Category: Camping

Crystal Basin recreation improvements underway, al...

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | May 17, 2018 | Camping, Eldorado National Forest, Fishing and Hunting, National Forest, Route 50, Summer REC | 0 |

Plumas National Forest Seeking Campground Hosts fo...

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Apr 5, 2018 | Camping, Graeagle, industry news, National Forest, News and Events, Plumas National Forest | 0 |

Inyo National Forest Prepares For Winter But Still...

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Oct 12, 2017 | Camping, Devils Postpile, Fall Recreation, Family REC, Inyo National forest, June Lake Loop, Mammoth, Mono county, National Forest, News and Events, Route 395 | 0 |

Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Lift 201...

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | Oct 12, 2017 | Camping, National Parks, News and Events, Sequoia National Park, Wilderness | 0 |

Updates on Road and Campground Openings in Inyo Na...

Posted by Charlie REC magazine - Charlie Pankey ~ Publisher | May 18, 2017 | Camping, Inyo National forest, National Forest, News and Events | 0 |

Sierra Winter Camping Checklist

by Charlie Pankey | Dec 17, 2025 | Affiliate & Sponsored Gear, Camping, Gear Guides & Industry News, Gear Reviews & Guides | 0 |

A Practical Guide for Cold-Weather Trips in the Sierra Nevada Winter camping in the Sierra Nevada...

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Winter Camping, on Purpose (Not by Accident)

by Charlie Pankey | Dec 17, 2025 | Camping, Camping Death Valley, Death Valley, Eastern Sierra, Winter REC | 0 |

I’ve never chased winter camping. I don’t sleep well cold. I never have. And no amount of romantic...

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Field Tested Review: Outdoor Vitals StormLoft 15° Quilt in the Sierra Nevada

by Charlie Pankey | Sep 4, 2025 | Field Tested Gear, Gear Guides & Industry News, Gear Reviews & Guides, Hammock Camping, Hiking Gear, Hiking/Backpacking | 0 |

For the past five years, I’ve relied on quilts as my primary sleep system, especially when hammock...

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17,710 Miles of Free Camping in the Sierra Nevada: Exploring with OnX Off-Road

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 26, 2025 | Affiliate & Sponsored Gear, Camping, Gear Guides & Industry News, Podcasts, RV Travel, Travel | 0 |

Looking for open spaces, fewer crowds, and a chance to truly disconnect this Labor Day? The Sierra...

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Overlanding in Style: Travoca’s Rigel Cooler & Outdoor Living Gear

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 19, 2025 | Camping, Gear Reviews & Guides, Off Roading, Podcasts, Recreation | 0 |

Sierra Rec Now Podcast | August 19, 2025| Episode 44 When it comes to outdoor adventures,...

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Dispersed Camping Near Sonora Pass: A Sunset Above Aspen Meadows

by Charlie Pankey | Aug 13, 2025 | Camping, Camps, Destinations, Travel | 0 |

Dispersed Camping with Exped – Part Three: Sonora Pass Sunset & a Night Above Aspen Meadows...

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Gear Up for Camping: Why Hiking Poles are Essential

by Lisa Winget | Jul 1, 2025 | Camping | 0 |

When you are packing for a camping trip, one item you should never forget is a good pair of hiking...

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Highland Lakes Dispersed Camping & Gardner Meadow Loop Hike

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 25, 2025 | Affiliate & Sponsored Gear, Camping, Carson Iceberg Wilderness, Field Tested Gear, Gear Reviews & Guides, Hammock Camping, Trail Tested Stories, Trails | 0 |

Words & Photos by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine Sponsored by Mountain House, EXPED, and...

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BLM Announces Seasonal Fire Restrictions Across Eastern Sierra: What It Means for Summer Adventure

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 12, 2025 | BLM, Camping, Eastern Sierra | 0 |

By Sierra Rec Magazine StaffJune 12, 2025 As the Sierra summer season heats up and dry conditions...

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Part of Wyandotte Campground to Remain Closed Through July 15 to Protect Nesting Bald Eagles

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 6, 2025 | Camping, Camps, News and Events, Plumas National Forest | 0 |

By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff | June 6, 2025 LA PORTE, CA — As summer recreation ramps up in the...

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10 Best Pet-Friendly Sierra Nevada Campgrounds (You and Your Dog Will Love)

by Charlie Pankey | Jun 2, 2025 | Camping, Camps | 0 |

Summer is here and so is National Camping Month – the perfect time to plan an outdoor adventure...

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Lake Tahoe Forest Sites for Memorial Day 2025: What’s Open, What’s Not, and How to Stay Safe

by Charlie Pankey | May 22, 2025 | Camping, Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, South Lake Tahoe | 0 |

By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff As Memorial Day Weekend 2025 approaches, many of us are preparing for...

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