[SRA] Picacho Campgrounds - On the Road

Hi Gang,

Here are the latest plans. There are no more scheduled emails.
Call me if you have questions. I’ll assume no news is good news and that we are all going to make it.

Current Info is at: http://www.nduran.com/blogger/labels/Camping%20Notes.html

Ø Al (Daman) and Family
o Arriving with personal/family gear and food for the family
o Departure scheduled for 2-3PM in San Diego caravan
Ø Adrian and Mel Company
o Bringing personal gear only.
o Driving to the campgrounds later in the day
o Food preparations by Allison
Ø Dad
o Brining personal gear only
o Driving straight to the campgrounds
o Food preparations by Allison
Ø Nick and Allison
o Packing the horse (car) with personal and group gear
o Packing the dog
o Packing the “Food preparations by Allison”
o Departure scheduled for 2-3PM in San Diego caravan
Ø Ricardo and Ireri
o Hopefully enjoying a honeymoon
Ø Kevin McEwan
o Who knows what the hell he is doing. He never replies to my emails
Ø Nick Raba
o Enjoying s nap after driving from ND to LV and probably staying out all night.


Directions:

From San Diego Start:
San Diego, CA 92104

3. Slight right to merge onto I-805 N 1.5 mi
4. Take the exit onto I-8 E toward El Centro 163 mi
5. Take exit 170 for Winterhaven Dr 0.2 mi
6. Turn left at Winterhaven Dr 1.7 mi
7. Turn left at Picacho Rd 0.2 mi
8. Turn left to stay on Picacho Rd 4.6 mi
9. Turn left to stay on Picacho Rd 8.5 mi
10. Slight right to stay on Picacho Rd 2.9 mi
11. Turn right to stay on Picacho Rd 6.2 mi
12. Turn right at Inter-Park Rd
Destination will be on the left 0.3 mi
Picacho SRA


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Other Important Info:
Picacho Campgrounds SRA (State Recreation Area)
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=641
Phone: 760-996-2963
Latitude: 33.02309
Longitude: -114.60989

FRS 2-Way Radios
Chn 2
Scr 9

Closets Gas (~25 Miles)
Chevron
100 S 4th Ave
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 783-5785

Closest Hospital
Yuma Regional Medical Center
2400 S Avenue A
Yuma, AZ 85364
(928) 344-2000
http://www.yumaregional.org‎

Closest Vet
(No Emergency Care nearby. La Masa or Pheonix are teh closest USe Ph Number and service for immediate needs)
11769 S. Frontage Rd.
Yuma, AZ 85367
Ph - 928-342-0448
Fx - 928-342-0868
Friday 5:30 PM Close
Saturday 12PM Close
Sunday - SOL

Sincerely,
>Nick

[SRA] Picacho Campgrounds - UPDATE !!!!

Please keep in mind..

This is a good place to test out your water filtration devices as well. (since we are right on a river)

 

NEW FLASH – UPDATE !!!!

 

Just got my return call from the Park Ranger

 

1)      Yes the mosquitoes are out. Please have long sleeves available for the evening to minimize getting munched.

a.       Additional Mosquito Info:  http://www.mosquito.org/mosquito-information/faq.aspx#14

2)      Bring Bug Spray

3)      We DO NOT have a group site. The Ranger believes there is and will be a large group there this Friday and weekend.

a.       $10.00 per night / per site

b.      8 People per site

c.       2 Cars per site ($5.00 additional per car)

d.      And showers do not cost money.

 

If anyone has issues with Mosquitoes, please pipe up now so we can make adjustments or prepare if needed.

 

>Nick

[SRA] - Picacho Campgrounds April 24-26, 2009

Ok peoples and outdoor nuts,

Here is a start WWWWWH’s of the trip

WHO?

Who is in for sure

- Allie, Nick, Dad (Mine), Adrian, Melissa, Montana

Who is uncertain or unheard from

- Al (Daman) Holguin and Family? , Kevin McEwan + 1? , Freaky (Nick Raba)

Who is out

- Silly goose… is this really relevant

WHAT?

Camping you silly goose.

WHERE?

Picacho Campgrounds SRA (State Recreation Area)
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=641
Phone: 760-996-2963
Latitude: 33.02309
Longitude: -114.60989

Directions to:
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/lat_long_map/default.asp?lvl_id=281

Simplified:
1) Meet at my house 2PM-ish (subject to change depending on availability )
2) 8 East for 2 ½ hours
3) Left turn in Winterhaven
4) (mild zigzags)
5) Then straight down dirt road for 18 miles to site

WHEN?

Group Rendezvous in North Park
3676 Bancroft Street #4
San Diego, CA 92104

Depart between 2:30PM-3:00PM
Pit-Stop in El Centro? – 5:00PM Gas/Food/Ice/Puppy Stretch?
Arrive at Picacho 6:45PM-7:45PM

- Grabbing adjacent spots? (Adrian and I have one in mind)
- Grabbing Group Site? (might be the easiest)

WHY?

Because it is there?
Because we can?
Because we need to?
Because I said so?
Because you agreed?
Because its fun?
Etc.

How?

Vehicle availability will be determined soon.

Potential Vehicles:
Nick’s Truck – Best for Gear
Adrian’s Jeep – 4WD Available
Dad’s Urban Assault SUV – Best 4WD Luxury
Allies SUV – Optional

Food Suggestion:
Thursday – Allie goes shopping
Friday – We get Ice and hit the road
Friday – Everyone brings $40-$60 for camping expenses

Trip Total Costs (Estimate)
$10-15 Campsite per night
$40 Gas (1 Tank per Vehicle - divided by passengers)
$30-40 Food (Per Person Max)
[Can be adjusted upon request – Not planning on serving Filet Mignon, but Allie likes to cook and we all like to eat.)

If you need gear, have gear, want gear, Please let me know by Tues/Wed or you will be responsible for bringing your own personal stuff.

Here is a light suggestion list for what to have:
Tent
Sleeping bag
Personal’s (Hygiene)
Personal’s (Eating Utilites)
First Aid
Bug Spray (Mosquitoes have not yet arrived according to ranger)
Water Bottle (Should be filled before departing)
Chair / Backpack
Flashlight
Good sense of humor
Money for food or personal food stash
Money for campsite
FRS – Walkie Talkie Radio?
Entertainment (Cards, Stories, Dominos, etc)

See you all soon

Sincerely,
Nick