Free Car Camping on an Amazing Desert Island! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)

In this video I explore a couple of islands out in the desert of what I consider to be one of the West's most underrated destinations.
DATE FILMED: October 2022
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** Frary Peak: 40.962078, -112.216017
** Pink Lake: 40.913207, -112.527931
** Unnamed mountain: 40.81003, -112.50469
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[@ghalame]

One of your best videos, not only with great photography but by being informative and sentimental. The close ups, photo angles and night shots added to the experience of being there. Nice work.

[@SkepticalRaptor]

You probably weren’t born yet, but in 1982, Utah got massive amounts of snow. Snowbird and Alta were open for skiers in July. The meltwater from that snow caused State Street in downtown SLC to be an actual river. And the Great Salt Lake truly isolated Antelope Island from the mainland. Water was everywhere. But that was an one-off weather pattern, and now it’s horrible how bad the lake is. Thank you for doing this video. I loved seeing my old stomping grounds. The rocks that you were passing by on the way to the peak are over 1.7 billion years old, some of the oldest rock found in the USA. When I was at the U, I had a field geology course that took us out there, though I’m not sure the rocks were dated back then, as I attended college about 1.7 billion years ago.

[@teslah2997]

thanks for sharing your story….it is interesting

[@saadr1an]

Skiing in the middle of summer sounds insane For Utah of course

[@sacredstonecards9051]

Wow!

[@caroll584]

That was very neat scenery! And the footnote at the end was very sweet! Appreciate you guys!! Thanks for showing us!

[@sharondavis8003]

Those views are breathtaking to me! Love the total environment it encompasses. Great video, Tristan. 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♀️

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Sharon!

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Walking barefoot in a sharp bottomed lake full of bacteria. What could go wrong? LOL Your adventures are always so amazing. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol yes, that was also my thought as I was doing it!

[@RicG.]

My thoughts exactly LOLA. LOL

[@bikingal4283]

or if you have an open blister or wound you don't know about... the RN in me was freaking out... but I guess if it was as salty as the rest that should take care of any bacteria...

[@spiandbeyond]

Salt is a natural antibacterial agent. Hence the widespread use of saline IVs in hospitals. I would be more worried if it was a fresh-water lake. 😊

[@jeffgodsy9155]

The insects really are horrible. Me and a friend were out there a few years ago and thought that we were looking at clouds to smoke until we got out of the vehicle and realized it was actually biting flies

[@SUVRVing]

Yeah, I've been eaten alive out there. The back of my neck was completely covered in dozens of bites 😬

[@coreycragun9794]

Not in the winter :)

[@3generations393]

Your smile as you speak of Cassie does my heart good. May our good Lord watch over you both and bring you much happiness 🙏❣️🤗

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks! 😀

[@johnharford]

Glad you still visit parts of Utah. Brings back a lot of memories for me from 2017/2018 when visiting from New Zealand. The reflection in the lake IS stunning. My favourite photo (hanging on our living-room wall) is of my wife standing on the waters edge with herself, distant mountains and a rich blue sky reflected in the mirror-flat lake.

[@josephclark8946]

Another great video. It seems amazing that it was so beautiful yet uncrowded with such a large population living nearby. My favorite part of this video was your relating of Cassie’s decision all those years ago that you were ‘the one’😊. Another favorite part was your customary closing statement “see you in the next one”. Looking forward to it!

[@AnythingEverythingAshley]

Awesome video! And I love how you ended with such a sweet story! I will definitely be adding Salt Lake to my travel list. I had a baby on November 6th, so we won't be traveling for a little while!

[@keithbrookshire]

That closing was great. That would make a great anniversary hike.

[@SUVRVing]

It would! Thanks Keith.

[@onlyjesussaves840]

Looks like pink himalayan salt!

[@onlyjesussaves840]

The tribulation is coming right around the corner. This has all been told about thousands of yrs. ago in the Holy Bible per Bible prophecy. Get tight with Christ if you're not already! Love, & God Bless you in Jesus name! :)

[@deborahm6036]

Such stark beauty! I have been to the Salt Lake, but had no idea about these places. Always great to see free-roaming buffalo. Thanks for going to such special, hidden places. Enjoyed your roads less traveled.

[@blitztim6416]

Awesome. I could be envious, but that would not be the healthy response. I'm happy that you can do these things and that you share them with us. I had my time to travel. Now my daughter does it for me. She is leaving for Antarctica in December. I have been on the road from Wendover to Salt Lake City. Actually began in Sacramento. Quite a trip. We think 'exotic' must be in far countries, but it can be in our backyards too.

[@trishrobbins9942]

Look forward to seeing you on Saturdays. So sad to see the water in the west drying up. I’m in the high CO mountains and the population in my county Tripled in 2022. But all those new homes have new wells that are going dry because the newbies don’t conserve water.

[@MickyBellRoberts]

Hi, I came across your channel and like what I see so subscribed. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MegaGo68]

Gosh, what outstanding footage (and composition choices). Thank you so much, Tristan, for all the work. I usually scoot by Antelope Island (when I am in Utah). Now I'll definitely stop there.

[@williamcarlile4590]

Kind of like when the "great inland sea" dried up, leaving the Great Plains high and dry. And there weren't even any people around to use up all that water. That probably smelled petty bad at the time too. Just saying.

[@pixelpeter3883]

During one of my desert southwest roadtrips (coming from the Netherlands) I did visit Anntelope Island once. It was on a warm sunny day and driving up the causeway to the island I saw what I initially thought was the warm air rising, but I soon found out it were bugs, millions and millions of them! The whole front of the (rental) car was covered with their corpses, the numberplate was unreadable! Going outside, they were unavoidable and highly annoying. So I only drove around the island, saw the bizons, and was out of there. Horrible.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, they really are terrible. Fall and winter are the best times to visit, for sure!

[@Double0pi]

The pink tinge is from brine shrimp--considerably smaller than the shrimp we buy in the grocery store. They only thrive in the extra salty parts of the lake, like the northern half of the lake (which is saltier than the southern half of the lake; the halves are divided by the railroad causeway, so they don't mix very well). I assume that the pink part was Stansbury Bay, which I'm guessing also probably doesn't mix very well with the rest of the lake.

[@gordonvanlieshout8134]

Bison music was cool. I wish I was in Hawiai!

[@stevenclarke2655]

Hey, cool shot with the new invisible selfie stick at about the 4::15 mark! I've always wondered about these islands when I pass by on the freeway. I'll have to check them out the next time I'm down in Utah.

[@BrendaHaltom-cs6ck]

Pretty island Antelope! Loved seeing the Buffalo!❤️

[@RicG.]

Wonder how safe or not is it to even walk in that water?

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

What’s your take on what Park Junkie posted on the National Parks requiring permits for YT content makers that visit Nat. Parks and post their vids? I was shocked.🦌💌❤️🚙👍✌️

[@dianemurphy7625]

Thanks for this video. I remembered it when looking for a place to camp while in the SLC area. I'm currently in one of the campgrounds on Antelope Island, and it really is a magical place. It's still hot, so no big hikes for my dog and me. We're content with short walks, gazing at the lake, and enjoying the sunsets. I'd never heard of this place before, so thanks for featuring it. I'm glad it also holds a special, personal memory for you as be Cassie!

[@1ACL]

We took a family camping trip from PA to CA in 1966, and we all went swimming in the lake. As a six year old, it was alot of fun to float so high up on the very salty water.

[@leese.23]

That last view was gorgeous Tristan and I feel really privileged to share it with you..thank you so much! Aww Casey is a dear.

[@vresor]

Man, I’ve really sold the Great Salt Lake short. I remember floating there as a kid and being amazed at the odd extra buoyancy. Do they still swim there, or did the beach get too long and mucky? Amazing island summits. Really never considered even visiting them. Outstanding imagery as usual. Thank you.

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

You can still swim there but the walk to the water is 1/2 mile out.

[@michelleharrell8452]

Ranges from Hot Pink to a Peachy Pink. Exotic waters.

[@aired-downdisconnected4125]

I've camped at Antelope but Stansbury has alot of shooter's during the day.

[@nomadgigi4051]

Beautiful, I love wide open spaces and also salt lakes. I'm surprised the water there is used for drinking etc, must take a lot of treatment to get the salt out. I've been to quite a few salt lakes on my travels here in Australia. Lake Lefroy near Kambalda in WA is one of my favourites, it's very big and it has a few small gold mines operating along the edges. They hold sailing races there on wheeled boards with sails as there is usually no water.

[@markgraham218]

Nice hike and enjoyed the video. Another good example of finding spots near towns/cities that are overlooked or unknown. (And now I m sure that trail has even more emotional memory for you.) Happy trails.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, lots of great places near most cities in the West if know where to look! Thanks Mark.

[@roberthutchison315]

Pink, shrimps I think. Flamingo coloring type shrimp.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

It’s always great to visit fav places that hold such special memories. Thanks for sharing that. I’ve been up that way many times but never actually been to the lake itself.

[@harmerdean]

There is going to be a very nice rise in water level this year. It will be fun to see how much the lake recovers. Thanks for the nice views and insight. I enjoy your travels.

[@JaguarFeatherStudios]

Enjoyed seeing your tour of the islands. I finally got to visit the Salt Lake area and Antelope Island in June of 2018. It’s a wonderful place for photographers! Really enjoyed seeing the lake and reflections, wandering through the phragmite reeds at White Rock Bay, and seeing the crossing trails of humans and bison on the beach flats there. One bison posed on a high ridge for me. Neat place and I plan to return.

[@robertbutler6750]

the incorporation of drone imagery, along with your great editing skills, makes your videos worth waiting for!

[@davidplotkin5173]

Yes the pink sure does come through! Wonderful video, again, and a nice touch at the end, sharing Cassie's comments. Thanks for all you're sharing. If you're ever journeying to Ventura County please let me know! All the best,

[@deborahrahalski]

Your trips to these lesser known places are fascinating and what a sweet addition Cassie's comment is to this experience.

[@deetrvl4life875]

❤ ! In one of the shots of you in the red water, I turned my phone upside down, it looked like some kind of sci-fi scene, red sky, long shadow. It was cool! Someone mentioned your anniversary … that would be sweet!

[@ThosKelly]

Not too long a go pumps were installed at the southern end of TGSL to reduce he watter level.

[@chrisstaylor8377]

The pink algae is what the flamingos eat in other areas ,gives then the pink colour

[@TheDenisedrake]

I LOVE your Adventure Know-How site. It has been very helpful. Thank you.

[@SUVRVing]

Happy to hear that, Denise! 😁

[@5mjc]

Awesome scenery.Mike in England.

[@davidandreasen9010]

Hey! That is one of my favorite hikes too. I normally hike it only when the temperature is getting below freezing to kill off the bug s

[@coolbaj]

Epic episode, wow had no perception to this being Salt lake !! Our country offers so much landscape! So much space, we are far from overpopulated.

[@sonny1597]

THat was pretty amazing! You got like 4 'Wow's' on this video. LOL. I did see the similarity of the salt as the salt at Badwater in DV. I suppose very similar environments. I had to go check the 'pink' Himalayan salt I just bought .. Pakistan. But, hey! Ya never know. 🤠

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Surprise she knew before you did!❤. Awesome views as usual. Thanks for the trip

[@katmogstad1692]

I know you prefer to get back down during daylight. But, I’m surprised you don’t carry a headlamp in your pack🤔

[@jburnett8152]

It is beautiful. I suppose there is fresh water out there for the bison and sheep? So many lakes and rivers are drying up around the world. Have you seen the Mississippi?

[@llorylloyd]

Well beautiful area And awwww how sweet a memory for her

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

looked like you were wading in tomato soup. What a remarkable lake! thanks for your vid!🦌💌❤️🚙✌️🙏👍

[@Barley150]

That was just wonderful, as always, Tristan. As you know, lakes in California are also drying up, and the dust is toxic. You didn't seem to be bothered by bugs -- a bugless time of year?

[@SUVRVing]

Bugs aren't an issue in the fall and winter. Thanks for watching!

[@charleshicks3492]

Nice video; like so many lakes/ drying up/ such a shame; take care⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😎😎😎😎

[@sethboviper]

The thumbnail had me thinking Bolivia or northern Chile even though I know you are in the mountain west. The pink algae is why flamingos are pink. I wonder if they were ever in the area thousands of years ago.

[@darrylk808]

Don't walk in that water, your feet will end up like your olives.🤣

[@davec9244]

People need to blame someone or something for the global warming! But we need to learn how to adjust to the new environment to survive. thank you ALL stay safe

[@cvw3464]

All the years passing Antelope Island I have never stopped or knew Bison resided there. At 15:30 the salt operation on the right of the screen used to be called Arrow Salt. Loaded there many times back when I drove truck. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!! Great video as always!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for the info! And yeah, Antelope Island is easily missed. Definitely worth the visit, though.

[@WanderingWithWanda]

Thank you for another great video

[@jwebbw]

Awe, you're a lucky man to find a woman like that, to have feelings for you and want to marry you.

[@jamesrichardson1326]

Great music to go with the video.

[@jazziered142]

I ride my bike across the causeway and over to the island all the time. That's one of my favorite things to do. On the south side before you get to the toll booth, there's a place you can park your car, and then ride your bike over.

[@niagaraadventure4705]

Is that pink water toxic? Usually red/pink water is a sign of a toxic algae bloom?

[@microgreensgrower3946]

Thank you for posting the DATE FILMED! Appreciate knowing that!

[@donnamount151]

They mine salt...they have salt factories right there. I have hauled salt out of there..( drove semis 46 yrs.)

[@marianfrances4959]

Awesome bison! Thanks for the great video. Awwww...you and Cassie!! 💜👍😎🇨🇦

[@doriskeil-shamieh8852]

I've always wanted to visit the site in the Great Salt Lake where Smithson's Spiral Getty is. I'm wondering if there is any water surrounding it anymore. Maybe it isn't there anymore. I'd like to see it someday.

[@deanwinchester6654]

Drone footage was awesome. Plus good music choice.

[@TheWiserphil73]

Oh no, I hope that's not a Red Bull I spy!

[@CampandTramp]

Yes the pink water showed up fine on video. It made me think of the Pink Himalayan Salt sold in stores. I enjoyed the video. Thanks!

[@oldcootcamper]

I've been to antelope island a few times - it's a great daytime excursion. Kind of sad to see it shrink away. When you do your drone footage, can you tell me what speed you're using? Do you film at 60fps and then slow it down, or just use slow motion mode to get those great panoramic shots? Cheers!

[@tammylarson6022]

Nice bison watching music!

[@jeffreykreiley7265]

Very unique place. And I’ll need to check out the mining history and present day mining there.

[@saginawdan]

Tristan, A very educational video. I'm not at all familiar with the Great Salt Lake. I had no idea there were islands! Nice note at the end! Thanks, Dan 👍😎👍

[@donnamount151]

That dust is "SALT" I have been there a bazillion times...😁😁

[@rhondalyn100]

That was fun...particularly enjoyed the drone shots and music. Thanks! 🙂

[@patsikora5169]

Thank you Tristen !!!

[@jonwarner1977]

Many years ago when I was in Boy Scouts we camped on Stansbury Island. Not sure if the Brine Shrimpers are still working or not but there used to be a couple boats that harvested brine shrimp (Sea Monkeys). Got to take the wife out to Antelope Island someday as we pass that are often enough. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Great videos!

[@keithsmith5998]

I camped there labor day weekend and it was hot. Over 100°

[@leemowers9395]

Beautiful hikes, thanks for sharing Tristan. I love the story of hiking with your wife on an early date, paired with the postscript a the end. As with your story, my wife and I talked of long term plans after only a few weeks of dating, and were married 2 and 1/2 years later. We just passed 46 years this fall and still enjoy traveling the country in our little 25ft motorhome. We winter in Florida, but I can hardly wait to get back to trout fly fishing in the spring.

[@LDR1100RS]

A sweet ending to a nice video.

[@RicG.]

Very cool note at the end about Cassie..........❤

[@dthomas3065]

Thank you for this wonderfully nostalgic video, for me anyway. Worked for the BLM at the north end of the Lake in the early 80’s. That area has such a unique beauty and history. There is another mountain group south of Stansbury called the Newfoundland mountains. Very remote and had difficult access,but strikingly beautiful.

[@nofences-dawnehollis8503]

I’ve ridden horses on Antelope Island. Isn’t it wonderful having such beauty and history in our back yard?

[@tammylarson6022]

Pretty pink. Incredible colors all around.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Nice View from up there, thanks for sharing...

[@jcoats5529]

Definitely not very appealing so multiple visits is a bit strange

[@LuckyLarry]

I can’t believe you waded out in that pink water. So glad you took Cassie on that hike!

[@lifemyway200]

Beautiful place:)

[@lizsteilkie]

Gosh it's so great to see you Smile Tristan. So glad yall are married in a house and starting a family! Yeah!

[@teslah2997]

love that overhead drone footage of you in the colored water! nice one! I was wondering about walking on the salt, if it was hard and hurt, and then you answered my question. thanks for taking us here so I could see it, as I will probably never go here myself…..the hordes of flies alone will keep me away……another great vid, Tristan. Thanks!

[@juanitagreenspan5412]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks Tristan.

[@lostinmt8370]

Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Bill!

[@ShandeleReynolds]

*That's a beautiful place.* *I pray I get to see it before I die.*

[@roamingbenji]

Where is your accent from?

[@jeffking6672]

Great video. I found it interesting that your wife had such fond memories of climbing Frary Peak. I took my wife up there shortly after we married in early spring when the bugs were out bad. It was breezy when we started so it wasn't bad, but the wind died, and by time we got down she had been torn up big time by the gnats. She was mad at me for taking her up there for weeks afterwards.

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Wow Utah looks beautiful, would love to look photos of what that lake looked like over 40 year's ago.

[@lindamartin6949]

What time of year is good to visit in order to avoid the bugs and biting flies?