KIMS CAMPGROUND REVIEW: Honest Review of Ketchum, Idaho Dispersed Camping | Mountain Beaches

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This is our first go at doing campground reviews. Hope you like them!

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Let us know in the comments what else would be important for you to know.

[@tedhall9562]

Thank you Kim! Very helpful review. I would like to see more

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More to come!

[@RandisAdventures]

I am loving your new campground reviews Kim! It is fun to hear and learn about new places to put on my must-see bucket list!

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So glad you liked it Randi. How are you doing? We just escaped a huge wind storm hitting South Dakota today by driving 8 hours south to Colorado! The prediction showed 60 mph wind gusts!

[@RandisAdventures]

@@MountainBeaches I am great, thanks for asking. Wow, you had to go along way to avoid strong winds. It was very windy here the past two days but it has died down today. Glad you guys stayed safe!

[@judihill5692]

Appreciate you letting us know that they are big rig friendly. Like the section on things to do and dump/water areas. Good job!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks Judi.

[@katherineb.3140]

Kim great idea doing reviews! It’s nice to have your input. I hope by now y’all are enjoying Fall weather! Thanks again!

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes we are, thanks Katherine!

[@shanreid0427]

Love the this campground review format!!Would love to see more Kim:)

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks so much. We're working on it, but she's a little camera shy 😀

[@Nickpeak2021]

Great to see locations available to boondock. Keep up the info flow.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks, will do!

[@stevetsigounis6535]

Yes! Really like this type video. Would also like to see a review of your solar now that you have had it for a while. Is it too much too little just right. We are still reserching RV's. and like the 303 but not having washer/dryer might be issue for us in that are plans are to be on the road for 5months and in our retirement home in Florida 7 months. Hope to meet you guys next year

[@MountainBeaches]

Hi Steve. So far the solar has been just about perfect. We've been on the road for about 6 weeks and I think I've started the generator twice and we stayed two nights at an RV Park with hookups. The rest of the time has been 100% solar. I mounted the panels straight to the roof with no ability to angle them and so they are not as efficient as they could be. As far as the washer/dryer, we totally get that. We've been good using laundry mats. It's nice to get ALL the laundry done at once.

[@nomansvan827]

keep it up, love to see some of these places

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Thanks so much!

[@garryhammond3117]

What a great review! Short, to-the-point, and you covered all the bases. And without a ton of drone footage (which can be usless, unless you're a bird or have your own helicopter in tow).

[@MountainBeaches]

Yep, just the one drone shot to give perspective of the site

[@kathyg.5742]

Thank you Kim! Love this reviewer we’re taking off soon from Washington state, heading south by way of Idaho. Ketchum area and your campsite review was very helpful! 👏💕

[@MountainBeaches]

That is awesome!

[@jimharmon8750]

Great job on the new CG Review element to your channel. My wife and I always find these type of segments so beneficial when RVing. Especially the GPS coord. and “things to do in the area” intel.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌟🌟🌟

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Awesome! Thank you!

[@markliberton6757]

Keep up the great work. By the way, me and my wife have a 2016 303RLS Reflection like yours and pull it with a 2017 F-450. We love it. Hope someday to meet you. Enjoy!

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That is awesome!

[@mkramme]

Great job keep it up, I love your cheerfulness and your husbands. We are so ready for the road. You are helping us to make the move as part time campers.Sharing ideas of where to go is very helpful.

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Thank you so much!

[@davelutter396]

Thanks for sharing, Kim. Saved to my favs in Campendium and on our list for next Summer to escape the Arizona heat

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Have fun!

[@tedhall9562]

My wife and I are looking to purchase a new 5th wheel. Your channel has been very helpful with choosing features we might like in a new rig. We currently own a Rockwood Roo,, and because we like the quality of the brand, were sticking with Rockwood when looking at a 5th wheel. You've opened our eyes to Grand Design and additional options in our ongoing search. Thank you!

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Great to hear!

[@oursenioradventures8513]

Loved this, keep them coming.

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Thanks so much!

[@darlinshel1]

Sun Valley is probably my favorite place to be in the entire country. I spent a lot of time there as a child - Cathedral Pines camp. 💕 Stock up in Jerome area before going there because groceries etc are very expensive That laundromat is very clean but pricey One more thing about this area is that it's very popular to people who already knew about it so it can be difficult to find a spot a lot of the time. This is a pristine spot and I really hope people don't trash it

[@elzipperooo]

I have been there a few times. We went skiing one winter.

[@MountainBeaches]

This was our first time at this location. Granted it was September but we didn't have any problem finding a spot. Many of the sites were open when we arrived as well as when we left 10 days later. I imagine summer is busier.

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for sharing Eric.

[@davidapps2605]

Excellent format of video. Clear and to the point. Well done. Lovely place. Keep smiling 😎😉

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you! Will do!

[@jolenecreech7648]

Sending lots of love 💕 💕💕. Keep the information coming, Kim! 😊 Always enjoy your channel!

[@MountainBeaches]

Thank you so much!

[@lindiarcher7048]

I enjoyed your video but as an Idaho native, it is often hard for the locals to find camping areas. Established campgrounds, both forest service and BLM are booked every weekend months ahead. Keep Idaho’s beauty a secret. PS. I am really glad you enjoyed your stay in Idaho

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for sharing. We promise not to just pick on Idaho but all areas of the country we travel to.

[@calvinchristensen4949]

Kim this very much needed, loved it. Hope you are headed to Colorado before summer 2021.

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Thanks so much! We actually just entered Colorado last night 😀

[@mwb6772]

Greatly appreciate the reviews! I like to save them by state for future reference. Thanks!

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Glad you like them!

[@Justthe2ofUs843]

Nice review Kim, keep it up this is what we need. Hitting the road next April, hope to run into you guys. Thank You for your time.

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Our pleasure!

[@julieh3327]

Thanks for sharing this, Kim. Good job!

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You are so welcome!

[@sallykennedy9198]

Hey Kim! Loved the review but would like to see more video of your rig on site, pan around for the view, what's the night sky like? Wildlife including birds. What can you see out your front door? Thanks!

[@MountainBeaches]

We do more of what you are asking for on our normal travel vlog, specifically these two. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roPKo6iiobJ6kLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJjWZ6qca6eVfZY We included a little in the campground review including the eagle in flight 😀

[@roadrunnersx2453]

Love this Kim !!! Keep up the good work❤️

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Thanks so much!

[@thomastheys6681]

That is a great report love the video keep up the good work, Thomyt

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Much appreciated

[@lucydickson2838]

Loved your video and review. Keep them coming.

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Thanks so much!

[@smellingtheroses7427]

Very well done. Lots of good information. Makes me want to go! Maybe next Spring... This is Kathy from the laundromat in Buffalo.

[@MountainBeaches]

Hey Kathy! Sounds great! We just escaped from South Dakota yesterday before a big wind storm hit! We weren't too excited to get hit with 60mph gusts!

[@smellingtheroses7427]

@@MountainBeaches We went to the Badlands and the weather was beautiful. Then we went back to Buffalo and the winds were really strong. Now, we are in Kansas, and the winds seem to be following us.

[@MountainBeaches]

@@smellingtheroses7427 wind is no fun when in an RV. Be safe.

[@irishinusa1615]

Love these vlogs. Thank you 👍😁

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More to come!

[@DaysGreatAdventure]

Great video! Thank you for yhe review and the GPS coordinates Happy camping!!

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Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

[@photoexpressions456]

Good detail on your review! 👍🏻

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Glad you liked it

[@marilynhamer2688]

Thanks for this video. In future ones can you tell us about the quality of the road in and how far from the highway you need to drive on that road to get to the campsites. We don’t mind a bit of a bumpy dirt road but don’t like having to drive several miles on it to reach free camping. Thanks 😊

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Pretty sure we covered both of those maybe just not in bullet point form though. It’s a dirt/gravel road and in the first mile the camping is limited to 3 nights. Thanks for watching.

[@resellingandthrifting]

That sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing

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Thanks for watching!

[@greghanson5864]

Good to know stuff here! Thanks!

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Glad it was helpful! Thanks Greg.

[@odieslc]

Love the info! Thanks!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@carolkamm1767]

I would love to see your campsite lists with reviews.

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Thanks.

[@elzipperooo]

Nice video guys. Love that spot. I really like these Destination videos. Kim does an excellent job of going through local amenities. May have to go there in the spring. One thing to think about on your list is cost. Maybe even cost of the whole area. Some folks may really be on a budget 😀😃. Hopefully gas stays reasonable. Still looking forward to meeting you. Maybe next spring when it's not over a hundred degrees 😆😅😅🤣😃 Fun fact: me and my wife Tanya have a log book. We keep info of everywhere we go camping. Which sites are good ones. The site we had. We place a pic and a little story too. When the kids grow up you can remember things you never would have without it. Our kids are 19 and 24 and hardly ever go with us now. 😭. Just kidding I'm not really crying 😃. Be safe guys and enjoy yourselves. Ken don't over do it with your back.

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Thanks so much. That's a great idea on the log book!

[@johnelliott8971]

Fantastic review!

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Thank you kindly!

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Great review. Love your rating system.

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Thank you kindly!

[@carenpelinovschi9933]

Thank you for your review.

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My pleasure!

[@FollowingtheYellowBrickRoad]

Very helpful camp review!

[@MountainBeaches]

Glad it was helpful and thanks for telling us. It hasn't gotten very many views so we were wondering.

[@rvmanmatt6643]

Excellent! Keep it up.

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Thanks, will do!

[@shelleyclarke9325]

Love the review!

[@MountainBeaches]

So glad!

[@Damethefirst]

I will never get there, but I enjoy hearing about these places

[@MountainBeaches]

Glad we can share with you.

[@petermalutin7407]

Crimany your good looking and good info.

[@MountainBeaches]

haha, thank you!

[@LStofer417]

Kim, great job on your first campsite review. Can you add where you dumped your trash? I know you don't travel with pets (Norm does not count), but since I do, it would be nice to know if an area is pet friendly. That spot I would assume it is, I will do research to make sure. I'm sorry, don't want to sound critical, just offering advice. Loved the text overlay and the way this is presented. I love the rating system, that is PHENOMENAL (get it, hehe).

[@MountainBeaches]

Thanks for the suggestion on pet info. Any public land Boondocking location like this will be pet friendly but that will be a good addition. As far as trash, we should have mentioned that too but there’s a dumpster at the dump Location for your trash.

[@dannyoh2705]

Thanks for all the great informations, I'm a subscriber. when you said Internet in this video, did you mean internet connection or they have Free Wi-Fi ??

[@MountainBeaches]

No we were meaning 4G Internet we get on our cell device. When we talk of Internet that is always what we are referring to. Great question.

[@timmurr1672]

Great info thanks.

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Glad it was helpful!

[@michelleekins1406]

Love this! Can you tell me what time of year you were there? We plan to be in the area on the way to Stanley and this looks like a great stopping point.

[@MountainBeaches]

We were there in September or maybe late August I believe.

[@michelleekins1406]

@@MountainBeaches wonderful around he same time. Thank you for all you do and thank you for the quick above and beyond response.

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@@michelleekins1406 our pleasure

[@MRHEAT20]

Great review

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Thank you

[@debbiejohnson1441]

Great video.

[@MountainBeaches]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@craftytraveler9238]

Thanks for the informative video. It sounds like a wonderful place to camp. However, what amenities are there? You gave it a 5 star rating. I thought it was a dry camp.

[@MountainBeaches]

Right it is dry camping so no actual amenities at the campsite. For dry camping the amenities would refer to how far things are from the site and what is available in a nearby town. So yes for the dry camping location just 7.5 miles out of Ketchum and with a free dump station and free water close by it gets 5 stars. Does that make sense? Thanks so much for watching.

[@earlanderson1339]

I like the info

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Thanks so much!

[@n1uno1965]

So it seems like you will average the score based on your components? Looks like a great boondocking spot!

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes we average the categories to come up with the total Score. Thanks.

[@johnlonergan7237]

Nice review. GPS coordinates?

[@MountainBeaches]

They're in the video in a couple of spots 😃

[@johnlonergan7237]

Sorry about that. Distracted by the confirmation hearing! Thanks!

[@MountainBeaches]

@@johnlonergan7237 no worries. Thanks for watching.

[@juliehurdle9112]

I enjoy them

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Thanks Julie!

[@garyag45]

Sorry if I missed it, what were the road conditions and how far off of the main highway are the camp grounds?

[@MountainBeaches]

Gravel road is ok just go slow. There are camping areas almost immediately off the paved road. We stayed about 2 miles in on the dirt/gravel road. We were about 7.5 miles from our campsite to town. Check the GPS coordinates for exact details.

[@bloodyeyeful]

Great review Kim. What happened to what's his name?

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Haha, he's behind the camera.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

looks like cougar country to me...

[@MountainBeaches]

Yes, I'm sure it is.

[@cedarsignshack]

Come on Kim, please dont share anymore camping in Idaho. The last couple of years way to many people coming here. The trash is getting disgusting, the people now coming to Idaho do not care about our way of life here. Bird Creek is our favorite (well used to be) nose trash everywhere. Let us in Idaho enjoy our beautiful state. Please?

[@MountainBeaches]

Sorry to hear your experience has not been a good one with trash in some locations. We have not experienced that. Bird Creek is one of our favs too. It was beautiful and clean when we were there in June. When we were up that way in early Sept it was closed as they were upgrading the campground! This location was clean and free of trash as well. We obviously love Idaho too. Thanks.