Camping near the start and end of the Rubicon

RESURECTIONJK · Jul 30, 2019

Hey all. I’m heading to the Rubicon in September and I’m considering camping the entire trip. Obviously camping on the trail but, the plan is to drive out from Utah in one day and camp as close to the trail head as possible to save on a hotel room. Run the trail, then camp somewhere near the end and return home the final day.

Any recommendations on where to set up camp? It’s my first trip over so I’m still trying to figure out exactly where I need to go and how to get to the start so any suggestions or warnings are welcome.

wayoflife · Jul 30, 2019

Lots of people camp at Loon Lake. There are lots of spots there and it's nice. Assuming you camp at Rubicon Springs, you'll be off the trail with plenty of time left in the day and you really don't need to camp afterward. Just head home from there or camp elsewhere along the way.

RESURECTIONJK · Jul 30, 2019

wayoflife said:
Lots of people camp at Loon Lake. There are lots of spots there and it's nice. Assuming you camp at Rubicon Springs, you'll be off the trail with plenty of time left in the day and you really don't need to camp afterward. Just head home from there or camp elsewhere along the way.

Awesome. Yeah the plan is to push to Rubicon springs the first day and be off the trail the next and then just camp somewhere along the way. Besides, I have some exploring to do in Carson city if a certain someone is in town with some time to spare [emoji12]

Moochie · Jul 30, 2019

Some of the campsites are closed at Loon Lake this summer due to construction. North Shore and some near by dispersed camping, according to this link.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/eldorado/recarea/?recid=71069

Moochie · Jul 30, 2019

Northshore location

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd641277.pdf

PokerStogey · Jul 30, 2019

Last year I drove up and found this nice little spot about a mile or so in and set up for the night. I know you can’t see much in the pic, but the trail approaches from the driver’s side towards the grille and hangs a right before heading up... and to the left of the rig, a gorgeous view to wake up a cook breakfast to. Seemed like there were spots to post up everywhere before getting too involved when you first arrive. Enjoy!

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RESURECTIONJK · Jul 30, 2019

Moochie said:
Some of the campsites are closed at Loon Lake this summer due to construction. North Shore and some near by dispersed camping, according to this link.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/eldorado/recarea/?recid=71069

Thanks a ton for the link Moochie! Major help

RESURECTIONJK · Jul 30, 2019

PokerStogey said:
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Last year I drove up and found this nice little spot about a mile or so in and set up for the night. I know you can’t see much in the pic, but the trail approaches from the driver’s side towards the grille and hangs a right before heading up... and to the left of the rig, a gorgeous view to wake up a cook breakfast to. Seemed like there were spots to post up everywhere before getting too involved when you first arrive. Enjoy!

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Awesome. Thank you!

Speedy_RCW · Jul 30, 2019

RESURECTIONJK said:
Hey all. I’m heading to the Rubicon in September and I’m considering camping the entire trip. Obviously camping on the trail but, the plan is to drive out from Utah in one day and camp as close to the trail head as possible to save on a hotel room. Run the trail, then camp somewhere near the end and return home the final day.

Any recommendations on where to set up camp? It’s my first trip over so I’m still trying to figure out exactly where I need to go and how to get to the start so any suggestions or warnings are welcome.

Airport flat campground is a good spot to stay and worth checking out. It’s about 10 miles from the Loon trailhead.

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RESURECTIONJK · Jul 31, 2019

Speedy_RCW said:
Airport flat campground is a good spot to stay and worth checking out. It’s about 10 miles from the Loon trailhead.

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Awesome. Thank you! I’m expecting day time temps to be nice and pleasant but expecting overnight lows to be in the 30’s. So hoping there won’t be any fire restrictions.

OverlanderJK · Jul 31, 2019

RESURECTIONJK said:
Awesome. Thank you! I’m expecting day time temps to be nice and pleasant but expecting overnight lows to be in the 30’s. So hoping there won’t be any fire restrictions.

There will be I’m sure. Usually is most of the year.

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Speedy_RCW · Jul 31, 2019

^^^^ this. It’s unfortunate but very common especially after the last couple fire seasons we’ve had here. It’s not so much the temps but the lack of precipitation. It likely won’t rain much if it all between now and then.

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Jack diddly · Jul 31, 2019

Glad you posted this. I was about to ask the same thing. I'm finally going to be able to do Rubicon Oct. 1st and want to camp.

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