The 2016 Gasporra Expedition visited Loon Lake campground in the Eldorado National Forest. The location is at an elevation of 6400′ and approx. 50 miles east of Placierville California. This annual trip visits outdoor gems around the Pacific Northwest. Loon Lake was another excellent choice by expedition location scout, Dan Kunze.

The trip included a demonstration of the Tentsile Stingray Tree Tent. Four other ground tents were also set up. I slept quite comfortable in the tree tent. No back pain from laying on the ground on an inadequate backpacking mat.

Campsite cooking and cocktails provided everything we needed to avoid driving back into town.

We also brought several kayaks and a small motor boat. This gave us an excellent opportunity to visit other parts of the lake and some of the islands. We also visited Pleasant Lake campgeound, which is a boat in campsite. This is the place if you want to be alone. There are several hiking trails in the area as well as the beginning of the famous Rubicon Trail for the jeep enthusiasts.

I will have to warn you that there is a problem with yellow jackets. They buzzed around us from sunrise to sunset. Wasp traps are set up in most of the campgrounds. Loon Lake campground has water faucets and pit toilets, along with fire pits. We enjoyed a fire every night.

The whole point of the trip each year is to get out and experience the outdoors. So get out there and LIVE THE ADVENTURE. #TENTSILEAFFILIATE.