SOLO Campout in Nevada Desert | GHOSTS of Virginia City, NV

Hey Campers!
I go on a Boondock Car Camping overnighter in the Nevada desert just east of Carson City, Nevada. I find a decent camp spot in the mountains / make a Streak Dinner and tell Real Life Ghost Stories from the past of people I talked with that have lived in the Old Silver & Gold mining Town of Virginia City, Nevada!! ( established in 1859 )
Scary but fun stuff!
Keep Hiking!
Base Camp Chris
Travel Nevada
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Virginia City, Nv
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[@Dstew57A]

I don’t know of any other channel that combines history/story telling with rugged camping/backpacking, adventure, stealth and cooking like this.... brilliant idea

[@basecampchris]

Wow, thank you!

[@deskgamesix]

And beer! don't forget the beer!

[@jennymartinez4597]

Base Camp Chris, i agree! Spooky, informative , adventure with beautiful views! Whilst thought provoking plus dinner ideas! all rolled into one! Makes me want to break out my old Coleman stove! Set it up with a beadroll on my (very dark at night) property & wait to hear the wild animals that roam through... while I'm listening to one of his excellent stories & eating a steak! Love these videos! :@) ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤️

[@susandeegan-crawford7922]

The beers are my favorite part!

[@-JungleHunter1987-]

👍

[@tammynewkirk]

more ghost stories,haunted places and campfires.please and thank you chris!!!

[@basecampchris]

Good to hear....Thanks Tammy!

[@jennymartinez4597]

Base Camp Chris, yes! Please give us more!

[@tboneoutdoors688]

Telling engaging stories, cooking real food and showing some great budget gear are what is setting your Chanel apart. Nice job.

[@basecampchris]

I appreciate that!

[@fabledfantasty7343]

Tbone....U forgot to mention the brewskys, too!

[@debbieperry1182]

Chris, I love your videos! In my opinion, you are about the bravest person I’ve ever seen! You don’t seem to be afraid of anything! I really admire that! The country you camp in and your stories are amazing as well….. So are you!

[@samanthah712]

I agree, he's very brave. I'd need more than one beer to do what he does.

[@robynmoxham4255]

I stumbled upon your channel, and now I am hooked! I love your fantastic storytelling, outdoor adventures and just the peacefulness..blended with the intrigue of your stories. You are now my favorite KZbinr! Sometimes if I cannot sleep, I’ll turn on your videos and follow asleep listening to the spooky stories. Keep up the amazing content! Love it ❤️☺️

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much Robyn! KH!

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

I personally love the stories and the history. Awesome scenery and nice area. Love the content bud...

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍 BG...I'm having fun with it.

[@wayneC7]

Just loving you content and your simple approach.

[@laurameeks5258]

Stumbled across your site. I love it. Love the outdoors instead of talking at a desk. Awesome! Like the way you talk as if we are right across from you. Campfires, history, scary stories. Do them all! Thanks so much! This is so different. It's like we are there.

[@basecampchris]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@martinbradstreet5728]

Dearest Chriis, Great stories, Chris!!! They're spooky, yet believable and intertwined amidst the history you're otherwise featuring here and discussing- gosh, I love it!!! Ya know, you have such a cool, relaxing way about yourself and I really admire how you carry yourself, Chris! Thank you for your entertaining videos and please continue to be careful and safe out there!! And, yes, I and I'd guess countless others who subscribe to you and watch your videos have an affinity for campfires and will gladly join you for any and all you'll have planned!!! I love the crackle and pop of the twigs amid the fire, the glow, and everything about them. And having your wonderful stories told around such campfires during a video, as you touched on as a possible future goal (I think you did, anyways!! Ha ha!) around the middle of this current video, is always a great idea, I got to believe, Chris, my friend! You got me desiring a long hike in the wilderness with my girlfriend, soon, and I think we're going to do just that! As I live in Pennsylvania, a very good place hiking, I feel; for whether it's a level of mountains you want, rivers & streams, and/or just beautifully forested wildernesses one wants, or, in-fact, a dose of varied terrain, the state of Pennsylvania has it all. And, sadly, I have not taken advantage of it. I think it's time I do so. I'll tell you all about it once we finally commit and set of on the endeavour. Thank you for both sparking my interests and making both my girlfriend and I smile when we watch you late at night. Your viewers forever appreciate you, Chris!! Long live Base Camp Chris. Be safe, always!!! Quite sincerely, Martin B.

[@calvinmonroe2408]

Yes Chris does have a charisma and a sense of humor that carries us through the adventure and the scenery’s the key to the adventures

[@basecampchris]

Good call Calvin, Nature and it's views are what drives me!

[@benwelch4076]

Real life ghost stories and cooking to boot! I find it so cool you had photography exhibits for your work with wild horses. I know in the past you had a camping trip where you got close to some, maybe next summer you could do the same again and share your tricks for the perfect photograph. Cooking skills, photography skills, camping skills and story telling skills, this is one of the most complete you tube channels out there. Chris you have done well and I truly look forward to every video you post. Stay safe and cheers.

[@basecampchris]

Oh Thank you Ben...what a compliment...I'll Keep Hiking! etc...

[@jeng494]

You’re right in my neck of the woods, so to speak! Looks like you found a camp spot in Brunswick Canyon. Your video popped up on my recommended videos just now so I thought I’d watch. Small world. I live just a few miles from where you camped. Anyway, I just wanted to say hi and let you know that I really enjoyed this video. You earned yourself a new subscriber. Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@Cheryl1965]

Hey Chris, enjoying your channel. Fairly new subscriber. I heard you mention Virginia City and the Pine Nuts and that there are no predators. I lived in Reno for five years and left about a year and a half ago. From everything I ever heard l, there are absolutely bears and mountain lions in both areas that you mentioned. Maybe you’re a local and know a lot more than me, but I just wanted to put it out there in case you hadn’t heard that. I lived in Northwest Reno and there were regularly mountain lions and bears in peoples backyards in that area. It was bananas and also very cool! Be careful!

[@fernleyvaqueros]

Yes, I work just outside Yerington and just a few months ago was a nomma black bear and a cub near the tribal offices! So, yes, mountain lions & bears are also in the desert, too! 🐻

[@marjiecleveland]

Beautiful area. Love any ghost or history stories!

[@basecampchris]

Great!

[@ewengillies9826]

The rugged country fits in so well with your stories Chris. One can only imagine how much life was difficult in those early days. Rugged people in rugged country. Love the detailed stories and history you give in your vlogs mste. Brings it up to another level. Thanks for sharing your adventures in wild horse country. Bushyboy Oz.

[@basecampchris]

Very welcome Ewen! I'm getting more ideas and trips planned. Much to explore and learn out there.

[@stormy439]

Chris, you simply do what stories, history, etc. that come up! We will certainly enjoy them. 💖 I love the beer of the evening, the cooking, & gear info as well. In fact, watching you cook has decided what's for my dinner on numerous occasions! Cheers! Edit: EXCEPTIONAL photography!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much - Stormy!

[@nancyford4536]

Great stories, love all the history. Camping , fires, dinner, and a good story. Scarry, missing people, history history all interesting. Thank you. 😊

[@Krylovix]

Never clicked a video so fast! You are the MVP of hiking! Have a wonderful day and thank you for posting!

[@basecampchris]

Thanks! You too Neurodrift! KP HKNG!

[@moxiemckeldrey5486]

I discovered your channel last year(2023). I love the way you tell the stories & the way you explore. Thank you for all that you do.👣⛺🍺

[@basecampchris]

awesome - Thanks! C🍌

[@dizzydeanfpv45]

I'm a new subscriber. My mom while she is doing her rehabilitation and I love watching your channel!!! We love the scenery and the stories! Thanks for sharing and cheers

[@susieuramoto7491]

I grew up in Carson City and as a teen hung out at Carson River frequently. A friend of mine bought a house in Virginia City….and yup, it turned out to be haunted. Loved the video!!! 🙌

[@Shyrden1]

Oh man you are like that cool outdoorsy father figure I wanted but didn’t have growing up!!!! Please never stop doing these videos, you help my anxiety and PTSD a lot!!!!! Love your story telling! And the cool camps you do! 😁💖

[@IndianHemlock]

Great camp spot for picking it out in the dark !! Great looking food there !!! Love the stories and history, keep them coming Great video as always Chris !!!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...Thanks IH!

[@macjrc]

I can just see Butch and Sundance riding thru that canyon running from the law 😅

[@Rectyme]

Funny you mention cameras at Walmart, I haven't been to Walmart for several years and decided to head to my local one to restock fishing supplies I finally ran out of and omg it must be where I live or if this is a California thing I don't know 😅 Anyways I went to the sporting good department and literally everything was locked up behind glass and there was a button to push for getting assistance and I needed things from 6 different areas throughout the cases the employee helping me held onto everything I needed and carried everything to the front checkout even though I wasn't ready to checkout yet. I couldn't believe it. Love your videos I plan on visiting several national forests this year and doing some backpacking, hiking, fishing, dispersed camping in complete solitude, something I've never done before and am very excited to pursue. I'm 31 and never done anything like this before, you're videos give me new ideas/tips plus inspiration to get out there and go have an adventure. Thank you.

[@basecampchris]

That’s awesome… keep hiking.., enjoy your spring and summer.

[@mr.waynes7555]

hi chris, i look forward to your stories, i really enjoy them. i love the mustangs, i quietly ride my atv in that area, and they will actually let me get semi close to them, i really enjoy watching them up close n personal, well like i said.....semi close!

[@basecampchris]

Very cool! Good country.. Thanks for watching...

[@mountainbound1315]

Such a good video! Great exploring, camping, storytelling & cooking. Always uplifting to see your download pop up. Thanks for the adventure 👍

[@basecampchris]

Thanks so much! I had Fun!!

[@elizabethingram9784]

Your photos are lovely. More, please. I like your videos, great mix of places, times, and environmental conditions. :)

[@lindaeaton47]

I really enjoyed the stories except for the cooking. I was so hungry, and it sounded great. Afterwards I went to the kitchen snd fixed my dinner. :)

[@butterfliesarefreetofly6964]

I really like the story tellers who get right to the point instead of going on & on about other things.

[@andycomley]

Wonderful landscape & your beautiful photography. Really inspiring to hear about your exhibition spaces. Thanking you from the Peak District UK

[@basecampchris]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@denise5556]

Lol 😂😂😂” I got some steaks from last Tuesday.” You’re so funny Chris! I love your story telling too! ❤

[@jeanpilch6481]

You are so inspiring to watch and I don't have to pay for gas! I watch you all the time since I found you on YT. Loved the story telling with your mom and dad & oh those camping stories. Great memories are made around the campfire! Keep 'em coming, hon. And thanks so much for all the history and knowledge and that one about Butch Cassidy was awesome. Jean

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much Jean!!

[@joshuabillingsley8337]

Nice treat for us history buffs. Thanks Chris!!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it Joshua....good to hear from history Buffs.

[@777dexx]

Ok dude, lol, I'm new to your channel and have been binge watching, you are a great story teller. When camping with friends you need good people to be with that can hold a conversation,lol, so I'm down on the Arizona, Mexican border by Ruby Az, ghost town, we have a wide range of wild life, from mountain lion, wild pigs, black dears, plus all kinds of insects that bite... My wife and I love your channel and think you are most excellent camping partner, so if you ever get down to Arizona, come to Rio Rico , that's were our house is, up in the mountains, we would love to take you to Ruby, it's a old mining town with a wild west past, so you have new life long friends here in Arizona... Plus keep up what you are doing and please keep safe, don't want to see a video about you missing ,lol, well buddy I'm back to your videos... 💯👍💯👌

[@rociomorales157]

Dear Chris, I just found your channel recently, very entertaining, I enjoy it pretty much. I know it has been 2 years since you did this video, but in case you’re planning to camp again in this area, I want to let you know that there is bear activity in that area. I live on the Pinion Hills by Carson River in Carson City. The bears migrated here after the bad fires in California a few years ago, so be careful.

[@basecampchris]

Thank you ...I'll keep that in mind...also not agreat year to hibernate.

[@mcake1234]

Thanks Chris. Spooky ghost stories, love it. Your vids are always entertaining. PS the history talks are great also.

[@basecampchris]

Glad you like them Fred!

[@chiIdplease]

Haven't commented on your videos but i wanted to thank you for what you do, you help me get some sleep, i love going to bed listening to your stories.

[@basecampchris]

You are so welcome!!

[@Pupsaremyheart101]

Look forward to the stories! I love history and ghost stories. Great videos! Love your photography!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Kimberly! A lot of history out there! ( a few ghosts too! )

[@mkm6458]

Love ghost stories. There was one in the lodge I worked at in the high Sierras

[@nathanyoung1947]

I've watched over 50 hours of your videos and you never seem to waste my time. This video was perfect to make me get out of bed and make a steak outside on my little cooker like you just did. But I'd add some pickled garlic to the mix and let it roast with your steak 😋

[@michellelyon3149]

Great story! Mark Twain & his family are buried in the cemetery at the end of the street we live. I walk past their stones/plots regularly. His wife was from Elmira, NY. They spent summers here.

[@Brandonishome2024]

I've been following you for awhile now and I always come and watch the older videos. Good job Chris loved the video thanks again for the views to.

[@kristinaleiva7262]

Yes Chris! More ghost stories Please😊

[@alexanderweaver7066]

I love these impromptu camping adventures. I do that often in my van. It is challenging some evenings to find a good safe place. Some turn out to be treasured memories. Great stuff, Chris.

[@judypierce7028]

Sounds like fun Chris! I visited Virginia City as well as Nevada City in the summer of 2016. WOW! First of all, it was hotter than Hades. You couldn't walk more than 20 ft. when you needed to sit down and drink a bottle of water. Loved the area. I stayed two days and nights and really wish I could have stayed longer, but had to move on. I did visit an evening performance that concerned some parts of its history in the local theatre which was haunted, however, nothing happened. Thank you for the story.

[@bethsands7665]

We all need some adventure in our lives and hiking , history and real ghost-stories are awesome. That is awesome that you are a photographer of nature as well.

[@danielkenney3266]

I love how you said real ghost stories because it is real I believe it's more real than the fake believe make believe"reality" we're all taught growing up in this country. We are all lied to and they get their hands on us at the young age of five or six and start feeding us these lies and then you can order and realize it's all nothing but a bunch of bull crap stored in your head and you pretty much have to learn the truth by your own experiences.

[@78twood]

Ok, I USED TO love camping 🤣 Man your photographs are AMAZING 💜

[@aegontargaryen9322]

Another great production. You’re a natural story teller Chris . Well done pal

[@elizabethingram9784]

I cook one-pan meals when I’m at home, fantasizing about backpacking.

[@bigfoottreestructures2163]

I Love how you tell the history in the videos ❤❤❤

[@ivanbevibin]

Hey Chris I've been binging all your videos and I've gotta say you've really inspired me to go out there and explore. I'm a fellow Nevadan, so thank you for all you do

[@marthasampoll645]

Hello, I live in Reno NV and I know what you went through looking for a spot to camp. Thank you for showcasing Virginia City, one of my favorite places.

[@vetteman7299]

Chris love the ghost stories and cooking. Feel like I am camping with you.

[@brettwilson6212]

Hi there, I’m a new subscriber. I definitely like your camp out story telling sessions. Looking forward to here/see more.

[@paulmccormick]

time for my daily dose of chris on my smoke break sitting in the car in a quiet carpark

[@franspetrusvankradenburg4825]

Your mix of history, interesting facts and ghost stories...masterly told... you are doing well, keep going😉...

[@basecampchris]

Thank you so much 😀

[@amycecil9689]

I like that coffee set up! Love your stories!

[@markmattis6083]

I loved the instrumental music plating while you were setting up camp. Very relaxing

[@stevemick6569]

Another great adventure with some tall tales. Thanks for sharing Chris!

[@basecampchris]

Welcome Steve!

[@nancyecuer402]

I love your channel, so glad I found it. Unfortunately I have early dementia, the way you giggle when you talk and your hand gestures reminds me of someone that was in my life at some point. They were someone I really liked hope I remember who they are at some point. Thank you for your videos.

[@KDbbasm]

For ten years I have been RVing fulltime (I did three years in a brand new beautiful senior RV Park). I pride myself in doing ONLY gloriously beautiful wilderness locations. My passion is kayaking. So rivers and lakes and high mountain spots. I had a brand new 27 ft trailer; it was gorgeous. Eventually I traded it and the Dodge Ram truck in for more fuel efficiency and downsizing to a 2021 SunRay 16ft rear kitchen trailer and an SUV. I'm in my second year with it and very happy with it. I grew up in an outdoor, hunting, ocean fishing, camping, Puget Sound boating, hiking family; its not an option for me to live in a neighborhood, I prefer RVing to spending all my money in a stick-built house in a suburb.......won't do it. Anyway, I said all that to say I have not nor ever will camp at Walmart......unless an emergency; one can't be too much of a snob.

[@crazyfull4912]

More food!! Its nice to hear stories in a full tummy. Hehehe

[@dinkburns6883]

Vicarious camping!! Gotta luv it. Kick back with an IPA, and enjoy!!

[@beverlyethridge5084]

I do love the haunted stories and the history of the old towns and places.

[@halie9006]

I just started to watch and subscribe on ur videos. I love how u tell the horror and haunted stories. Actually I love them all.

[@susieswenson1529]

I started to listen to you and love all that you do. I saw another person and began listening to their story but there was a lot of swearing. That’s not family friendly. I love even the sounds. Makes me remember my young days and our camping trips. Keep on.

[@sandiegobill3077]

thanks for showing the musician credits. I just realized they are there while watching SOLO Camping n the Nevada Desert.. LOVE that music

[@tonymiller3485]

I enjoyed this in particular Chris. It had everything including Suspense as to where you were going to camp! LoL. Great job Chris!!

[@charlene5461]

Ewwwwww! That story gave me the willies!!😳😲😬 Good stuff!! Enjoy your channel, stories and landscapes!

[@michaelyunkelo1757]

Great stories Chris. Keep it up!! Thank you for them.

[@Johnjds]

Fun, thanks for sharing! Love the stories and regional history. Boom / bust mining areas are fascinating.

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...more to come.

[@boydalbrecht2302]

I Absolutely love your Sasquatch campfire stories. I stumbled upon your videos and binge watched about all of your videos. Excellent job! keep it up!

[@Elizabeth-hv5nk]

YOUR FOOD ALWAYS . makes me crave vegetables steak potatoes.and soups ..

[@jeremygr82]

I just wanna say that you and your videos are amazing and are such an escape . Thank you and keep it up buddy!

[@basecampchris]

Thank you Jeremy!! Will do!

[@elainefournier7376]

Awesome music and footage while putting up the tent, so nice and relaxing to watch, thank you :)

[@TheGKimble]

Loved the adventure and the spooky stories, could watch all night!

[@basecampchris]

Glad you enjoyed it...Keep Hiking!

[@trudywoodward2512]

I miss camping...great stories...glad I found ya

[@trudygentry5859]

Thank you Chris.... you sure are a good man God bless you and keep you safe.

[@martavindiola9296]

Hello Chris I’ve been binge watching all ur videos & I enjoyed the ghost stories 😅 Your voice is just sort of soothing & I can listen to u all day Lol I’m also enjoying your camping adventures. Keep up the good stories 👍

[@roomfulofblues3173]

So glad I found this channel..

[@basecampchris]

Thank you - More to Come!

[@LittleKitty22]

Wild horses! That's fascinating that they are still around! In the desert one can really sense the past - it's like a bunch of cowboys are going to come riding along any moment... who knows maybe there are time portals, where the past and the present come together. The ghost stories are great, I love true ghost stories!

[@LittleKitty22]

@tahoe twilight The same happens with deer and moose though, lots of them run into cars especially on fast roads. Bears occasionally too. What damage are the horses doing to the eco system?

[@Truth1561]

Wish I could have you over for dinner Chris- you would be the most amazing guest! Let us know if you ever find yoursejf in London!

[@pedroleon3994]

awesome stories, thanks for sharing them!!!

[@elisada2993]

the pictures on the beer cans really piece of art

[@AllisonHayes-jx8mu]

Awesome photographs, Chris!

[@kendraicu]

Thank you for taking us lazy folks out for a camp! I felt like I was there, but snug as a bug! You're a hoot! Fun!!

[@basecampchris]

Any time! C

[@gwolfeman]

Chris, you have a perfect combination of content! Excellent job…keep em coming! Cheers buddy!

[@MrKaikeo]

Love your stories keep it coming just subbed!!!!👍👍👍👍

[@stephaniemcfadden5644]

Great story… all your stories are great… love watching your videos…. Please don’t stop your adventures

[@cindypruitt3294]

Love watching your videos! The stories are great. I love the history but really like the spooky stuff. You make me laugh and creep me out with some of the stories. Thanks for doing what you do so I can do it through you! 😊

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

I'm binging your videos.....I absolutely LOVE your style!!! That was a great spot you found to camp in!!! I'm glad you kept searching until you found it!

[@user-qs9zw7nn4z]

Enjoyed this lots - thank you!

[@karnosadventures6599]

Love your videos and the history stories are awesome 👌

[@basecampchris]

Glad you like them! Thanks Karno's.

[@robertwasinger8193]

Your dinner looks amazing! Absolutely enjoyed your video!

[@jamesholland1497]

Another great video Chris keep up the good work can't wait for the next one

[@basecampchris]

Thank you James!

[@NevadaTraveler]

New subscriber here from Nevada! Ya gotta love the old stories and tales from our past. Thanks for sharing.

[@turbo7757]

I really enjoy your channel. Excellent.

[@johnbarrios1621]

I really enjoy your videos.... Please keep making them.

[@pauljohn4745]

Awesome great I still love watching the camp You did snowing just up the road at 1 am that was So good to watch

[@basecampchris]

Thanks 👍Paul!

[@kelleyabitbol6156]

Wow Chris, you are a photographer? An artist?!! I didn't know. Veryyy nice bro!

[@mojavemike6522]

Good video! Thanks Chris!

[@basecampchris]

Great! Thanks Mike.