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I park the 10-ton bike and walk over to the Government Holes corral, next to which a cistern full of green water glows

4856-government-holes.jpg I pass a big boulder alongside the road to Bathtub SpringThumbnailsI go for a walk in the adjacent rock piles to get familiar with the area around my new campsiteI pass a big boulder alongside the road to Bathtub SpringThumbnailsI go for a walk in the adjacent rock piles to get familiar with the area around my new campsiteI pass a big boulder alongside the road to Bathtub SpringThumbnailsI go for a walk in the adjacent rock piles to get familiar with the area around my new campsiteI pass a big boulder alongside the road to Bathtub SpringThumbnailsI go for a walk in the adjacent rock piles to get familiar with the area around my new campsiteI pass a big boulder alongside the road to Bathtub SpringThumbnailsI go for a walk in the adjacent rock piles to get familiar with the area around my new campsite

The cows in the background keep an eye on me in case I decide to take some of their water. This water could be filtered and made safe for drinking, but fortunately I'm carrying a full load of good water from Mid Hills campground.