Filling in a bit more detail on the Relic Run Routes and Camps and other stuff out there to see:
Calleo CCC Camp:
Shade, a picnic table, and a stream running right next to it were pretty nice along with the scenery. No toilets.
Gold Hill:
BLM/Forest Service land just South of Gold Hill for some dispersed camping. No water, no toilets. Not sure I could find it, but Kurt could probably point it out on a map for us.
Lucin Sun Tunnels:
Wide open and spacious. Can be windy at times. No shade, no water, no toilets, no cover. As we will be traveling though one day prior to the Summer Solstice, there will most likely be others camping there as well but can be cool to see the sun rise and set through the aligned tunnels.
Devil's Playground Camp:
Approx. 23 miles North East of the Sun Tunnels along the Transcontinental Rail Road Trail. Surrounded by some pretty cool rock formations and set on a hill overlooking the broad expanse of the desert valley. Some shade, no water, no toilets.
City of Rocks National Reserve:
In 2018 we stayed at the Juniper Group Campsite. Shade, toilets, water, $Fee. There are two more group sites, as well as regular campsites but need to arrive early or reserve prior to arrival if possible. There is forest service or BLM land adjacent and to the North of the National Reserve with un-improved camp sites.
As
@cruiseroutfit mentioned, there are vault toilets here and there along the Pony Express Route, but they are pretty much nonexistent North of Wendover until you hit Grouse Creek, City of Rocks, or Golden Spike National Historical Site.
Not sure if the group is interested, but on the Relic Run events there were some organized tours of points of interest along the routes - The Hoggup Pump Station, a Pony Express Station, Crystal Ball Cave, Historic Wendover Airfield. The pumps and Pony Express Station probably can't be duplicated, and I know that there was a good deal of ground work put in place long before our runs to pull them all off - but could look into the airfield if there is interest. Sounds like you guys like your camp time as well, and might enjoy the extra time in camp otherwise.
Lots of stuff to see along the way; Simpson Springs Pony Express Station, Fish Springs Wildlife Refuge, Wilson Health Springs, town of Gold Hill, Bonneville Salt Flats & Speedway, Lucin Sun Tunnels, townsites and cemeteries along the Transcontinental Rail Road trail, the Repulic of Zaqistan, City of Rocks, Golden Spike National Historical Site, Spiral Jetty...
Bummer but we're out for this year. Need at least one more bit of work from the VA before I can walk more than a few feet. Next ankle will be replaced in late Sept, and a knee in early spring so I really really want to make it next year. These get togethers look like so much fun! Be safe and have one for me guys!
