[ Boundary Dam ]FREE CAMPING! Our FAVORITE free campground in Washington

Co-ordinates 48.98401, -117.35178
This amazing FREE campground is managed by Seattle City Lights! When you arrive, you will say to yourself that there is no way this campground is FREE.....but it is!!! Built in 2019, this 2.5 million dollar price tag has produced a beautifully manicured campground. Make sure to bring your water toys: kayaks, rafts, canoes, boats, paddle boards. You will want to get out on the water and travel a short distance up the pend oreille river to see PeeWee Falls. Now dont let the name fool you, peewee falls is a 180 ft waterfall that is a must see. On Non-covid years the Boundary Dam hosts free dam tours. You wont want to miss this location where the movie "The Postman" with Kevin Costner was filmed.
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[@JamesTaylor-pr4zf]

My Dad was born in 1908 and spent part of his childhood in Metaline Falls which was a company town carved out of the wilderness at that time. We had the good fortune to take him back in the early 90's and listen to him recount his many memories from that time. There is a lot of beautiful country tucked up along the N.E. Washington and Idaho panhandle. Thank you for another wonderful video.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I would have liked to hear his stories from this area. Sounds like a wonderful time. We would love to buy some land up here someday. It still has that wilderness feel to it and is not overpopulated yet.

[@view62now]

I just completed a 6 night stay at Boundary Dam Campground thanks to watching your videos. Truly an amazing experience and to top it off, site #5 was empty when I pulled in. They did reinstate the dam tours for 2023. I also met 3 other camping couples that were visiting and camping there because of watching your videos. Thanks so very much for your experience sharing.

[@FEED_MY_EYES_63]

We were right across the water from you on Whidbey Island and we can't believe you didn't visit the jewel of the entire area. You guys are awesome.

[@gumotx]

After a crazy stressful week, your Saturday videos relaxes me and this morning is no exception. Thanks for a great way to decompress and relax. Great drone videos.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I'm so glad! And you are so WELCOME! Have a great weekend!

[@fastgurrrl]

HAD to pause at @12:00...you guys really give the FEELING. Ty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LoveHut4Life]

Gorgeous!!!! Miss you 3!

[@karenexner6848]

Another GREAT video.... Dave you have really mastered the drone footage!! And Carrie, your photography is beautiful. The way you captured those birds 💞💖 Poor Roddle, those darn bees. 😩

[@vs123]

It's a very beautiful places

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It really is!

[@Volunteersunrise]

Enjoyed the video guys and hope Carrie is enjoying the warm cab of the Piler machine. Sorry about you Dave. :-) Pet Roodle for us and stay safe.

[@allegrosotto2126]

Looks wonderful! I'd love that cave too.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

It's so good!

[@838nd31]

Awesome spot guys. I remember the first time you were there. The waterfall and cave were very cool. HAPPY TRAILS

[@thelmahenriques6454]

Looks amazing, thanks for the cave tour! Love the drone footage..... Wish I had a kayak, but alas I got rid of my inflatable a number of years ago......

[@heatherwatson8273]

Rudle is trying to save both of you. He was happy swimming between the two boats and he's happy when the two boats are together, but he's stressed when the two of you move apart, he will get used to it if you do this often, another great video I'm seeing so much of your country because of your videos. I'm never going to be able to visit now I have cancer. I hope your mom is doing okay Carry? Greetings from Sydney Australia

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Man, that place is excellent!! The waterfall was gorgeous! I would love to see that place! All of your outstanding videos always leave me saying, "WOW!" 👍😁 And Dave, I enjoy your lessons on edibles.

[@lorih4392]

You have amazing spots. You should write a book. The most amazing free camping in the USA. You could put pictures and your recommendations. I'd buy it. Thanks for sharing and safe travels.

[@deborah3709]

Sweet! I live in WA and didn't know about this spot. Will definitely check it out!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Right on! 👍😀

[@stanthompson374]

Very nice video, thanks for posting. I spent a little time at the power plant many years ago. I didn’t know about the park there. Oh, and you’re using your paddles upside down.

[@marianfrances4959]

OMG that's awesome !! So sweet to see Roodle swimming with his paddlers! Thanks for sharing. 👍🇨🇦😎📸🐾🌊 P.S. Welcome to Canada, Dave!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! So many places in Canada I want to experience and so little time. 😀

[@LifeIsBetterByTheBrook]

We love this campground and visit it at least once a year. It was remodeled and reopened in 2018. The campground had been in existence before 2018. Last year, while camping in the spring, we invited some friends over so we could take them to see PeeWee Falls. On their drive down the hill into the campground about 100 feet from the entrance, they had to stop their car as a young grizzly bear emerged from the forest. This area is grizzly bear habitat, so please carry bear spray!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Wow! Did not know that was grizzly country! We walked several miles up the road…… without bear spray!

[@LifeIsBetterByTheBrook]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Yes. All of Montana, the North Idaho Panhandle, and North Eastern Washington are prime grizzly habitat. Always carry bear spray and know how to use it! Soon there might be grizzlies introduced back into the North Cascades as well.

[@normhudgens865]

Loved it all, water, cave, water falls, and Roodle ❤

[@cesalt2408]

A magical place made even more so by you guys! Sooooo beautiful.

[@febetadefa4618]

What an awesome video. Y'all 5👍👍👍👍👍's up. Enjoy watching Roodle and see how he listens to you both. Keep up the great videos.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you, Febe! 3 more days before we get back on the road and the beet harvest is completed! 😀😀😀🐕🎾

[@TJ-mc8uh]

Yes, I can remember when you two first found this campsite! I have never been to Washington State and this is the campground I really hope I can go to! Thanks for going back to this beautiful area.

[@SemiRetiredBob]

Outstanding. I hope all is well with you 3.

[@PAPOLE1]

Enjoyed your video thankyou great free camp ground guys roodle loves the water .

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, he definetly love the water!!!

[@badgerpa9]

The border signs are often a long ways from the border when you see the first sign. From that cave to the border shows about 1300 feet and you need to cross a jeep trail before the border. We used to cross in to canada at a very quiet crossing years ago that I am sure is no longer legally open. It used to be no issue to cross the border. Be safe.

[@patriciamesser-perry523]

Oh I love this campground!!! Lol, 🤣😂🤣😂 Roodle splattering Dave after swimming🤣😂 Roodle rocks the WET HEAD look!!! Wow, what a beautiful waterfall😮😃 You are such an adventurous woman Carrie, not afraid of the elements of the wilderness!!! Thank you for taking me places I will never go😎💖 It is amazing how much wind tgat waterfall was producing😮 The photos of the paddle board with Roodle pointing the way are so fabulous with the wilderness background🤠Ohhh, I always love underwater shots👍 was that a cave or tunnel, the water was so turquoise!! The canyon that the dam blocks is deep and beautiful, I love the view from the water side, I love seeing the landscape in the background!! Roodle was so tired he wasn't even interested in the birdy😂👍 Oh no, poor boy got stung💔 So glad to be snuggly pup in his tent,num num🤗 Dave you are the edible king, I love the info👍 How awesome that the person who designed the plantings had a love for edibles!! Oh wow, such a beautiful drive through the forest to the Cave Tour Parking😎🤠💖 I LOVE THE MOUNTAINS & FOREST!! 💖 pinned these places on my map😎👍 My dad would love a Dam Tour!!! Amazing video you guys,the footage is top notch as usual💖 Thank You for sharing you Adventures...hugs!!! HAPPY TRAILS DARLINS🤠💖😎

[@AfterAnotherAdventure]

Wow what a beautiful campground! Amazing views and the waterfall is tops! Have a awesome adventure:)

[@maggiebrattoli383]

I was hoping you would have linked the old video to this one. But I do remember this campsite. Beautiful.

[@shilohandme3697]

Another great video. Enjoy watching Roodle swim.

[@wendysmith2742]

So awesome!! In Sept. I was there because of your first video. Loved it there!!

[@jeanmayfield1636]

Beautiful area Thank you Both. Carrie Ruddle looks Great with his hair cut🐶👍😃🙋‍♀️

[@ellenbower4825]

We kayaked at Boundary a couple years ago after you showed it to us. We want to camp there next summer.

[@parkininparadise]

We are putting this on our Parkin' in Paradise destination for summer 2023! Thanks so much! Love and happy travels!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I love the name “ Parkin’ in Paradise”! We hope you get to visit this one. 😀👍

[@TerryX2Explore]

That is so cool to have a free campground like that! Do they have a lot of free campgrounds in WA? Roodle looks so cute after his swim! ;-) Gorgeous waterfall... What a cool sea cave! Amazing adventure, as always, guys!! 💙Terry and Terri

[@Scrambler85]

The video where Dave became an illegal alien 🤣. The water fall is beautiful. I love exploring caves. Sounds like a great place to spend a few days. Always a thumbs up 👍

[@freedomdove]

Wow, 39 degrees? I'd need my winter coat. Lol. Great video, as usual, guys. Love to Roodle! 🤗🤗

[@nomansvan827]

Definitely on my list of lications.

[@SIBXCDA]

After a long hiatus (a decade or two,) I'm resolved to get myself and my small family outdoors this summer. We moved to Coeur d' Alene is 2018 and haven't done much at all. The area in your video is part of the Pend Oreille River Water Trail and near the top of our list of places to explore. We recently invested in an inflatable boat and are super excited. Thank you for helping to inspire me. Cute dog, by the way.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We hope you get a chance to visit this one! Your inflatable boat will be nice for exploring the waterfall and cave. A big high five from Roodle our dog. 👍😀😀😀🐕🎾

[@SIBXCDA]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Our dog Gus was just watching Roodle. He was very interested in what all was going on!

[@wortheverymile371]

Another great video. Putting this Campground one on our list.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We hope you get a chance to visit this one! 👍😀

[@wortheverymile371]

@@oneadVANtureatatime for sure hope to do pnw this summer.

[@lorahaworth5]

We live near Spokane WA and have been to that campground and used the same exact site! We love that campground! I think your last time there you saw my next door neighbors who play the bluegrass music.

[@raymondsenecal8943]

Thank's you for the Nice super we add together at this location and Thank's for all the camping location you give us. If you come up in the province of Québec Canada your always welcome . 🙂 Raymond and Nicole

[@contrafax]

What a beautiful spot, don't blame you for revisiting it!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yes, it is! I bet it's cold and snowy there right now. I would love to check it out some winter. 👍😀

[@3generations393]

Beet harvest is over and advantures resume 💞🙏✌🌎

[@OurRetiredLife]

Welcome to Canada! hehe Great video as usual :)

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Great video. The waterfall, cave on the lake and other cave. Very cool. Love the Rebel spirit 🇨🇦 😂

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I would love to buy a piece of land up this way someday. Not many people around and feels like a wilderness area. 😀

[@BeUpAbohvit]

Who would have thought 10 years ago you'd be able to make videos of what you've been doing and love to do and and viewers will pay your way

[@kiwirose4196]

this is a great spot - I'd love to see a video on you top 5 or 10 camping spots - I have definatly added this one to my list

[@steventoney4018]

based on your videos -- I went to this campground -- it is great place -- I will go to often -- I live about 3 hours away -- I stayed at the campsite directly in front of yours... btw -- Starlink worked great here

[@spellmadam2947]

#5 is the best spot there. Great place.

[@jackthefunshack8618]

LOL @ Roodle... he has his own "floatie" so perfectly understandable that he would jump in. Now the 3 of you paddle yourselves about perfectly happy =D

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Hi Jack. Well...we ended up having to give away our old kayak on the roof to make room for some more solar panels. We have not added the panels yet but hopefully soon. At least Roodle can join one of us on the water now. 👍😀😀😀

[@outandaboutwithsamiam5034]

Have a good day Dave Carrie and Roodle!!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! We have the weekend off from working the beet harvest because it is so dang hot here in michigan. The weather is really playing havoc on our work schedule. But we get the chance to re-connect with nomadic friends today.....we are really excited to have a break and see them!! Have a GREAT weekend!

[@lorraineanderson149]

Love the drone footage and the video tour of the lake, cave and waterfalls. You truly enjoy your adVANtures. Dave, do you have a favorite book that you would recommend for find wild edibles. Your comments in your videos have now peaked my interest in to learning more.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I do have a favorite book! Check out “edible wild plants” by John Kallas. It's about 18 us dollars on Amazon. Be warned..this hobby can be addicting! 😀😀😀👍

[@bertkelly7650]

Karrie, Dave and Roodle, Yay!

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Good Morning!!!

[@sherrielong6795]

Have you guys been to Mammoth cave yet you need to go check it out.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I would love to explore Mammoth cave! We will be passing through Kentucky soon. We will see if it falls in our timeline and route. Thank you for the tip! 👍😀

[@fastgurrrl]

13:13 dats because he is protecting mama...

[@micheleelliott4726]

It’s nice to give updated reviews of the same place. Things change and you do different hikes etc. thanks for sharing.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Our pleasure!

[@carrie2373]

The video is fabulous and really makes me want to go there! Does the campground take reservations? You had a beautiful campsite.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

The campsite is first come first serve. We have been here twice and either Tuesday or Wednesday gives you a great chance of getting a spot. 👍😀

[@JeffPattiAkaElliptiVANgo]

Guys, this video looks sooooo fun! Question on your orange SUP: any thoughts on 12 footer versus 10 footer? (Is the extra length for Roodle?)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Jeff & Patti and Mrs. McCormick Cat a 10 footer is big enough and I believe a few inches In width as well. But once you get on the paddle board (12 footer) you forget how big it is.

[@scottka7fvv]

Very nice video. We live in Spokane and may have to try this campground. We are very interested in what brand your paddle board and looks like your wife is in a kayak. Could you tell me what brands those are? Thank you.

[@two_boomers_and_a_dog]

Dave, you should start a separate channel for wild edible identification, uses and searching for them! I would subscribe 😁

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Thank you! I hope to keep adding more wild edibles in. If the van life rage dies down we will head this route. 👍😀

[@grayandgrumpy]

Another great episode. We noticed you set up a tent sometimes. Do you sleep in it?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Gray and Grumpy nope. I sometimes set it up when I’m out doing night photography so I can be close to my camera. But usually if you see it set up….. it’s saving our spot and/or it’s a Roodle haven from bugs. He hates those spicy sky raisins that sting 🐝

[@joann1788]

How do you get your kayak on the roof?

[@monicamestas7566]

Great video. Thank you for showing us this amazing spot in the gorgeous state of Washington. Was this filmed in November? Water and air temps seem warmish. Right?

[@monicamestas7566]

You answered my question about when it was filmed. August makes sense rather than November ;)

[@monicamestas7566]

I appreciate all the helpful detail for a great experience. So what are your top 5 camping spots so far?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We need to do an updated video on our top 5 favorites! Willow lake Wyoming, Stanley Idaho, Indian wells Utah, High Rock bay Michigan, Moosehead lake Maine and so many more! I think we have a playlist of a few of these top locations on our channel site. I need to double check that they are still there. 😀😀😀

[@monicamestas7566]

@@oneadVANtureatatime Thank you for the reply.

[@robertgedzelman380]

How were the bugs? At times, it looked like when the wind didn't blow that there appeared to be lots of little critters flying around. (When were you there...in August?). Thanks! (Poor Roodle, I hope the bee sting didn't hurt him too much!)

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Yep, that was August. I didn't think the bugs were bad but the yellow jackets did give Carrie a hard time on the warmest days. This was a particularly good year for pesty bees. I am not sure why. 🐝

[@robertgedzelman380]

@@oneadVANtureatatime I was in France in late July. The yellow jackets there were IMPOSSIBLE. I bought a 1-liter bottle of Lime-aid. The moment I opened it, the yellow jackets "attacked" it and within 20 seconds, there were five or six of them INSIDE the bottle. Within seconds after that, they were all over me. My French relatives said to me "Ignore them, there's nothing you can do." Lunch was impossible..I just threw the food in the trash and went hungry (ugh). I did not get stung, thank the good Lord. Take care!!!!!

[@patrickenglish1629]

Least busy border crossing ever.

[@sherrielong6795]

I would love 💕 to know about edible plants. Is there any good books about them?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Check out “Edible Wild Plants” by John Kallas. It's around 18 usd dollars on Amazon. Well worth every penny and a great starter book. 👍😀

[@rangerider51]

Where does Roodle ride when you drive you’re van?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Roodle wears a harness when we drive....well pretty much all the time except for when he is sleeping. When we drive he is tethered to the bed via a very strong horse lead, it is just long enough for him to sit at the edge of the bed and not be able to get off the bed. This is really important to us for a few reasons. 1) he is secure if we have to hit the brakes. We learned this the hard way. 2) he is secure if we were to get into a accident 3) for our safety when we drive.....if he wasnt tethered he wants to be in our laps....he is a bit big for that and has actually knocked the van into reverse as we were pulling out of a gas station. 4) he actually feels safer back on the bed. I think its the equivalent of how a dog feels safer in a crate sometimes. We highly recommend dogs be harnessed in. One of our patrons got into a pretty serious accident and he attributes his dogs well being was because he was harnessed in.

[@rangerider51]

@@oneadVANtureatatime okay. I have a Toy Fox Terrier and she loves to ride on the bed. I also have heated seats on my 2020 high roof Ford Transit van and sometimes she’ll ride in the passenger seat in the cold weather. I’m not a high speed driver and I always keep my distance. I think that’s mostly from my 28 + years of driving a semi after retiring from the Army. Good to know how you keep you’re dog safe. Mine’s kind of funny. I have a full size mattress in my van and she thinks it’s her bed. She sometimes seems miffed that I’m on “her” bed. She’s been my partner for 10 years even in the semi. Happy travels.

[@thelmahenriques6454]

My pup has always ridden in her crate which is secured in the back seat, she loves it!

[@parkininparadise]

When were you there?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Last week in August!

[@having-fun-while-i-can]

Bro, take wife's camera and shoot the wild edibles and maybe add a name and photo towards the end of the video with the other cool photos that you all add. Wow, that's a cold ass cave. Sorry, I'm texting while watching this video. 😅

[@Sand24]

Please list your top 5 camp grounds?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

+Star Gaze 2020...Our Top 8 FAVORITE Boondocking locations of 2020.....better late than Never....RIGHT!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHiWnICGZ7hsg68 2021...Our Top 8 FAVORITE Boondocking locations of 2021....And Roodle Picks His 2 Favorites kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnqYlZR-mryDe9U

[@dianep3071]

I thought you all where at the beat harvest

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

We are! Our videos are usually 4 weeks behind for our safety and sanity. We put so much work and effort into our videos that it is too stressful if you dont have a cushion. Having said that I am working on our last two videos that we have filmed and then we are fresh out of material because we have been working for 5 weeks.

[@isaniego]

👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@robbro3589]

Them "Dam Tours".

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

I wish! maybe our third visit will include a tour!!

[@sherrielong6795]

What kind of dog is Roodle.

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

Roodle is a Labradoodle. 🐕🎾😀

[@rangerider51]

You said there’s hot water but you didn’t mention showers. What about poisonous snakes?

[@oneadVANtureatatime]

no showers....that would really make it the perfect spot. There is hot water in the restrooms. Snakes are not a big concern. However, there are rattlesnake in all of eastern Washington. One always needs to be snake alert. I believe a rattlesnake was reported in July of last year.