Friday, August 2, 2013

Free camping Big Lake AZ

 Big Lake, AZ.  Located just southwest of Greer above 9000 ft. This area offers a ton dispersed camping. Just pick a fire road, and you'll be sure to find some descent spots. Weather still remains in the upper 60's to low 70's, with the monsoons typically coming thru once a day on average.

Interesting facts about the area in 2010 three convicts escaped from the kingman prison went on a short killing spree across several states, and were captured in the campground just across the street from where I am camped now, they were brought to the authorities attention for having a unattended campfire. I recall the event very well, because they were dropped off at a truckstop in Flagstaff, by a semi driver who they had hijacked, and it was just down the road from where I was camped. Heres more on the story.

Also in the area in 1975 there was a alleged Alien Abduction, which later turned into a movie, and a book. Here's more on that story here. About the only aliens I have witnessed out here is the fella pictured above. Over the years I've camped around several herds of cattle, but ill have to say these guy/gals get 5 stars for being the most entertaining. Here's a few more pics......






 One of several large camps in the area.
Is it one of us? This is there morning ritual stand around, and moo at the Turtle.
Crazy Cowa! This one insist on running back, and forth all day making all sorts ruckus. 
 Trying to befriend the bovine.
A loud morning moo! thru the back window.
 Herd of deer that I spooked out of the meadow.

Candy in a stare down.
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Thanks for visiting! Good Day!

12 comments:

  1. That's a great boondocking area. One of my favorites in the White Mountains. Great fishing there, too!

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    1. I've heard the fishing is great, and enjoy the lakes in the area just never willing to pony up the $53 for 3 months of fishing.

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    1. Ranchers cows. The forest service leases the land to ranchers so there cows can graze there for the summer.

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  3. I'd love to camp there. I find cows so entertaining, they have such a sense of curiosity and always come over to see what's going on. I always wonder what they are thinking. :)

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    1. Lol these are definitely the most inquisitive bunch I have seen. They definitely keeping me entertained.

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  4. Cows are interesting - and seem to want to know what you are up to. Enjoy the new distraction and weather.

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    1. Some even seem to be challenging me a bit. Thanks

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  5. Nice, really nice I am heading out to look at some camper shells. The hunt is on.

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    1. Thanks Jo, Hope you find a camper shell quickly, and get out of that heat

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