Good long term camp locations

Long time lurker, me and the wife are in transition right now and have a month or two to kill, hoping to stock a camp somewhere where a plethora of good moderates are within striking range on foot and where the weather should cooperate late sep early oct.   Looking for suggestions, pretty open.   

Cochise and Vedauwoo are both great options for this. You might have to at least appear to follow the 14 day rule on public lands unless your way off the beaten path.

South platte Colorado?

Ignacio Martinez wrote:

Smith or Bishop.

Current AQI in Bishop is 178. Its better today in Smith than it was recently, but with ongoing fires I wouldn't neccesarrily count on it staying that way. The smoke in the west is really bad right now, and it is difficult to predict when or where it will improve (or get worse again). Although normally I'd suggest various western locations for this trip, maybe not this year due to smoke and fires.

I'd consider looking east. There are awesome climbing options to choose from and the next few months is the best season there. To make best use of the time available I'd also suggest visiting a couple major areas for a few weeks each, rather than the full 1-2 months in one spot. This keeps climbing motivation high and helps with camping stay limits too. If you go to the northeast you could spend a few weeks in the Adirondacks (free camping; great moderate trad on granite-like rock) and then transition to the Gunks or Rumney (would have to pay for camping at these locations). If still on the road in late October as it gets cooler could begin to migrate south.

If you  want to go somewhere in the west, consider the Black Hills, SD. It is further from the fires and has been less affected by smoke. Should have good weather for the fall. Mix of limestone sport (Spearfish), granite sport (Rushmore), old school granite trad (Needles), and more. Devil's Tower is quite nearby in WY and would be a good additional stop. This would be and awesome fall trip.

Ignacio Martinez wrote:

Smith or Bishop.

No camping at Smith right now.

Go to Red Rocks campground.  Tons of camping and not crowded at all.  One of the easiest campgrounds in the US to find long term camping.   Added bonus, you will be minutes away from plumbers Crack.

All jokes aside......The REd River Gorge has great long term Options for the season, same with the New River Gorge.  You could bounce back and forth.  

Southern Utah is nice in October if you’re down with the crack.  May be warm.

There is a little ranch In Arkansas (HCR) that has a lot of moderates with walking distance from the campground.   I’ve been around this time of year and it’s very pleasant. 

Cochise is likely still pretty hot  I’d imagine

Dan Cooksey wrote:

Southern Utah is nice in October if you’re down with the crack.  May be warm.

Honestly if you’ve never been there Southern Utah is an awesome place to explore for a few weeks even if you don’t end up climbing.  And your timing is fine for hiking even if it isn’t sending temps.