Where to spend the summer!

[knoll128]

Don't know if the is the proper place to post this question, but here I go. I'm starting my VanLife in April. I live near Yuma AZ and I see a lot of snowbirds here during the winter so, I'll be spending most my winter here, but I'm not sure were to go for summer. I know Bob has said it not the distance, but the  elevation. I know he talks about Leadville, CO that is at 10,151′. However, being from the Imperial Valley where it's hot as hell I don't think I need to go so high, maybe around 7,000'. Is there a good place in CO or AZ that isn't too crowded for Boondocking. Any help will be appreciated, thanks.

 

[bullfrog]

Flagstaff Arizona is a popular area but has become too popular so be aware of where you can camp.

 

[knoll128]

Flagstaff Arizona is a popular area but has become too popular so be aware of where you can camp.

Thanks bullfrog. I'll check on campendium.com for sites around Flagstaff. I know it's wrong to ask for details on sites, for no one wants to advertise their favorite sites for then everyone will go there and it won't be your favorite anymore.

 

[MrNoodly]

What's the maximum distance you're willing to go? I spent a good chunk of this past summer in Wyoming, eastern Montana, western South Dakota, western North Dakota, southern Idaho, southern Oregon, western Nevada, northern California, northern Arizona and western New Mexico. Skipped Washington this time, blew through Colorado because it was too crowded. There were only a handful of days I was too hot. If you're used to Imperial Valley, then just about anywhere is cooler in summer.

 

[skyl4rk]

The National Forests surrounding Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks are good for cool weather in the summer.

 

[landyachtman]

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[wayne49]

There is dispersed camping in the June Lake area, unless you also want to get away from California.

 

[eDJ_]

If you look at the bottom link below, in the weather section you will see this video link.

[img=200x200]http://edjautoservices.homestead.com/70_F_tracking.jpg[/img]

It will show you where the 70 degree weather is each day of the year.  This can be helpful
in finding a cooler location for the summer.  Shown in the image is April 30.  You can compare this
to maps with cities shown on them to locate where you would want to stay.

 

[crofter]

Here is another link for that interactive map chasing the 70 degree weather. You can spend for AC or you can spend for gas.
-crofter

 

[crofter]

Here is a link to a video by next exit on snowbird travel.
-crofter

 

[crofter]

Here is a link to Bob's video explaining how to use elevation for summer cooling.
-crofter

 

[MrNoodly]

There is dispersed camping in the June Lake area...

There's dispersed camping all along the Eastern Sierras. I spent a couple of week on the edge of Mammoth Lakes this summer -- until the wildfires got too close.

 

[wayne49]

Chasing highs in the low 70s can have some cool night time lows, depending on the local solar effect.

Look at the whole local climate picture. For example 70's and daily rain. [8,000+ ft above Beaver, UT, every day at a point between 15:00 and 16:00, a 15-20 minute rain would pass over.]

It is possible to adapt to 80's+, especially away from urban areas, where it cools off quickly.

 

[knoll128]

Here is another link for that interactive map chasing the 70 degree weather. You can spend for AC or you can spend for gas.
-crofter

That is a cool video crofter, THANKS!