http://campout.tribe.net Tribe.net. Local Connections http://campout.tribe.net/thread/0c674372-3ce4-4e8b-b888-f6b677d1db0b#416b41f4-92bb-4004-afe4-b5308b0096b5 Perimeter Fencing : Closure of Golden Gate Park by Outside Lands Like last year, Another Planet Entertainment plans to displace San Franciscans and visitors from Golden Gate Park. For about two weeks San Franciscans and visitors are getting kicked out of huge portion of GGP by a private entity so that it can make a profit. Chunks of time and space like this are going to add up quickly. Say good bye to the artists, musicians, athletes, fauna, and so in Speedway Meadows and hello to the Walmart greeter .... When 21 AUG -- 3 SEPT 2009 (and in 2010--2013) Where 21st Ave -- 44th Ave: Most of the West End of GGP: Polo Fields, Speedway, Lindley, Marx, Little Speedway Meadows, and the connective areas Whom All unauthorized users How Chain--link fencing What to Do Spread the word about our loss of access to GGP, the displacement of fauna, and the destruction of flora by letter, word of mouth, phone, email, text, etc. Call your supervisor: 554-5184; 554-5163 (fax); 554-5227 (TTY) Call SF Rec and Park: 831-2700 Attend the Public Meetings 8 June, 7pm, Zephyr Coffee House 11 June, 7pm, Taraval Police Station 15 June, 6pm, Grace Luthern Church 18 July, 10am, Sunset Rec Center [keywords: Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, Golden Gate Park, Chain link fencing, public property, privatization, SF Rec and Park, Disaster Capitalism, open space, public domain, public funds, Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Another Planet Entertainment, Polo Fields, Speedway, Lindley, Marx, Little Speedway Meadows] Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:56:24 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/0c674372-3ce4-4e8b-b888-f6b677d1db0b#416b41f4-92bb-4004-afe4-b5308b0096b5 Anamika 2009-06-06T15:56:24Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#5f9434a9-2adb-4f50-b252-fe5ddcfa742f Great idea! We will put one up soon. Sat, 09 May 2009 14:01:20 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#5f9434a9-2adb-4f50-b252-fe5ddcfa742f Bosque 2009-05-09T14:01:20Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#af35db3d-3a9b-4210-9371-94a15a0dc359 Looks like a cool place. I suggest adding a non-detailed area map, so people can get a general idea of where your place is. Tue, 05 May 2009 23:58:33 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#af35db3d-3a9b-4210-9371-94a15a0dc359 Sweet P 2009-05-05T23:58:33Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#fafd472a-255b-49a1-a60a-e5c2cb126528 Hi! We just finished our web page for camping at our place. Any suggestions on what you would change? Thanks for any input! We want to make this a great place to camp! http://bosquevillage.com/en/camping Photos here: http://flickr.com/thebosque Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:38:23 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/cc0d126f-07e1-4989-bcc3-580557050a4f#fafd472a-255b-49a1-a60a-e5c2cb126528 Bosque 2009-04-23T21:38:23Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#935321d8-5112-4978-86d8-40060882030c A friend I checked with became obsessed with a search for what I was interested in finding. He met with some success, so I thought I'd let other campers here on the Camping tribe in on what he found: Click this web address: http://cgi.ebay.com/4-10mm-White-LED-Rechargeable-Search-Emergency-Light_W0QQitemZ350186163633 At full beam strength, the charge is advertised as lasting 8 hours. At half strength, it's advertised as lasting 15 hours. Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:22:42 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#935321d8-5112-4978-86d8-40060882030c Tanemon 2009-04-04T14:22:42Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/18ac5ccc-4d02-4439-bd8c-5a312b452dc3#f1f4ea6b-84ba-4775-a5cd-c1d9c9552b5b Over the past year I've camped at the Oceano Campground (San Luis Obispo County) and San Clemente State Beach. Going to and from the Bay Area on public transit. Here are some thoughts: Use the internet to gather as much information as possible before you go. PRINT IT OUT AND BRING IT WITH YOU. Not all buses and trains have complete (or any) schedules available. Print or purchase some road maps of your target area. If you will be depending on public transportation upon your arrival be sure to call the transit authority before you go to confirm the schedule. Schedules change and you don't want to get caught. If you will be taking a taxi from the nearest transport hub, call ahead, get rates and cost estimates. Above all be flexible. ---------------- When it comes to bus systems, the rules can vary widely even here in California. For example; on SCAT (South County Area Transit – Oceano/Pismo Beach) the bus won't move until everybody is seated and all luggage is stowed behind a seat and only some OCTA (Orange County) bus routes can handle luggage at all. Sat, 28 Mar 2009 03:42:42 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/18ac5ccc-4d02-4439-bd8c-5a312b452dc3#f1f4ea6b-84ba-4775-a5cd-c1d9c9552b5b Norman 2009-03-28T03:42:42Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#0bdc3bda-cb11-4176-90dc-ff50e209d872 Thanks Sweet P and Quaydin! I love all the referrals I can get. But, yes, it MUST be a dog friendly place. I never leave my dog at home. Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:17:10 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#0bdc3bda-cb11-4176-90dc-ff50e209d872 Mojo 2009-03-21T04:17:10Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#a6623b34-1a7c-4db1-96e2-d847ec191d8c oh, sorry - I missed the "dog friendly" part... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:36:30 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#a6623b34-1a7c-4db1-96e2-d847ec191d8c Sweet P 2009-03-20T20:36:30Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#19bbaeee-243d-4c22-bea0-34e0e6bfcf27 Try to get a copy of "Free Campgrounds of Washington and Oregon" http://www.amazon.com/Free-Campgrounds-Washington-Oregon-Canniff/dp/0941361152 It's probably dated, but a good start. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:19:18 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#19bbaeee-243d-4c22-bea0-34e0e6bfcf27 Quaydin 2009-03-20T10:19:18Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#11650bac-3b2c-41e0-93f2-0aea4a5ba142 Sol Duc trail to Seven Lakes Basin in Olympic National Park is wonderful - then you can take a soak at Sol Duc hot springs on your way back to ease your tired bones. Some other ONP options: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_national_park/wa/hik_oly2.htm My hubby and I also did an amazing backpacking trip in North Cascades NP along the Copper Ridge Trail and camped at Boundary Camp and Egg Lake. http://www.nps.gov/archive/noca/copperridge.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:22:38 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#11650bac-3b2c-41e0-93f2-0aea4a5ba142 Sweet P 2009-03-18T21:22:38Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#d6d96189-e329-45e8-8f66-5c3903412d2b Hi all, new here and looking for good referrals for camping areas in the Pacific Northwest. Mostly western Washington, but some western Oregon too. We'll be going light and mostly tent camping, hiking, don't need a lot of ameneties either but must be dog friendly. We can go full service campgrounds or wilderness style. Any recomendations? Thanks! Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:31:28 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/ba5cdff6-b314-4a6a-bea0-7bbb61d150f9#d6d96189-e329-45e8-8f66-5c3903412d2b Mojo 2009-03-18T18:31:28Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#b5ad95b6-882b-45f1-bb6b-68fdcd7bc00d Have you tried looking on Cabella's, Coleman or REI's websites? I'm not really familiar with what you're talking about, but those sites might be a good place to start. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:50:52 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#b5ad95b6-882b-45f1-bb6b-68fdcd7bc00d Sweet P 2009-03-17T19:50:52Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#e4c86580-b1de-4ee5-91b9-c0bec1bac676 I think maybe I should emphasize that I'm looking for something that gives directional light - like those chunky, squarish flash-lanterns our dad's used to carry (the one's with either 4 D-cell batteries, or one chunky, squarish 6-volt battery inside). Only LED. So it can give 5 hours or more of light, if needed. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:51:11 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#e4c86580-b1de-4ee5-91b9-c0bec1bac676 Tanemon 2009-03-17T15:51:11Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#1cc2806d-77aa-4e94-9bbe-af957e4bd9f5 I live in a fairly remote area, but am going to the big city and will do some shopping in about a week. I want to find an LED focussed-beam lantern that will be similar to the old, standard 6-volt incandescent-bulb reflector lanterns that were carried by car campers, fishermen, homeowners and others for at least a generation or two. You know, the chunky strong-beam lantern you could park on a rock or on the ground if you needed to - to give yourself and others lots of light on a trail or in an emergency situation. In other words, NOT an ambientlight camp lantern (that spreads light all around like an old Coleman), not a tubular "flashlight", not a headlamp on a velcro-ed band, etc. I'm hoping to find one that can be bright when needed (may have multiple beam functions) and give lots of service on a single charge or single load of batteries - AND hopefully cost under $125. If I can find an example on-line, I van print it out and take it with me to show sales people in the outdoor stores, and save time while shopping. Can you help me? If you don't have a Web address I can look at, just describe what you bought and where you remember buying it, okay? Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:14:26 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/31f1d85b-98c4-4f6e-8cd5-18ab8f47ba48#1cc2806d-77aa-4e94-9bbe-af957e4bd9f5 Tanemon 2009-03-16T00:14:26Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/0f6b38cf-c733-4ed0-b5f7-18ed3514ff7c#c96807d5-aa38-4939-9891-9fef30e3d5ac Greetings all. I have the hammerhead 2 and an thinking about getting the msr zoid 2 cause its lighter. is the hammerhead 2 more sturdy or anything or is it just heavier? i am thinking of backpacking this is why.. anyone experienced these tents and have any comparisons? thank you Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:55:34 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/0f6b38cf-c733-4ed0-b5f7-18ed3514ff7c#c96807d5-aa38-4939-9891-9fef30e3d5ac AnahataDas 2009-03-10T13:55:34Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#5a88099e-a3ef-4172-be0b-62b4ff42c368 I totally forgot about Pinnacles! We hiked out there last spring and it was WONDERFUL... Now that you mention it, I do recall seeing picnic tables and small campsites. That would be perfect for my little family. The other places that have big sites will be fun to try when we are joined by friends... Oh so excited... I am ready to gear up the car and I still have months! Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:42:34 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#5a88099e-a3ef-4172-be0b-62b4ff42c368 Aislinn 2009-03-06T16:42:34Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#e83c52e7-8a54-4a42-b83d-76df66612473 You might want to check out Pinnacles National Monument, too. It's south of Hollister. I believe they have camping opportunities, and you may be lucky enough to see an endangered California condor or two! Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:50:25 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#e83c52e7-8a54-4a42-b83d-76df66612473 Sweet P 2009-03-03T21:50:25Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a110bf8c-d8ac-4ca1-ae32-88c43b8a7327#99aafe21-9169-40a3-818c-25dd8832ed82 Cute cartoon video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFhYC-NYe80 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 03:13:23 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a110bf8c-d8ac-4ca1-ae32-88c43b8a7327#99aafe21-9169-40a3-818c-25dd8832ed82 Quaydin 2009-03-02T03:13:23Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#b8585f38-6c3e-4e6a-b889-f425453a2144 Have fun. The only park I haven't camped in is Henry Coe. Portola and Memorial are both on Pescadero Creek and you can hike from one to the other through the, unimproved, Pescadero Creek park. Until 6th grade I lived in what is now part of Memorial Park. I STILL hate eminent domain. From Fremont Peak you can see the Monterey Bay from Santa Cruz to Moss Landing and the Southern end of the Coyote Valley almost to Pacheco Pass. There is a short trail from the campground to and around the Peak. Be VERY carefull on the rocks at the top. The view from the Oak Point Campground is better than from the Valley View Campground. I don't know why they call it Valley View, you can't see much from there. Fremont Peak is the only place I've ever seen the “Green Flash” at sunset. The conditions must be just right. A very clear sky out 100 miles to sea. BTW, Fremont Peak makes a good jumping off point for the Northern California Renaissance Faire. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:58:26 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#b8585f38-6c3e-4e6a-b889-f425453a2144 Norman 2009-02-27T21:58:26Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#364c081c-a348-403d-a872-561a286547a2 Oh wow! Thanks!!! I can hardly wait to get going and start picking out some places to try out for the season. You all rock! Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:11:01 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#364c081c-a348-403d-a872-561a286547a2 Aislinn 2009-02-27T12:11:01Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#ad64e7be-855c-451a-b25f-6072c3faee26 Sorry for the length of the links. You may need to do an internet search on the park names. ALL of the parks allow reservations and reservations are a good idea. To the South I would suggest, Henry Coe (http://www.coepark.org/) State Park if you like wide open spaces, Uvas Canyon County Park (http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/parks/parksarticle?contentId=c1128a77d9784010VgnVCMP230004adc4a92____ ) if you like to camp under the trees, and (a bit south) Fremont Peak (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=564 ) State Park if you want to be up on the top of the world. In the Santa Cruz Mountains I would suggest, Big Basin Redwoods (http://www.bigbasin.org/ ) State Park (the first California state park), Portola Redwoods ( http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=539 ) State Park near La Honda, Butano (http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=536 ) State Park near Pescadero and Memorial Park (http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/portal/site/parks/menuitem.f13bead76123ee4482439054d17332a0/?vgnextoid=947bc8909231e110VgnVCM1000001d37230aRCRD&cpsextcurrchannel=1 ) in Loma Mar. All of these parks are in the Redwoods. Memorial and Butano have the easiest access to the coast. Norman Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:32:20 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#ad64e7be-855c-451a-b25f-6072c3faee26 Norman 2009-02-26T19:32:20Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#07258fc8-baf7-43f1-a712-632073e3a391 The AAA folks have two great reference maps for this sort of thing, and they are available for free to AAA members. The maps have code numbers located on the map face that corrospond to an information grid on the back of the map. They cover national, state, county and private campgrounds. You can find out how many and what kind of camp sites they have, what the elevation of the campground is, if they have showers, what kind of toilets they have (pit vs. flush, etc), whether there is swimming, fishing, horseback riding, etc. nearby, whether there is shopping nearby, whether they allow pets, if they have a boatramp, and a bunch of other things as well. The one for "Southern California" has a northernmost border that runs from roughly San Francisco to Yosemite. You will need to look at that one for San Jose, Santa Cruz and Monterey, etc. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:28:38 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#07258fc8-baf7-43f1-a712-632073e3a391 Quaydin 2009-02-26T17:28:38Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#0173ba4c-33d2-4897-b67d-e4ab6164d4f5 Personally, we like driving down to Big Sur, where there are a selection of private and public campgrounds and possibly the best day hikes in California - scenic coastline, beaches, hills. Henry Cowell in Felton is locally accessible with day trips to Santa Cruz beaches. Lots of Campgrounds in the hills and beaches of San Mateo County, including Memorial Park, which is a first come, first serve county park. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:49:01 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#0173ba4c-33d2-4897-b67d-e4ab6164d4f5 curmudgeon 2009-02-26T01:49:01Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#f5984cf8-f143-420f-bea3-d6e13f5be758 I used to go camping a bunch in So. Cal., but have no idea of the *good* places to go in San Jose/San Francisco and surrounding areas... Suggestions? And if they are good for going on easy hikes, even better! Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:28:42 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/a942ad21-1093-4b8a-a84c-3b5617b5c52c#f5984cf8-f143-420f-bea3-d6e13f5be758 Aislinn 2009-02-25T23:28:42Z http://campout.tribe.net/thread/f97f8e50-292b-47c1-8852-e82c6dc2449a#28a6e28b-0e60-4288-849b-078943a714da Hi, I'm new here. Anyone in the Pacific Northwest? I just moved here and am lookng for good places to explore. Thanks. Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:43:18 GMT http://campout.tribe.net/thread/f97f8e50-292b-47c1-8852-e82c6dc2449a#28a6e28b-0e60-4288-849b-078943a714da Mojo 2009-01-24T08:43:18Z