Thanks a lot for the write up. I would like to try and get into those areas this winter for some camping. It's amazing the areas I still have not seen that are right here in our back yard.

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This is a shot of the camp we found. I was told that there is only one way in to Santa Rosa but I have my doubts. We went up the Santa Rosa Truck trail (don't know the # off the top of my head) Fairly easy 2wd if the weather is good but faster and safer in 4wd. I could see it getting slick and rutted in the rain or even snow when you get near the top. Depending on how fast you drive it's about a half hour to 45 minute drive to the first yellow post. Peak has some cool camp spots (about another 15 minute drive from the first yellow post) but tend to be taken and you won't get the solitude you are seeking. There are lots of little side trails that lead to remote camp spots. Most people stick to the main yellow posts. We went on a weekend and none of the remote spots were occupied and some were a fun exploration to get to. I would say there was no one within at least a mile of the campsite pictured and as I mentioned it was a weekend. Weekday you might have the whole mountain mostly to yourself except for the coveted peak spots.

This is what I use.  Its worked fine for a year so far.

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 Does anyone here have a line on or use a simple thermometer for your off road fridge freezer that will record high and low temps? While it's fairly easy to gauge the temps when everything is running I would like to keep tabs on the high recorded temps to keep foods safe to eat.