Big Delta
In the past, this place was a route to Alaska during the gold rush era.
Now, it is a dilapidated historical site.
Now, it is a dilapidated historical site.
Delta Junction.
We have arrived at Delta Junction, 150km southeast of Fairbanks.
Since the weather is not good further south, we will stay here tonight.
This campground has many areas that are RV-friendly, allowing you to park your car next to your tent, which eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage. Also, many areas have picnic tables, so it is comfortable if the weather is good.
The downside is that there are no showers, but you can at least wash your head and face with water.
However, the price is about the same as a cheap hostel in Asia, Europe, or South America. It usually costs around USD 10 or USD 15, and some places near cities charge USD 25. However, hostels in cities are around USD 25, so it is better to stay at a hostel. Alaska is like this, but there may be more cheap hostels in the continental United States. There are not many options in Alaska.
By the way, you can stay anywhere you want.
Cyclists and motorcyclists who want to keep their expenses low seem to be setting up tents and sleeping anywhere.
There are many parking lots, and there are plenty of vacant lots if you go a little further. It's not the same as Hokkaido.
Of course, there are bears, so you need to be careful about food. If you have a car, you need to put food in the trunk. In the backcountry, you need to hang food at least 300 meters away from trees or put it in a container that bears cannot break (available for sale here). It's the same for bicycles and motorcycles, but if you're near a road, it might be better to keep it at least 100 meters away, even if it's not 300 meters like in the backcountry. In the backcountry, it's so strict that you shouldn't even wear the clothes you wore while preparing or eating meals when you enter the tent, but it might not be necessary to be that careful if you're near a road. However, I think it's a good idea to keep bear spray next to your pillow.
Campgrounds are usually around 15 dollars or less, and many have tables, and most are well-maintained, with toilet paper readily available. Many places have drinking water, and sometimes there are only wells, requiring a filter, but basically, if you can find a campground with water that easily for this price, I would choose to stay at a campground. If you have a car, you can bring water, but there aren't many places to get water. The rivers are muddy and will likely shorten the lifespan of your filter.
There are signs indicating where vacant lot camping is not allowed, so you might get scolded if you do it there. The same applies to private land unless you have the owner's permission. There probably won't be anyone to point out vacant lots in the mountains, but here in America, it's a country of freedom, so I don't think it will be pointed out as common sense or morality unless it affects others. I think you might receive advice like "you should be careful of bears," but they won't do anything that takes away other people's freedom.
Since the weather is not good further south, we will stay here tonight.
This campground has many areas that are RV-friendly, allowing you to park your car next to your tent, which eliminates the hassle of carrying luggage. Also, many areas have picnic tables, so it is comfortable if the weather is good.
The downside is that there are no showers, but you can at least wash your head and face with water.
However, the price is about the same as a cheap hostel in Asia, Europe, or South America. It usually costs around USD 10 or USD 15, and some places near cities charge USD 25. However, hostels in cities are around USD 25, so it is better to stay at a hostel. Alaska is like this, but there may be more cheap hostels in the continental United States. There are not many options in Alaska.
By the way, you can stay anywhere you want.
Cyclists and motorcyclists who want to keep their expenses low seem to be setting up tents and sleeping anywhere.
There are many parking lots, and there are plenty of vacant lots if you go a little further. It's not the same as Hokkaido.
Of course, there are bears, so you need to be careful about food. If you have a car, you need to put food in the trunk. In the backcountry, you need to hang food at least 300 meters away from trees or put it in a container that bears cannot break (available for sale here). It's the same for bicycles and motorcycles, but if you're near a road, it might be better to keep it at least 100 meters away, even if it's not 300 meters like in the backcountry. In the backcountry, it's so strict that you shouldn't even wear the clothes you wore while preparing or eating meals when you enter the tent, but it might not be necessary to be that careful if you're near a road. However, I think it's a good idea to keep bear spray next to your pillow.
Campgrounds are usually around 15 dollars or less, and many have tables, and most are well-maintained, with toilet paper readily available. Many places have drinking water, and sometimes there are only wells, requiring a filter, but basically, if you can find a campground with water that easily for this price, I would choose to stay at a campground. If you have a car, you can bring water, but there aren't many places to get water. The rivers are muddy and will likely shorten the lifespan of your filter.
There are signs indicating where vacant lot camping is not allowed, so you might get scolded if you do it there. The same applies to private land unless you have the owner's permission. There probably won't be anyone to point out vacant lots in the mountains, but here in America, it's a country of freedom, so I don't think it will be pointed out as common sense or morality unless it affects others. I think you might receive advice like "you should be careful of bears," but they won't do anything that takes away other people's freedom.