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Have always wanted to go to Bullfrog from our cabin by Duck Creek village and now that the fire is about out the smoke will be gone making the trip much more enjoyable. I understand it is a very long way via Bryce,Escalante I think Hansville etc. maybe 5 hours but have heard it's a wonderful drive. Don't know about pulling the boat but I guess I'll find out. I'll get up there to see what all the Northerners brag about.
 
BTW Hite is a whole different world for me. Been to Bullfrog/Halls twice, once via water from Wahweap and flew in once. Both times I was working so not much exploring going on but can at least say I've been there, not so with Hite. Almost got to fly in once but the plane was to heavy. Would love to see it.
 
I'm one of them "North Laker's"...Bullfrog and Halls.

We had a spring trip to the south end this year and I felt it had a very different feel..modern...amenities...etc.

The north end feels very isolated in comparison and I feel I can "get away and unplug" in the north end.


I even had cell phone service in the south end!!!! How horrible is that?

Erik
 
Cray10 said:
As someone new to the Northern side and to possibly help Barb in planning; Can you expand on beach/spots that aren't in BF Bay or Halls bay at this water level? Thanks!
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Sorry I missed your post. I did explain, if you read my entire reply, ( apparently some respondents didn't? ) that "if you are okay with the waves and wind in the open bay areas, they are fine".

I personally do not consider that to be good or necessarily a safe camping spot. In fact it is in Bullfrog bay that we experienced a night full of serious issues due to a storm. Nearly lost two wave runners, a ski boat and the houseboat anchors just barely held after pulling 10 feet or so through the sand. NOT fun and certainly not what I would recommend to anyone, least of all a group of newbies.

I think a lot of this disagreement may come from differing opinions regarding what is "good camping".
Just for the record, a nice sandy beach, ( I never have parked on rock ) in a protected canyon or cove, with anchorage that allows for a good nights sleep ( even in a storm ) is the best advice for this crew or any crew really. Again just my opinion.

I apologize again for any offense I may have caused. I only intended to try to be helpful and had no idea that it would be taken as putting down the north end. Nor did I understand just how sensitive the north enders seem to be. lesson learned.

I thoroughly loved the years spent at Bullfrog and have great memories from that time. ( and a few horror stories as well ) I do prefer the south end for the vastly superior amount of services available, the less remote location, and more of what I consider to be good, SAFE camping spots. Considering all of these factors, Wahweap would still be my recommendation for this instance.

I hope we can all put our spiny fins back down now? :D
 
It'll take alot more than this to get my fins up. Don't know about those sensitive uplake types.----kidding----
Fish Finder said:
Sorry I missed your post. I did explain, if you read my entire reply, ( apparently some respondents didn't? ) that "if you are okay with the waves and wind in the open bay areas, they are fine".

I personally do not consider that to be good or necessarily a safe camping spot. In fact it is in Bullfrog bay that we experienced a night full of serious issues due to a storm. Nearly lost two wave runners, a ski boat and the houseboat anchors just barely held after pulling 10 feet or so through the sand. NOT fun and certainly not what I would recommend to anyone, least of all a group of newbies.

I think a lot of this disagreement may come from differing opinions regarding what is "good camping".
Just for the record, a nice sandy beach, ( I never have parked on rock ) in a protected canyon or cove, with anchorage that allows for a good nights sleep ( even in a storm ) is the best advice for this crew or any crew really. Again just my opinion.

I apologize again for any offense I may have caused. I only intended to try to be helpful and had no idea that it would be taken as putting down the north end. Nor did I understand just how sensitive the north enders seem to be. lesson learned.

I thoroughly loved the years spent at Bullfrog and have great memories from that time. ( and a few horror stories as well ) I do prefer the south end for the vastly superior amount of services available, the less remote location, and more of what I consider to be good, SAFE camping spots. Considering all of these factors, Wahweap would still be my recommendation for this instance.

I hope we can all put our spiny fins back down now? :D
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Squirrel said:
No grocery stores, no propane, no dry ice, houseboats wildly bobbing around Bullfrog bay and sometimes no gas. I think you are correct Ryan. Sq
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Don't forget half the time the pump outs don't work. Reports of rattle snakes. Pretty sure that Sasquatch lives up north too.

Yep, advice to all is to avoid it. That and the San Juan. Stay far away.....
 
Ryan said:
Don't forget half the time the pump outs don't work. Reports of rattle snakes. Pretty sure that Sasquatch lives up north too.

Yep, advice to all is to avoid it. That and the San Juan. Stay far away.....
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Red sand giraffes in abundance (I've seen them), Someone said they thought they saw an alligator and don't forget the spirits of the ancestors. You could fall into the drilled holes used to anchor houseboats or run out of ice, yes it is much safer to stay home or at least use the north end of the lake, south end is way to congested and home of the Rude People .
 
Just my $0.02, I think both ends have different appeals. The north end offers beautiful scenery, fewer people and a chance to unplug. BTW I get cell service on the buoy. But just because you have cell service does not mean you have to use it. Try airplane mode, you can still have the beloved cell phone without its connectivity. I digress. The downside is a lack of services. It is a very good experience non the less.

The south side also has beautiful scenery, seemingly more beaches and a chance to unplug. (Unplugging is a choice see above). It also has a myriad of services very close by. The biggest for me now is a hospital. I am however not sure if they cater to alligator trauma or not. The downside is a lot more people.

My real preference here is mid lake. It has gorgeous scenery. No crowds. Limited services but you should be geared up before you leave the dock. You can unplug or not depending on location relative to Navajo moutain.

I guess I am really trying to say the whole lake is great.

This from a north/south ender. ( I have houseboat shared ownerships at both ends)
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