Hello Former and Future Campers and Guests of Jewels Vista: We’re excited to let you know that California Senate Bill-6021 (2023) will soon be voted on. And we anticipate that the bill will pass! This bill will allow low-impact camping at locations such as Jewels Vista. We’re really looking forward to seeing and serving our…
Have Any Ideas for Us?
October 2022 Dear Friends and Fellow Campers: We are deeply saddened and disappointed to announce that Jewels Vista is currently closed. We have been notified by Madera County that paid, overnight camping is not permitted on our land (a zoning issue). Unfortunately, our only option is to apply for an “exception.” This application process is…
Testimonials…
Overall, amazing stay!! Worth the trip. Need to come back as soon as possible. Beautiful views, including a sunset and sunrise that you can’t miss. James was very communicative and helpful!! Recommending to all my family and friends. – Grace, Long Beach, CA * * * I stayed for two nights and I simply had…
“I’m YOUR Mighty Motorhome!”
I’m your mighty motorhomeI was designed to free-roamFun memories for you I help makeI run circles around any made-in-China keepsake Either you tow me and goTo various places outsideOr hire my Owner to park atThe perfect spot you’ve identified Decide it’s near water?Bring towels and some shortsGot devices that holler?I’ve got TONS of charging ports…
Galaxies Glowing with Glee
The sun has finished brushing its teethPassing the baton to a moon playing hide-and-seekWhile memories of childhood sleepoversCome alive again 35 miles from Yosemite’s back door The sound of slow-turning wheelsRemind you of Grape-Nuts cerealPulverized between your nine-year-old teethAs you crawl over the last two miles of this sneezy road You bobble-head on a washboard…
Come Visit Mountain View
Why can’t my flesh stop sinning Always looking to start a fight Of the ways I hurt myself and others A thousand novels I could write My mouth is filled with ammo Aimed and ready to fire away My heart is stone, colder than snow But then my spirit prays I’m crucified with Christ My…
June 2022—It’s FUN to be at Jewels Vista!
Hello, Jewels Vista Campers: Happy joyful June to you! Instead of sharing a poem of the month (like we usually do), here’s the latest news and updates from “The Viewpoint.” We just finished hosting a swirl of happy campers during the Memorial Day weekend as we welcomed some 17 guests total! Wow, that was fun!…
‘Here God, You Take the Wheel!’
Before you come see, know what we believeThe Bible is true, begins with Adam and Eve Like them we are fallen and riddled with flawIn order to eat it’s the dirt we must claw Needy and broken we’re covered in sinNo one is telling just how far down we’ve been God’s plan for salvation was…
Promise You’ll Not Summon Momma’s Ghost
Life’s driving you crazy, child caught by the lawYour neighbor keeps using that man-cursing saw Mumble some jumbo about fresh family troubleYour problems are bigger than the fires seen by Hubble You’re swallowed alive like the fish did to JonahIt happens to us all — be it John, Tom or Mona A friendship gone wrong,…
Are you Fearless? Let’s See What You Got
Did you ever meet someone who changed how you felt To meet a new place is a privilege no doubt It’s the call of the wild, do you have a backboneWe dare you to come face this landscape alone The mountains do beckon, these rich hills of greenIt’s not very far, but many miles from the…