Upcoming Campouts

    • Sun, December 17, 2023
    • 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    • La Traviata, Long Beach, CA
    • 22
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    HoliGay Party 2023!

    Great Outdoors OCLB

    is going to make this HoliGay Party an exquisite fine dining event!     


     

    Mario's La Traviata!

     301 Cedar Avenue

    Long Beach, CA


    You are cordially invited to the

    Great Outdoors OC/LB Chapter

    HoliGay Party!

    Come and enjoy an afternoon of cheer as we make merry!


    Sunday December 17 @ 2:30 PM    

    Cocktails & Drinks:  2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

    Seated for the Culinary Experience:  3:15 PM 




    So let's get dressed up in our gay apparel and gather to celebrate goodness and cheer during this holigay season! 



    Fees for this event:  

    Great Outdoor Members: $30 

    Guests:  $55

    (Guests receive a 1 year Membership to GO OCLB!)

    La Triviata dining typically costs around $80!

    To register a guest:  Log in to register yourself as a member and then you will be able to add a guest at that time.



    We will have a private room!

    Menu: Includes Soft Drinks, Ice Tea, Water.

    Appetizer- Bruschetta

    Della Casa Salad

    Entrée-Choice of:

                    Sausage Fettucine                

                    Farfalle ala Crema with Chicken

               Penne al Pomodoro

                    Vegetarian or Meat Lasagna

    Vegan Pasta

    Dessert- Assorted Desserts

    Hungry yet? 

    Please note:  Alcoholic or bar beverages are available for an extra charge which will be ordered and paid for by the member.

    If you are vegan, please note that upon registration.

    We request you register as soon as possible so that we can get an accurate number of the attendees.  

    Unfortunately if you have to cancel, we will be unable to refund your fee.

    Parking:  Street Parking is metered until 6 PM and can be difficult. 

    City Parking Garage is available one block from La Triviata - Click here for a map showing the location of both the parking garage and La Traviata. The rates at the garage are $6 an hour with the $14 maximum for the day.Contact:  Lance Whitmier 

    President-OCLB@GreatOutdoors.org




    Register now and join the gayety!

    • Thu, January 04, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, January 07, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • West Shores RV Park, Salton City Ca
    Register

    RV, Tent, trailer rental will be available


    4x4 Plus. Many nearby interesting areas to explore This is a new camp location.

    Truckhaven , Calcite Mine, Palm  Wash, Ocotillo Wells, Salton Sea old Nave Sea Base, and more..

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

    • Please check back here for updates;  Scott and Cliff 
    • Please contact our PS Chapter VPO - via email: VPO-PS@GreatOutdoors.org




    • Tue, February 13, 2024
    • Thu, February 15, 2024
    • Big Bear Ca

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




    • Fri, February 16, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Mon, February 19, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Anza Borrego State Park, Palm Canyon Campground, Borrego Springs CA
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    If you’re looking for a camping trip that will challenge your limits and reward your senses, look no further than Anza Borrego Desert State Park. This park is a vast and diverse desert landscape that offers endless opportunities for adventure and exploration.  Join us for a variety of desert adventures that include hiking, 4x4 off road trips, stargazing, and amazing sunsets/sunrises. Gather around a campfire and gaze at more stars than you ever knew existed.

    The Borrego Palm Canyon Campground is located within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and is located near Borrego Springs, CA at 700 feet elevation. RVs and tents will be on separate sites located on a loop adjacent to each other.  

    This is 4 days/3nights over the Presidents Holiday Weekend.

    Friday - February 16

    • 2:00 pm Check in, set up camp - visit the Visitor Center
    • 5:00 pm - Meet and greet (BYOB and appetizer to share) 
    • 6:00 pm - Dinner on your own or restaurant in town
    • 7:00 pm - Group campfire...bring some firewood.

    Saturday - February 17

    • 6:30 am - Coffee and continental breakfast 
    • 9:00 am - Hike or other activity (check white board details)* 
    • 1:00 pm - Hike or other activity
    • 5:30 pm - Potluck - Bring something to share for 4 to 6 persons 
    • 7:00 pm - Group campfire activities and Dark Sky

    Sunday - February 18

    • 6:30 am - Coffee and continental breakfast
    • 9:00 am - Hike or other activity
    • 1:30 pm - Hike or other activity posted on white board
    • 5:30 pm - Optional dinner at restaurant in Borrego Springs
    • 7:00 pm - Group campfire activities 

    Monday - February 19

    • 6:30 am - Coffee 
    • 9:00 am - check whiteboard
    • Noon - Check-out

    *Attractions and Activities (check whiteboard for times):

    • Galleta Meadows Sculptures - road tour
    • Visit the visitor’s center 
    • The Slot Hike 2.2 mi. 400'
    • Hike Panorama Overlook from camp 1 mi.
    • Hellhole Canyon trail 5 mi 800'
    • Glorietta Canyon 3 mi 700'
    • Palm Canyon trail 3 mi.
    • 4x4 Trails: Coyote Canyon; Grapevine Jasper (14 mi); Calcite Mine; Fonts Point

    Amenities for all:  Fire rings, picnic tables, drinkable water, restrooms, flush toilets, token-operated hot showers. Tokens are available at the campground entrance.  

    Amenities for RVs:  This is a dry camping event. There are no hookups. Fresh water is available at the dump site to fill your RV tank before arriving at your site. There is a dump site located near the park entrance. Maximum RV length is 35 feet. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am and generators may only be operated between 10 am and 8 pm. Tents will be on separate sites with 2 tents per site. 

    Night Lighting: Borrego Springs is a certified Dark Sky Community. Be a good neighbor and keep you camp lights off or at a minimum and enjoy the night sky.

    What to Bring: Camping/cooking gear,10 essential items,  food, warm/cool weather clothing, potluck item for Friday night and firewood for group fire.  Firewood is for sale at the campground (buy it where you burn it policy).  Consider going green! - Please bring your own plates, cups, mugs, eating utensils.

    Directions: Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Google Map directions to park entrance - click here.  From Palms Springs: I-10 East to 86S to Salton Seaway to Borrego Springs - go through town and follow signs to the park entrance.

    Climate: Average temperatures for this time of year are 74 high and 48 low. Elevation of 700'  Sunrise: 6:30 AM Sunset: 5:30 PM

    Refunds Cancel by Feb. 2, 2024 for a refund (minus $10 service fee).

    Payments:  Pay online here with a credit card. 

    Pets: Pets are welcome, leashed and pick up after.

    Campground Map Click Here

    Contact: Trip Leader: Scott Connelly EMAIL

    You must be a paid member of one of the Great Outdoor (GO) Chapters in order to register for this event. You can join with a $25 annual membership by clicking here . 

     Additional Information: Anza Borrego Natural History Association .


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



    • Fri, March 08, 2024
    • 4:00 PM
    • Sun, March 10, 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Campground, 1942 Monument Road, San Diego, CA 92154

    Great Outdoors - San Diego

    Tijuana River Valley Regional Park

    March 08-10, 2024 - 2 Nights!

    Tijuana River Valley Regional Park Campground Reviews updated 2023What to Do on a Day Trip to Tijuana, Mexico | Let's Roam

    Overview

    You're invited to join Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) for a new cross-border event! We will be camping in the US and hiking in the area, but we will also cross the border into Mexico on Saturday for a tour of Tijuana and some urban hiking during the day. Depending on what time we arrive back in the US there may be time for an additional evening hike around our campground. Sunday morning we will take an early hike to the nearby estuary to view all manner of birds and wildlife. If you are new to Great Outdoors, new to camping or maybe haven’t camped in a while, this is an excellent “starter” camping trip, given the excellent campground facilities and relative close proximity to urban San Diego and San Ysidro.

    Tijuana River Valley Regional Park - Campsite Photos & Info

    Our Campground

    Set below Spooner’s Mesa – roughly a mile south of the Tijuana River and east of the Pacific Ocean – this unique 79-acre campground offers breathtaking views of the valley, with connections to over 20 miles of trails enjoyed by hikers, bikers and equestrians. It contains a nature education center, 51 primitive campsites and is also the first County campground to offer yurts – covered camping spaces with doors, windows, bed frames and room for six to 10 people. It also features an amphitheater, nature play and a volunteer pad for 24-hour maintenance and support. This campground is the latest addition to an already robust 1,800-acre park property – which features 22 and a half miles of trails, a bird and butterfly garden, a 200-plot community garden and five ballfields.

    Tijuana River Valley is one of the only remaining areas in San Diego County with connected beach, dune, salt marsh, riparian and upland ecosystems. The area contains a number of historic sites and viewpoints – providing cultural, aesthetic and recreational value. The valley is rich in diverse natural resources and is home to dozens of sensitive species, along with more than 340 bird species as part of the Pacific Flyway. 

    Trip pricing is based upon the type of site you choose and whether you’ll be sharing a tent or yurt. Yurt sites have electricity, picnic table and a fire ring. Tent sites have a picnic table and a fire ring but no electricity. Pets are only allowed in tent sites.

    The campground is near many excellent hiking trails.

    Registration and Payment

    Registration for this event is restricted to Great Outdoors Members Only. Prices are based upon you being a member of one of our 5 chapters. Each person attending must complete a separate registration. If you are not currently a member of one of our 5 Chapters, you’ll need to become a paid member with the chapter of your choice first and then register for this campout.

    Registration is via this website only. You will need to log into your GO account and click on one of the registration category buttons for this trip. The website will then prompt you for information and payment online by credit card. Payment must be received within 15 minutes of your registration or your reservation will be subject to cancellation.

    Cancellation and Refunds

    You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund up to 1 week before the trip start date. For this trip, the final cancellation date is March 1, 2024. Refunds will not be available after that date or on any registrations made within those 1 week of a trip start date, unless we can fill your spot with another camper.

    Directions

    Please carpool if you can, the nearest gas station is only 3 miles away.

    Address: 1942 Monument Road, San Diego, CA 92154


    Extra Vehicles and Fees

    Depending on what time you arrive, you may be asked to pay the extra vehicle fee if the allotted campsite parking spaces have already been filled. Please pay the fee and ask for a receipt and GOSD will reimburse you for the parking fee. Park regulations impose a limit of two (2) cars per campsite. Any additional vehicles must park in the designated overflow parking areas.

    Schedule

    Friday 03/08/24

    4 PM - Check in after 4 PM

    5 PM - “Happy hour” - Bring a snack to share and your favorite beverage. Some snacks and water will be provided. In order to cut down on waste, please also bring your own reusable plate, utensils and cup/mug - these will not be provided.

    Dinner - on your own

    7 PM - Group campfire (Sunset is just after 7 PM)

    Saturday 03/09/24

    Breakfast - on your own

    9 AM - Depart for the border crossing. Crossing into Mexico is fairly easy and quick. We will be crossing on foot, so we will carpool to a parking lot close to the border and walk from there. Please make sure you bring your passport

    10 AM - Tour of Tijuana (all travel in Mexico will be on foot, so be prepared for a lot of walking)

    12 PM - Lunch in Mexico (I go to the same restaurant each time I go but we can decide when we're there)

    3 PM - Cross the border back into the US (this can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours +, so we will have to play this by ear)

    *Dinner based on the time it takes to get the whole group back across the border.

    7 PM - Campfire

    Sunday 03/24/23

    Breakfast - on your own

    9 AM - Time for a hike up to the top of the Mesa and along the border wall

    12 PM - Check Out.



    Campground Rules and Regulations

    https://www.sdparks.org/content/dam/sdparks/en/pdf/BrochuresMiscellaneous/TijuanaRiverValleyBrochure.pdf

    Pets - Are permitted if they are quiet, properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash not longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed in yurts or on trails. 

    Quiet Hours- 10 PM - 8 AM

    Campfires – Completely Extinguished by 11 PM

    Smoking- Is not allowed

    Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are permitted provided the alcohol content does not exceed 20%.

    What to Bring

    Food

    Ten Essentials

    Quarters for showers

    Camping/cooking gear

    Phone/camera charger

    Warm/cool weather clothing

    Any prescription or other needed medications

    Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock, lip block)

    Soap and sponge for cleaning your reusable plate, utensils and cup/mug

    Your own reusable plate, utensils and mug/cup (No plates, utensils or cups will be provided)

    Camping chair

    One bundle of firewood (please no particle board, old furniture, plywood or construction materials, as these can release toxic gases when burned). The County Parks motto is buy it where you burn it and local firewood is generally available at the small general store near the campground’s entrance.

    Cell Phone Service

    Can be very spotty in the park. Do not plan on having regular access.

    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 a trip leader if you wish.

    Contact - If you have any questions not addressed by the information above or on our registration page, please feel free to contact the trip leaders:

    KJ Archer - k.j.archer1@gmail.com - 619.221.3214

    • Thu, March 14, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, March 17, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Salton Sea State Recreation Area, Mecca Beach

    The Salton Sea is one of the most enigmatic places in the Southwest. It is a unique place with many hidden treasures and secrets that are not well known. It has been forgotten as a busy tourist attraction of bygone years. Today, we have an amazing place to visit and explore. The sunsets and sunrises are stunning and peaceful. You should take the opportunity to experience it before it receding water levels cause it to change and vanish.

    We will be camping at the Mecca Beach campground at the Salton Sea Recreation Area. The meet and greet, potluck and other activities will take place there. March is an ideal time to visit with mild temperatures.



    • Fri, March 22, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, March 24, 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • Agua Caliente County Park Campground, 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036

    Great Outdoors - San Diego

    Agua Caliente County Park

    March 22-24, 2024 - 2 Nights!

    Overview

    You're invited to join Great Outdoors San Diego (GOSD) for what's become our annual visit to Agua Caliente County Park to check out the wildflowers, which typically bloom there in early to mid-spring. Between the wildflowers, the amazing Agua Caliente campground (with showers and hot spring-fed pools), our not-to-be-missed nighttime search for scorpions by black light, the always-amazing Saturday night potluck, and a great group of campers, you won't want to miss this trip! If you are new to Great Outdoors, new to camping or maybe haven’t camped in a while, this is an excellent “starter” camping trip, given the excellent campground facilities and relative close proximity to urban San Diego.

    Our Campground

    Agua Caliente County Park is a 910 acre park with geothermally heated springs. The park is located just west of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in eastern San Diego County.

    Amenities at Agua Caliente include the soothing geothermal pools, coin-operated pay showers (50 cents in quarters per 4 minutes), flush toilets, potable water, shuffleboard and horseshoes, and a sun deck outside the pools for lounging. There is a small souvenir store nearby with very limited groceries, ice and firewood. The pools include an outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor wading pool for children, and an indoor 102 °F therapeutic spa.

    Trip pricing is based upon the type of site you choose and whether you’ll be sharing a tent or RV. RV sites have water, electricity, picnic table and a fire ring. A dump station is located within the park. Some sites may not be completely level - we suggest bringing leveling blocks. Depending upon the RV site, tow vehicles may have to park in a nearby site.

    The campground is near many excellent hiking trails and other locations to view desert wildflowers.

    Registration and Payment

    Registration for this event is restricted to Great Outdoors Members Only. Prices are based upon you being a member of one of our 5 chapters. Each person attending must complete a separate registration. If you are not currently a member of one of our 5 Chapters, you’ll need to become a paid member with the Chapter of your choice first and then register for this campout.

    Registration is via this website only. You will need to log into your GO account and click on one of the registration category buttons for this trip. The website will then prompt you for information and payment online by credit card (preferred) or other available methods. Payment must be received within 15 minutes of your registration or your reservation will be subject to cancellation.

    Cancellation and Refunds

    You may cancel your reservation and receive a full refund up to 2 weeks before the trip start date. For this trip, the final cancellation date is March 8, 2024. Refunds will not be available after that date or on any registrations made within those 2 weeks of a trip start date, unless we can fill your spot with another camper.

    Directions

    Please carpool if you can and fill your gas tank well before arriving at camp since the nearest gas stations are in Borrego Springs (30 miles), Julian (33 miles), or Ocotillo (27 miles).

    Address: 39555 Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849, Julian, CA 92036

    From Ramona through Julian: East on State Highway 78 to Scissors Crossing then south 22 miles on Highway S2 to the park entrance.

    From Interstate 8: East on Interstate 8 and exit at Ocotillo, then 26 miles north on Highway S2 to the park entrance.

    Extra Vehicles and Fees

    Depending on what time you arrive, you may be asked to pay the extra vehicle fee if the allotted campsite parking spaces have already been filled. Please pay the fee and ask for a receipt and GOSD will reimburse you for the parking fee. Park regulations impose a limit of two (2) cars per campsite. Any additional vehicles must park in the designated overflow parking areas.

    Schedule

    Friday 03/22/24

    2 PM - Check in after 2 PM

    5 PM - “Happy hour” - Bring a snack to share and your favorite beverage. Some snacks and water will be provided. In order to cut down on waste, please also bring your own reusable plate, utensils and cup/mug - these will not be provided.

    Dinner - on your own

    7 PM - Group campfire (Sunset is just after 7 PM)

    Saturday 03/23/23

    Breakfast - on your own

    9 AM - Depart for hike(s). (Bring a packed lunch.) The hike specifics will be determined as the trip gets closer and we have a better sense for where the best viewing will be. Other hike(s) or outings may also be offered depending on interest levels and degree of difficulty of hikes, i.e., easy, moderate, strenuous. Some possibilities include Mud Caves, Domelands and Wind Caves, Ghost Mountain, Cold Canyon or other regional gems.

    3 PM - Time in the pools at camp

    6 PM - Potluck Dinner - Bring a main dish, side, salad or dessert. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, please bring your own reusable plate and utensils as one use disposable items will not be provided.

    7 PM - Campfire

    8 PM - Scorpion search by black light

    Sunday 03/24/23

    Breakfast - on your own

    9 AM - Time for another dip in the pools or a short hike - and packing and cleaning up the camp sites.

    12 PM - Check Out.



    Campground Rules and Regulations

    A complete listing of campground rules and regulations may be found here:

    http://www.sdparks.org/content/dam/sdparks/en/pdf/BrochuresMiscellaneous/2017_Agua_Caliente_Campground_Handout_FINAL.pdf

    Here are some of the more common rules:

    Pets - Are permitted if they are quiet, properly restrained and under the control of the owner. Dogs must be licensed, restrained on a leash not longer than six feet, and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed in cabins or on trails. There is a $1 per night fee for each pet, which is not included in your GOSD registration payment. It is payable upon check-in at the campground.

    Quiet Hours- 10 PM - 8 AM

    Campfires – Completely Extinguished by 11 PM

    Smoking- Is not allowed in Agua Caliente County Park.

    Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are permitted provided the alcohol content does not exceed 20%.

    What to Bring

    Food

    Ten Essentials

    Quarters for showers

    Camping/cooking gear

    Phone/camera charger

    Warm/cool weather clothing

    Potluck item for Saturday night

    Pool gear (towel, swimsuit and water shoes)

    Any prescription or other needed medications

    Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock, lip block)

    Soap and sponge for cleaning your reusable plate, utensils and cup/mug

    Your own reusable plate, utensils and mug/cup (No plates, utensils or cups will be provided)

    Camping chair

    One bundle of firewood (please no particle board, old furniture, plywood or construction materials, as these can release toxic gases when burned). The County Parks motto is buy it where you burn it and local firewood is generally available at the small general store near the campground’s entrance.

    Cell Phone Service

    Is not available in the park, but can be found by driving a short distance from the campground.

    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 a trip leader if you wish.

    For full Agua Caliente County Park information - View the Agua Caliente County Park brochure or map at the following links:

    http://www.sdparks.org/content/dam/sdparks/en/pdf/BrochuresMiscellaneous/AguaCalienteBrochure.pdf

    http://www.sdparks.org/content/dam/sdparks/en/pdf/BrochuresMiscellaneous/2016%20Agua_Caliente_Campground_Handout_FINAL_9_13_16.pdf

    Contact - If you have any questions not addressed by the information above or on our registration page, please feel free to contact the trip leaders:

    Matthew Schreiner (matthew.schreiner@mac.com)

    • Tue, April 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Fri, April 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Joshua Tree National Park , Cottonwood Camp

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




    • Thu, May 09, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Sun, May 12, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Hwy 74 in the San Jacinto Mountains just 4 miles southeast of Mountain Center

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




    • Sun, June 16, 2024
    • Wed, June 19, 2024
    • Guajome Regional Park, Oceanside Ca

    This event is being planned by  Great Outdoors Palm Springs

    For more information about this trip:




    • Thu, June 20, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Sun, June 23, 2024
    • 11:00 AM
    • 32° 53' 15.0000" N 116° 26' 26.9999" W
    • 19
    Registration is closed

    Great Outdoors San Diego 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.

    Note: Registration for this event will open on March 1st, 2024 for members, and March 15th for non-members.

    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:  Tyler Roosden, 651.497.1611            

    Weekend Schedule

    Thursday, June 20

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

    6:00 PM Meet & Greet

    7:00 PM Group Dinner and Bonfire

    Friday, June 21

    9:00 AM Breakfast/Hike

    12:00 PM Lunch (on own)

    2:00 PM Hike

    6:00 PM Potluck

    8:00 PM Storytelling/Bonfire

    Saturday, June 22

    9:00 AM Breakfast/Hike

    12:00 PM Lunch (on own)

    2:00 PM Hike

    6:00 PM Group Dinner (bring own)

    8:00 PM Storytelling/Bonfire

    Sunday, June 23

    9:00 AM Breakfast

    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.

    • Thu, July 11, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Mon, July 15, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Bonita Ca

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




    • Thu, August 15, 2024
    • Sun, August 18, 2024
    • Barton Flats Angeles Oak

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




    • Sun, September 15, 2024
    • Wed, September 18, 2024
    • Bishop, CA

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




    • Fri, October 18, 2024

    This event is being planned by the Los Angeles Chapter. For more information about this trip:



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    • Sun, November 24, 2024
    • 2:00 PM
    • Wed, November 27, 2024
    • 12:00 PM
    • Ramona, CA

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




Past Campouts

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
Sat, February 26, 2022 CORP and OCLB - Outdoors Experience - Hike and Trip Leader Training
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)
Fri, April 26, 2019 SD - Santa Cruz Island Camp Out
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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