Baja camping isn’t for everyone. Fierce winds, rugged washboard roads, and remote landscapes offer a stark contrast to the all-inclusive resorts of Cabo. But if you are traveling in a truck camper or van, it’s a breeding ground for unforgettable adventure. After our first five-week trip in 2022, we were hooked, and we’ve returned in our truck camper every winter since. We know the anxiety of taking your home-on-wheels across the border for the first time. We’ve organized our years of firsthand experience to remove the unknowns, so you can skip the stress and confidently hit the road.
The Ultimate Baja Camping Guide
Available in print and digital formats, this 50-page guide is your key to an unforgettable adventure. We share our first-hand knowledge on over 20 topics—crossing the border, popular destinations, tips for staying safe, and so much more—equipping you with the practical logistics needed to experience the magic of Baja in your rig.
This custom, interactive Google Map is packed with the exact coordinates you need for a successful vehicle-based adventure. Get access to our hand-picked list of 50 campsites, over 20 great restaurants, and 20+ essential travel tips. Designed specifically for RVers and truck campers, it puts years of our first-hand knowledge directly onto your phone.
We created this beginner-friendly overview to walk you through the absolute essentials of truck camping in Baja. Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first trip south of the border.
We’ve compiled the most common questions we get from fellow travelers. Browse this comprehensive Q&A to get straightforward answers from our years of firsthand experience.
We break down the realities of our winter-long trip, featuring the types of places we stayed, our favorite memories, and the off-grid gear we couldn’t live without.
Crossing the Sea of Cortez introduces a whole new set of travel dynamics for truck campers and RVs. This beginner’s guide covers the essentials for a successful road trip to Mainland Mexico.
“Day In The Life” Journals
If you want to know what it’s really like to travel out of a 40-square-foot truck camper, this is where we share the unfiltered reality. Every winter we spend in Mexico, we document the beautiful highs, the challenging lows, and all the unexpected delights through daily short stories. Choose a series below to step inside our rig and ride shotgun for the journey.
We crossed the border with zero itinerary, embarking on a 135-day spontaneous journey that covered 7,000 miles and 16 Mexican states. From six weeks on the remote beaches of Baja to a 16-hour ferry ride that unlocked the heart of the mainland, these daily dispatches document our most ambitious winter yet.
Discover the unique rhythm of life on the peninsula through 82 days of spontaneous exploration and off-grid camping. From paddling with dolphins to forming a caravan with fellow nomads, this series captures the moments that turned a winter road trip into a lifelong connection with Baja.
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