Upcoming Campouts

    • Thu, October 17, 2024
    • Sun, October 20, 2024
    • Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area - Rio Group Site
    • 25
    Register



    October 17-20, 2024 

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    Join us for a retro 70's/Disco/Pride CampOut

    at

    Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area
    Rio Group Campsite

    Hosted by the LA Chapter, Conference Organizing Team: Pamela Wegner, John Butta, Steve Sisneros, John Blasco, Corrado Giovannoni, Bryan Matsumoto, Russell Hammerl, Ron Heinmiller 

    Volunteers Contact:   John Butta The LA chapter hosts the conference every five years. Let’s make it a great event, volunteer!

    Questions Contact: Russell Hammerl

    Let’s hike, bike, dance and take care of some business! Our 70’s disco theme for the conference will get everyone in a festive mood. We have reserved a wonderful group campsite with fantastic facilities. The Rio group campsite has covered pagodas, restrooms, showers, potable water, fire rings, BBQ grills, and picnic tables. Silverwood Lake is a reservoir between the West and East Fork Mojave Rivers. Also, the Pacific Crest Trail passes near our campsite for long and short hikes. Note: There may be times that the water quality in the lake may pose a health risk due to algae blooms. See the current status:  Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area


    Directions: The park is located off of Highway 138 and Cleghorn Road, 11 miles east of I-15 heading east; or 20 miles north of San Bernardino via Highways 18 & 138. Get directions through Google Maps

    Climate, Elevation:  Average high/low: 79° / 50° ; Elevation 3400’

    Thursday, Oct 17 

    • 2:00 pm: Check-in, there are no activities this day as the organizers will be setting up for the conference. You can check-in either Thursday or Friday. The three best Pride decorated RVs or Campsites win a prize on Saturday night. 

    • 5:00 PM: Early Birds Meet & Greet and Happy Hour (BYO beverage)

    • 6:00 PM: BYO Dinner

    • 7 PM: Campfire (no wood burning allowed)

    Friday, Oct 18 (Official Start Date)

    • 7:00 am Coffee, breakfast on your own.

    • 9:00 am  Hike on the PCT, Pacific Crest Trail,  going north east out of the campground, 5 miles. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks/ lunch, hiking poles, shoes with good traction, etc. There will be a good amount of uphill climbing. Led by Russell

    • 2:00 pm Nature Center, (an unguided activity) 

    • 5:00 pm  Meet and Greet with bingo mixer led by Pamela. Bring an appetizer to share and your own beverage. Buy raffle tickets.

    • 6:00 pm Hosted Taco Bar. Bring your own reusable plate and utensils.

    • 8:00 pm Campfire and star gazing

    Saturday Oct 19

    • 7:00 am  Coffee, breakfast on your own 

    • 9:00 am  Lake hike with wonderful mountain and lake views: led by Bryan Matsumoto. Bring 2 liters of water, snacks or lunch, hiking poles, shoes with good traction, etc.

    • 10:00 am Bike ride around the lake area with John Blasco

    • 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm  Outdoor Experience Introduction - Meet trip and hike leaders for Q&A and learn about leadership opportunities. Join the team, acquire new skills, make a difference and feel good about yourself. Find out more: Outdoor Experience

    • 3:00 pm Arts and Craft with Pamela 

    • 6:00 pm  Potluck Dinner - bring a dish to share. GO will provide dessert. Wear your best Disco or Pride outfit - prize for 3 winners with best outfits!

    • 7:00 pm  Award Presentations; announcements

    • 7:30 pm  Super Raffle drawing! Bring cash!  Tickets only $5.  Fabulous prizes: outdoor gear and more!

    • 8:00 pm Disco Party Night

    Sunday, Oct 20

    • 7:00 am  Coffee 

    • 12:00 pm  Check out

    Business Meetings: All members are welcome to attend the business meetings. Meet at Pavilion - Check whiteboard at camp for updates and details.

    Friday,  Oct 19 

    • 7:00 pm Elections Committee Meeting -Attended by current Corp Board and Chapter Representatives.

    Saturday, Oct 19 

    • 9:00 - 11 am  General Business Meeting, Corp Board and elections, Incoming Board Meeting -Attended by outgoing Corp Board, Chapter Delegates, Committee Chairs. We elect a Corp. Chair, Secretary and Financial Officer. The Chair then appoints Committee Chairs.

    • Incoming Board Meeting- Attended by the newly elected Corp Board and Committee Chairs.

    • 11:00 am Outdoor Experience Committee meeting- Attended by VPOs of each Chapter and other interested parties.

    • 1:00 pm  All  VPO's trip planning, calendar meeting- Attended by VPOs of each chapter, delegates, newly elected Corp Board Committee Chairs and other interested parties.

    • 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm  Outdoor Experience (OE) Program

    • 1:30 pm OE Introduction -  Meet trip and hike leaders for Q&A and learn about leadership opportunities. Join the team, acquire new skills, make a difference and feel good about yourself.- Attended by VPOs of each Chapter and other interested parties.

    • 2:00 pm OE Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Session - Meet Chapter Officers and hike leaders presenting Trip Leader resources that have made GO more accessible to new members and trip leaders. Potential topics include: financial support for trip leaders and attendees, welcome/EDI statement crafting, respecting native lands/people, a free Trip Leader Starter Kit for all attendees, and recognizing our GO founders. Attendance by VPOs recommended and all members welcome.



    Registration:

    • Day Tripper– $10.00

    • Each Vehicle- $80.00  The price is per vehicle because we have a total of 30 parking spaces. Overflow parking available at main campsite (approx. 5 mins; 0.6 miles away).

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

    • Cancellation:  Email,  [email protected] by Oct. 5 to receive a refund minus a $10 service fee.

    • 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. If you would like a ride, or could provide a ride, you can sign up on your own by clicking here:  Carpool

    • RVs: No RV hookups at group campground. RVs must be parked in provided space and may not protrude into the roadway. Maximum length 31'. Roadways must be kept open and clear to allow for emergency vehicles. Consider carpooling with a tent camper. Full hookup sites may be available at the nearby New Mesa Campground via Reserve California

    • Quiet hours: 10pm - 6am.

    • Non-Campers: Lodging can be found in nearby Crestline 

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

    Optional Activities:

    Nature Center: The Nature Center is located to the left of the park's entry kiosks down Cleghorn road. The history of the lake, information about wildlife, and showcases with artifacts from the area’s native past. The Nature Center is open Friday-Sunday from 10am to 4pm during the winter season.

    Hiking/Bicycling: A trail extends for 13 miles around the park. Most notably, the Pacific Crest Trail passes through the recreation area, a popular layover for thru-hikers. 

    Deep Creek Hot Springs: To the north is a popular destination for soakers who appreciate the shade of the sycamores and a more natural experience.  

    Crestline: The quaint mountain town is a short drive away with restaurants, antique and collectible shops, supermarket and Lake Gregory Regional Park. At Lake Gregory you can rent kayaks and paddleboards and fishing gear. 

    Silverwood Lake: Swim beaches and enjoy the surroundings.

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     What to Bring: Ten Essentials, camping and cooking gear, food, name tag, camp chair, warm/cool weather clothing, bicycle, swim suit, towel, possibly water shoes, potluck dish, appetizer for the tea. If you would like to donate an item for the raffle, contact the trip leaders.

    Also bring cash for the $5 each Super Raffle tickets.  And last but not least, bring your Disco and Pride outfits and decorations! Prizes will be awarded!

    GO GREEN!  Please bring your own reusable plates, cups, mugs, and eating utensils.

    Do not bring firewood. Wood fires are not allowed due to current restrictions. We will have a propane fire pit for our campfire. Please feel free to bring your own as well; we may need several with our large group.


    Campground Brochure: Click Here 

    Campground Contact: (760) 389-2281

    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 Los Angeles Chapter

    • The next conference will be 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.

    Any other questions? - contact Trip Leaders or Board Members 

    If you would like to know more about the history and founding of GO click here.



    • Sun, November 24, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Wed, November 27, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Ramona, CA
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    • Dos Picos County Park Trip Notes

      Dos Picos County Park is located in Ramona, California. Its name is Spanish for "two peaks," derived from the two prominent mountains nearby. The surrounding ranch land and steep rocky slopes help preserve its secluded atmosphere.

      This park is known for its magnificent Oak trees.  The landscape is a mixture of chaparral, open grassland, and oak woodland. Coyote, fox, possum, skunk, and raccoon are all seen in the park regularly.

      The campground has coin-operated showers.  There are five wine-producing vineyards in the area, so bring your wine-tasting palettes.  Tastings are typically $10/person, that fee is waived if you buy a bottle.   The city of Ramona is minutes away when driving.  You may purchase food and other supplies there.

      Maximum RV length is 40 feet.  All sites have E/W. Several sites will be dedicated as tent sites.  These sites can have three tents, max and two cars.  The water spigots at these sites are unique.  It is housed in a plastic box that sits below ground level.  

      Tent campers, all the sites are gravel.   Your tent will likely be pitched on gravel.  Please bring blow-up mattresses or cots to sleep on, so you are not sleeping on gravel.  Tents should also bring extension cords. 

      At each site there is room for an RV and tow vehicle, or two vehicles.  Extra vehicles can park in the overflow lot for a total of $9, which is paid by GOPS.  The overflow parking lot is NOT close.  It’s located on the opposite side of the campground from our sites, so car camping would NOT be a good choice, please bring a tent.

      Leashed dogs are welcome at $1/night/dog.  Campers will pay for their own dogs upon check-in at the campground. 

      Sites 63 & 69 are ADA sites.  If you have an ADA placard, please let the trip leader know.   

      We will have access to the indoor pavilion and its outdoor picnic area.  It is located in the middle of all our sites.  There is a massive charcoal grill and firepit, GOPS will supply the charcoal.  Bring meat to grill if you like.  The use of that pavilion and its outdoor space was an additional cost that was figured into the cost of this campout.  Typical weather in this are in November is high 73, low 42.

      Cancellation policy: cancel for full refund minus a $10 fees on or before Nov 10th, 2024.

      Dos Picos County Park Campground

      17953 Dos Picos Park Road

      Ramona, CA 92065

      (760) 789-2220 

      Trip Leader Contact: Robert Varga

    • [email protected]

    • (760) 641-9112 text messages only

    Dos Picos Campout Schedule of Events

    Disclaimer: the following schedule is tentative and could change without notice. Check-in and Check-out are set in stone, no changing those.

    Sunday, November 24

    • 2:00 pm - Check-in (please don't arrive early)
    • 6:00 pm – Meet and Greet, in the Pavilion, bring finger food to share if you want.  Dave’s bring your dinner to the meet and greet.
    • 7:00 pm – Dinner on your own, but you’ll probably be satiated from grazing the finger food, so join the group fire early!
    • 8:00 pm - group fire, please bring firewood

    Monday, November 25

    • 7:00 am – coffee and PUMPKIN PANCAKE BREAKFAST in the Pavilion!
    • 10:00 am – local hike somewhere close by
    • 1:00 pm – activity on your own or impromptu group activity
    • 6:00 pm – PotLuck dinner in the Pavilion
      • If you want to grill on the communal charcoal grill, we will begin heating it at 5:30pm, please plan accordingly
    • 8:00 pm - group fire, please bring firewood

    Tuesday, November 26

    • 7:00 am – Coffee and continental breakfast items in the Pavilion
    • 10:00 am – local hike somewhere close by
    • 1:00 pm – activity on your own or impromptu group activity
    • 5:00 pm – dinner on your own
    • 7:00 pm - group fire, please bring firewood

    Wednesday, November 27

    • 7:00 am – Coffee and continental breakfast items in the Pavilion
    • 9:00 am - pack up and clean up, say our tearful goodbyes
    • 12:00 pm - Check out







    • Mon, December 30, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Fri, January 03, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Tecopa, CA

    Save the date.  Details to be updated


    Discover the wonders of the desert at the southern end of Death Valley!  

    TECOPA HOT SPRINGS, natural hot springs located in a relaxed desert environment. These are gender-segregated, no-clothing-mandatory, indoor hot pools for soaking that are open 24 hours. Tecopa Hot Springs Resort is a desert oasis that offers a variety of activities and amenities. Restaurants, live music, entertainment, hiking, off road adventures and many nearby attractions and interaction with some of the nicest people in the Mojave Desert. It's a large campground with 30 AMP RV hookup sites. Tents share sites with electricity, includes restrooms, showers and unlimited entry into the hot springs. Tent sites are located on level gravel area among the RV's. We have the community center reserved for evening activities.  

    Schedule Of Events

    Sun Dec 29

    • 12:00 pm Check in, set up camp
    • 12:00 pm Pool time all afternoon
    • 5:00 pm Meet and greet tea, BYOB and appetizer to share 
    • 6:00 pm Dinner on your own or group at restaurant
    • 7:30 pm Group campfire and/or pool time
    Mon Dec 30
    • 8:30 am Guided Naturalist tour Point of Rocks Ash Meadows NWR*
    • 5:00 pm Tecopa Community Center Speaker Program:  Executive Director, Amargosa Conservancy-Endangered Species, Ash Meadows, Devils Hole, Local issues. 
    • 6:15 Charcoal fire will be ready for grilling
    • 6:30 Dinner - Bring something to grill for yourself on the charcoal grill and a side dish to share.  
    • Tue Dec 31 NEW YEARS EVE
    • 9:00 am Exploration adventure*
    • 5:00 pm  Community Building
    • 5:00 pm  
    • 6:15 Charcoal fire will be ready for grilling
    • 6:30 pm Dinner.  Bring something to grill for yourself on the charcoal grill and a side dish to share.

    Wed Jan 1, 2020  HAPPY NEW YEAR!

    9:30 am Check white board for activity planned

    Thur Jan 2   Check out    

    * Check white board for hike/outings updates 

    Registration Notes:

    Registration includes admission to hot pools. 

    Registration is available to  Great Outdoors members only. You may join and purchase a membership - Click Here For Membership - which will allow you to register.

    Amenities:  Free Wi-Fi at the local community center library. No cell service. Bring drinking water (local water is not potable). RV dump station. Nearby restaurants. Market at Shoshone (8 miles). Pahrump,NV is 36 miles.

    Motel accommodations:

    What to Bring:WATERthe local water is not for drinkingTen Essentials, camp chair, name tag, electric heater/blanket for your tent,cash, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool weather clothing, potluck item, heavy duty tent stakes in case of wind, extension cord, electric blanket or heater, firewood/and or propane fire-pit and extra propane tank.

    Bring something to grill on the charcoal grill 

    You may also consider bringing or renting a 4x4 off road vehicle. We will explore nearby trails with 4x4 vehicles. Drivers may have passenger space available.

    DirectionsCampground Location map

    Located about 50 miles north of Baker CA via Hwy 127.

    ClimateHist. Avg.:  60° /35° Be prepared for cold nights. Tents can plug in electric heaters/blankets.30 AMP adapter for 120 outlet may be needed. See your RV neighbor for adapters.   Check weather forecast and plan accordingly.

    Possible Adventures:

    • New hike into  obscure volcanic canyon near Dante's View Death Valley
    • Amargosa River Canyon Hike  The Amargosa River
    • Shoshone Museum and historic walking tour
    • Dublin Gulch caves and Cemetery
    • Old Miner's Caves at Dublin Gulch in Shoshone.
    • Shoshone Wetlands Hiking Trail
    • Hike Tecopa hills loop or Tecopa Peak
    • Hikes in southern end of Death Valley
    • Saratoga Springs death Valley
    • China Date Ranch
    • China Ranch Water Fall and Slot Canyon
    • Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
    • Dumont Dunes
    • Salt Creek Hills nature trail
    • Saratoga Springs and Ibex Dunes
    • Death Valley hikes- Jubilee Pass
    • 4x4 Backcounty roads to old mine sites and points of interest.
    • Movie screening: The Women in the Sand: Two feisty elders of the Timbisha Tribe fight the US Government and their own tribal council for justice as they struggle to save their ancient culture in the hottest place on earth, Death Valley, CA.


    Refunds:  Cancellation for a refund due by 12/23/2019. eMail Scott if you wish cancel.

    Contact: Scott Connelly Click Here 

    Photos from previous trips: Click Here  and Here album 2

    Pets: Are welcomed on a leash.

       

    Health Problems/allergies:It is the responsibility of participants to carry on their person a record of significant allergies, medications and medical history in the event of a medical emergency.  Discuss any medical concerns with the hike leader if you wish.





    • Sun, January 12, 2025
    • 1:00 PM
    • Thu, January 16, 2025
    • 11:00 AM
    • Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, AZ

    Spend 4 nights and 3 days exploring Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.  We will be camping at the main campground at Twin Peaks Campground surrounded by organ pipe cacti and lush desert plants located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center.  Restrooms have running water and some have solar-heated showers. Hookups for electricity, water, or sewer are not available.  A dump station, with potable water is located past the last row of campsites.


    Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was set aside on April 3rd, 1937 for future generations as an exemplar of the Sonoran Desert. This natural area is home to an abundance of life: quirky cacti, talkative birds, whispering springs with desert fish, and so much more! The life found in the Sonoran Desert has adapted to this land of extremes in a multitude of ways, each playing a role in this magical landscape. Explore the desert wilderness hiking through hidden washes, adventuring off on a scenic drive, or just relaxing at the monument's campgrounds. 

    Directions:  The Twin Peaks Campground is located 1.5 miles from the Kris Eggle Visitor Center and Highway 85. Continue past the visitor center and almost immediately turn left at the sign that says "Twin Peaks Campground." Follow that road for 1.5 miles until you reach the campground kiosk.

    Logistics:  5 tent sites and 10 RV sites have been reserved.  The tent sites are in the tent section of the campground; each site has its own gravel pad with one tent per site.  The RV sites range from 28 ft. to 40 ft.  The RV sites are located in the section where generators can be used during generator hours (see below).  

    Generator Hours:  Quiet Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Generator hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

    Campfires:  Ground fires within the park is prohibited.  All fires must be in the provided raised grills.  For those with propane file pits, please bring them to use at night in lieu of a campfire.  Two tanks of propane will be provided to use towards the nightly campfire.  

    Pets:  Pets must be leashed (six feet or less) or otherwise physically restrained at all times. For details about where you can and can't go with your pet, visit the Pets page or contact the visitor center by calling (520) 387-6849.

    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.

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    Cancellation/Refunds Policy:  Cancellation for a refund, minus $10,  must be received by January 8 and must be sent to the Trip Leader, Beth Schneider email click here

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    What to Bring:  Camp chair, camping/cooking gear, food, warm/cool/wet weather clothing, potluck item, and the Ten Essentials. Per the schedule below, bring food to share on Sunday (meet and greet appetizer) and Monday (pot luck dinner) nights.  Every effort will be made to have hot coffee ready by 7:30 am (sunrise) if sufficient power is available to make coffee before 8 am (see generator hours above).  Bagels and muffins will be available in the morning for breakfast.  

    Directions:  Follow I-10 E to AZ-85 S/Phoenix Bypass Rte in Buckeye. Take AZ-85 south and turn right on Puerto Blanco Dr.  For directions click here 

    Weather:  Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument weather click here

    Trip Leader:   Beth S.email click here 


    Tentative Schedule

    The reserved group meeting area is site #xxx (TBD).

    Please check the white board set up at site #xxx (TBD) for updates

    Sunday

    • 1:00 pm - arrival
    • 6:00 PM Meet & Greet Site #xxx
    • 7:30 pm campfire

    Monday

    • 7:30 am Coffee and muffins **
    • 9:00 Hike - Victoria Mine Trail (4.4-5.2 miles/322' elevation gain); 
    • 1:00 pm - Ajo Mountain Drive (20.4 mile drive off road/rated moderate)
    • 6:00 pm ~ Potluck (bring a dish to share).
    • 7:30 pm ~ campfire
    ** As generator hours start at 8:00 am, every effort possible will be made to have coffee available at 7:30 am, depending on availability of power at the campground.

    Tuesday

    • 7:30 am ~ Coffee and muffins **
    • 9:00 am - Drive and hike - Dripping Springs Mine Trail (2.9/295') and Dripping Springs Trail (1.1/164'); bring lunch
    • Dinner in town or on your own
    • 7:30 pm ~ campfire

    Wednesday

    •  7:30 am ~ Coffee and muffins  
    •  9:00 am Drive and hike to the northern side of the park to Arch Canyon (1.1/85') and Bull Pasture Loop Trail (2.6/479); bring lunch.
    •  6:00 pm - Dinner will be provided by the club
    • 7:30 pm campfire (?) 

    Thursday -

    • 11:00 am checkout 

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

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


    • Thu, February 13, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, February 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM

    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]




    • Thu, March 13, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, March 16, 2025
    • 12:00 PM

    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]




    • Mon, March 31, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Thu, April 03, 2025
    • 12:00 PM

    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]




    • Wed, April 16, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Mon, April 21, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Morro Bay State Park
    • 29



    SAVE THE DATE

    LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping

    Start:  Wed, April 16, 2025,  2:00 PM

    End:  Mon, April 21, 2025,  12:00 PM

    Location:  Morro Bay State Park

    This event is being planned by the Los Angeles Chapter. Trip Leaders: John Blasco and Joe Holliday.

    REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN.

    Please check back here for updates; or contact John Blasco at [email protected]


    • Wed, May 07, 2025
    • Sun, May 11, 2025
    • Cottonwood AZ

    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]




    • Sun, June 15, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Wed, June 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Oceanside

    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]




    • Thu, July 17, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Mon, July 21, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sweetwater Regional Park Bonita 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]




    • Thu, August 14, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Mon, August 18, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Barton Flats San Bernardino NF

    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]




    • Thu, September 18, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Thu, September 25, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Bishop

    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]




    • Thu, November 13, 2025
    • 2:00 PM
    • Mon, November 17, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • 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]




Past Campouts

Tue, September 24, 2024 PS - Speaker Series - Darin Furry: Interested in the RV Lifestyle?
Thu, September 19, 2024 PS -Camp - Mammoth Lakes - Old Shady Rest
Tue, September 17, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Sept 17
Thu, September 12, 2024 PS - Trip Planning Sept 12
Fri, September 06, 2024 LA-Camping-Mount Pinos-Los Padres NF
Wed, August 21, 2024 OCLB - Day Hikes in the Adirondack State Park
Mon, August 12, 2024 PS - Camping - Barton Flats San Bernardino NF
Sun, August 11, 2024 OCLB - Perseid Meteor Shower! One Night Only Campout! Joshua Tree National Park
Fri, August 09, 2024 OCLB - Perseid Meteor Shower! One Night Only Campout! Shady Cove Group Camp
Fri, August 09, 2024 LA Camping - SHADY COVE-PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER CAMPOUT
Thu, July 18, 2024 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
Wed, June 26, 2024 LA - Camp: Malibu Creek State Park Campout
Thu, June 20, 2024 SD - Camping - Mount Laguna Campout
Sun, June 16, 2024 PS - Guajome Park in Oceanside, CA Campout
Fri, June 07, 2024 SD/SBVC - Santa Cruz Island Campout
Mon, June 03, 2024 PS - East Flats Off Grid Camping
Fri, May 17, 2024 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2024
Thu, May 09, 2024 PS - Hurkey Creek Campground
Wed, April 17, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting April 17
Tue, April 09, 2024 PS - Cottonwood Campground Joshua Tree NP
Sat, April 06, 2024 PS - Off-Grid Camping Meeting
Fri, March 22, 2024 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Thu, March 14, 2024 PS - Camping - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Fri, March 08, 2024 CANCELLED: SD - Campout - Tijuana River Valley Regional Park
Mon, February 26, 2024 SD - Backpacking - Grand Canyon Campout
Fri, February 16, 2024 PS-Camp - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
Tue, January 16, 2024 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Jan 16
Thu, January 04, 2024 PS- Camping- 4x4 Plus Salton City
Sun, December 17, 2023 OCLB - HoliGay Party 2023
Tue, December 05, 2023 PS - Camping Rancho Jurupa - Festival of Lights
Fri, October 20, 2023 PS/CORP - 45th All Chapter Campout and Conference - Lake Perris
Tue, October 03, 2023 OCLB - Sequoia National Park
Mon, October 02, 2023 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Oct 2
Thu, September 21, 2023 PS-Camping - Hearst Castle - San Simeon State Park
Wed, August 30, 2023 PS - Trip Planning Aug 30
Fri, August 18, 2023 PS - Skyline Group and Heart Bar Camps
Tue, August 15, 2023 SD - Backpacking - Boundary Waters Canoe Area (MN)
Thu, August 10, 2023 OCLB - Perseid Meteor Shower! One Night Only Campout! Joshua Tree National Park
Fri, July 28, 2023 LA-Camping-Table Mountain Campout
Thu, July 13, 2023 PS - Camp - Sweetwater Summit and San Diego Pride
Wed, July 12, 2023 OCLB - CALIFORNIA STATE AND NATIONAL REDWOOD PARKS
Fri, June 23, 2023 PS - William Heise San Diego County Park
Thu, June 15, 2023 (LA - Kern River Campout) CANCELED: Campground is closed due to flooding
Sat, May 27, 2023 SD - Mount Laguna Campout
Fri, May 19, 2023 OCLB - Yosemite National Park 2023
Thu, May 11, 2023 PS - Hurkey Creek Campground
Tue, May 02, 2023 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting May 02
Thu, April 13, 2023 PS -Camping - Joshua Tree - Blackrock
Wed, April 05, 2023 LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping
Mon, March 27, 2023 PS - Death Valley 4x4
Sun, March 26, 2023 OCLB - Yosemite Valley in March
Thu, March 16, 2023 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Thu, March 16, 2023 SBVC - St. Patrick's Day in Las Vegas!
Fri, February 17, 2023 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Sun, February 12, 2023 PS - Stagecoach Trails - Anza Borrego
Thu, February 09, 2023 SD - Kiss a Whale Adventure
Thu, January 19, 2023 PS - Quartzite Sports, Vacation & RV Rally
Fri, January 13, 2023 SBVC - Majestic Yosemite National Park
Thu, December 01, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Dec 01
Sun, November 20, 2022 PS - Dos Picos County Park
Fri, October 14, 2022 OCLB/CORP - 44th Annual All Chapter Conference Registration
Thu, October 06, 2022 LA - Pirate Camp Catalina at Two Harbors!
Wed, October 05, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
Sun, October 02, 2022 PS - Trip Planning Meeting Oct 2
Fri, September 23, 2022 PS - OAK GLEN CAMPING
Thu, September 08, 2022 SBVC - Morro Bay/Margarita Festival
Wed, August 31, 2022 PS - Trip Planning Aug 31
Sun, August 14, 2022 PS - Barton Flats Oso Group Camp
Thu, July 28, 2022 LA - Agnew Meadows (Mammoth)
Wed, July 13, 2022 OCLB - Grand Teton National Park Trip with Day Hikes
Sun, July 10, 2022 PS - Camping - Idyllwild Regional Park
Sun, June 12, 2022 PS - Guajome Campout
Thu, May 26, 2022 SBVC - Aliso Park Campout
Thu, May 12, 2022 PS - Sequoia Park Three Rivers CA
Fri, May 06, 2022 OCLB - Yosemite National Park
Fri, April 29, 2022 SD - Catalina State Park Campout
Thu, April 21, 2022 SBVC - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Sun, April 10, 2022 PS - Cottonwood Campground Joshua Tree NP
Thu, March 24, 2022 LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping
Wed, March 16, 2022 PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Wed March 16 at 6pm
Thu, March 10, 2022 PS - Campout - Agua Caliente County Park
Fri, March 04, 2022 OCLB - Pinnacles National Park Campout
Thu, February 17, 2022 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Fri, February 11, 2022 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Thu, February 03, 2022 LA - Death Valley, Furnace Creek Camping
Fri, January 14, 2022 SBVC - Majestic Yosemite National Park
Fri, January 07, 2022 OCLB - Cottonwood Campout
Tue, December 21, 2021 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
Thu, November 25, 2021 SD - Campout - Death Valley National Park
Sat, November 20, 2021 SD - DAY ACTIVITY - MISSION BAY BIKE RIDE
Mon, November 15, 2021 PS - Joshua Tree Park Ryan Camp
Tue, October 12, 2021 PS - Hike / Bike Planning
Thu, October 07, 2021 PS - Camp: Lone Pine/Western Film Festival
Mon, October 04, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
Mon, September 13, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
Thu, September 09, 2021 PS - Silent Valley Camp Resort Campout
Tue, September 07, 2021 PS - Trip Planning For 2022
Thu, August 19, 2021 LA - Camping Trip Quaking Aspen, Sequoia National Forest Campout
Fri, August 13, 2021 SBVC - Gem Lake Backpack (Intermediate)
Tue, July 20, 2021 PS - Camping - Idyllwild Regional Park
Thu, June 17, 2021 LA - Dogwood Campground (Lake Arrowhead)
Fri, June 11, 2021 SD - Mount Laguna Campout
Sun, June 06, 2021 PS - Camping - Barton Flats
Thu, April 15, 2021 OCLB - Caspers Wilderness Car Camp
Fri, November 06, 2020 SBVC - Lucidity Festival - CANCELLED
Thu, September 17, 2020 PS/SBVC - CANCELLED - Hearst San Simeon SP
Tue, August 25, 2020 SBVC - cancelled - Jalama Beach
Fri, August 07, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Big Bear Barton Flats
Thu, July 23, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 2 - Virtual Tour
Sun, July 12, 2020 PS - Mono Hot Springs Resort
Sun, July 12, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Rock Creek Tent Camping
Thu, July 09, 2020 PS - Death Valley Pt 1 - Virtual Tour
Fri, June 12, 2020 PS - Name That Campout-Jeopardy
Sun, June 07, 2020 PS - CANCELLED - Guajone Regional Park, Oceanside
Thu, June 04, 2020 SBVC - El Capitan State Beach
Thu, May 28, 2020 PS - Staycamp -Saline Valley - Virtual Tour
Fri, May 22, 2020 Cancelled - SD - Campout - Lake Edison
Thu, May 21, 2020 SBVC - CANCELED: Aliso Park Campground-Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival and Cuyama Valley Exploration
Fri, May 15, 2020 PS - Staycamp - Lake Perris Virtual
Fri, May 15, 2020 CANCELLED - CORP - Lake Perris Jamboree
Fri, May 01, 2020 PS - Yosemite High Sierra Camps - Virtual Tour
Thu, April 30, 2020 SBVC - CANCELED: Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Wed, April 29, 2020 PS - Deep Creek Hot Springs - Virtual Tour
Wed, April 22, 2020 PS - Earth Day 50 Years - Wild and Scenic Short Films
Thu, April 16, 2020 PS - Virtual- Joshua Tree NP (Cottonwood Campground)
Thu, April 16, 2020 PS - Cottonwood Campground Joshua Tree NP
Mon, March 30, 2020 PS - Cancelled - Emma Wood State Beach Campout
Fri, March 27, 2020 SD - Campout - Agua Caliente Regional Park
Thu, March 12, 2020 SBVC - Morro Bay Campout/Cayucos Sea Glass Festival
Thu, March 12, 2020 PS - Organ Pipe Cactus
Thu, February 27, 2020 LA - Joshua Tree N.P. - Jumbo Rocks Campground
Tue, February 11, 2020 PS - Ski Outing Big Bear
Thu, February 06, 2020 PS - Salton Sea - Mecca Beach Campground
Fri, January 17, 2020 SD - Mojave National Preserve & Mitchell Caverns Campout
Fri, January 17, 2020 SBVC - Yosemite National Park
Sat, December 28, 2019 PS - Tecopa Hot Springs 28 December 2019
Thu, November 28, 2019 LA - Ensenada, Mexico (Condo Or Hotel)
Thu, November 14, 2019 PS - Kartchner Caverns
Thu, October 24, 2019 PS - Joshua Tree NP (Black Rock Campground)
Fri, October 11, 2019 SBVC/CORP - 41st Annual GO Conference, Jamboree & Campout
Thu, September 26, 2019 PS - Silent Valley Camp Resort
Wed, September 18, 2019 SBVC - Overnight Trip Planning Meeting
Wed, September 18, 2019 PS - Trip Planning For 2020
Thu, September 05, 2019 SBVC - Morro Bay State Park
Thu, August 15, 2019 LA - Rock Creek Canyon (near Mammoth)
Fri, July 12, 2019 PS - Silverwood Lake - Cancelled
Thu, July 04, 2019 SD - Kings Canyon National Park
Sat, June 22, 2019 PS - Mt Baldy Hike and Camp
Thu, June 13, 2019 LA - Kern River Camping and Rafting
Sun, June 09, 2019 PS - Big Bear (Serrano Campground)
Thu, June 06, 2019 SBVC - El Capitan State Beach Campout
Sat, June 01, 2019 PS - Mt Baldy Hike and Camp
Thu, May 23, 2019 SBVC - Bates Canyon-Los Padres National Forest-Arroyo Grande Strawberry Fest!
Wed, May 15, 2019 PS - Snow Canyon-St. George Utah
Sun, May 12, 2019 PS - Hurkey Creek Campout (Idyllwild)
Thu, April 18, 2019 SBVC - Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park
Thu, April 11, 2019 PS - Joshua Tree NP (Cottonwood Campground)
Thu, March 14, 2019 PS - Dos Pico County Park, Ramona
Thu, March 14, 2019 PS- Camping - Dos Picos Park, Ramona, 14 March 2019
Sat, March 09, 2019 PS - CHUCKWALLA BENCH CAMPING 9 March 2019
Fri, December 28, 2018 New Year's Eve Campout (4 Nights/5 Days) 2018
Fri, December 21, 2018 PS - TECOPA HOT SPRINGS 21 December 2018
Thu, November 08, 2018 PS - So. Arizona - Catalina State Park 8 Nov 2018
Sun, October 28, 2018 PS - JOSHUA TREE PARK - JUMBO ROCKS CAMP
Fri, October 12, 2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 40TH ANNIVERSARY 2018
Fri, September 21, 2018 PS - OAK GLEN RETREAT - CAMP 21 September 2018
Tue, August 14, 2018 PS - Idyllwild Park Camping
Tue, August 14, 2018 PS - IDYLLWILD CAMPING 14 August 2018
Thu, July 26, 2018 PS - WHITNEY PORTAL ALABAMA HILLS 26 July 2018
Fri, July 13, 2018 PS - Sweetwater Regional Park Camping
Sun, June 17, 2018 PS - Big Bear Serrano 17 June 2018
Thu, May 17, 2018 PS- Zion National Park, Watchman Campground 17 May 2018
Thu, December 28, 2017 PS - TECOPA HOT SPRINGS 28 December 2017
Thu, November 16, 2017 PS Death Valley 2017 Nove16


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