Into the Land of Unlimited Free Camping

In this video I explore one of my favorite places, which also happens to be an incredibly vast and empty part of the American West that most people just ignore.
DATE FILMED: November 2023
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** Dugway Geode Beds: 39.893546, -113.136865
** Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge: 39.839993, -113.399328
** Boyd Station: 39.843762, -113.553678
** Window Rock: 39.795554, -113.551398
** Campsite: 39.36891, -113.32131
** Yellow gas neck funnel thing: amzn.to/3RODZW7 (Affiliate link)
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[@SUVRVing]

Here's the yellow gas funnel thing I show in the video if you're interested: amzn.to/3RODZW7. And I hope everyone has a great Christmas! Cassie, Bowser, and I are just relaxing at home for the holidays, and it's great. What are you up to? Are you going adventuring, or are you relaxing? -Tristan

[@chocolatemonk]

Over Halloween I drove from AZ to DC and back. I saw 7 national parks. White Sands, Guadelupe, New River, Smoky Mtn, down to Rio Grande. I am still recovering but I know my friend just bought land near Heber AZ. So I plan on visiting him around XMas. It's vibe is kinda the same as the area of Utah you were in except there are no ponds nor grasses but there is a canyon big enough to give vertigo surrounded by desert tundra

[@barythompson4781]

Favorite parts: Window Rock and that amazing campsite at the end. Truly a “gem”!

[@dasbill59]

Excellent content. Probably my favorite so far. Relaxing with fam and friends in Podunk South Carolina until late Feb to return long term to points West. Utah camping heaven is on my list. Merry Christmas, Tristan! 🎄🎅

[@JessicaFerri-um4hf]

Beautiful location. The geodes are nice. Relaxing at 'home' (#rentedroomlife) for the holidays. Merry Christmas to you Tristan and Cassie and puppy🎄✨

[@tm8747]

to make your life easier , use a transmission funnel instead of that little junk funnel or filler tube, . the transmission funnel runs around 5.00 its made for the small openings i use it, it works great, all so, look up the you tube chasnnel on installing a valve stem in the rear of the 5 gal can using a coat hanger wire,( screw on tight one)? and in the plastic or metal ( which i prefer ) valve stem cap, drill a hole in the top of the cap about 1/8" to relief the pressure that gasoline builds up, , inside the valve stem i insured a small nail that fits in the valve stem cap , and if forces the fuel down in the can and acts like a pressure relief valve in the cap. , and it prevents the fuel to spill out in traveling down the offroad, bumps!!! p.s. merry christmas to you and the family

[@larrydraper4451]

Geodes are just like humans. You don't know the beauty until you look inside. I enjoy mountains and forests, but the desert has it's own unique beauty. Most people will never experience that quiet solitude you speak of. I enjoyed the beauty of the landscape, the history lessons, and especially that campsite. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@SUVRVing]

I like that analogy! And thanks, Merry Christmas to you and yours 🎄

[@BreakOutOfTheAlgorithm]

💯🙏🏽💞 Best comment. 👍

[@jefferyedwards5003]

Understand, you never know what is inside someone until you open them up!

[@susanshearer6106]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes. So true. Beauty is on the inside. Thank you.

[@ssteele1812]

Hopefully, no one is cracking open humans to reveal the beauty inside.

[@Crtulu]

I like how you are a real deal explorer and not a instagram overlander. You value functionality, reliability and actual usefulness over being flashy and outfitting your truck with flashy accessories that you’ll never use/don’t need.

[@dianemurphy7625]

The older I get, the more I love being in the desert. I really crave the stillness. To be in a wide open space and experience complete silence is one of my favorite things in the world. Thanks for sharing this place!

[@n.d.1926]

Greetings from Serbia! I just wanna let you know that you have fans (at least 1) even over here!

[@briank1471]

My father-in-law worked at Dugway Proving Ground in the mid 50s. We love to visit Utah and certainly enjoy it when we find ourselves in campgrounds or on trails with few or no people. We have learned to get out early in the morning to explore the places we find ourselves in. Now that we are pushing 70 with health issues, we will never see this part of Utah. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@Coloradohiker658]

Stunning landscapes in the west desert.

[@trishal2592]

We love the vastness and beauty of the desert too! Full of different colors and a surprising amount of wild life!

[@Travelingenie]

A beautiful, peaceful area in Utah. Thank you for sharing. I love hiking and traveling virtually with you every Saturday morning.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for tagging along every Saturday morning! 😁

[@carolguezen5829]

Each place has its own special magic…the desert is equally magical as a forest drenched in fog or a mountain peak breaking through the clouds. Ever place you have explored and shared with us is filled with magic.

[@joycekleinert5908]

I said out loud as I sit alone “thank you God for such beauty”. Thanks for bringing such beauty to us who are unable to visit.

[@pbodymathis]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I find beauty in all areas but especially places I can see for miles and miles, like this place you are at.

[@RicG.]

Looks like the perfect place to get completely away, and spend time meditating, exploring, praying, studying, etc. etc. etc 👍 😊

[@SUVRVing]

You're exactly right! Thanks for watching, Ric.

[@StereoSpace]

That was a great little video. Lots of cool stuff and lots of fun was had. And beautiful landscapes as always.

[@jaya2137]

I always love the desert , that quiet and stillness, it’s good for the soul…..

[@garyb4929]

Sitting on top of WINDOW ROCK, would be amazing. I love the absolute vastness, you show. I totally, get where your coming from. Thanks & continue what you do.

[@CrippleCreekStudios]

Your soliloquy on top of Window Rock went straight to my heart. While I was listening to you speak, all I could think was; Yes, I too could spend time up there alone and enjoy the environment and how I enjoy so much what your share with all of us. The West has always spoken to me ever since I went out there on a Boy Scout trip, and I so want to return. Thank you. -Chris 🚙⛰️

[@robertphillips93]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Tristan! That gas "funnel" could also help prevent damage to the vehicle evap system from a little known cause. Near the top of the fuel filler tube is an overflow outlet to prevent spillage. It connects to the charcoal cannister, which absorbs and recycles vapors which would otherwise escape into the air. Sending liquid fuel that direction quickly starts degrading this function and can lead to contamination of the connecting lines elsewhere in the system, ultimately tripping trouble codes and the dreaded "check engine" light. Not fun -- and many technicians lack the skill to correctly diagnose and fix the issues.

[@jenniferhuffman1835]

Really enjoy your travel and adventure videos! I think it is because of your narration and story telling style. I feel like I’m right there seeing and learning the same things you are explaining. Of course that’s not the case but it shows how real your videos are to your viewers. Thank you!

[@BuckJones1909]

Beautiful country that we have blessed to have in abundance in the country! Thank you for taking us along!

[@michaeltichonuk2176]

White Noise. No idea where I heard it but I use it to describe real Solitude. I experienced 17 days with no human contact in Navada. Saw maybe 3 or 4 vehicles off in distance. It was beautifully insane, wake up one morning and it's like driving down a rough road then stopping, road noise gone, absence of engine running. But ...louder. I had broken my camera earlier or it simply failed, but I wasn't even concerned about getting the shot. I dont know how to explain it or define it. Like so many other commented, the desert is just another form of Beauty. Absence of Judgement allows me to experience it fully. Northern woodlands, oceans. Mountains. Warm fuzzies and a smile stuck on my face. Thank you Tristan for your continued reminder of what is available. May You and Yours have the Best Christmas possible! New sites and Tight lines, Bro.

[@vickihubach4388]

I get what you mean about the desert... it may look desolate, but it has it's own rugged beauty, I love it! The geology is laid bare, which to me is fascinating. I love finding geodes or digging for crystals, or fossils. I was in southern Spain last week and tried to get tickets for Geoda de Pulpi, but couldn't get in.... now that's a geode....

[@jonwarner1977]

We used to hunt duck at Fish Springs in the 1970s. They had a limit on the number of hunters. Also hunted Chukar to the west in the hill. We collected pine nut cones in the Thomas Range. We did a lot of rock hounding from geodes to topaz a Topaz Mountain. And there are the Trilobite beds. Lake Bonneville drained in a catastrophic dam break at Red Rock Pass in SE Idaho around 14,000 years ago. The flood washed out through what is now he Snake River. Love that area of Utah where I lived off and on as a kid in Grantsville. Did a lot of hunting and camping there i he 1960s and 1970s. Thanks for the video.

[@DENNISBULLOCK-t1x]

Tristan, I think this was one of your best videos. Like you, I prefer the solitude. Sitting cliffside having dinner and watching the sunset. It doesn't get much better than that.

[@Nate_Higgins]

Just found this channel. I love that you include geological and historical info. So many travel type channels leave this stuff out. I'm especially interested in the geological stuff. Like the ancient shores of lake Bonneville. Yes, the wide open desert country is like no other. Something about seeing a vast piece of the world, and yet having silence and solitude. It's truly sublime.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad you found the channel! Thanks for watching!

[@jc10907Sealy]

Appreciate those drone shots following your SUV 🚙 the technology available to regular people is amazing

[@RyanJohnson1374]

Thank you for saying Nevada correctly. Always good to see your videos. Merry Christmas.

[@lilysgma2852]

I love the beauty and vastness of the desert, I see why you love it so much.

[@phillipmurrieta1]

I totally agree, i LOVE the desert. I live in Vegas, and i love exploring the area. Great job on this video, music, editing. You hit a homerun.

[@schadlarry]

Very nice intro scene. Network ready. You're framing is very nice on many of your shots and the subjects are beautiful with great story telling.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Its amazing that theres so much land with no people. 🦌💌❤️🙏👍

[@cindynichols27]

Another fun and interesting video adventure. Your descriptions of and reflections on the area were completely wonderful.

[@b00bala64]

I’m so happy I found your channel today. I am so overwhelmed at the growth here in Florida, rude people, and all the waste and lack of loving our planet. Thank you for bringing this beauty to us….love ❤ it!

[@susans8539]

Interesting place. Thanks again for sharing!

[@michaelsonleitner5724]

Howdy Tristan, thanks for another fun video. The siphon you showed us previously works great with my Ram 2500 …I put the 5 gallon gas can on top of my tonneau cover and by tilting the can I’m able to get most of the gas out.

[@ericstark7639]

i enjoy the desert mostly on my dirt bike but your right the stillness and solitude are awesome.

[@JRZGRL55]

Magnificent! What a treat to be able to share your experience in this amazing place! I have never been to Utah & it is on my wish list (short version). What astounds me (to some extent) is that there is a road through all of it. Maybe it was constructed when people were doing some mining in the area? Glad it was there!

[@ericag2233]

Love your striking silent landscape.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Erica!

[@joekoppart3952]

Beautiful! I could see spending many days and nights in a place like this. Love your videos!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Joe!

[@debiebrumley3104]

I love the forest and the trees so much but there is something about the solitude of the bare mountains too ! Again you took me somewhere I may never get to go but if I get the chance oh boy I will do it !!!!! thank you !

[@1234dvarela]

The drone footage is stunning!!

[@brewster84067]

One of my favorite places as well. It's tough to beat the peace found in the west desert.

[@davidwellen830]

After hearing how you feel about the remoteness and natural beauty of the desert it reminded me of an experience I had as a young man,(I am 76 now), I was traveling cross country with my parents from our home in Florida to California in the early 1960's. We had stopped to visit Carlsbad Caverns and we were at a high overlook.From where we stood large expanses of desert were seen. There was another traveler looking at the same view that we were and she commented to my Mother saying "Isn't that Beautiful"?! And so as not to sound rude, my Mother agreed. But later when we were alone she said to my Dad,"Can you believe that she thinks that is beautiful"? It was years later when my parents traveled in retirement that she came to see the desert the same way that woman saw it and she realized how beautiful it is. The desert is something that most people who grew up in the eastern part of the country have to learn to appreciate. I have lived in Utah for well over forty years now and, like you I like the mountains but I also love the desert and have spent much time with father and my wife in the west desert. I have a brother who still lives in the east and he is convinced that the mountains of Utah are devoid of any trees. And I am sure he probably thinks even less of the desert here. I am not inclined to change his mind or anyone else because like you I also like the lack of people in these areas. Their loss...our gain. GREAT VIDEO. Thank you.

[@wesmetz2548]

I share your love of isolated places; my best outdoor experiences are when I can have a place of great beauty all to myself (and in Ohio that is pretty darn difficult, but not impossible). Thank you for taking me places I could never go, mostly for physical reasons. You are the best cinematographer currently working on KZbin, and you really understand when and how to use a drone. I also appreciate your interest in the quirky, unusual, and oddball. I hope I will be able to share your adventures for many years to come.

[@gadams8160]

Ex Salt Lake resident who has many fond memories of the west desert. Best part of this segment: Seeing Tristan with his folks. Always endearing.

[@NoOverhead]

What an awesome part of the country!!

[@joeoutabout2947]

This is a great video. About 14 years ago, I drove through that area. I was driving the Lincoln Highway from Reno to Salt Lake. I loved that area and would like to go back and do some camping.

[@petem6846]

Another wonderful video, Tristan! Really appreciate you sharing all these videos. @ 29.02, what a spectacular location to be able to drive to and camp at. It's all an amazing area and so under appreciated/unknown.

[@tommyNix4098]

That is truly remote! Very cool.

[@Barley150]

Merry Christmas, Tristan, and thanks for a year of wonderful Saturday morning hikes. I hope you'll give us another year of adventures. charlie, sacramento CA

[@bobs-rocks]

solid geodes are called thunder eggs. Beautiful area.

[@phyllisbonner8900]

The desert has its beauty as well as the mountains. I also love the solitude. You go places I can go anymore so get to enjoy them with you. Thanks for sharing.

[@guylamullins3602]

Utah is gorgeous. I lived there for a moment. Cool video.

[@ozz44755]

As my hair grows white as the peaks in an SUV RVing episode... You can always learn something new from a Tristan video... Personally, these should be required for High School viewing... Life will get you stuck in the mud but with some wit and self-perseverance... You can still make it to the Top... Looking forward to the new year, Thanks.

[@jessiehead6525]

Love your insights as to what makes this place so special for you. Such a beautiful area, and so remote!

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thank you for the video. I love seeing new places and places I will never be able to go to. Triston, you scare me when you ascend and descend those rocks. Wow gorgeous scenery.

[@debrabalawajder2617]

Thanks for sharing; we love exploring the remote areas and not seeing anyone, too! I enjoy your drone shots!

[@angrynanrides3218]

Whenever I am somewhere super remote, that’s when I feel “alive” the most. Perhaps it’s because we could just as easily die in an area like that. It is some how beautiful. I love it.

[@lindamorassi4458]

Loved it! Thanks

[@westpacificmarketanalytics2384]

Again so love your videos and work, Merry Christmas to you and your wife and God Bless.

[@richard_n]

I grew up in the lush forests and mountains of the Ozarks region in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, so that was what I was used to. Going into the deserts and badlands of the west, I was immediately struck by the desolate beauty of the landscape. There's just something so primal and wonderful about it even though it's mostly lifeless.

[@neutrinohunter1667]

Great video! Super useful to me as I'm currently planning another trip to UT-AZ and was looking to head home via western UT. You've just shown me a couple places I'd already flagged as potentials. Looking forward to the next videos in the area. Love your channel.....all the things that not everybody else does. In this increasingly connected and busy world, it is a joy to find little gems that few others know about, or care to put the effort into checking out.

[@chuck8664]

The ancient shoreline at 15:44 shows a discontinuity. The left side is some feet lower than the right side of the shoreline. This has been caused by fault movement, perhaps associated with earthquakes, over the centuries.

[@davidbones8947]

I freaking love it ! No people! 😊 people can screw things up thanks brother now i have to add this to my list i ride adventure motorcycles ride camp and repeat!

[@shooter31m]

Awesome sir, stunning camp site.

[@KristenMaine]

I get it. The calm. Quiet. Stillness. I crave and enjoy that as well. You described it perfectly as , frozen in time. The no people/noise is what I crave. I'm in Maine so lots of green, animals, water (nature noises) makes me feel the same. Love your videos! Thanks again for another great one

[@SUVRVing]

I'd like to go Maine at some point. I feel like I'd like it there. Thanks for watching, Kristen!

[@kimdagnillo8246]

That’s exactly why I bought a little lot in Maine. Going to make it my home base. Utah is just where I’m going to explore first once I get out there.

[@michaeldennison436]

Lived in Southern Maine mostly my whole life (almost 72) except for some traveling in the US and Canada. Unlimited number of things to see around this great vast country. In 2017 we spent 10 days exploring Utah (unreal and we had to move on as Utah wasn't even on our itinerary ha ha). For a better chance of solitude in Maine go North and /or West in the state. Safe travels.

[@dianespears6057]

Great area. Thank you.

[@RLeeVanCamps]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thanks for showing us all the beautiful places in our country. 😊

[@virginiajorgensen8614]

Thank you for sharing this part of Utah and also a bit about the history.

[@geogypsytraveler]

Lovely tour in the middle of absolutely nowhere (MOAN), my kind of place. I fell in love with US 50 in Nevada this past summer, where there are many stage coach stops. Guess I'll have to look into Utah. Truly is a lonely highway.

[@oldboater]

I agree with you on the nothingness. I feel that when I have visited Death Valley. Not nearly as remote as this location. Good video. Merry Christmas

[@Zealor365]

Outstanding Video!

[@davidjohn9006]

Thanks for the sharing … yes, the landscape/views … awesome … by the way , your videoing, capture/edits, really well done 👍🏼 As a vicarious traveller I see and "get the feel" of the places such as you experience/visit …

[@joanneferguson8636]

Great video! The quiet of such a beautiful place is very special? Thanks!

[@PamelaLankford-i8k]

Thank you so much for your videos I look forward to them every week!!

[@dthomas3065]

Thank you.This video brought back many memories of when I was a Range Conservationist in the early 80’s. I spent years covering the area further north from where you were. So much solitude and history. At the time the Lahontan Cutthroat trout was in a few of the small streams .

[@SUVRVing]

I think there are still Lahontans on the east side of Pilot Peak? I've read about them but haven't fished up there yet.

[@dthomas3065]

Great to hear. Have you ever been to the Hogup mountains?

[@baronessbooks9909]

Love the geodes🎉

[@raktoda707]

Great job,what an unusual arch, almost astronomical in use and direction.Wishing you and yours a safe ,peace, holiday season and year

[@thinker2328]

Amazing video man. Thank u for sharing My favorite parts were drone footage of the land cruiser in the desert. Like you were out exploring the Martian landscape - so cool.

[@doriskarnila2906]

I LUV your videos. I find it so peaceful just looking at the places you take us. I can't help but think of the forces of nature that have created the landscapes and think about how they will change over the millennia. What is so barren and so "rock solid" will one day become a valley filled with wild flowers or a new lake. How in the past when there were lakes and rivers of the fish and plant life may have flourished there. Thank you so much for posting for us and a Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@chrisbray1640]

Great video,great place!

[@llorylloyd]

Always enjoy your videos. I really liked the window it was mostly square very interesting. Safe travels

[@freedomdove]

"Nature frozen in time." What a great description. I'm amazed at how many of these "mountains" look like tailing piles--such as you would find if you had excavated miles and miles of underground tunnels. That loose soil/dirt/rock would have necessarily been displaced above-ground when tunneling under the surface of Earth. And why not put all of it in long mounds as you dug? 🤷‍♀ All I know is that our current geography is most certainly mysterious. Thanks for sharing, Tristan. As usual, your videos are spectacular! 👍

[@raemunk7724]

I live in southern Utah, Cedar City. Love the west desert.

[@cpw8191]

7:20 - foreshadowing the challenge. Thanks for the video. We've been thinking of driving down the the US from Canada and this looks like a fine place to go.

[@Miles_To_Go]

Would love too see stuff around Ibex, or White Rock! (Areas I like for climbing). The west desert is so cool!

[@vadrifter3200]

Hi Tristen, I hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas. Been watching your videos for a while now. As someone that has lived in VA and NC all of my life I really enjoy your videos. Hope to get to personally see some of the places you have shown us. Would love to be in an area somewhere like this for a few days. No one around and enjoying the scenery. If you could, please share a sunset/sunrise with us once in a while. Hope you have a very Happy New Year!

[@leedonehower3112]

Like you I enjoy locations like this however we differ in one respect: for me when awed but what's before me, I wish I had someone else there with me to share what I'm seeing & feeling. BTW: I love the way you mix & match the Active Track and POI with your drone!

[@fashionlooksable]

Love all your adventures, you visit many interesting places

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks, I try! 😁

[@susans7091]

How intriguing that what looks like a desert area has so much water. Is it good water? Or salty like so much area in Utah. Love the shots of the sky full of birds:) Technology contrast: Pony Express for mail delivery to now invisible WiFi and all of the communication methods. 'Nature frozen in time' - wonderful silence, the world standing still! The Confusion Range is such an amusing name. Geodes, birds, and wild horses.

[@johnsimpson8198]

That area is Awesome,would love to be camping there,thanks,loved this video!

[@michelmoss7559]

Lots of life in the desert, snakes, scorpions, spiders, mice, beetles, bugs, and so much more!

[@OsoViejo7]

Loved this adventure! Beautiful place. Definitely resembles much of Nevada. I live in California so central Nevada is where I prefer to travel. Usually either north / south of Hwy 50. When our daughter was younger she and I used to explore looking for mustangs. Saw quite a few plus lots of spectacular scenery. And the thing I liked best about it was the silence and solitude. There just doesn't seem to be many places where you can travel for days and at most see 1 or 2 trucks on the dirt roads.

[@stuartb9194]

Just found your channel, great videos, and so refreshing to see someone out there who didn't send $150k on an 'overlanding' truck with rooftop tents and all the bells and bloddy whistles

[@jeffersonfoster4274]

The desert is beautiful.

[@donalddday7741]

went from Ely, Nevada to Hwy 395 in my old Ford van and a nice peaceful drive with lots of things to see for being in the middle of now where and no one not even the few semis i saw seemed to be in a hurry

[@SUVRVing]

I've found that those middle-of-nowhere places do tend to have more things to see than we give them credit for! Thanks for watching.

[@markpenley8764]

Harbor Freight has a little battery operated pump that will make transferring gas a lot less painful. About 10 dollars.

[@stanmustard7292]

Your right, sagebrush country is so quiet. Where I live in the eastern Washington scablands, once you get away from town, the silence is almost deafening.

[@SUVRVing]

I need to spend more time in eastern Washington. Lots of neat stuff out there!

[@JohnCBurzynski]

Beautiful!

[@bjnslc]

The little arch looks like it's an outcrop of volcanic boulders cemented by Lake Bonneville carbonates (tufa). You see carbonate cemented ledges in spots along the Bonneville benches. It's late in the season for this trip and snakes may be holed up in the cooler weather, but I'm surprised you don't mention running into the occasional rattlesnake. We've startled and have been startled by many snakes in our west desert trips.

[@ElwoodofSparkleCity]

Utah is beautiful to me. Just imagine being a pioneer and being there where it is so still and quiet. Some people may have been driven insane but I think I would love it. At least for awhile…maybe not for years though!

[@davidkosewick5066]

...And some people might even be driven sane!