw local fishermen. Who would stop by for a couple hours and walk up the creek. Very clean pit toilet. Great for visiting Craters of the the moon and Ketchum.

Stayed 1 night in class B van and it was fine. There were 3 karate vans in the middle of the parking lot so we got in line with them. Could have parked anywhere really. Real nice Stop & Shop supermarket, clean bathrooms in the morning. Franklin Roosevelt estate is next to the shopping complex. His house, library, stable, gardens, etc well worth the tour. Vanderbuilt's house is just down the road but we didn't have time to visit it.

At the right side of E45 Highway.
Nice flat places beside de river. Some locals use the place to refresh themselves.
Locality called Santa Elena.
Enjoy and keep clean