Picacho River Escape

[SOCALFJ]

Another great trip in the record books. This will go down as one of my all time favorite trips. We had a blast and can't wait to head back.

http://www.adventureduo.com/2008/02/...er-escape.html

[Newps]

Dave:

Sweet write up, I definitly need to take the kids there. You also have some mad photos skills, the shots were beautiful.

[Brentbba]

Nice write up Dave!

[SOCALFJ]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

If you like this place like we did, please sign your name here. Its on the chopping block to get closed down.

Close 48 State Parks? Just say no - Environment California

[Bluetribal]

So do you think that camp would be even better in a month or two when the water warms up so you could swim around? I would assume Summer would be too HOT and there would be a ton of bugs near all of that grass.

[SOCALFJ]

Yeah it will be better. I swam, but i dont care if its cold

We might be heading back in April with a bigger group. I'll keep you posted.

[fj80toyman]

Looks like a great place. An hour on dirt? It's no wonder you were alone I guess. Nice pics too Dave. I put my name on the list of objectors to the governators plan.

Keep those coming, I hope one day I can tag along on one.

Dan.

[latinoguy]

Very nice write up, great pics. thanks for sharing...Which hwy leads you to the camp entrance..trail entrance?

[Bluto]

Wow! That beats a nice day in LA for sure.
Second on the great pics!

[LandCrusher'70]

Damn Dave. That looks like another amazing trip.

I wish I could get out there and explore half as much as you do. You're a fortunate man!

[SOCALFJ]

Originally Posted by latinoguy

Very nice write up, great pics. thanks for sharing...Which hwy leads you to the camp entrance..trail entrance?

Kind of hard to find, but not really. Take Picacho Rd. north from Winterhaven, CA off highway 8 about 26 miles and you'll find the main entrance. OR you can take Indian Pass Road from Ogilby Road (S-34) north of highway 8 and head east about 20 miles. Both are sort of long.. but not too bad. Both are dirt and both are remote. Bring water, fuel and spare tire. I did 40mph in some sections of washboard towing the trailer I dont recommend taking a large trailer through either of them. Some spots can be a little tight and off camber.

[cruiserruf]

great pictures! place looks awesome. how do you get there?

[SOCALFJ]

Originally Posted by rjmendiolajr

great pictures! place looks awesome. how do you get there?

Read the post above yours.

[bpenn1980]

Man, that looks like a really cool spot, nice write up

[Shahram]

That looks like a real nice place. It doesn't look remotely crowded...were there people around?

[SOCALFJ]

No people really around. 2 guys showed up one night and camped out in mummy bags, but that was about it. I talked to them and they said , we were the only people they've ever camped with out there. They said , they usually have the whole beach to themselves. We had BLM come by one time and some tourists come by another time, just to sightsee, but that was about it. Pretty nice.

There are 4 campsites with 4 bbq's, 4 patio covers and 4 fire pits. There are 3 solar bathrooms. There is also another 2 campsites about 8 miles north of this spot with room for maybe 2 rigs per site, but its in the brush on the edge of the water vs. a beach. Also, there's the main camp, about 10 miles south of us which isn't close to the beach(but does have a boat launch) and that has solar showers/bathrooms also.

More info on the state park website:
Picacho SRA

[Slomo]

That trip looks incredible. I love the pic of Yosh and Dixie kicking it by the shore. All those pics of Dixie remind me of Tillie, funny how the same breed has so many character traits the same.

[619TOY]

Originally Posted by Slomo

funny how the same breed has so many character traits the same.

Like vomiting regularly




Just messin' with ya. I love Boston's. My grandparents had one when I was a kid. I grew up with her and loved that dog.

Great report and pics by the way How do you hear about all these places?

[85 SA Toy]

Awesomw tirp report..... Thanks for sharing a great write up and great pics.......

One day I will get to explore........

[Boston Mangler]

Sweet Pics!

[Slomo]

Originally Posted by 619TOY

Like vomiting regularly

Touche.

[bpenn1980]

Originally Posted by SOCALFJ

Thanks for the kind words guys.

If you like this place like we did, please sign your name here. Its on the chopping block to get closed down.

Close 48 State Parks? Just say no - Environment California

If you're like me and went to this site and submitted an e-mail you likely received a bounce-back e-mail telling you something about the governors e-mail address being changed. I sent Environment California an e-mail to let them know they should update their records. If you're interested, this is what they wrote back:

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Brad,
Believe it or not sometimes when we have so many people email the gov it “crashes” their system. They called a few weeks ago and told me about this. They are getting some new computers to deal with this issue. Keep trying and you should be able to get through.

Thanks

Dan



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