[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 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

Camping Postpone

Our next August trip is scheduled for October or November.

For all you fans who like to join us, Enjoy the time off..


Talk to you soon,
Nick

NPS Camping - Mojave National Preserve (Hole in the Wall)

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Date and Time of Trip
April 4th , 5th, 6th

Lead Departure (San Diego)
Departure: 7-8PM
Arrival: 11PM-11:45PM

Camping Location:
Hole-in-the-Wall Campgrounds
Open April: Wed through Sun, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Phone: (760) 928-2572
Maps: http://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/maps.htm
Info: http://www.nps.gov/moja/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm

Available FacilitiesWater, restrooms, pay telephone. A ranger is on duty to help with trip planning. Free maps and brochures are available, and there is also a bookstore. A picnic area, trailhead, and campgrounds, and group campground are nearby.

Overview Google Map
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=106403925520840077341.000448554beb7a2aa929f&ll=35.0463,-115.391164&spn=0.014335,0.027165&t=p&z=15

Transportation Info

Multiple Vehicles (depending on how many are going)
One Vehicle Leaving from San Diego (Bartender Nick's House)
One Vehicle Leacing form Las Vegas (Freaky Nick's House)


Nearest Gas Station (South)
Ludlow 76 Gas & Food Mart
25635 Crucero Rd
Amboy, CA 92304

Nearest Gas Station (North)
Baker Chevron
72083 Baker Blvd
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4334


Weather and Conditions
Friday
Clear
77° F | 54° F
25° C | 12° C

Saturday
Partly Cloudy
76° F | 54° F
24° C | 12° C

Sunday
Partly Cloudy
79° F | 56° F
26° C | 13° C


Nearest Weather Link:
http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=essex%2Cca

Special Packing Arrangements:
- Always store water for the weekend in your vehicle
- Nearest gas for vehicle will be roughly 25-30 miles away


Nearing Departure Facts

Things to print and keep available in the event of an emergency w/o cell phone service:

GPS Coordinates of Visitor Center: +35° 2' 34.03", -115° 23' 45.80" (Google Estimate)
FRS Radios: Channel 7 w/ Scrabble 11

Nearest Emergency Services
Baker Emergency Medical Services‎
72730 Baker Blvd
Baker, CA 92309
(760) 733-4716

Directions to Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is located east of Barstow, Calif., between I-15 and I-40.
From I-15: Exit Kelbaker Road at Baker, Calif., or Zyzyx Road, Cima Road, or Nipton Road.
From I-40: Exit Kelbaker Road, Essex Road, or Goffs Road.

Directions to Hole-in-the-Wall and Mitchell Caverns
From I-40: Exit Essex Road and drive north 10 miles to the junction with Black Canyon Road. Mitchell Caverns is 6 miles northwest of this junction on Essex Road. Hole-in-the-Wall is 10 miles north on Black Canyon Road.

From Las Vegas:
Link to Google Maps



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From San Diego:
Link to Google Maps



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Camping Map




Word Doc Attached

SRA_Providence_Mountains.doc

MOJAmap1.pdf

MOJAmap2.pdf

NPS Camping - Joshua Tree (Cottonwood)

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Date and Time of Trip

February 22, 2008

San Diego Departure
Departure: 7-8PM

Cottonwood Visitor Center Arrival
Arrival: 10-11PM

Mode of Transportation

Nissan Frontier, White , 2005, with tonneau cover

Weather and Conditions
Your guess is as good as mine. Joshua Tree reads part cloudy on several news sites.

Temperature:
Lows in the mid/high 30's
Highs in the low/mid 50's

Packing Arrangements:
Pack to remain dry in wet conditions.

Weather:
http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/Joshua_Tree.html

Web Cam Link:
http://www2.nature.nps.gov/air/webcams/parks/jotrcam/jotrcam.cfm

Nearing Departure Facts:

Things that "may" reach me in the event
that we all end up separated w/o cell phones.

GPS Coordinates of Visitor Center: +33° 44' 54.46", -115° 49' 27.12"

FRS Radio: Channel 13 on Scrabble 3

External Meeting Place
Starbucks
78385 Varner Rd # A
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 200-5650

Nearest Emergency Room:
JFK Memorial Hospital
47111 Monroe St
Indio, CA 92201
(760)-775-8111
http://www.jfkmemorialhosp.com/

Directions From San Diego
Take the I-15 N
29.7 mi - Slight right at I-215 N
17.9 mi - Take CA-60 E toward Indio/Beaumont
00.2 mi - Take the ramp to Beaumont
73.7 mi - Merge onto I-10 E
00.2 mi - Take the exit toward Mecca/Twentynine Palms
00.1 mi - Turn left at Box Canyon Rd
06.8 mi - Continue on Cottonwood Springs Rd
167 ft - Continue on Pinto Basin Rd

Directions From Orange County
Take the I-55 N
Take the 91 E
Take the exit onto CA-60 E/I-215 S toward Indio
00.2 mi - Take the ramp to Beaumont
73.7 mi - Merge onto I-10 E
00.2 mi - Take the exit toward Mecca/Twentynine Palms
00.1 mi - Turn left at Box Canyon Rd
06.8 mi - Continue on Cottonwood Springs Rd
167 ft - Continue on Pinto Basin Rd

Maps & Directions & Extra Info
Joshua Tree Homepage
http://www.nps.gov/jotr/

Southern California Park Location Map:
http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/areamap.pdf

Joshua Tree Park & Surroundings:
http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/jotrmap.pdf

Cottonwood Visitor Center Entrance:
Open All Year
Center Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Located eight miles north of Interstate 10 at Cottonwood Spring.
http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyourvisit/upload/cottonwood.pdf

Possible Saturday Camping Site:
Skull Rock

Google Map
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=104169285785443936115.000446a30e140caddc7ba&ie=UTF8&ll=33.748461,-115.824201&spn=0.001633,0.002494&z=19&iwloc=000446a311da43a42f596

NPS_Joshua_Tree.doc