Camping spots on our way to Reno

Shawnee National Forest

So our first weekend was perfect. Our first camping spot was in Glendale, IL. We stayed in the Shawnee National Forest. The site that we picked was absolutely perfect! It was nicely shaded with plenty of tall trees. At this camp site since it was so pretty we only set up our sleeping tent and bathroom (shower & potty). The temperature was a nice 70-75^o during the day and 30-40^o at night. Perfect camping weather.

Our shower…..Our shower is one of the best purchases we made! It was so nice to be able to warm up our own water and take a shower right next to our camping spot. Needless to say, that we didn’t have to go very far to potty at night! Glendale Recreation & Camping Area is definitely a camping spot that we would visit again!

Graham Cave State Park

We had a wonderful night at Graham Cave State Park in Montgomery City, MO. The camp hostess was very helpful and friendly and helped us find a really good spot. There's one thing for being said about camping out during the week....not many other people there! 

We timed ourself last night. It took us 1 1/2 hours to pick out our camping spot, setting up our tent and blowing up our beds and making them and ready for bed. Not bad! Now, lets see how fast we can get it all done tonight!!! :-)

Once morning came and we had our breakfast we made a goal of leaving camp by earlier than the last two times of packing up and hitting the road. We actually left about 3 hours earlier than the last two days! Trying to learn how to pack the trailer so that we only have to take out the essentials with our one night stays at these parks has been interesting and fun all at the same time. 

We are now on our way to see Kansas City! Yay!

West Rolling Hills Park  

So our first free camping site was at West Rolling Hills Park in Junction City, KA. It was a beautiful spot right beside a large lake! It was quite lovely.