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11-08-2002, 07:44 AM
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West Coast Camping
West Coast Camping
Awww, Rick. Here George is, trying to bring this discussion back around to its intended topic.
We can bug him about his age over in the General Chat area... or Jokes and Tall Tales, if you prefer.
Of course, no matter where you go with it, I'll bet you can't pin him down...
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11-10-2002, 07:44 AM
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Aerial photos, California coastline
Here is a great source to see exactly what your campsite looks like, if you plan to camp anywhere along the California coastline. We found every site that we had camped at this year.
http://www1.californiacoastline.org/
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11-10-2002, 09:00 AM
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:dance Thanks George.
I fixed the link to make it clickable.
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11-10-2002, 10:38 AM
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hit the road
I see that some of you were still talking about food after we hit the road. We did go to Moe's and had fish and chips and chowder and home made bread GOOOOOOOd !
The camping was great and we got to see the ocean with a good storm in, love to watch the waves hit the rocks. Found two new campgrounds that
<img src=http://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/uploads/3dce8b9811402Umpqua Lighthouse CG.jpg/>
we have not camped in before, real nice and will go back. We are lucky to have so many good campgroungs to go too. For those of you go up to the Oregon coast try the Umpqua lighthouse CG it is south of Reedsport, Or. and Harbor View Park just north of Florence,Or. and Carl G Washburne CG 15 miles north of Florence, OR.( we didn't stay at this CG but will next time)
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08-21-2006, 06:27 PM
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Let’s update this thread. What have you found?
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08-21-2006, 08:18 PM
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My favorite camp ground or camping spot (We like to boondock, nobody around) is the next one I'll be going to or the last one I was at.
Now for one that I can recommend.
If you want a small pretty quiet campground, camp next to rushing water, try Marion Forks on Hwy 22, in Oregon of course.
If you want a mountain meadow with lots of flowers, or fall colors, a few trails including the Pacific Crest Trail, then maybe Little Crater Lake is the place. It's in the Mt Hood National Forest.
If want close to the coast Blackberry Camp Ground is a good bet. It's pretty quiet and a short drive will get you to the beach. Since it's by the Alsea River there's fishing to be done too.
All three of these places are National Forest Campgrounds. No hookups, but for those of us that have Golden Age Passports it's half cost to stay in them.
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08-22-2006, 10:07 PM
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My favorite place to camp in the Sierras is located just 40 miles to the East of my home. It's at an elavation of 6,000ft so cool in the summer. It's Mountain Home State Forest and camping is FREE! There are 5 different campgrounds in the state forest and most of them are right next to the giant Sequoia redwood trees. 3 fishing ponds are in the area plus a fork of the Tule river for trout fishing. Here's a link. Mike
Mt Home St Forest
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08-22-2006, 10:50 PM
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There are some Oxbows that yield good German Brown Trout and Rainbows. I've also caught some nice Bass during the summer. This is BLM land and has range cattle from time to time. You will also feel like you are in a Walt Disney movie. There is a lot of wild life like Coyotes, Dear, Beaver, etc. there.
Thank you, thank you.
I live near Lake Isabella and the Kern River. Both are always crowded.
I have been wondering were to go this weekend with one of my grandsons. I am learning to fly fish and this sounds like the perfect place.
Now that I have a Burro I am going to do much more camping as my little Toyota P U is much less expensive to drive than my F-250 4X4.
Big Pine is only about 150 miles from my home. I will not have to hear to many are we there yets from an 8 y o.
I promise to keep your secret.
John Perry
P.S. Are there any ATV trails in the area that you know of for quad runners?
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08-23-2006, 11:19 AM
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P.S. Are there any ATV trails in the area that you know of for quad runners?
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A couple of areas in San Luis Obispo county, California are:
1) Black Mountain (Pozo-LaPanza) Off roaders love it. NOT my cup of tea.
The State Park Rangers (Police)
2) Pismo Beach State Beach (Off Road Beach Camping) Combat camping at its best. Often sold out. Make sure you get reservations. OH, and bring your ear plugs. Plan on camping in the sand dunes. High tide gives many people trouble if they don’t have 4 wheel drive.
3) Southern California Off Road Sites
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08-23-2006, 05:12 PM
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I liked Camp Switzerland at Lake Gregory. The steep driveway down into the canyon is a little scary the first time you go there, but the best sites are the no-hookup sites at the bottom.
In San Diego County, my favorite get-away is Cibbets Flat Campground, US Forest Service
These are both Boondocking campsites.
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08-24-2006, 10:09 AM
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There are some Oxbows that yield good German Brown Trout and Rainbows. I've also caught some nice Bass during the summer. This is BLM land and has range cattle from time to time. You will also feel like you are in a Walt Disney movie. There is a lot of wild life like Coyotes, Dear, Beaver, etc. there.
Thank you, thank you.
I live near Lake Isabella and the Kern River. Both are always crowded.
I have been wondering were to go this weekend with one of my grandsons. I am learning to fly fish and this sounds like the perfect place.
Now that I have a Burro I am going to do much more camping as my little Toyota P U is much less expensive to drive than my F-250 4X4.
Big Pine is only about 150 miles from my home. I will not have to hear to many are we there yets from an 8 y o.
I promise to keep your secret.
John Perry
P.S. Are there any ATV trails in the area that you know of for quad runners?
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Hi John,
Growing up in and around the Kern River Valley and still having family in the area, I do a lot of camping there. Have you tried any of the campgrounds, or better yet, many of the free boondocking sites around all the meadows above the trail of the giants? You can enjoy everything from tame (quaking aspen) to remote if you are willing to head down a few miles of dirt road. Lots of creeks. And of course, trails in to the Golden Trout Wilderness. Some marked and some not marked at all. Also some areas in the Domeland Wilderness that the Manter fire missed is still interesting. Good Luck, and enjoy the southern Sierra...
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08-24-2006, 08:45 PM
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[quote]We just got back from Spicer Reservoir near Bear Valley Ca. We took a side trip to Highland Lakes (two small lakes at about 8600 ft) a little tough to get to (7.5 miles on a unpaved road) but real nice
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I found Bear Valley, CA on Calif. State Hwy 4 and Highland Lakes Rd. but could not see any lakes or reservoirs. Are they on or near Highland Lakes Rd.?
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08-25-2006, 08:57 AM
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Good morning Dale,
About 2 weeks ago I camped at the Peppermint Campgroud with my 8 year old grandson. It is north and a little east of Johnsondale on the edge of the burn area.
You are right about wildlife, I had a small bear stareing at me while I was reading at the picnic table late at night.
I have not done much camping this summer. Now that I have the Burro I will do much more. I have been rebuilding the engine in my F-250. It will be my last domestic vehicle.
I bought a Toyota Tacoma to replace my last small PU that I gave to my oldest grandson. It was a 76 Toyota with almost 400,000 miles on it and all original, never a problem.
The area above the trail of the giants is on my list of areas to explore. Next week I am going after some German Browns.
I am a boondocker at heart so I will be going down those dirt roads that you mentioned.
Thanks for the suggestions,
John Perry
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08-25-2006, 05:42 PM
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I found Bear Valley, CA on Calif. State Hwy 4 and Highland Lakes Rd. but could not see any lakes or reservoirs. Are they on or near Highland Lakes Rd.?
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Here is a link to some of the campgrounds in the area
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/calaver...ing/index.shtml
Calaveras Big Trees is off of Hwy 4 also and we have stayed there many times very nice showers ect.. , but you may need reservsations there for the weekend they are busy all the time.
Wa Ka Luu Hep Yoo is nice too and is first come, first serve, right on the river and also has showers .
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09-02-2006, 04:34 PM
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name='LEGACY POST' date='Oct 29 2002, 5 hours from Orange, CA
Drive up US 395 to Big Pine. Drive past 5 miles to Collins Road. Turn right and drive to the end, which is at the Owens River. I like to turn left at the river and drive along the river until I fine a secluded spot along the river.
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Don't do what I did. Check with the poster on these old posts and see if they have been their lately. I drove 4 hours yesterday to find the entire Owens River is now closed to camping.
The trip was not a loss however. I took the Kennedy Meadows turn off on Hiway 395 and cut over on the Sherman Pass road to come home. It is a beautifu drive with elavations close to 9000 feet. I have been wanting to make this drive for quite a while. I can guarantee that there is not one vacant campsite in the Central Sierras today. I did find some nice camping/fishing areas that I will go back to in the near future.
I hope you are all enjoying your long labor day weekend,
John
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09-03-2006, 08:39 AM
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By closed, do you mean full-up with campers, or closed as in shutdown for other reasons?
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09-03-2006, 09:41 AM
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By closed, do you mean full-up with campers, or closed as in shutdown for other reasons?
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The river is posted, "No Camping", from Big Pine to Bishop. Most of the land adjoining the river is owned by the Los Angles Water and Power District. LA Water and Power is one of the largest land owners in the Owens Valley.
I could not even find a pay camp site on the river. I checked with some locals and they did not know of any camping spots on the river.
I was looking forward to wading in those oxbows and catching some nice fish. I need a lot of room as I am just learning to fly fish.
I guess I can practice in the Upper Kern River. After this weekend I doubt that there will be any fish left in the river.
I came down the Upper Kern Canyon on the way home and every flat spot was covered with what looked like mult colored mushrooms, small dome tents.
If anyone knows of some good river fishing that is out of the way in California let me know please.
I had grandkids most of the summer and [serious] fishing with young ones is not possible. Don't get me wrong, I love every minute they are here, but now it is time for serious fishing.
John
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09-05-2006, 10:11 AM
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About 2 weeks ago I camped at the Peppermint Campgroud
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Hi John,
My wife and I camped there late May, early June. We didn't camp at the pay campground but across the road in the large unimproved area. I caught a few trout and just goofed around for a couple of days before moving on. We were the only people there. Peppermint creek has another campground on the other side of the western divide, a good thirty miles or more drive. However there is a trail between the two campgrounds that is around a five mile hike. In the spring the fishing is good and during the week, not a soul to be found on the trail. Enjoy your explorations. Even with growing up in the area, I still find something new once in awhile....
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