CA | 2025, Sep 25-28: Bay Area Rally (B.A.R.) 2025

[JansDream]

Hi All and Happy 2025!!

After reviewing the survey results taken at last year’s B.A.R., the group decided that they would like to return to Mt. Madonna for this year’s rally. Sooo, we will be returning to Mt. Madonna and returning to our original timeframe which means the Bay Area Rally will be held 25-28 September. I just checked the reservation site and it would appear that Santa Clara Parks has returned to the “old” reservation system where you enter the first day of your camping trip then the number of nights you intend to stay. (No more having to make reservations one day at a time!). This means that, depending on when you plan to arrive, you can make your reservations starting six months from that date (i.e., if you’re arriving 25 September then you would check the calendar on 25 April). https://gooutsideandplay.org/reservation/camping/

We will send out a ‘heads up’ notification close to the reservation window. In the meantime, have a wonderful Spring and Summer!!

Jan and Birdie

P.S. As before, if you have a topic that you would like to talk about to/with the group, let us know! It could be how to weigh your trailer, a particular game (Bob, our Trivia Master, has offered to once again head up this exciting event), cooking on the road, etc., etc. Remember, this is YOUR rally so group participation is definitely encouraged.

[John in Santa Cruz]

marked on my calendar

[JansDream]

And we look forward to seeing you!!

[JansDream]

Hi all - It was just pointed out to me that the earliest we can make reservations at Mt. Madonna is MARCH 25 ... not April 25th. I'll be sending out a reminder as we get close to that date. Sorry for the confusion.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by JansDream

...Sooo, we will be returning to Mt. Madonna and returning to our original timeframe which means the Bay Area Rally will be held 25-28 September. I just checked the reservation site and it would appear that Santa Clara Parks has returned to the “old” reservation system where you enter the first day of your camping trip then the number of nights you intend to stay. (No more having to make reservations one day at a time!). ...

just logged onto the reservation site, and as of today, March 20th, the LAST day we can reserve is Sept 20th, so it does NOT appear they've made this change.

[JansDream]

Rats!!!

[JansDream]

It's time to make your reservations for the Bay Area Rally, scheduled for 25-28 September at Mt. Madonna County Park in Gilroy. The County is still adhering to it's cumbersome reservation system so, since our rally is scheduled for 25-28 September, you either have to wait until March 28th to make your reservations for the entire time OR go on each day (March 25, March 26, etc.) to reserve your spot for this September, one day at a time.

After your reservations are secured, please DM either Birdie or myself and let us know: your name, your site number, your email and the dates you'll be attending. Hope to see you there!!
Jan

[JansDream]

Also, we have a fellow camper who is willing to pull together a "jam session" for any Ukulele fans/players out there. If you're interested, let me know and I'll pass it along to them.

[JansDream]

Wanted to let people know that, as of 28 March, there are still sites available at Mt. Madonna in the Valley View 1 area. Go to: https://gooutsideandplay.org/reserva...ping/index.asp to make reservations. There are RV sites (water and electric) as well as non-electric sites, most of which can accommodate small trailers.

After you secure your site, be sure to send either Birdie or me a PM with your particulars (name, email, trailer type, site number) so we can keep track of who's coming. Thanks!!

[David in CA]

Hello all, my wife and I would like to join the Mt Madonna rally. Is it Escape's only? We have a Casita and don't want to invade. . If we are able, what section of the park are you going to be in?
Thanks, Dave & Donna

[David in CA]

Sorry, just saw you'll be in the Valley View 1 section.
Dave

[John in Santa Cruz]

its open to all fiberglass trailers, and really, anyone else who wants to camp there and join us. and yes, most of us are on VV1.. Some meetups will be at space 148RV, others will be at the Azalea Knoll Group Picnic site, which is a 1/2 mile stroll from VV1.

[David in CA]

Great, thank you. See you there. Safe travels.