Do I need a special pass to camp there? If so, where do I buy it?
How is the drive on the 78 from the 5? Is it a dangerous drive? Not sure whether to take the 10 to the 86 or 5 to the 78.
Where should I camp as a first-timer?
Anyone else gonna be there?
Thanks!
Full Version: Going To Ocotillo And I Have Some Questions....
You don't need a pass there.
I think most peeps coming from your area take the 10 to the 86, but I might be mistaken.
I think most peeps coming from your area take the 10 to the 86, but I might be mistaken.
Where are u coming from? 78 to Ocotillo from the I5 is a lot of two-lane blacktop, plus a pretty nasty (but easily avoidable) grade. Beautiful drive, I love it. But coming from LA, 10 to the 86 is much much faster.
No pass required. Make sure your registration is current on your toys and have flags (new regulation).
Main Street is the easiest area to find. There's cabanas and pit toilets if you need either. Plus you're close to Blowsand and Shell Reef for popular play areas, and Desert Ironwoods if you need supplies or parts. Dump station is available at the Ranger station, or at Blu-Inn (at least it used to be available... been a while).
Fun place, I learned to ride there. When are u going?
No pass required. Make sure your registration is current on your toys and have flags (new regulation).
Main Street is the easiest area to find. There's cabanas and pit toilets if you need either. Plus you're close to Blowsand and Shell Reef for popular play areas, and Desert Ironwoods if you need supplies or parts. Dump station is available at the Ranger station, or at Blu-Inn (at least it used to be available... been a while).
Fun place, I learned to ride there. When are u going?
from the 5 I would not take the 78 as you'll go up and over Julian..which is a nasty ride if your pulling a trailer..and the 2-22 is also a bad grade.... you could take the 79 to the S-2..PM me or post in the Ocotillo forum and I'll give you all the info I can....we'll be out there the weekend of New Years if your interested...
Thanks!
We're going this weekend Fri-Mon. My wife has been begging me to go for quite some time.
If anyone else is planning on making it out this upcoming weekend, shoot me a PM.
We're going this weekend Fri-Mon. My wife has been begging me to go for quite some time.
If anyone else is planning on making it out this upcoming weekend, shoot me a PM.
first thing you should do when you get there is get a MAP, it shows the location to all the main spots to check out, if you like trail riding you will like it there, its becoming my wifes fav place to quad ride
Is Ocotillo dirt or sand or a combo for riding?
My wife prefers the trails that's why we're going. Me? I'm indifferent. I'll ride wherever and whenever I can the opportunity.
I'm sure I can pick up a map at a ranger station, right?
We'll be leaving late Friday night and returning Monday afternoon. I think that should give up plenty of time to check things out.
I'm sure I can pick up a map at a ranger station, right?
We'll be leaving late Friday night and returning Monday afternoon. I think that should give up plenty of time to check things out.
Fast Eddy, I sent a PM ;-)
def take the 10 to 86. The north side will be less crowded (S2) then the south side (78). But the south side has more to do, places to stop etc.......
Its mainly hardpack, with sand at Blow Sands.
HAve fun, its a big area.
Its mainly hardpack, with sand at Blow Sands.
HAve fun, its a big area.
More info on Ocotillo for this weekend ;-)
http://www.planetsidexside.com/f32/fri-dec...-utv-rally-797/
http://www.planetsidexside.com/f32/fri-dec...-utv-rally-797/
I second the "don't go I5 to the 78" route. The more direct route would be the I15 to the 79 to S2 to the 78. Lots of two lane driving here. The interstate route would be 10 to the 86S, but that route always seems so much longer for me.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
QUOTE(blackdmax @ Dec 10 2007, 07:54 AM) 
I second the "don't go I5 to the 78" route. The more direct route would be the I15 to the 79 to S2 to the 78. Lots of two lane driving here. The interstate route would be 10 to the 86S, but that route always seems so much longer for me.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
We're neighbors. I'm in Bellflower.
So 91(E) to 15(S) to 79 to S2 to 78(S)?
Does the 10 to the 86 "seem" or is it "actually" longer?
Interesting.
i beieve the dump station by the ranger station is closed there is thread somewhere on the board about it
QUOTE(Fast Eddy @ Dec 10 2007, 07:57 AM)
QUOTE(blackdmax @ Dec 10 2007, 07:54 AM)
I second the "don't go I5 to the 78" route. The more direct route would be the I15 to the 79 to S2 to the 78. Lots of two lane driving here. The interstate route would be 10 to the 86S, but that route always seems so much longer for me.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
The dump at the Ranger Station and at Blu Inn are closed, but you can dump at Desert Ironwoods for $15. We personally camp off County Line Road, because it is kind of more central to everything.
We're neighbors. I'm in Bellflower.
So 91(E) to 15(S) to 79 to S2 to 78(S)?
Does the 10 to the 86 "seem" or is it "actually" longer?
It's probably a wash. But the 86S is four lane divided highway... the 78 is two-lane, some semi-mountain-type driving. Plus you can dump at the AM/PM in Mecca (at the 86/111 junction) for $3 or $4 if memory serves.
Leave the Paddle Tires at home.
Thanks for the replies!
Nooze...we're also neighbors...heh, my office is off Canoga at Oxnard.
Nooze...we're also neighbors...heh, my office is off Canoga at Oxnard.
QUOTE(Hoverman @ Dec 10 2007, 07:59 AM)
i beieve the dump station by the ranger station is closed there is thread somewhere on the board about it
LINK
Expect to get some Dirt/Dust on your Truck.
QUOTE(CrstyDmn @ Dec 10 2007, 01:15 PM)
Expect to get some Dirt/Dust on your Truck.
No McDonalds nearby....Expect to break in that New Kitchen in your TH....
QUOTE(Fast Eddy @ Dec 10 2007, 12:42 PM)
Thanks for the replies!
Nooze...we're also neighbors...heh, my office is off Canoga at Oxnard.
Nooze...we're also neighbors...heh, my office is off Canoga at Oxnard.
I was just down there Wednesday, at the CHP office getting my rail VIN paperwork done.
Have fun in Ocotillo, we're headed there in late January.
QUOTE(Noozeyeguy @ Dec 10 2007, 01:16 AM)
Where are u coming from? 78 to Ocotillo from the I5 is a lot of two-lane blacktop, plus a pretty nasty (but easily avoidable) grade. Beautiful drive, I love it. But coming from LA, 10 to the 86 is much much faster.
No pass required. Make sure your registration is current on your toys and have flags (new regulation).
Main Street is the easiest area to find. There's cabanas and pit toilets if you need either. Plus you're close to Blowsand and Shell Reef for popular play areas, and Desert Ironwoods if you need supplies or parts. Dump station is available at the Ranger station, or at Blu-Inn (at least it used to be available... been a while).
Fun place, I learned to ride there. When are u going?
No pass required. Make sure your registration is current on your toys and have flags (new regulation).
Main Street is the easiest area to find. There's cabanas and pit toilets if you need either. Plus you're close to Blowsand and Shell Reef for popular play areas, and Desert Ironwoods if you need supplies or parts. Dump station is available at the Ranger station, or at Blu-Inn (at least it used to be available... been a while).
Fun place, I learned to ride there. When are u going?
Could'nt have said it any better myself! When you get there go to any facilty there and they ALL have map's.Ranger Rick also has map's.Also get the map for the anza borrego desert(street legal vehicle only) trails......pretty Awsome! You wont get to see it all in a weekend so I would hit some of the point's of intrest on the map they give you.Dont forget to hit blow sand hill at night!!! Just BEWARE OF PIT RACERS.................!!!!!!! I've been going there for many moon's and we love the place. I think you guy's will have a blast............have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So are you all loaded up?
What time you guys leaving tonight?
Where you gonna camp?
What time you guys leaving tonight?
Where you gonna camp?
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