Conveniently, NDOT (Nevada Department of Transportation) stockpiles gravel about every ten miles or so along many of its highways. When adventuring in the Nevada outback, handy places to park the RV and go exploring with the tow or towed vehicle are needed by those so inclined to leave the paved road during our travels. With the lack of developed campgrounds in the lonelier parts of the state, these NDOT sites make great campsites too. They are off the highway, level, nicely graveled, conveniently spaced along the route, offer solitude after a long day on the road and priced right too! With mountain ranges crisscrossing the state, most offer great views as an added bonus. Oh, and unlike campgrounds that forbid you from doing a little maintenance on your rig, the pea gravel makes a suitable surface to crawl around under your RV when the leveling jacks need some adjustment. Did I mention your pet doesn’t need to be leashed either? Thanks NDOT for accommodating an adventurous RVer.
Dave Helgeson’s many roles in the RV industry started before he even had a driver’s license. His grandparents and father owned an RV dealership before the term “RV” had been coined, and Dave played a pivotal role in nearly every position of an RV dealership. He and his wife Cheri launched their own RV dealership in the Pacific Northwest. The duo also spent 29 years overseeing regional RV shows. Dave has also served as President of a local chapter of the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), worked on the board of advisors for the RV Technician Program of a local technical college, and served as a board member of the Manufactured Home and RV Association. Dave’s reputation earned him the title of “The foremost expert on boondocking,” bestowed by RV industry icon, the late Gary Bunzer (The RV Doctor). When he’s not out boondocking, you’ll find Dave in the spotlight at RV shows across the country, giving seminars about all things RVing. He and Cheri currently roam in their fifth travel trailer, with Dave doing all the service, repair and modifications to his own unit.
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