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• PS - Guajome Park in Oceanside, CA Campout

  • Start
    Sun, June 15, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Wed, June 18, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Guajome Regional Park, Oceanside, CA
  • Registered
    27 registrants

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  Guajome Regional Park offers full hookup sites water, electric 20/30/50 amps, sewer hookups, paved driveways, fire rings, and tables. Coin-operated, hot showers, restrooms with flush toilets, and a waste water dump station. One tent and one RV (< or = 45ft.) or two tents will share each each site.  Both inhabitants will have access to the water and electricity. There is plenty of overflow parking for extra vehicles.

  The park is at an elevation of 130 ft. above sea level. Afternoon ocean breezes keep the park pleasant year-round.

  

  Guajome Regional Park is great for bicycling enthusiasts. It has numerous paved roadways within the park suitable for bicycling. There is also an excellent 10 mile bike only path from just outside the park into the Oceanside beachfront. At the beachfront, The trail merges with the oceanfront road leading to many shops and restaurants. 

  There are 3.5 miles of well-maintained hiking trails that meander through diverse Southern California habitats such as woodlands, chaparral, wetlands, and mixed grasslands. There are eight named trails, including a short self guided nature trail, and a couple of unnamed trails.

  The park is close to other historical points of interest such as the Rancho Guajome Adobe, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1970 and the San Luis Rey Mission, one of the twenty-one California missions, which was founded in 1798.

  There is a bicycle trailhead just outside of the park that extends through nearby Oceanside, all the way to the coast. The city of Oceanside itself offers beaches, a pier and harbor, shopping, and restaurants.  Black's Beach is a 45 minute drive down the I-5.

  Park brochure - click here.

  Tentative Schedule of Events

  Sunday, June 15

  • 2pm - Check-in @ site TBD (please don't arrive early, they are strict about this)
  • 6pm - Meet n’ Greet @ Site TBD: BYOB, bring Hor'devours to share, if you want
  • 7pm - Dinner on your own, many many restaurants nearby
  • 8pm - Group campfire @ Site TBD (bring firewood)

  Monday, June 16

  • 7am - Coffee and Continental Breakfast @ Site TBD (volunteer coffee Tsar wanted)
  • 9am - *Bike ride on paved biking trail to the ocean, and back.  Transportation will be provided for those who cannot or do not want to ride back.
  • 1pm: *Sun and fun at the beach!  There are several beaches to choose from, suggestions welcome.  Parking will come with a fee, so carpool is encouraged.  Local Beaches
  • 6pm - Potluck @ Site TBD (bring a dish to share)
  • 8pm - Group campfire @ site TBD (bring firewood)

  Tuesday, June 17

  • 7am - Coffee and continental breakfast @ Site TBD (volunteer coffee Tsar wanted) 
  • 9am - *Hike the local nature trails in the park and explore the marshes/lake, how about a volleyball game or game of horseshoes?
  • 11am - *Carpool to Del Rey Mission, 15-minute drive, there is an admission fee you will have to pay. Alternative activity: suggestions welcome, See whiteboard
  • 2pm - *Wine aficionados, there are two vineyards in the area: Carruth Cellars, tasting room open M-Th 4-6pm, and Coomber Craft Wines, reservations required.  
  • 6pm - Dinner on our own, or leftovers dinner together @ Site TBD
  • 8pm - Group campfire @ Site TBD (bring firewood)

  Wednesday, June 18

  • 7am - Coffee and continental breakfast leftovers (volunteer coffee Tsar wanted)
  • 9am - pack up and clean up, say our tearful goodbyes, lots of hugging encouraged! 
  • 12pm - Check out
    

  *All activities are subject to change, check campout whiteboard for updates.

  Contact Trip Leader: Robert Varga - via email to [email protected] or text (760) 641-9112.
  
  Prices:  Prices listed are per person.  Each person going must complete a separate registration. We do this so each registrant acknowledges our liability waiver condition.

  Registration: Enter the license number of your primary vehicle and a tow vehicle. This will speed the check in process at the gate.

  Payments:  This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card (MC, VISA, Discover or Amex.) ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online (click here) and then return here to register.

  Refunds:  Cancellation for a refund, minus $10 must be received before June 1st, 2025.   On June 1st, 2025 and after, no refund will be issued. All cancellation requests must be sent to the Trip Leader (see email above). 

  What to Bring:  Camp chair, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool/wet weather clothing, potluck item, one bundle of firewood per person and the Ten Essentials. 

  Directions:  Guajome Regional Park Campground, 3000 Guajome Lake Road, Oceanside, CA 92057.  Google map directions - click here.

  From Coachella Valley:  Take I-10W to I-215S to I-15, exit onto Highway 76, turn right on SR-76 and head west. Turn left onto Guajome Lake Road.  The campground entrance will be on the right.

  Climate: Average temperatures - high 75,  low 65. View weather forecast - click here. 

  Pets: Are permitted if they are properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Please pick up after your pet.   $1/night for each pet; you would pay upon arrival.

  Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in this event.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride

  • Start
    Thu, July 17, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, July 21, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sweetwater Summit Regional Park, Bonita CA

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  Registrations opens June 8, 2025

  Join your friends from San Diego Chapter in celebrating the city's gay Pride Day on Saturday, July 19, 2025. It's a chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere filled with joy and unity.    San Diego pride 2025 ~ “Rising together in defiance and joy”                                  

  The full hook up campsites at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park sit atop the summit of the 500-acre park. Hikers and cyclists can enjoy 15 miles of trails that meander up and down the hill, through open grasslands and along stream side vegetation boasting spectacular views of the reservoir in this unique urban oasis.

  Other activities include:

  Visit Cabrillo National Monument in Point Loma, with its iconic lighthouse and tidepools. Hike the bayside trails of the Monument Click Here for additional information. Remember to bring along your America Beautiful Entrance pass.

  Visit the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, 

  In town, The USS Midway Museum tour promises an engaging experience, providing insight into naval history. Tour tickets are $39.00 per person. Save money and pre-register online.

  Visit The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter and other attractive sites.

  Please review the tentative schedule below, many events are in conjunction with our San Diego Chapter and require registration.

  Payments:  This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card (MC, VISA, Discover or Amex) ready and pay your registration fee within 15 mins. If you are not a member yet, you can first join as a member online and then return here to register.

  Refunds:  Cancellation for a refund, minus $10,  must be received by July 10th  and must be sent to the Trip Leader, Cliff C. (email click here)

  What to Bring:  Camp chair, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool/wet weather clothing, potluck item, and the Ten Essentials. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) powder. Apply DE outside around your RV or tent to stop ants before they get in.  Create a barrier — Sprinkle DE in a 6–12 inch ring around your site.

  Directions: To use Google Maps you will need to type in this address: 3218 Summit Meadow Road, Bonita, CA 91902.   Notes!!! Once you are travelling on CA 54-E, take exit 5 for Briarwood Rd.  Do not continue onto the toll road, this takes you too far east.

  Weather:   Sweetwater Summit Weather

  Pets: Are permitted if they are properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash no longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Please pick up after your pet.   $1/night for each pet to be paid upon arrival.

  Tentative Schedule

  The reserved group meeting area is site #122.

  Thursday, July 17  Please don't arrive early, They are strict about this.

  • 2:00 pm - Check-in ~ Your names and campsite will be given to the ranger at the front station.  Have your auto registration available. They may ask to see this document. 
  • 6: 30 pm - Meet n’ Greet ~ Site #122, bring Hor'devours or other delicacies to share, if you want
  • 7:30 pm - Dinner on your own, many restaurants nearby
  • 8:30 pm - Group campfire ~ Site #122 (bring firewood)

  Friday, July 18

  • 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish ~ site #122
  • Day Activities - Beach, local hikes, local shopping 
  • 6:00 pm - Dinner on your own or join the San Diego Chapter for Pride Kick off ~  Register Here
  • 8:30 pm - campfire ~ Site #122

  Saturday, July 19

  • 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish ~ Site #122
  • 10:00 am – 3:00 pm - San Diego Pride Parade ~ Register Here
  • 8:30 pm - Campfire Site #122

  Sunday, July 20

  7:00 am – Coffee and Danish ~ site #122 (Danish from Costco, Hans’Bakery is closed today)

  • Hike - Seven Bridges -- a combination of urban and canyon hike ~ led by KJ of the San Diego Chapter. Refer to white board at site #122 for details
  • On your own activities
  • 8:30 pm – Campfire ~ Site #122

  Monday, July 21

  • 7:00 am - Coffee and Danish
  • 9:00 am - pack up and clean up, say our tearful goodbyes, lots of hugging encouraged! 
  • 12pm - Check out

  *All activities are subject to change, check campout whiteboard site #122 for updates.

  Contact Trip Leader: Cliff C. - via email Click Here

  Site assignments and additional details will be in the reminder email a few days prior to the event.

  2025 San Diego Pride events hosted by GO, see below:
  

  7/18/25 - Brewery and Opening Ceremony - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6190511

  7/19/25 - Pride parade - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6190542

  7/19/25-7/20/25 - Pride Festival - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6207047

  7/20/25 - Hike Seven Bridges - https://greatoutdoors.org/event-6207022

  Who to Contact with Questions: If you have questions about any of the individual pride events listed here, please contact the trip leader of that specific event. If you have general questions about the whole SD Pride Calendar please contact VPO KJ (email click here).

  Health Problems/allergies:   Discuss any medical concerns with the event leader that may affect your ability to participate in these events.

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• SBVC - Duck Creek, UT Campout

  • Start
    Wed, August 06, 2025
  • End
    Sun, August 10, 2025
  • Location
    Duck Creek, UT
  • Spaces left
    20

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  Ready for an Escape? Let’s Head to Southern Utah! 

  Tired of the daily grind? Then it’s time to trade traffic for towering trees and spreadsheets for starry skies! Join your Great Outdoors friends on a five-day, four-night camping adventure in the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah! 

  We’ll be setting up camp at Duck Creek Campground, a peaceful hideaway nestled in the Dixie National Forest near Cedar City—just 450 miles east of LA. You’ll be surrounded by groves of aspen and Douglas fir, with ancient ponderosa pines (some over 500 years old!) standing tall all around you. 

  There are hiking trails right from camp,Duck Creek Pond and Navajo lake nearby if you feel like casting a line, renting a boat or just kicking back. One day, we’ll hit the trails at Cedar Breaks National Monument—a jaw-dropping natural amphitheater—on a scenic hike along the South Rim Trail (note: there’s a $15–$25 fee per vehicle to enter). We’ll also explore the Mammoth Lava Caves, a wild formation from Utah’s volcanic past. 

  And if that’s not enough? Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are just about an hour away. If you forget something or need supplies, Duck Creek Village is just down the road with shops, firewood, and a few local eats. 

  So….Let’s get outside, breathe in that mountain air, and make some memories! 

  Details: 

  We have reserved campsites 31,33,34(Loop A) 

  We are allowed one vehicle per site, however there is overflow parking which is about ¼ mile away at the visitor’s center.We may be able to park a few more vehicles at the campsite but that will be figured out when you get there. There is a fee for overflow vehicles in camp which the driver will be reimbursed. 

  Sorry because of the limited space,this is tent camping only. 

  There are no showers so bring your solar shower, however, Pine Wood resorts,which is in Duck Creek Village,offer showers if availability permits, $10/person. 

  Campground amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables and potable water. 

  Make sure to bring firewood and buy it locally as they are discouraging firewood brought in from outside the area due to exotic pest infestation. 

  For more info about duck Creek Campground go to:  

  Duck Creek, Dixie National Forest - Recreation.gov 

   

  Registration:$65 per person, 5 days and 4 nights. 

  Registration by credit card only 

  Each camp site is allowed one vehicle per site, (we probably can squeeze a few more in) but overflow parking is available at the visitor’s center, and carpooling is highly encouraged to limit the number of vehicles.  Let the trip leader know if you have room to share in your vehicle. 

  Itinerary: 

  Wednesday Aug. 6^th: Arrival AFTER 2pm. Meet and Greet tea and other yummies! Feel free to share your favorite finger food and/or beverage if you so desire, GO will be providing drinks and snacks as well.  BYOB. Dinner on your own. Campfire gathering 

  Thursday Aug. 7^th: Breakfast on your own. Explore local trails around the area, TBD at the site. Lunch on your own, more exploring, Potluck dinner!  Prepare your favorite dish for 4 to 6 people.  Campfire gathering 

  Friday Aug 8^th:Breakfast on your own then drive to Cedar Breaks National Monument (carpooling to be figured out) Pack a lunch. Taking the5-mile South Rim trail which offers spectacular views, a moderately strenuous hike but well worth it!Have plenty of water, comfortable hiking shoes and sunscreen! Dinner at a nearby restaurant. (Paesano’s Pizzeria or Aunt Sues Chalet) Return for our Campfire gathering. 

  Saturday Aug 9^th:Breakfast on your own, visit Navajo Lake, maybe rent a boat or walk around the lake, more exploring TBD. Have lunch in Duck Creek Village. Dinner on your own, relax, take in the beauty, campfire gathering. 

  Sunday Aug 10^th: Our last day!  Breakfast on your own, pack up and head out and prepare for your next GO adventure! 

  Note: This itinerary is subject to change as weather, moods and circumstances permit! 

  Refund Policy: Cancel on or before August 4th you will receive a refund minus a $15 processing fee.Sorry but no refunds will be issued after that date. 

  Contact the trip leader if you need to cancel. 

  

  This event is limited to GO members only.  When you register, you’ll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 minutes.  If you’re not a member, you can first join as a member online and then return to register for the event.  We’d love to have you join!! 

  Dogs are allowed if they are on a leash. 

  Weather this time of year is usually pleasantly warm and breezy (low 80’s high 70’s) Very slight chance of rain but it has been known that an occasional thunderstorm can pass through now and again, so be prepared! 

  Bring your 10 essentials, camping and cooking gear, food and a bundle or two or three of firewood. (We can always go down the road to buy more) 

  Sunscreen and a wide brimmed hat and comfortable hiking shoes highly recommended! 

  Additional e-mails will be sent out with more details, changes and other pertinent info as the date of the trip nears. 

  
  Your Trip Leader, Brian Miller: Duck Creek, UT (circa 1963)
  [email protected] 

   

   

  
  

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• OCLB - CAMPING - PERSEID METEOR SHOWES AT JOSHUA TREE - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Sun, August 10, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, August 11, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK COTTONWOOD GROUP SITE
  • Spaces left

  

  This event is being planned by OCLB chapter. For more information about this trip:

  • Please check back here for updates; or
  • Please contact our OCLB Chapter VPO - via email:

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• PS - Camping - Barton Flats

  • Start
    Mon, August 11, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Thu, August 14, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Angelus Oaks, CA, San Bernardino National Forest

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  Experience the cool mountain starlit sky among conifer forest at 6500' elevation. This is a great summer mid-week excursion where you will find a less crowded campground surrounded by mountain pines and vegetation. Jenks Lake and the Santa Ana River are nearby, and Big Bear Lake is only 25 miles away. Three nights of camping, hiking and exploring the area.

  Monday, August 11

  • 2:00 pm - Check-in  go directly to your site
  • 5:30 pm - Meet and greet BYOB, dinner on your own
    
  • 7:00 pm - Group campfire activities
    
  • Stargazing - Perseid Meteor Shower!

  Tuesday, Aug. 12

  • 9:00 am - Hike Jenks Lake *
    
  • 1:00 pm - Hike*
    
  • 5:45pm - Potluck dinner
  • 7:00 pm - Group campfire activities
    

  Wednesday, Aug. 13

  9:00 am - Hike* or 4x4 trip

  • 1:00 pm - Big Bear town* 
  • 6:30 pm - Check white board*
  • 7:30 pm - Group campfire

  Thursday, Aug. 14

  •  12:00 pm - Check out

  *Check campground white board for updates and hike/outing details.

  Amenities and Notes:

  • Tents will be on the large spacious double sites separate from RV's
  • Flush toilets, picnic tables, grill/fire rings, and drinking water. Showers may be be available.
  • Bears frequent the area; follow all food and garbage disposal regulations. Food storage lockers on site.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. - 'Buy It Where Your Burn It' Available on site at $8-10 a bundle, cash only.
  • Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. Campfires must be kept small and in the fire ring.
  • Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am.
  • Each "tent first person" registration includes parking for 1 vehicle. Second person sharing a tent must arrive with first person in same vehicle. No extra parking available.  Tent sites will not be shared with RV's.
  • Back into your site - safety requirement for emergency evacuation.
  • Park all tires on pavement - environmental issues - strictly enforced.
  • Specific campsite assignments will be sent a week before the event.

  Notes/conditions for RVs:  This is a dry camping. Fresh water spigots available throughout camp and at the dump station. The dump site is located nearby ($10 fee).  Generators may be operated between 7 am and 10 pm. Maximum site size is 35 feet. Maximum of 2 vehicles per site. RV with tow vehicle attached upon arrival counts as 1 vehicle. If tow vehicle is not attached upon arrival, occupant is responsible for extra parking fees $8 per day. Your tow vehicle must fit on your site with all tires on the pavement. 

  What to Bring: Ten Essentials, camp chair, daypack for hiking, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool weather clothing, some cash, and your name tag. Bring your senior Golden Age Park pass if you have one.

  GOING GREEN!  Please bring your own plates, cups, mugs, eating utensils, napkins, paper towels, camp soap, etc.  There are water spigots located in the camp or in the nearby restroom for washing dishes.  

  Location/Directions:   Latitude 34.171955, Longitude  -116.875098

  Distance is approx. 70 miles from Palm Springs via Interstate10.

  From I-10 take SR-38 North. From the Mill Creek Ranger Station. The campground is approximately 18.8 to the entrance. Turn left into the campground. From the Big Bear Discovery Center take SR-38 towards Redlands for 25.8 miles and turn right into the campground. Google Map

  Hazard Warning!! - Dangerous intersection at entrance to camp from Highway 38 - limited visibility. Use extra caution when exiting the camp back on to the highway.

  Nearby Trails:

  • Ponderosa Vista Nature Trail, 0.6-mile length
  • Whispering Pines Trail, 0.5 mile
  • Rio Monte Trail, 2.5 miles
  • Big Falls Trail, 0.3 mile
  • Jenks Lake Trail,1 mile
  • Wild Horse Creek, 5 miles

  Website: San Bernardino National Forest. Campground map click here

  Climate:   Ave Temps: 77° / 44°     Current Weather click here

  Refunds: Cancellation for a refund, minus any service fee, must be received by August 1, 2024.

  Payment:  You can pay with the following credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. 

  Pets: Are welcomed. Must be kept on leash. Please pick up after your pet. 

  Photos: click here

  Prices are based upon you being a GO paid member.  If not currently a GO member, you will have the option of joining at an additional $25 per person for a one (1) year club membership prior to registration. Each person going must complete a separate registration. You can click here to join.  

  Contact Leaders:

  • Doug Wylie email click here  
  •  Scott Connelly email click here  

  Health Problems/Allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the trip leader that may affect your ability to complete the event.

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• OCLB - Lassen Volcanic National Park Campout

  • Start
    Thu, August 21, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, August 25, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Great Outdoors

  Orange County-Long Beach

  
  

  Lassen Volcanic

  National Park!

  Thursday Aug 21 - Monday Aug 25, 2025

  An hour from Redding, CA (about 9 1/2- 10 hours from OC)

  
  

  Ready for an adventure?

  Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain lakes, and numerous volcanoes.  Jagged peaks tell the story of its eruptive past while hot water continues to shape the land.

  The national park is known for its volcanic history, as well as its diversity of plants and animals. It contains 300 active volcanic domes and many hydrothermal features, such as mud pots and steam vents. 

  Lassen Peak is the southernmost active volcano in the Cascades, and the second most recent volcano to erupt in the lower 48 of the United States before Mount Saint Helens.
  
  Lassen National Park boasts over 700 species of flowering plants and 250 native species including birds, mammals, reptiles and fish.

  The park is at the junction of the Cascade Mountains, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Great Basin, providing many unique habitats.

  This will be our first OCLB campout adventure to Lassen Volcanic National Park so join us as we explore this far distant (10 hour drive from Orange County) intriguing park.

  
  

  Details

  We have reserved 4 sites at Summit Lake North Campground. 

  Tent sites:  There are 3 tent sites we have reserved with a maximum of 2 cars per site.  We can get a maximum of 6 people per site, but the total count will depend on the number of carpoolers since vehicle space is limited.  Looking for two tents per site (there is a maximum of 3 tents per site).

  RV site:  We will have one RV site available but there is no hookups for the site.  The RV site is a max of 28 ft long. 

  If the RV site goes untaken by July 1, we will convert it to a tent site.

  5 days/4 nights Campout.  

  Tent Camping Cost is $65 per person for tent camping.

  RV Site is $125 for Driver; RV Passenger is $25 (if applicable)

  Check in as early as 1 PM on Thursday.  Check out at noon on Monday.

  Registration is by credit card only.

  Summit Lake North Campground (elevation 6,700 ft.) is conveniently located on the main road of Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is within walking distance of the small but scenic Summit Lake and eight miles from the 10,457-ft. Lassen Peak, the largest volcano in the park..
  
  Hikers will find one of the park's major trails only 1/4-mile away from the campground and many more within a close proximity. Summit Lake North is on the opposite side of the lake from Summit Lake South Campground.

  
  

   There is also a $30 per vehicle National Park Service Entry Fee, good for 7 days, and payable at the kiosk.  

  And as you know the Annual National Parks 'America the Beautiful' Pass or Lifetime Senior Pass will also work for entrance into the Park.  Be smart and get an Annual or Lifetime Pass if you don't have one or the other!

   Campground amenities include flush toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and potable water.  We chose Summit Lake North since it does have flush toilets!

  
  

  The campground is a hub for hiking and backpacking enthusiasts. Campers can access many of the park's 150 miles of hiking trails from the Summit Lake area.

  The Cluster Lakes loop trail--a major trailhead into the park's interior that bypasses several alpine lakes and is popular among birders--is located a short walk from the Summit Lake Ranger Station.

  This is the closest campground to the Lassen Peak Trail and within 10 miles of the hydrothermal area Bumpass Hell. Educational programs are presented at an amphitheater within the facility.

  
  

  Registration:

  This campout is limited by the number of vehicles allowed for sites. If the registration looks sold out when you register, please add yourself to the wait list. Based on the number of vehicles from other registrants and their number of  passengers, you may still be added to the trip in the order added to the wait list if we can fit you in.  

  We are hoping that members will consider carpooling so that more members will be able to attend this campout since the attendance is limited by the number of vehicles for the camp site.  Preferably we would like each driver to take at least one passenger so that more people can attend.

   If you are interested in providing riding space for other registrants or looking for a ride, please contact the Trip Leader.  

  Registration Fee is $65 per person for the tent site.

  RV site is $125 for driver; $25 for each RV Passengers.

  This event is limited to GO members.  When you register, you'll need to have your credit card ready and pay your registration fee within 15 minutes.  If you are not a member, you can first join as a member online and then return to register for the event.

  
  

  Things to do

  Activities will be based on weather, so there will be no set schedule. Some ideas are:

  • Trip Leader will be exploring and hiking various trails.
  • Explore this unique place on your own
  • Chill by the lake - LOL! The below photo is not the lake.

  
  

  Food:

  • Eating establishments are FEW as in almost non-existent!  So be prepared to bring enough food to feed yourself.

  Lassen Cafe & Gift

  Located inside the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center, Lassen Cafe & Gift features a variety of delicious and healthy items including soups, salads, fresh fruits, hot or cold sandwiches, as well as a variety of beverages (including espresso drinks) and soft-serve ice cream.

  A menu is available on the concessioner website, accessibly by the link above. Offerings and hours are limited in the winter season, approximately mid-October through mid-May.

  Dine outside on the patio with views of the surrounding peaks or cozy up in the indoor dining area in front of the fireplace.
  
  Visitors are also welcome to bring their own meals to enjoy in the dining area or patio. A self-service microwave is available.

  

  Manzanita Lake Camper Store

  Located at the entrance to the Manzanita Lake Campground, the Camper Store offers ready-to-go meals and picnic supplies such as hot and cold sandwiches, snacks, basic grocery items, hot and cold beverages, and ice-cream. A menu is available on the concessioner website. The Camper Store is open approximately mid-May through mid-October; view dates and hours.

  • As usual, BYOB.

  Where the hell is Lassen Volcanic National Park?

  Far Far Far Away!

  
  

  Getting there:

  Carpooling is highly recommended to help reduce gas consumption, parking costs, and the entrance fee.  As mentioned before, attendance is limited to the number of vehicles registered.  

  Additional emails will be sent to registrants with more details as the trip nears.

  Cancellation:
  

  Full refunds will be issued minus a $20 processing fee if cancelled by July 22nd. Sorry but no refunds will be issued if cancelled after that date.  

  Contact the trip leader if you need to cancel.

   Ten Essentials:

  Bring your 10 essentials, your camping & cooking gear, food, and a bundle or two of firewood.

  Need to Know

  Be bear aware; food and scented products must be stored in the bear lockers provided at each campsite

  Pets are not allowed on park trails and must be on a 6-ft. leash

  There are no electricity, water or sewer hook-ups

  An entrance fee of $30 per vehicle is required. We highly recommend visitors purchase the park's digital 1-7 day entrance fee or the parks annual pass through recreation.gov prior to visiting park.  Or use that nifty Annual or Lifetime Pass that you have somewhere!

  Campers must have a valid entrance permit or pass before camping; ensure you bring your National Parks Annual/Lifetime Pass!  Or pay the entrance fee.

  Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site.  Moving firewood is illegal in some states.

  Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

  Additional emails will be sent to registrants with more details as the trip nears.

  Trip Leader:  Lance Whitmier 

  
  

  If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:

  [email protected]

  Come Join Us!  You'll have a great time!

  
  

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• SD - Camping - Mount Laguna Campout

  • Start
    Thu, August 21, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, August 24, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    32° 53' 15.0000" N 116° 26' 26.9999" W
  • Spaces left
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  GOSD Membership Campout!

  Laguna Mountains: Horse Heaven Campground

  
  

  Description

  Contrary to its name, Horse Heaven Group Campground has no equestrian sites. Instead, this tent-only facility can accommodate group gatherings. It provides a great mountain getaway for city dwellers to relax and enjoy cool summer temperatures, hiking and other outdoor recreation, just one hour east of San Diego.

  Facilities

  This site offers three areas for group gatherings: Lupine Loop can accommodate 40 people and 10 vehicles; The facility is equipped with vault toilets and drinking water. A general store is located 2.3 miles away at Mt. Laguna and Pine Valley.
  

  Natural Features

  The campground sits at an elevation of 6,000 ft. in the Laguna Mountains. It is forested with pines and oaks that provide plenty of shade, in addition to a meadow. The area is home to many species of birds, as well as the endangered Laguna Skipper butterfly. Little Laguna lake is located just a short distance from the campground and is an excellent hiking destination for photographers and visitors looking to explore the area. 

  Recreation

  The Laguna Mountain Recreation Area is known for great horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors can get their boots dusty on the Laguna Meadow Trail system or access a segment of the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail, which runs from California to the State of Washington. Wildflowers are usually abundant in April and May on the Big Laguna Trail, which takes visitors past Big Laguna Lake. In wet years there is water in Big Laguna Lake by December or January and ducks and other birds can be found. The trail presents a number of options to the user. A return to the trailhead parking can be made by cutting through the Laguna Campground or by taking the Pacific Crest Trail north. Families can learn about the area's flora and fauna by attending educational programs at the facility's amphitheater. Or for history buffs, the El Prado Cabin located at nearby El Prado Campground, is the first ranger cabin built in the Cleveland National Forest in 1911. The San Diego State University Observatory also sponsors "Star Parties" for campers most Saturday evenings during the summer (schedule can be obtained at the nearby visitor center or by calling 619-473-8547).

  Contact Leader:  KJ Archer, [email protected]            

  
  

  Weekend Schedule

  Thursday, August 21

  2:00 PM Arrival (tent placement subject to change)

  6:00 PM Meet & Greet

  7:00 PM Group Dinner and Bonfire

  Friday, August 22

  9:00 AM Coffee/Breakfast (on own)

  10:00 AM Hike TBD: Potentially Garnet Peak via PCT (4.1mi)

  12:00 PM Lunch (on own)

  2:00 PM Hike TBD: Potentially Big Laguna Loop

  6:00 PM Potluck

  8:00 PM Storytelling/Bonfire

  Saturday, August 23

  9:00 AM Coffee/Breakfast (on own)

  10:00 AM Hike TBD: Potentially Pictograph Trail (2.6mi)

  12:00 PM Lunch (on own)

  2:00 PM Hike TBD: Potentially Monument Peak via PCT (5.2mi)

  6:00 PM Group Dinner (bring own)

  8:00 PM Storytelling/Bonfire

  Sunday, August 24

  9:00 AM Coffee/Breakfast (on own)

  11:00 AM Must Leave Camp

  
  

  Health Problems/Allergies:  Discuss any medical concerns with the trip leader that may affect your ability to complete the event.

  GOING GREEN!  Please bring your own plates, cups, mugs, eating utensils, napkins, paper towels, camp soap, etc.  There are water spigots located in the camp or in the nearby restroom for washing dishes.
  

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• PS-Camp - Mammoth Lakes - Save The Date

  • Start
    Thu, September 04, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, September 08, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Mammoth Lakes

  

  This event is being planned by Palm Springs Chapter. It will be similar to the September 19, 2024 event. Trip leaders Cliff C. and Joey D. email here

  
  

  
  

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• PS - Trip Planning for 2026

  • When
    Thu, September 18, 2025
  •  
    5:30 PM
  • Location
    Sungate Community Room 69333 E Palm Canyon Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234

  

  Trip Planning - Overnight Events

  Do you have ideas for camping trips and outings? Have you discovered a great adventure or a hidden gem? 

  Catered dinner provided.

  In addition to overnight trips, we are also interested in ideas for day activities such as hikes,  educational outings, tours, winter events, kayaking, backpacking,  4x4 outings, volunteer work projects, and any activity that would be of interest to the group.

  Activities Other Than Hiking or Camping

  • Bird-watching at your favorite wetland

  • Movie night with an environmental focus

  • Plan a creative celebration of the equinox or solstice

  • Organize a docent-led tour of museum or park

  • Take a docent tour and then lead a similar one yourself for Great Outdoors

  • Attend a conservation lecture with other members

  • Organize a service trip to repair or build trails or weed out exotic plants

  • Set up a potluck brunch organized around a letter-writing campaign

  • Photography hike and follow-up potluck to review photos

  • Tour city dump or county watershed

  • Tour a sewage treatment plant

  • Tour little known public parks or open space

  • Bicycle ride

  • Mountain biking

  • Old-fashioned potluck picnic

  • Special events or exhibits

  • Ride horses

  • Planetarium or museum or zoo visit on free day

  • Anything that broadens our awareness of our environment is a valid outing

  We are also looking for speakers and programs for our monthly meetings and welcome your suggestions.

  FYI, we'll be taking the results of this meeting with us to the October all-chapter Great Outdoors planning conference, where we'll match up calendars with the other chapters and finalize the 2024 trips for all 5 chapters.

  2026Trip Planning Worksheet: click here

  We are also looking for new Trip Leaders. If you are interested let us know. You can work with a Trip Leader as an assistant in planning and leading a trip.

  Location address and Zoom meeting link will be in your confirmation/reminder emails.

  Contact Scott Connelly click here with your ideas and suggestion which will be considered at a planning session.

  
  

  
  

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• PS: Camp: Mojave Preserve MOVED to early 2026

  • Start
    Sat, September 20, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, September 23, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Spaces left
    12

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  Mojave Preserve: Black Canyon Group Camp site

  
  

  
  

  Mojave Preserve is a remote and beautiful expanse of high desert. The Hole In The Wall area is at the end of a paved road and contains a visitor center (closed for renovations, but wi-fi should be available) a standard campground, a fire station, and our group camp site on a dirt road. This is a semi-off-grid campout. On the western side is a through road to Baker, lava tubes, the Kelso dunes, and a trail depot (also closed at this time).

  Black Canyon group site -- Our camp site is remote, quiet, and will afford dark skies for star gazing. The moon will have set every nite before sunset. Fires are allowed in the fire ring, bring firewood. There is water available and vault toilets, but no other amenities. There is a shade structure with picnic tables.

  Included in the registration is a trip to Mitchell Caverns on Sunday at <time>.

  Map here. Note that the exit is Essex Road off I-40

  Check in time is 1:00pm, please don't arrive early; if you are early, you can hang out at the visitor center area, which across the paved road from our camp site road. Check out time is noon.

  There is very little cell service, wi-fi should be available at the visitor center. 2.5 miles from our camp is Hole In The Wall standard campground. It has traditional camp sites, without water or electricity. They allow reservations. Reservation site here

  Trip Leader: Joey Duhon mail and Cliff Clue mail

  Sunrise 6:30 Sunset 6:45 DST

  To do: hike Rings Loop which is behind the visitor center is 1.5mi and has great geology and some fun easy climbing

  Toward Baker is an off-road trail to the Lava Tube, which is a fun diversion.

  There are some 4x4 options; beside the Mojave Road (which is extensive) there is a trail from Mid-Hills to Hole In The Wall.

  
  

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• LA - Peruvian Adventure

  • Start
    Sun, September 21, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    Thu, October 02, 2025
  •  
    11:00 PM
  • Location
    Peru
  • Spaces left
    0
  • Registered
    24 registrants

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  *PERU*

  11 Days Including Machu Picchu, Cusco, Lima, Lake Titicaca, and Amazon rainforest

  Dates:  Sept. 21 - Oct. 2, 2025

  Join Joe Holliday and ExploorPeru for an exciting 11-day trip around Peru to see the rich culture, history, and nature. The tour will include a day at Machu Picchu, a few days in the Inca heartland in and around Cuzco, a visit to the floating islands of Lake Titicaca, seeing the colonial center of Lima, and a few days in the Amazon rainforest. Although not sponsored by Great Outdoors, this is an exclusive GOLA invitation that will be led by our long-time GO member and hike leader Joe Holliday, in conjunction with the highly rated ExploorPeru tour company.  Current members of any Great Outdoors chapter may participate. 

  Detailed trip itinerary can be accessed here.

  To register for this trip:   Registration via the Great Outdoors website is required but for tracking purposes only.  Note that registration is not reserved until payment is received as noted below. All arrangements are made through Joe Holliday, not Great Outdoors. 

  Registrants must be current members of any Great Outdoors chapter to participate. If not currently a member, please join via your preferred chapter's website before registering for this trip.

  Cost: The costs include the land tour, tour guide, hotels, four domestic flights, and several meals (see itinerary for details). Total cost for this trip is as follows:

  $3120. per person, double occupancy. First payment is $800.

  $3825. per person single occupancy. First payment is $1000.  Single occupancy rooms are limited to four on a first come basis.

  Indicate your preference and/or whether you are looking for a roommate when registering on this website.

  Price does not include international flights (to and from Peru).

  To pay for this trip: After you successfully register on this website, you will need to pay the above noted down payment to the trip leader Joseph Holliday. You can use one of three methods:

  1. Zelle: using Joseph Holliday 562-417-4742

  2. Venmo: using [email protected]

  3. Check or money order: made out to Joseph Holliday, with hand delivery or mailing address arranged by texting him at 562-417-4742

  (Note: Holliday is spelled with two L's.

  All four payments for this trip will be paid to Joe Holliday.   After receiving the deposits Joe will communicate how to divide up the remaining amount due, and the due dates.  (Tentatively the 15th of Jan, Feb, and Mar.)  

  Group Size: 24 Max

  For more information:  Joe at [email protected]

  GREAT OUTDOORS, INC. Is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization dedicated to the enjoyment of the outdoors.  All rights reserved.

  
  

  
  

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• SBVC - Santa Cruz Island Campout

  • Start
    Thu, October 09, 2025
  • End
    Sun, October 12, 2025
  • Location
    Scorpion Canyon Campground, Channel Islands National Park
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Great Outdoors Santa Barbara / Ventura County presents…

  A Santa Cruz Island Campout

  October 9 - 12, 2024

  Escape to Santa Cruz Island, the largest of California's Channel Islands, and immerse yourself in breathtaking ocean views and relaxing beach time. Join us at Scorpion Canyon Campground, sheltered from harsh ocean winds and located a short hike from the pier, for a classic getaway experience.

  Discover the island's rich cultural history, shaped by over 10,000 years of Native American inhabitation and 150 years of European exploration and ranching. Marvel at the magnificent landscapes and unique biodiversity, home to over 600 plant species, 140 land birds, 11 land mammals, and various amphibians and reptiles. Keep an eye out for the island fox and island scrub-jay, found nowhere else in the world!

  The trip will begin on Thursday, October 9th (8:30 AM departure from the dock at Ventura harbor - arrive at 7:30 AM), with an option to boat in on Friday, October 10th, and will conclude on Sunday, October 12th in the early evening (12 PM return to Ventura harbor).  We have arranged two group campsites and boat transportation over to the island, all covered by your trip fee. 

  No services are provided on the island (such as a general store), so bring all provisions that you will need during your stay (don’t forget your 10 essentials).

  Potable water is available at the campsite, however.
  

  Bring your own reusables! To keep our impact on nature as small as possible, no disposables plates or utensils will be provided.

  Prep for a schlep. The campsites are about a quarter of a mile hike from the pier, so pack accordingly. We may rent a wagon or two to help haul some stuff. If you're taking a cooler, make sure it has wheels and don’t forget the ice!

  A tandem kayak may be available for individuals to use to explore the incredible coastline, though if you have your own kayak that you would like to take or would like to rent one, you can do so by contacting Island Packers (805) 642-1393 to arrange for rental and/or transportation. There are special regulations for kayaking around the island: you must have life vests and helmets (for falling rocks). Island Packers can advise you on all the details. 
  

  This jewel off our coast offers some of the most beautiful ocean and landscape views to be had in Southern California, we hope to see you there!

  Cancellation Policy
  You may cancel for a full refund on or before Thursday, September 18th.  Cancellations after September 18 will not be eligible for a refund.

  
  

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• San Diego/CORP - 47th All Chapter Conference and Campout

  • Start
    Thu, October 16, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, October 19, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    William Heise County Park, 4945 Heise Park Road, Julian, CA 92036

  

  
  

  

  
  

   Join us this fall when the prettiest cyclone you've ever seen brings sparkling bubbles from Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Orange County/Long Beach, Santa Barbara/Venture County, and San Diego. The bubbles will descend full of happy campers ready for a weekend of fellowship, dancing, slippers covered in non-descript gems, a tricky doll that people keep wanting to steal, and the annual meetings that keep us strong (and legal)!

  Thursday, Oct 

  Friday, Oct 

  Saturday Oct 

  Sunday, Oct

  
  

  Business Meetings: 

  Friday,  Oct 

  Saturday, Oct 

  
  

  Registration:

  • Day Tripper– $5.00

  • 1st Tent camper- 

  • 2nd Tent camper - 

  • 1st RV Camper - The price is per site because we have a total of 15 RV sites with a maximum space of 40 feet.

  • 2nd RV Camper - 

  • Payments: Registration is available to Great Outdoors members only.- Click Here for Membership

  • Carpool Information: Due to liability and insurance reasons Great Outdoors cannot organize carpools and hike/trip leaders cannot take an active role in making arrangements for participants' transportation.

  • Quiet hours: 10pm - 8am.

  • Non-Campers: Lodging can be found in Julian, CA nearby https://visitjulian.com/lodging/#!directory

  • Pets: Welcomed if leashed, controlled, picked up after. Dogs are only allowed on paved trails.

  Conference FAQs

  What is the difference between a regular GO campout and a conference campout?

  Conference is held once every year in October (as required in the by-laws) where delegates from each of the five chapters and the Corp board come together to:

  • Nominate and elect a new Corporate Board for the upcoming year.

  • Vote and amend any by-law changes that may occur.

  • Schedule and coordinate the next year's camping trips.

  • Special awards and recognition will be presented.

  Who puts on the Conference?

  • Hosting conference is on a rotational basis by one of the five chapters.

  • This year is hosted by the San Diego Chapter.

  Do I need to attend any of these business meetings?

  • Only if you are a chapter delegate, a corporate committee chair or Corporate Board member; however, all are welcome to attend.

  Can I come to any of these meetings if I am not on the Corp board or a delegate?

  • Yes! We encourage anyone who is interested in how our organizational leadership works to come and observe our meetings!

  What if I am not part of the Corp board or a delegate, can I still attend the conference?

  • Yes! There will be other planned activities and events to attend..

  • This is a great opportunity to become acquainted with GO leaders, members, and learn the organization of Great Outdoors.

  Can I attend the day activities without camping?

  • Yes, register for day use only.

  Volunteer?

  • Each Chapter elects or appoints a Board Representative to represent your Chapter at all GO Corp. meetings. 

  • The GO Board also consists of the following appointed committees or positions:  Archives, Awards, Bylaws, Outings, Outdoors Experience, and Webmaster

  • If you are interested in running for one of the three (3) elected positions or serving on one of our Committees, attend the meetings and let us know.

  
  

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• PS- Camping - Death Valley 4x4 - Plus Save The Date

  • Start
    Thu, November 13, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, November 17, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Death Valley National Park

  

  This event is being planned by Palm Springs Chapter.d For more information about this trip:

  • Please check back here for updates; or
  • Please contact our PS Chapter VPO - via email: [email protected]

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Thu, May 28, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, May 31, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hurkey Creek Campground
  • Spaces left

  
  

  ALLCHAPTER JAMBOREE

  SAVE THE DATE

  This event is being planned by Great Outdoors Corporate. For more information about this trip, check back here for updates. The event will be either the last weekend in May or the first weekend in June.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• CORP- All Chapter Jamboree - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Thu, June 04, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, June 07, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Hurkey Creek Campground
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  ALLCHAPTER JAMBOREE

  This event is being planned by Great Outdoors Corporate. For more information about this trip, check back here for updates.  The event will be either the last weekend in May or the first weekend in June. 

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• PS- Camping - Guajome Regional Park - Save The Date

  • Start
    Sun, June 14, 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Wed, June 17, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Oceanside CA

  

  This event is being planned by Palm Springs Chapter.d For more information about this trip:

  • Please check back here for updates; or
  • Please contact our PS Chapter VPO - via email: [email protected]

  
  

  
  

  
  

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