Mammoth Lakes Memories: Off-Grid RV Camping, Stunning Vistas and Fishing with Family

Join us on an unforgettable Mammoth Lakes adventure, where we explore rugged 4x4 trails, enjoy peaceful fishing on Convict Lake, and boondock in the heart of the Eastern Sierra.
We'll take you off the beaten path, showcasing stunning vistas from Minaret Summit, sharing the dramatic history of Convict Lake, and indulging in delicious burgers at a local favorite. Along the way, we'll offer tips for boondocking in this scenic region and creating lasting memories with loved ones.
Chapters:
0:00 - Start
0:40 - Driving to Mammoth
2:52 - Boondocking Site
4:48 - Minaret Vista Off-Roading
13:40 - Fishing at Convict Lake
Music Credits:
We license our music through uppbeat.io
Songs in this video in order of appearance:
Circle Round the Sun - Sky Toes
Indie Summer - Sky Toes
Burning Low - Allalo
The Great Arc - Tiristan Barton
Interstellar Gravity - Soundroll
Kite Flight - Kite Flight
Eternity - Soundroll
Open Road - Kite Flight
You can see the equipment we used to make this video at our amazon storefront: www.amazon.com/shop/bobanddan...

[@kennybee2517]

Wow, some beautiful views that I bet most people never see. And, of course, Dang’s great drone shots really show the beauty of the Mammoth Mountain area. Great video, thanks!!! 👍👍👍 😎

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Hi Ken, that area is indeed beautiful and Dang captured it perfectly. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment !

[@gatersontour]

Wow the mountain views are just breathe taking. You can see for Miles! We love how much land there is and its not spoilt. Sad story about the two guys who were shot so sad 😢. Thank you for the story . Glad you had a wonderful time

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks guys for dropping by and for leaving the comment - really appreciate that. I hope when you make your USA trip you can see this area, its really nice. Who knows, maybe we will even bump into you up there! Stay safe :)

[@paolo-n2000]

Hi Bob & Dang! Excellent video! I really appreciate your high quality content channel! Mammoth Lakes is heaven on earth!!!

[@bobanddangsjourney]

@@paolo-n2000 Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know. We love that area and love to share it with others. Safe travels!

[@marthacamacho2653]

Hello, Bob and Dang. Wow, today you brought back so many memories for me. Mammoth was one of our favorite places to visit.. We loved to fish, and i always remember the sound of the wind blowing in the trees and how much I loved the smell of the air. We have done so many things in the Sierra's. And our favorite place to eat was Burgers. I couldn't believe it when you said, you said, that's one of your favorites.. 😊❤ Plus, we always fished in many lakes in the Mammoth area. We loved Convict Lake, too. I enjoyed fishing in the tioga pass and Lake Lundy, off the 395.. We would go there so much, our friends would call my husband. Mr. Muir. 😂. Thank you for sharing your trip with me..I really did enjoy your video very much. Oh, and you always have the best audio. Plus, I enjoyed your last video in Ventura, another place we loved to visit too. I know how stressful it is when your trailer breaks down, too. Our axel broke on our 😢 the Golden Gate bridge. What a mess. We had to leave our trailer to be fixed on the otherwise of the bridge.. left it behind and continued on our vacation with our grandkids. Just had to hotel it all through CA, Oregon , Washington, and Canada. We did not want to disappoint our grandkids. My husband was a good man and wanted to leave us with great memories. He sure did. We left our trailer for a month and came back to pick it up. I enjoyed 😢. Just driving back the two of us, talking and laughing and making plans for our next trip. God Bless you both and look forward to your next adventure. I am going to go see my grandson 💙 play baseball. I missed the 1st game because I was at Church. But,, I'm so happy he hit his 1st home run today. Take Care your friend Martha. Sorry, I wrote so much today. I was just so happy to see your Mammoth trip. 😊

[@bobanddangsjourney]

HI Martha, so great to hear from you again. We always enjoy your comments! Mammoth and that whole Eastern Sierra hold a special place in our hearts... I used to come up here with my family ever since I can remember, and we did the same with our kids. Pretty sure they will do the same with theirs when they have them :). What a horrible place to loose an axel - I cannot think of a worse place - maybe really far out in Death Valley or something like that. That must have been very stressful, but great that you guys were able to continue on with the grandchildren - I'm sure that made an impression on them - probably in more ways than one - teach perseverance too.. And awesome that your grandson hit a home run today - We miss the days of going to the fields with our kids - they both played ball at least through high school - many fun days out on the field. Thanks again for watching and commenting - God Bless!

[@robynbychak5742]

Another great video. The scenery was gorgeous. I’ve never been to Mammoth, so this was a fun video for me. The dogs were really fun to.👏❤️👏🐾

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks Robyn, glad you enjoyed it. You guys should go some day! Peace❤️

[@Bartonsrving]

Hello Bob and Dang we like watching your video's because i dont think we'll be able to afford those gas prices and we can see California through your lens. Have a great day.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks so much - no kidding about the gas prices. The only good thing about our gas prices is it's not going to be such a shock when we set out for Alaska in a few days!🤣. Thanks for watching and the comment!

[@Bartonsrving]

@bobanddangsjourney wow Alaska, safe travels on your trip.

[@melodyassaro]

What a nice spot. Both lakes looked so relaxing. Thanks for letting us know the story behind convict lake. The drone shots were amazing. Looking forward to the next one.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks Melody - good ot hear from you - We love this area, and the next one has a bit more of a quest element to it - should be fun! Thanks for the comment and safe travels to you guys!

[@blazingnewtrailz]

You guys really went off road, but it's looks like a magical area. Your drone shots as usual are amazing and it looks like a fun place to camp. Keep the adventures coming and stay safe! 😀

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks guys - we always love hearing from you! The mammoth area is a lot of fun - we could spend a lot more time up there than we do. We have entertained spending an entire summer up in that area and north to Tahoe. Happy camping - looking forward to your next adventure too!

[@blazingnewtrailz]

@bobanddangsjourney - thanks! We have some amazing content with our recent six week trip to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Glacier, and Banff. Now it's a matter of assembling the videos into a good storyline. A drill that you guys understand all too well. Take care of yourselves! 😃

[@terrielopez6074]

Thanks for taking us along your journey!

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thank so much, we appreciate the comment and so happy you liked it.

[@VanDoghies]

We haven't been to Mammoth yet! It's on our list and this video is a great reminder to make plans asap. Boondocking is also our preference and we love the drone shots that Dang always kills it on. The views of the Eastern Sierras are breathtaking and it looks like there is plenty of privacy in that spot. Love the timelapse shots too in this video!

[@bobanddangsjourney]

You guys will have a blast checking out Mammoth - lots to do there, both in town as well as all around. If you can spend a week or two that will be great. Depending on when you go, pick either tree cover or partial tree over, or out in the open like we were. That area could get warm in the hottest parts of summer, but in late spring or early fall its nice and the views are great. Thanks so much for the comment we really appreciate it - we need to catch up on your new Death Valley video next - just noticed it released. We love that area as well (not right now though!). Safe travels guys!

[@thewanderingshores]

Looks like an amazing campsite.... perhaps we can add that to our map. wink wink. Another amazing job on the drone footage Dang. I'm hoping that someday I'll be able to get some videos even 50% that great. - Kyle and Michelle

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Hey guys, thanks for the comment. That would be a great addition to your map I think. Coordinates for where we stayed are 37.659205, -118.809231. There are several other campsites around there, some may even be better, but this worked well for us and was available :). Safe travels!

[@joelcrews1609]

Once again, another great video. Thanks 😊

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks Joel, we really appreciate the feedback. Have a great day!

[@JoesRandomReviews101]

Beautiful spots, amazing camping with those views. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up 👍. Cheers Joe 😊

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thank Joe, this trip was a lot of fun and it worked out just right for us. Appreciate your watching and leaving us a comment. Take care!

[@JoesRandomReviews101]

You bet Bob. Keep up the good work. Safe travels. Cheers Joe 😊

[@MrMrs_H_on_tour]

Looks amazing guys, thanks for taking us along.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Hi there, thanks for watching and for leaving us a comment, we really appreciate it. This was a lot of fun, and the next video - also shot here - is shaping up to look like a lot of fun too but in a different way! Safe travels :)

[@1bobbylarue]

Another great trip... Thanks guys.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thank you! it was a lot of fun, great to hear from you and try to stay cool this summer!

[@lannyandroxanneadvantures2546]

That was a great camping spot, and what great Vista views. Nice drone footage. Hope to get some of those great shots soon. Picked up a dji mini 4 pro. Roxanne and I fished convict lake many year ago and yep caught a few lovely trout. Thanks for sharing! Going to try to find that spot next year.

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Awesome! That mini 4 pro is an excellent drone! We look forward to your future videos as you include that! Thanks for the comment and safe travels to you guys!

[@SweetDonka]

Folowww your great chanelooo

[@bobanddangsjourney]

@@SweetDonka thank you! We are glad you like it 😊

[@larrywiddis470]

While I'm a frequent TT boondocking camper in the Mammoth Lakes area I haven't tried that 4x4 road you took. Since my 1/2 ton Chevy isn't wider or higher than your 3/4 Ford I will! TY

[@bobanddangsjourney]

We think you will enjoy it! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment too! Happy Camping :)

[@paulbeltran7132]

Gorgeous views. When was this filmed ? Also any concern for snakes or spiders or anything like that ?

[@bobanddangsjourney]

Thanks for the comment, really appreciate you doing that. For the snakes - I have not seen many up in the area where we were camping - that place is covered with snow for several months a year - not as much as mammoth but it still gets a good covering. They might be there but I've not encountered any. Where we go in our next video, which is down towards Bishop definitely has snakes. We encountered a little rattler in our prior video on Bishop I think. Came right up to the campsite once it started getting dark. They don't bother me too much but you have to be careful. In terms of when this was filmed, it was actually done in late September last year. We had the footage in the can so to speak, but didn't have a time to cut the episode until recently. Thanks again for watching and commenting!