Wes and I love finding new places to pitch our tent and camp out. And we love it even more when these places are free (the Dutch in us). This weekend we stumbled on a dirt road heading down into the trees approximately 30 km from the North Saskatchewan Crossing. These roads can be a bit of a gamble, especially in our car, with lots of potholes and large rocks. Sometimes, we end up having to turn around but this time we struck gold. Because most of the land surrounding Abraham Lake is rated as a Public Land Zone, camping is free. We found a nice spot nestled in the trees with a foot path leading to the banks of the North Saskatchewan River. It was an awesome spot to spend the night.
Sounds great right?! However, camping like this also has its risks. There is no guarantee that you will be able to find a spot, there are no outhouses, no picnic tables and certainly no power hookups. Since its public land you may get stuck by some rowdy campers who don’t have to turn their music down at 10:00 or abide to any rules for that matter. That being said, there are some serious perks. We love getting off the beaten trail and finding these hidden gems. We love that Bohdi doesn’t have to be on his leash 24/7 and is free to explore the surrounding woods. It can be fun to camp with fewer amenities and make do with what you have. It always ends up being an adventure and there are always stories to tell. This kind of camping isn’t for everyone (it’s pretty rustic) but there is nothing like having a little spot all to yourself with the tourists, giant RV’s, and crowds far from sight. That’s the kind of camping I love.
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