Feb 4, 2022
In the interest of continuity I'm posting this entry that was started last fall. I'll bring everything up to date in the next post.
Oct. 24, 2021
Saddle Mountain is another one of those dispersed camping areas that's been on our radar for several years.
From a distance it's easy to see how it got it's name.
On the way in we stopped by
Saddle Vista Ranch to top off the water tank. It's sort-of like a feed store, plant nursery, wildlife menagerie and RV services kind-a place.
African Desert Tortoise...
... and babies.
Saddle Mountain campsite.
With afternoon temps well into the 80's, we were glad for any shade, even man made.
A nice sunset ended the first day.
The next day we took a bike ride to a higher vantage point.
We took several bike rides during our stay, exploring the roads and scouting future campsites.
White specs are 18 wheelers traversing I-10. It was like watching ants passing on their way to and from the nest.
As the shadows grow long...
...and the sun sets in the western sky...
... the nightlife comes out to play.
We stayed 9 days at Saddle Mountain. While not one of our favorite boondocking locations, it's definitely worth another visit.
