If you're in the mood for an adventurous trip to Vegas, Hole-in-the-Wall Campground is the perfect place for you. Instead of driving straight on I-15 in one day, my friends and I decided, "Hey, why not camp on the way there?"
After an arduous journey that took us from Riverside to North Hollywood, then Vacaville, and Barstow, we finally got there at 1 in the morning. Also, this was after the passing of a huge storm that tormented California for a good week = freezing desert temperatures. I have no idea how, but we managed to set up our tent and "sleep" throughout the night, covered in 3 layers of jackets inside of our sleeping bags.
Helpful hint to make sure your tent doesn't fly off of its foundation in the 20+ MPH winds: tie a thick rope to the rods or any other hooks on your tent, and then put the other end under a heavy rock. If it wasn't for the genius idea my civil engineering friend proposed, our tent would have for sure toppled by the morning.
The only problem here is the wind. It makes you freeze, it makes your tent fall and it doesn't let you start a fire. Therefore, make sure you get here in the afternoon before the wind starts heating up. Other than that, the facilities are typical, the view is amazing, and the bathroom doesn't stink like shit. read more