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• PS- Dos Picos County Park Campout

  • Start
    Sun, November 24, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • End
    Wed, November 27, 2024
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Ramona, CA
  • Registered
    27 registrants

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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 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 fire pit. 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 area in November is high 73, low 42.

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

    Dos Picos County Park Campground

    17953 Dos Picos Park Road

    Ramona, CA 92065

    (760) 789-2220 

    Trip Leader Contact: Robert Varga

  • rvarga0@icloud.com

  • (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.  
  • 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, $6/bundle at the park

  Monday, November 25

  • 7:00 am – coffee by our Bombastic Barista, Mike and a PUMPKIN PANCAKES AND EGGS 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. 
  • 8:00 pm - group fire, please bring firewood, $6/bundle at the park

  Tuesday, November 26

  • 7:00 am – Coffee by our Bombastic Barista, Mike and continental breakfast items in the Pavilion
  • 10:00 am – local hike somewhere close by
  • 1:00 pm – Special for us: tour and wine tasting of a local vineyard owned by an x-GOSD member and his husband. pocomontana.com
  • 5:00 pm – dinner on your own
  • 6:30 pm - Raffle!!!  $5/ticket or 5 tickets for $20;  see the prize display in the Pavillon. 
  • 8:00 pm - group fire, please bring firewood, $6/bundle at the park

  Wednesday, November 27

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

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• PS - Hike / Bike Planning Meeting Jan 7

  • When
    Tue, January 07, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    IHOP Restaurant 471 S Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs
  • Spaces left
    18

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  Hike, bike, and day activities planning meeting. We meet in the back room for breakfast. We will review the calendar for the next 2 or 3 months and schedule accordingly. 

  If you are unable to attend, you may submit your hike, bike or other event and we will work to get them scheduled.

  Activities to consider other than hiking are welcome.

  Contact VP of Outings click here with your ideas and suggestions .

  
  

  
  

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• PS - Camp - Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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

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  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.

  
  

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• OCLB - Cottonwood Campout, Joshua Tree National Park

  • Start
    Fri, January 31, 2025
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, February 02, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • Location
    Joshua Tree National Park Cottonwood Campground

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  OCLB Chapter presents

  Cottonwood Campout

  Joshua Tree National Park 

  Jan 31st to Feb. 2nd, 2025

  Trip Leader Contact: Michael M

  Email: BoardRep-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org

  

  Stargazing and camping after the New Year?  

  Let’s go!

  Cottonwood Campground at Joshua Tree National Park is one of the best places for stargazing and camping after the holidays, or for that matter year-round.  Located in the southern section of the park away from light polluting towns or cities, Cottonwood Campground offers dark, uninterrupted views of the night sky that draw astronomers and constellation admirers alike. 

  Set in Colorado Desert landscape, Cottonwood campground overlooks flat, open desert shrub land, which offers a contrast to the Mojave Desert landscape featuring the Joshua trees of the park’s namesake, predominant in the northern area of the park.  Nearby is Cottonwood Springs Oasis, created from geologic activity, offering a verdant island of palm and cottonwood trees encircled by an ocean of desert landscape.  Cottonwood Springs’ Oasis is also the trailhead for nearby hiking trails.

  
  

  Registration: Limited to Great Outdoors members

  Start: Fri Jan. 31st, 2025, 3pm

  Ends: Sun Feb. 2nd, 2025 12pm

  Space available: 10 vehicles

  Location: Cottonwood is the first campground from the South Entrance of Joshua Tree National Park, approximately 33 miles east of Indio.

  Directions: From Long Beach and Orange County, take Int. 10 East to Indio.  Take Exit 168 Cottonwood Springs Road, turn left, and drive to the South Entrance.  There is a $30 per vehicle fee to enter.  An America the Beautiful National Park Pass will waive the vehicle entry fee.  Drive 7 miles to Cottonwood Springs Visitor Center, turn right.  Follow signs to Cottonwood campground.  Proceed to Group Site 2.  

  Carpooling is highly encouraged to allow more folks to attend and because of the vehicle limit at the group campsite.  There is no overflow parking. 

  Important information:

  Campfires are only allowed in designated fire rings.

  THERE IS NO CELL PHONE SERVICE & NO GAS WITHIN THE PARK.

  
  

  Schedule

  Fri Jan. 31st .

  3pm Check-in

  4pm- Welcome Tea- Refreshments provided. Meet & Greet

  5pm- Dinner on your own

  5:30pm- Group campfire

  Sat Feb. 1st .

  8am- Breakfast on your own.

  9am- Local hike, pack a snack.

  3:30pm- Happy Hour- cocktail provided. BYOB is absolutely welcomed.

  4:45pm- Group dinner potluck. Dinner Theme: Italian Inspired.

  5:30pm- Group campfire, storytelling, stargazing.

  Sun Feb 2nd .

  8am- Breakfast on your own.

  9am to 11am- Break camp, pack up, see you at the next Great Outdoors event!

  12pm- Check out 

  
  

  

  Amenities: Cottonwood Campground offers potable water, restrooms with flush toilets, and trash and recycling bins.  Our group site feature shaded picnic tables and a fire ring.  There are no showers.  

  Parking: 10 vehicles.  

  RVs: Unfortunately, No RVs on this campout.    

  What to bring: Ten essentials, Tent, Camp chair, Sleeping bag with sleeping pad or air mattress, Air pump with extra batteries for air mattress, Pillow, Extra blanket, Day pack for hiking, camp stove, matches or lighter, propane fuel, flashlight with batteries, lantern with batteries, headlight with red light feature and batteries, external power bank and phone charger; cooking utensils, cold weather clothing (long underwear, jacket, sweater, long sleeve shirts, long pants, beanie, scarf), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, toilet paper, toiletries kit, and hand sanitizer.

  Please bring your own plates, cups, mugs and eating utensils.  There is very little shade.  You may want to bring a pop shade withanchor.   

  Please BRING firewood for the group campfire.

  
  

  Climate:  January Avg. high 63, Avg. low 39.  Mornings, evenings and overnight can get cold.  Bring warm clothing and dress in layers.  Bring an extra blanket. Although JTNP is usually sunny, rain is unpredictable. Bring a rain coat if rain is forecasted.  Also, there is very little shade.  Wear sun protection: Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and long sleeve shirts. 

  Fees:  Camping fee is $50 per individual.   

  If you are carpooling as a passenger the camping fee is $40.

  The park entrance fee is $30 per vehicle. The park entrance fee per vehicle is in addition to the camping fee.  A National Park Pass will waive the park entrance fee.

  Carpooling is encouraged to save money on fuel and the vehicle entrance fee.

  
  

  Above:  Joe, Lance and Rob welcome you to Joshua Tree National Park!

  Cancellation: Attendees may cancel with a refund, less $10 fee before Friday,  Jan, 17th , 2025. No refund for cancellations after 1/17/25.  Contact the Trip Leader, Michael if you need to cancel your registration before January 17 in order to receive the applicable refund.

  Food: Bring enough food and snacks for 2 days. I will provide refreshments at the Friday welcome tea and prepare a cocktail for attendees at the happy hour on Saturday. Group dinner potluck on Saturday night. Dinner theme: Italian Inspired.

  Registration- Driver: $50. Passenger: $40.

  Please Indicate who you are carpooling with.

  Pets: Pets are not allowed on hiking trails, in the back country or in park buildings.  LEASHED pets are allowed within 100 feet of roads, picnic areas, and campgrounds.  Please clean up after your pet.

  Past Photos from Cottonwood Campground

  
  

  Above:  Joe and Rob at the Cottonwood Group site for our Perseid Meteor Shower campout this past August.

  

  

  Above:  Juan is ready to for beddy bye time - again at Cottonwood Campsite during an OCLB Perseid Meteor Shower campout.

  
  

  
  

  Above:  Claudia and her baby get comfy while at Cottonwood Campsite!

  

  Questions?

  Contact trip leader: Michael M

  
  

  Email : BoardRep-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org

  
  

  Thank you for participating in the Great Outdoors club!

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• PS- Mecca Beach Salton Sea Campout- Save The Date

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

  

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

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• PS- Camp Amboy Crater- Save The Date

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

  

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

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• LA- Camping - Central Coast & Morro Bay

  • 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 jointly planned by the         Los Angeles and Palm Springs Chapters

  LA - Central Coast and Morro Bay Camping

  Sites have been reserved and REGISTRATION will open January 1, 2025

  
  

  
  

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• OCLB - CAMPING - SANTA BARBARA AREA - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Fri, April 25, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Sun, April 27, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    To be Determined
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• PS- Camping - Dead Horse Ranch Save the date

  • Start
    Wed, May 07, 2025
  • End
    Sun, May 11, 2025
  • Location
    Cottonwood AZ

  

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• OCLB - CAMPING - YOSEMITE TENT CABINS - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Fri, May 09, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, May 12, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    YOSEMITE CURRY VILLAGE
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• OCLB - CAMPING - PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Sat, June 14, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, June 17, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    PINNACLES NATIONAL MONUMENT
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• PS- Guagome County Park Campout- Save The Date

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

  

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• OCLB - CAMPING - LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Fri, July 11, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Tue, July 15, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK
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• PS- Camping - Save The Date -Sweetwater Park SD Pride

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

  

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• OCLB - BACKPACKING - BEGINNERS BACKPACK TRIP - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Fri, July 18, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, July 21, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    EASTERN SIERRAS
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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
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• PS- Camping - Barton Flats - Plus Save The Date

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

  

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• OCLB - CAMPING - SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK - Save the Date!

  • Start
    Fri, August 22, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • End
    Mon, August 25, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK
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• PS-Camp - Old Shady Rest Mammoth - Save The Date

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

  

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

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

  

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