Anza B. May 3rd??

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 8:12 am

I honestly don't know as I have never been there before. I suggest calling Quinn at this point. I have not heard directly from him about the camping situation but I am still working on it. My guess is they are taking their RV and staying in a campground w/ a group but until I find out for sure I can't comment.

THere is info on the camping areas online:
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638

http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgroun ... kCode=anza

yazhi · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 9:21 am

Hey Dave, we're heading down Friday night and camping to Sunday morning.
We'd like to stay with the group....where you going to be?

Burchie · **Posted:** Tue Apr 22, 2008 5:55 pm

yazhi wrote:

Hey Dave, we're heading down Friday night and camping to Sunday morning.
We'd like to stay with the group....where you going to be?

I'm looking at coming down Saturday night just for the camping and hang out around the camp fire. I wish I knew were that was going to be,

I'll send Heather an E-mail tonight.

lilblkblt04 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 11:24 am

I will talk to my dad about it but I think we'll be able to make it. We probably wont camp as were only about 80 miles from that Arco station. I will let you know as the date gets closer.

Ryan

sandiegodave · **Posted:** Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:07 pm

Annette and others,
Cynde and I are thinking about driving our RV and towing our Jeep into the desert Friday and staying thru Sunday.

One of the things I like about Anza Borrego is that you can camp anywhere and if you are staying out side of a developed campground there are no fees. The only concern is finding a place where an RV can go and finding a place where non RVers have bathrooms.

In the past I’ve stayed near Ocotillo Wells. There is a large open area just off Main St across 78 from Ocotillo Wells. It’s easy access for RVs it has bathrooms for non RVers and it’s close to the sand playgrounds and pretty close to “the slot” a fun drop off into a narrow ravine that leads to a mine. The only negative about this area is that some of the sand toys play all night making it sometimes hard to sleep.

But

Because I’m a social animal and I’m not planning this event and the published campsite is off S22 and not 78 and nobody I know knows the details of the camping off S22. My thoughts are to drive to a known RV camping area at the corner of S22 and Peg Leg Rd it’s just a open lot with no bathrooms. This is where I stay when I have business in Borrego Springs. From there I will disconnect my Liberty and drive to the published campground labeled on the map south side of S22. Then if it looks like I can drive my RV to the camp site I will go back and get it.

If anyone has any more information on camping please post it, thanks
Dave

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:58 am

Edvalencia wrote:

Not sure if I can make this one yet.

How about now? BTW, You gotta bug on ya. :shock:

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:00 am

Dave, BTW, Still not getting any more info and really not sure why. I sigend up on the Bear Valley Yahoo site and don't see any more detailed information than I already have. I'm not camping on Friday night so I guess if I stay over Sat night I will just follow the crowds to a camp spot for my tent.

sandiegodave · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:27 am

Now I’m really confused. :shock:

I’ve heard a meeting time of 7:45 and a meeting time of 8:30 at the Arco @ hwy 86 & I10.

I’ve heard you will meet the campers on your way into the desert and I’ve heard that even the campers should meet at the Arco station. :roll:

If we are camping in the desert do we have to drive out of the desert to follow you back into the desert?
What is the first desert trail and can we meet you there.

Dave

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:06 pm

Sorry for the confusion. I am NOT planning this event and only going by the info I am getting via emails. This is the Bear Valley 4x4 clubs event and I am just trying to get some of our folks to show up since many have not been there yet. I will try to verify what is going on and report back.

At this rate, I am sure if we just show up and hit some trails we will be fine and have fun. I don't care if we find the other group or not since it is just causing me grief to figure out for sure what is going on with them.

You do know the area fairly well don't you Dave?

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:17 pm

The last message posted on the Yahoo site is as follows:
Hi everyone

There have been a few inquires as to the camping details for this event. I talked to Quinn (Bear Valley 4X4 Pres.) and he said he would organize the camp out. His cell # is 951-235-0293 or All J office # 909-866-4800. There is a map of the camp area and also Saturday meeting place, for those not camping, on the BV4X4 Yahoo site under photos, and also attatched. If you camp out you might want to fill up your vehicle with gas first (the best place is the Arco on hwy 86S and 66th) prices are pretty good there. There is a station in the town of Occotillo but prices are very high and its out of the way.

For those coming out on Saturday morning we will be meeting at the Arco station on the corner of hwy 86S and 66th st. about 10 miles south of the I 10 fwy. at 8:30 am. The reason so early is there is alot of ground to cover and will take most of the day. I would like to leave the station as close to 8:30 as possible. There is fast food and coffee there.

Vehicle requirements are high clearence 4x4 and able to cover 100 miles of desert terrain without any anticipated problems. I have added a couple of opional difficult sections to the trail to make it fun, plus a couple of sand dune play areas.

Other requirements are plenty of water and food to last a full day, any sun protection you might need, hiking shoes to walk through the "slot", camera and CB radio if possible.

There are 3 state park concrete rest rooms along the trail, I'm sure that will be a relief!!

The desert should be in full bloom at this time and the temperture most likly warm.

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Mike Koher

909-553-7230

CB Channel 25

The map referred to in this is the one I posted before. I do not know which partcular camping area they are all staying at but according to this latest post the meeting time is 0830. I will be at the Arco NLT 0800 so hopefully that works out.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:23 pm

JJsKJ wrote:

We'll be driving through interrior of the Anza Borrego State park as well as the Occotillo Off Highway Vehicle park, cutting across some of the most interesting desert around.

The date for the event will be May 3rd

A few sites are.
17 Palm oasis.
Pumpkin patch.
Occotillo OHV.
Fish Creek wash.
Sandstone Cyn.
The Slot.
Diablo drop off.
The cut across trail in the Occotillo OHV area.
Shell reef. (fossilized sea shell beds)
Blooming desert flowers.
Sand dunes.
Just to name a few!

Most all of the trip is moderate rated for difficulty suited for most stock 4x4 SUV's. I have added about 3 or 4 difficult rated optional side routes just to keep everyone happy who brings their modified riggs or just enjoys a challenge. This makes for a great family orientated outing. Quinn will be co-ordinating camping if anyone would like to camp there for the weekend. The run will be held on Saturday. If you want to attend just for the day we'll be meeting at the Arco Station mentioned below.

Drive time from Lake Arrowhead is about 2+ hours, from Big Bear it's a little longer.

The meeting place for the Saturday day run will be at the Arco station on the corner of Hwy. 86S and Hwy. 111 near Mecca on the north end of the Salton Sea. It is a must to fill up your vehicle here for the run. There is also a Del Taco and sandwich shop along with the AM PM market. Because of the amount of territory we're going to cover we need to be leaving the station by 7:45 Am. We'll be meeting up with the camping group at the Occotillo OHV area on Hwy 22 to Borrego Springs.

We'll be running Channel 25 on the CB

Being an all day event in the desert be sure to bring plenty of water and food for the day.

Above info is what I got in an email about where we will be wheeling. I do not know the area well enough to comment on which spot we hit first and I would go by the latest email info posted on previous post showing the Later meeting time.

Ready to go get LOST???

hoku5 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 12:44 pm

Ok count me in need to wheel since I didn't make it to Moab. I'll be there Saturday morining.

sandiegodave · **Posted:** Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:46 pm

I have not traveled into the north east sections of the Anza Borrego but I’m really looking forward to it.

I sounds like after your Arco stop you will be driving south down 86 than west on S22 passing the camp site before you start an actual off road run. If this is true there is no reason for anyone living south of Anza Borrego to drive north of the desert just to meet up with the group and then drive south back into the desert.

If my assumptions are true, my plan is to camp in the desert somewhere where I can take my RV then drive my Jeep to the campsite off S22 before 7:45 and turn on my CB to channel 25 and wait to hear from the group.

If anyone finds out that the run bypasses the camp site (eg starts with a run up Palm wash or start with a run to the calcite mines) let me know so I can plan to meet earlier maybe at the corner on 86 and S22.

yazhi · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:14 pm

OK...just got done making reservations at Borrego Palm Canyon Camp Grounds, space #81. If anyone care to join us that's where we will. be. I guess we'll be monitoring the CB and meet everyone on the 22.

macgyver · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 4:57 pm

yazhi wrote:

OK...just got done making reservations at Borrego Palm Canyon Camp Grounds, space #81. If anyone care to join us that's where we will. be. I guess we'll be monitoring the CB and meet everyone on the 22.

Guys and gals, I Have to work

so I wont be going this weekend.....

sandiegodave · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:57 pm

My daughter’s wedding is in June but I just was informed about a wedding event on this Friday night so I have to change my plans. Instead on a RV weekend I’ll be getting up before sunrise to get to S22 and I’ll be standing by on CH 25. Then after it will be a long drive home.

Although these plans could also change because they are opening up my Diff on Thursday to fix my ARBs. They said they ordered the “normal repairable parts” and if they are correct I’ll get it back for Saturday.

See you in the desert.
Dave

Burchie#2 · **Posted:** Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:59 pm

macgyver wrote:

Guys and gals, I Have to work

so I wont be going this weekend.....

That's to bad Quinn. It will be good to see Heather and her Jeep again.

yazhi wrote:

OK...just got done making reservations at Borrego Palm Canyon Camp Grounds, space #81. If anyone care to join us that's where we will. be. I guess we'll be monitoring the CB and meet everyone on the 22.

Sounds good. I need to do some camping. I'll be there about 5:30 Saturday night with my, tent, sleeping bag, and a cooler full of beer. Doesn't get any better then this

yazhi · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:19 pm

sandiegodave wrote:

My daughter’s wedding is in June but I just was informed about a wedding event on this Friday night so I have to change my plans. Instead on a RV weekend I’ll be getting up before sunrise to get to S22 and I’ll be standing by on CH 25. Then after it will be a long drive home.

Although these plans could also change because they are opening up my Diff on Thursday to fix my ARBs. They said they ordered the “normal repairable parts” and if they are correct I’ll get it back for Saturday.

See you in the desert.
Dave

Hey Dave we're going to hang out around Truckhaven and catch up with everyone there....hopefully. I'll PM you my cell #.

CYa,

Geotera · **Joined:** Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:28 pm **Posts:** 5

Teresa and I plan to be there and meet up at the Arco station. I just wanted to confirm it was 8:30 and not 7:45? Since this will be our first time in the area, I didn't want to try and catch up if we missed everyone.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:21 pm

YES, 0830 at the ARCO.

For those camping, or already gassed up, meet at the intersection of 86S and S22 in Salton City. Please make sure you have a full tank or close to it when you get there.

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