The BEST Lake Mead Campground & Camp Cooking FAIL
This week we hit the road to check out a new area of Lake Mead that I’ve never been before - Template Bar Marina! This hidden gem isn’t talked about much, so I wanted to check it out myself. There isn’t any dispersed camping directly in the marina so I ended up reserving a spot at Temple Bar Marina Campground. There are 71 spots available at this campground (its huge) HOWEVER there are only 2 spots (spots #1 and #2) that are First come first serve so the REST of the 69 spots available are all Reservation ONLY. There is no Signal out here so be sure to reserve your spot PRIOR to making the drive! The camp host was adamant that you MUST make reservations (even if the campground is empty) so be sure to do this before planning your trip.
This campground is one of the greenest/lushest campgrounds I’ve ever seen within a 1 hour drive from Las Vegas. Each spot is pretty well spaced out and surrounded by brush/trees which makes each spot feel a bit more private considering your in a campground. Each campsite includes a table, fire pit and flat/level parking spot which is perfect for trailers, RVs, vans and truck campers. The campground also has water spigots, RV dump stations and bathrooms.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:10 Exploring the Campground
05:04 GFC Setup
08:35 Fire
11:19 Camp Cooking
23:49 Star Gazing
27:20 GFC Lounging
33:58 Good morning
37:52 Fishing
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Fun stuff! I'm hoping some of this rain and snow runoff is going to help - at least for this year. The rivers (Salt and Verde) are overflowing right now with the dam release. Thanks for letting us tag along!!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully!! Thanks for watching Suz! Appreciate it
Nice one!!! Thanks man!!!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ashton!! 🤙🏽
Yes, would definitely love to see you review more campsites/dispersed camping in the Lake Mead area. Love your channel Kaden
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Tracy! I’ll definitely add that to my future list of videos 🤙🏽 Glad you enjoy the channel, thanks for watching!
That place looks pretty cool. I'll definitely have to check it out sometime. Gotta try Smoke Wagon Bourbon and Frey Ranch. Both are Nevada distilleries and make some pretty darn good whiskey! Cheers man!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Never heard of those! I’ll add it to my list 🤙🏽🍻 thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching man!
Thanks for the shoutout bro 😂Definitely keep up the lake mead vids. I think the only place I have ever camped out there was at Boulder.
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Lol!! Glad you caught that man. And for sure I got a few lake mead videos lined up, we’ve never camped at Boulder campground but I’ve heard it can get crazy busy lol Howd u guys like it out there?
@vegasjay3624
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures If the weather is nice it can fill up pretty quick on a weekend, but I've always been able to find a spot. There has been a couple times that we had some loud neighbors but wasn't a huge deal. Looking forward to the next vid!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
@@vegasjay3624 Awesome, good to know! Anytime your in campgrounds there is the possibility of having some noisy neighbors lol Thanks Jay!
Try Balvenie. Double cask. My camping whiskey is Pendleton as Balvenie kinda pricey. Makers Mark another campfire favorite.
@Kadenventures
Ай бұрын
Never heard of Balvenie, i'll keep my eye out next time were looking for some whiskey :) Pendleton is one of our go to's! Thanks for watching Beth!
Have you tried Drambuie? Pretty sure you have tried this tasty Scotch whiskey.
@Kadenventures
9 ай бұрын
I havent tried Drambuie! I'll keep an eye out for it next time I buy a bottle though! Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!
Love your videos Kaden, you inspire us! We're thinking of going to Temple Bar camping in April based on your recommendation. What site were you at? Want to book but can't find map of site locations on line. We'd be looking at 2 sites I think, any tips would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance! Where was Rio? 😉
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Hi Elaine! Thank you! Glad you enjoy the videos. I was at site 71. I’ve noticed that some sites don’t include a campground map so what I do is search for the map online for a picture and then use Google maps (satelite) to see where the spot is located and what’s around it 👌🏽 Rio was back home with mom guarding the house🙂
@Lainey-bop
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures thanks so much Kaden, hope to run into you sometime! Not literally though! 😉
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
@@Lainey-bop No problem! 😂 Thanks Elaine!!
Hey buddy I absolutely love the small batch Bourbon 750ml at Costco. I think it's aged atleast 2 years and it's excellent...
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Agreed! 🍻We’ve gotten that bottle a few times, best bang for your buck 😂
Hi this is LV Bill, I love following your adventures in new camp site’s and fishing. It would be grateful if you could add the GPS acquaintances in your description. Happy traveling.🏕️🏜️
@Kadenventures
6 ай бұрын
Hi Bill! I have a bunch of older videos with coordinates listed in the description for most of my dispersed campsites so definitely check that out. For this video, here is a list of Lake Mead Campgrounds - www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/camping.htm This particular video is in Temple Bar Marina, hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Sand down those metal bed edges with sandpaper for a few minutes and you wont have to worry about shredding anything :)
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of others doing that with their GFCs! I have it on my list of to do items lol thanks for watching Jimmy!
With chicken when ye be away from the camp fire, I'd run a 12V slow cooker with thighs (more B12) on the Goal Zero or whatever power source ye have. After 5 hours or so you can shred it with a fork. I'd recommend having plenty of celery, onion and carrots. Get a Cuisinart if you don't have one and use the shred and slice blade flipping it depending on the veggie. Really easy to make chicken salads for the week and the veggies extend meals for days. I add shredded lettuce or spinach, cumin , coriander, black pepper, salt, celery salt and celery seed. Having a back stock of beans/rice is really important to if your stuck somewhere and running out of food. Lentil recipes are what I lived on for a time. It is really economical and can extend time out and about.
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for then suggestion John! That sounds great for weekday meal prep lol my goal battery is only a 400 so I’m not sure if it would sustain a 5 hour crock pot meal lol but I could get it started at home and then on a long drive it could be finished by the time we get there 👌🏽 Thanks for watching man!
@JohnLaFosse
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures Dutch oven over a camp fire or still use a smaller cigarette 12v while driving with a mini slow cooker. I picked up a DC to DC charger this winter and it has been a game changer as far as energy needs with only one 100ah lithium. I see Foresty Forest uses an air fryer and hot plate often times for preparing the same meal. I think he runs a victron system with several battle born batteries. The kitchen is always needing fine tuning and adjustments. You've definitely made some epic meals over the camp fire. maybe mix things up a bit with an iron wok. I used to use mine all the time and it can be quicker heating up meals than a microwave. Pre-making tortilla wrap burritos and grilling them can also go a long way. I did that for the 38 hours to Montana to pickup my GFC and I spent zero $ on eating out. Just gas and one night in a hotel.
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
@@JohnLaFosse I have a tiny 12v rice cooker which I’ve seen people use rice cookers as crock pots so I may look into that. We got rid of our crock pot after getting a Instapot lol I use a DC to Dc charger for my goal zero as well and it’s helped keep it topped off while we drive! Definitely a game changer. I’d love to use an air fryer at camp if I had a bigger battery 👌🏽 I’ll be trying out a few different ways to cook dinner at camp it just depends on if there is a fire ban or not. Thanks John!!
Yup!! Aros Caldo... you got it..... Okay you can have your card back.
@Kadenventures
3 ай бұрын
🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽haha thanks for watching!
@bigeasy5881
3 ай бұрын
@@Kadenventures YOU THE MAN!!!
Looks like a Great trip in a nice campground. Thanks for taking us along !
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ken !
Nice Onewheel, love my XR, it's such a great addition to the GFC and camping gear 🤙🏼
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
No doubt man! 🙌🏽 I really should take mine out more on camp trips lol thanks for watching Nolan!
What are the typical prices for camping in your area at State Parks? What vin are you? I noticed you have a cord at the wedge end which pulls in the sides. We don't have that on our V2. Mark (& Teresa) Hampstead Maryland Ford Ranger - GFC Camper V2 #1919
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
I usually see prices between $15-20, at this campground it was $20 which is the standard for all lake mead campgrounds. My GFC number is 1674 I think lol I didn’t kno they got rid of the cord at the wedge! Do u guys have any issues with the tent sides folding in??
@OutOfOfficeCamping
Жыл бұрын
@@KadenventuresWow thats some great prices. They just started charging $15 + 1 time online registration fee of $6.50 for our local PA Forest off grid camping with nothing. So ie $21.50 for the first night vs a PA State Park camp spot with everything for $10 more. Sucks we loved the free camping with no people next to us. Ok yes that explains it. I thought I've seen the cord on earlier models. No real problems getting it in. Just have to be mindful and really make sure it's all tucked in the front. Thank you! P.S We get a real kick out of the surprise beverage every trip. 🙂
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
@@OutOfOfficeCamping good to know!! And thanks glad u guys enjoy the surprise beverage!🍻🍻
@OutOfOfficeCamping
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures 🙂
36:08 Was that a fart? Love your videos brother
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
😂😂 it wasn’t a fart lol! It sounded like it but it was just the bottom of the mountain house lol Thanks Matt glad you enjoy em 🤙🏽
@mattadamsphotography
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures Hehe, right on brother!
Was that an animal outside your truck?? Kudos Kaden, you are the most outdoor active person we know besides ourselves 😁 I like that campground but haven't stayed there yet. And have you tried Pendleton Whiskey??
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
Lol thanks!! For a campground I enjoyed it but it may have also been bec I was 1 of 3 other campers and they were no where near me😂 and yes we love Pendleton! Definitely a good one 🙌🏽
If you’re a scotch guy, and can find it, I recommend Glenfarclas. Let me know what you think. Cheers!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard of that scotch but I got it on my list for a future bottle🍻🤙🏽 thanks for watching Josh!
Asian card revoked.... lol..... wash the rice!!!!
@Kadenventures
3 ай бұрын
Lol! I know right 😂
Recipe idea, Rocky Mountain Oysters. Guaranteed to get a lot of views. Millions if you collect them fresh!
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
I’ve never cooked oysters before so that sounds fun to try it when we’re out camping! Haha thanks for watching Rusty!
@rustyshakelford7934
Жыл бұрын
@@Kadenventures Not just Oysters, Rocky Mountain Oysters, google it. :)
@Kadenventures
Жыл бұрын
@@rustyshakelford7934 LOL man idk if I’d add meat balls to my food list 😂 have u had these?!
@rustyshakelford7934
Жыл бұрын
@Kadenventures I have, they are ok. I thought of it, more as a challenge, than anything. 😆
@rustyshakelford7934
Жыл бұрын
@Kadenventures I don't like Oysters, so better than Oysters!
Please get stainless steel plates you are eating plastic.
@Kadenventures
4 ай бұрын
Yea its been on my list to get some new plates for camp, its on a long list of needs though lol thanks for watching!