Buckhorn Wash

[Udink]

My idea of camping has always been in a trailer, with a 40-gallon water tank, full kitchen, and all the comforts of home. This weekend I decided to rough it, and headed down to Buckhorn Wash after work on Friday. I pretty much had the place all to myself--I only saw three other vehicles between Friday evening and the next morning. I did some hiking when I first got there, then I set up camp and started a fire to cook dinner on, drank a six pack and enjoyed the evening. Saturday morning I hiked around for a couple hours, then packed up camp before it got too hot. I spent the next few hours doing short hikes and sightseeing in Buckhorn Wash as I slowly headed toward home. Now is a great time to camp in the Swell, especially if you just do a one-nighter, arriving in the evening and leaving the next morning to avoid the heat. I don't think I've ever seen Buckhorn Wash so deserted on a weekend.

Anyway, on to the pictures.

Desert bighorn sheep standing on cliff above camp


Granary


My campsite


The cliffs and ledges above camp


View southeast from camp


Dinner cooking on the fire


Potatoes and fish for dinner


The moon above the canyon walls


Looking down on camp during a morning hike


View southeast along Buckhorn Wash


Buckhorn Beer can

[accadacca]

Ever thought about throwing yer gear those four wheelers and camping along the trail? Might be fun.

[ExpUt]

Wow, the beer can has me thinking? The namesake of the area :D

Great pics!

[Udink]

Ever thought about throwing yer gear those four wheelers and camping along the trail? Might be fun.

Yeah, I'm thinking that in early fall I might head out to Prickly Pear Flat and spend two nights, and do some hiking from the end of the ATV trail. There's a lot out there to explore, and I don't think many people go there ever. Should be fun.