If you guys are heading to Baker Burn Friday night, it appears Kelbaker Road is closed per the NPS Conditions report and there is a closure gate. Mever Lane off of Kelbaker Road appears to lead to the site just not sure if the turn is before or after the gate?
Looks like you can still get to...
Looks like you guys had a lot more fun than that Mazda!
Trip has a little bit of everything: Trains, wild horses, water crossings, playas ... I hope to get out there sometime, bummed I missed it! Thanks for the photos, looking forward to the video guide.
There's a turn off directly past the beach that'll take you to a couple campsites. I think it's actually the proper USAL campground, complete with picnic tables and fire rings.
I think I recognize the area you camped at USAL It's more of an overflow parking spot rather than the sandy beach. I guess by the letter of the law you're not supposed to camp there. You are correct, signage is lacking at USAL.
If you look at this (~5:55) drone shot on his video guide, you'll...
Just to add... When you get to the campground there will be a board with people tagging spots they are camping in. When we went, the board reflected the campground was full, but this information was outdated from the previous weekend. We got to camp wherever we wanted.
You packed quite the overlanding trip in a little over a week! Must have been pretty cool seeing all of those varying landscapes. After visiting Mojave and Death Valley, I've been itching to get to Black Rock. Thanks for the photos!
Starting to get hot in Death Valley, but there are plenty of technical trails in the area. The OTG Death Valley route describes Dedeckera Canyon, Steele and Lippincott passes. Watch some videos on YouTube and you'll get a sense of how technical.
This series of videos was just uploaded by...
@Brian.Whitaker Tolkan can be a decent spot I imagine if the winds are light and crowds are small. I have a feeling we were there when a large group was present.
Have a great time!
Home safe. Such an epic trip spending time with a great group of people with like interests. It was by far the most fun my kids have had camping.
Thanks Ben!