CruiseMoab 06 Camping

Greg B · 01-03-06, 06:26 PM

OK, I'm a CruiseMoab newb. I just registered and want to go ahead and reserve a camp site. I'll be with my Dad and my 4 yr. old son. We plan on camping. Are there several different sites that everyone ends up at? Are some camp areas nicer than others?

Also, does everyone set up camp for the four days and leave their stuff up during the day while they're wheelin'? If so, is there room for the larger family size tents? Are some of the sites more remote than others or are they really spread out? Just curious how tight it gets with 150 vehicles nearby.

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a better feel for planning purposes.
Thanks,
Greg

NorCalDoug · 01-03-06, 06:39 PM

I've never camped on-site -- it's been hotels in the past for me.

I'd prefer to be where the HQ is for Rising Sun. I think I'll be staying at Spanish Trail RV park this year. Haven't decided if I'm hauling the tent trailer with me or not...makes for slower travel...

Big_Moose · 01-03-06, 07:15 PM

This year their is a new campground site for Cruise Moab - no more snow

, and I think they are going to be at Spanish Trail Campground..

Since, this is your first time at CM, I would stay at the campground with the group to meet everyone and participate in the festivities

clarkrw3 · 01-03-06, 07:36 PM

I will be staying at Gonzo Inn...best hotel in moab IMO...

Tigerstripe40 · 01-04-06, 02:56 PM

Camping in the campground with the rest of the CM contingency is alot of fun.
However, one of my problems with the slickrock campground is that you were so stacked up on one another that you could hear the bodily functions of the guy or girl in the tent next to yours.

blech.

Personally, I am debating getting a site at the Spanish Trails RV park or just going to one of two of my usual places.

I know of some GREAT camp sites not far from town if you wanna get off the beaten path.

clarkrw3 · 01-04-06, 04:22 PM

I will have a 5mo old...so for our and everyone elses sanity I will be taking the motel option. But I understand how great the contingency is at the campsite.

Greg B · 01-04-06, 05:32 PM

Thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it. I think I'm going to reserve a spot at the Spanish Trail park.

One question that I don't think anybody caught. Does everyone leave their camp set up while they are out wheeling? You don't pack everything each day to go out do you; is it pretty secure? Obviously you wouldn't want to leave valuables, but stuff like tents, camp chairs, etc.?

wesintl · 01-04-06, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg B

One question that I don't think anybody caught. Does everyone leave their camp set up while they are out wheeling? You don't pack everything each day to go out do you; is it pretty secure? Obviously you wouldn't want to leave valuables, but stuff like tents, camp chairs, etc.?

Yes. Everyone leaves their tent up, chairs, cooler, etc.

Greg B · 01-04-06, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

Yes. Everyone leaves their tent up, chairs, cooler, etc.

Thanks Wes!

wesintl · 01-04-06, 05:59 PM

We look forward to seeing you there. I know it's pretty good hump from KY but it'll be worth it for sure

There's always folks out there early if you want to get ahead start on a few trails or just go visit arches, island in the sky, etc.

Clutchee · 01-04-06, 08:56 PM

[quote=Tigerstripe40]However, one of my problems with the slickrock campground is that you were so stacked up on one another that you could hear the bodily functions of the guy or girl in the tent next to yours.

OK were sorry & we were newlyweds at CruiserMoab 05-we will keep it quiet in 06.

Greg B · 01-05-06, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by wesintl

We look forward to seeing you there. I know it's pretty good hump from KY but it'll be worth it for sure

There's always folks out there early if you want to get ahead start on a few trails or just go visit arches, island in the sky, etc.

I can't wait to go.

Yeah, its gonna be a haul, but we're going to make a larger trip out of it. We're going to leave KY on the Thursday before CM06 and drive to the Grand Canyon. Spend a few days camping there, neither my Dad nor I have been there, and then head over to Moab on Tuesday. That way, we'll have Wed. to register and check things out (site seeing etc.) in Moab before the trail rides on Thursday. All total, it should end up being around 4000 miles.

beno · 01-05-06, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg B

I can't wait to go.

Yeah, its gonna be a haul, but we're going to make a larger trip out of it. We're going to leave KY on the Thursday before CM06 and drive to the Grand Canyon. Spend a few days camping there, neither my Dad nor I have been there, and then head over to Moab on Tuesday. That way, we'll have Wed. to register and check things out (site seeing etc.) in Moab before the trail rides on Thursday. All total, it should end up being around 4000 miles.

Lucky you Greg...I envy you indeed. The 100 series will have a fun time...oh...I mean you and your father/son will have a great time. You shoulda brought your father to Badlands...

Cheers.
-onur
Akron, OH

wngrog · 01-05-06, 10:01 PM

Holiday Inn Express is $99 for a double.......$115 for a Suite.

Greg B · 01-06-06, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by beno

Lucky you Greg...I envy you indeed. The 100 series will have a fun time...oh...I mean you and your father/son will have a great time. You shoulda brought your father to Badlands...

Cheers.
-onur
Akron, OH

Onur,
Yeah, I'm pretty excited already. It'll be pretty cool to have my Dad and son with me for this trip. I'm sure it's going to be a great experience for us all.
Greg

petescoffee · 01-06-06, 10:32 AM

The Holiday inn express was staggering distance to Slickrock camp ground.
I stayed Down town at one of the Best Westerns. Walking distance to the food. We drove over to Slickrock and hung out. Worked fine.

Tom Woods Driveshaft shop said at the dinner that if you need to work on your rig he would have a flat area that could be used at his shop. Might want to contact him for more information.

Sangamo · 01-06-06, 11:30 AM

[quote=petescoffee]The Holiday inn express was staggering distance to Slickrock camp ground.

Staggering as in far away or staggering as in easy to get to after a few banquet beers?

petescoffee · 01-06-06, 12:19 PM

The banquet is held outside the town limits so everyone drives to that.
But from the Slickrock campground you could easly stagger back after a few beers from the Holiday Inn. Not sure about the distance from the new headquaters campground. NEarly everyone was around the campground Thursday Night watching the slide show from the days wheeling. The Rising Sun group does an excellent job with this event. If yoiu have never been, contact one of the organizers and get more information from them. If you are not sure about a trail call or email and ask. Tell them about your truck and your wheeling experience and they can guide you to appropriate trails for your level mild to wild. There is a trail for everyone at this event. Last years CM05 was my first TLCA event and it was a terrific experience.

alvarorb · 01-06-06, 01:44 PM

The Holiday Inn is very nice. It's almost brand new. Maybe two years old. Last year with all the rain, it was nice to soak in the indoor pool and look out the window...

Regards

Alvaro

Romer · 01-06-06, 09:49 PM

Just to point out, we are not at Slick Rock this year. We moved to Spanish Trail based on the complaints about the cotton and how run down the facilities were getting

alvarorb · 01-08-06, 06:28 PM

Romer,

How big is the new campground?
Would there be space for everyone?

Regards

Alvaro

Romer · 01-08-06, 07:28 PM

I have never been there. They lady there wants to charge each person a tent fee even if they share an RV spot. What we need to do is let them know that people will go elsewhere if they do this.

The campground itseld is suppose to be nicer than slick rock and should be able to accomodate everyone.

cruiseroutfit · 01-08-06, 08:13 PM

I have stayed at both (Slickrock & Spanish Valley), both have definite trade-offs...

Andre (dieselcruiserhead) and I are considering camping outside of town this year, the invitation is open to all. One of us will spread the word as soon as we find a suitable location, I am heading down there in a couple weeks and hope to do a bit of scouting...

landcrusher909 · 01-08-06, 11:25 PM

has anyone found out what the camping/rv fee is going to be at spanish trail we want to get a spot reserved, we will be driving out from so calif for our first year at moab 2 trucks w/campers and 2 40s plan on coming out tuesday to get set up and check it out before the wheeling starts

Greg B · 01-09-06, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cruiseroutfit

I have stayed at both (Slickrock & Spanish Valley), both have definite trade-offs...

Kurt,
What are the trade-offs? I've never been to either and am curious.

01-03-06, 06:26 PM	#1
Greg B IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisville, KY TLCA# 15376 Posts: 1,040	CruiseMoab 06 Camping OK, I'm a CruiseMoab newb. I just registered and want to go ahead and reserve a camp site. I'll be with my Dad and my 4 yr. old son. We plan on camping. Are there several different sites that everyone ends up at? Are some camp areas nicer than others? Also, does everyone set up camp for the four days and leave their stuff up during the day while they're wheelin'? If so, is there room for the larger family size tents? Are some of the sites more remote than others or are they really spread out? Just curious how tight it gets with 150 vehicles nearby. Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a better feel for planning purposes. Thanks, Greg __________________ 2001 UZJ100 Land Cruiser ARB bar, OME lift (863's, N74L's), Slee diff drop, 295 BFG AT's, Slee step-sliders, Slee rear bumper, Husky liners, Hella 4000's My Featured 100 Thread Last edited by Greg B; 01-03-06 at 06:31 PM. Reason: deleted a question I already found the answer to.

01-03-06, 06:39 PM	#2
NorCalDoug I Solve Problems... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uhhhh...duh...Northern CA TLCA# yes, I have one Posts: 5,063	I've never camped on-site -- it's been hotels in the past for me. I'd prefer to be where the HQ is for Rising Sun. I think I'll be staying at Spanish Trail RV park this year. Haven't decided if I'm hauling the tent trailer with me or not...makes for slower travel... __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out screamin." -- Ullr "I have more respect for people who change their views after acquiring new information than for those who cling to views they held thirty years ago. The world changes. Ideologues and zealots don't." - Michael Crichton Buy TEQ Bottle Openers

01-03-06, 07:15 PM	#3
Big_Moose IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 419	This year their is a new campground site for Cruise Moab - no more snow, and I think they are going to be at Spanish Trail Campground.. Since, this is your first time at CM, I would stay at the campground with the group to meet everyone and participate in the festivities __________________ Joe 69 FJ40 350TPI, 270:1, 37" MTRs 71 FJ55 454V8 "Warthog" FZJ80 coil conversion 96 FZJ80 Locked & Blown, Homer Closer to the bone the sweeter is the meat...... Northern California TLC Wagons Los Angeles County Cruisers aka TrailCrew Los Angeles, Ca, USA

01-03-06, 07:36 PM	#4
clarkrw3 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goodyear, AZ TLCA# 15560 Posts: 1,132	I will be staying at Gonzo Inn...best hotel in moab IMO... __________________ '96 LX 450 67K locked, ARB Bull Bar, Slee 6", Slee step sliders, Slee rear tire carrier, slee skid, CDL, 315/75-16 MTR's, etc. ROTW '07 FJ Cruiser locked, 285/70-17 MTR's Copper State Cruisers #38 TLCA #15560 Rob Clark

01-04-06, 02:56 PM	#5
Tigerstripe40 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 916	Camping in the campground with the rest of the CM contingency is alot of fun. However, one of my problems with the slickrock campground is that you were so stacked up on one another that you could hear the bodily functions of the guy or girl in the tent next to yours. blech. Personally, I am debating getting a site at the Spanish Trails RV park or just going to one of two of my usual places. I know of some GREAT camp sites not far from town if you wanna get off the beaten path. __________________ James Henry Wasatch Cruisers TLCA 11233 76 FJ40 'SeldomSeen' 91 VZN130 'CanOWorms'

01-04-06, 04:22 PM	#6
clarkrw3 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Goodyear, AZ TLCA# 15560 Posts: 1,132	I will have a 5mo old...so for our and everyone elses sanity I will be taking the motel option. But I understand how great the contingency is at the campsite. __________________ '96 LX 450 67K locked, ARB Bull Bar, Slee 6", Slee step sliders, Slee rear tire carrier, slee skid, CDL, 315/75-16 MTR's, etc. ROTW '07 FJ Cruiser locked, 285/70-17 MTR's Copper State Cruisers #38 TLCA #15560 Rob Clark

01-04-06, 05:32 PM	#7
Greg B IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Louisville, KY TLCA# 15376 Posts: 1,040	Thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it. I think I'm going to reserve a spot at the Spanish Trail park. One question that I don't think anybody caught. Does everyone leave their camp set up while they are out wheeling? You don't pack everything each day to go out do you; is it pretty secure? Obviously you wouldn't want to leave valuables, but stuff like tents, camp chairs, etc.? __________________ 2001 UZJ100 Land Cruiser ARB bar, OME lift (863's, N74L's), Slee diff drop, 295 BFG AT's, Slee step-sliders, Slee rear bumper, Husky liners, Hella 4000's My Featured 100 Thread

01-04-06, 05:59 PM	#10
wesintl IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Denver TLCA# 4180 Posts: 3,573	We look forward to seeing you there. I know it's pretty good hump from KY but it'll be worth it for sure There's always folks out there early if you want to get ahead start on a few trails or just go visit arches, island in the sky, etc. __________________ 1964 FJ40 \| 1966 M416 \| 1976 FJ40 \| 1985 BJ70 Volvo Power\| 1997 FZJ80 \| TDI commuter car Rising Sun; Former CLCC You should be able to delete your own thread. Communists abound Real Change is here --> Cato Institute

01-04-06, 08:56 PM	#11
Clutchee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TN TLCA# 13383 Posts: 1,966	[quote=Tigerstripe40]However, one of my problems with the slickrock campground is that you were so stacked up on one another that you could hear the bodily functions of the guy or girl in the tent next to yours. OK were sorry & we were newlyweds at CruiserMoab 05-we will keep it quiet in 06. __________________ You can't fix Stupid ---CottonLand Cruisers----- ---White Trash of the Elwood Chapter---- ---STLCA---- ------------------------------------------------ We've been this close to death before, we were just too drunk to know it Guess the price of being sobers being scared out of your mind -Drive by Truckers- -----------------------------------------------

01-05-06, 10:01 PM	#14
wngrog IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canton, Mississippi TLCA# 8121 Posts: 2,535	Holiday Inn Express is $99 for a double.......$115 for a Suite. __________________ Rock Midget Motorsports www.rockmidget.com 2009 Calendars at www.rockmidget.com

01-06-06, 10:32 AM	#16
petescoffee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA TLCA# 13331 Posts: 1,205	The Holiday inn express was staggering distance to Slickrock camp ground. I stayed Down town at one of the Best Westerns. Walking distance to the food. We drove over to Slickrock and hung out. Worked fine. Tom Woods Driveshaft shop said at the dinner that if you need to work on your rig he would have a flat area that could be used at his shop. Might want to contact him for more information.

01-06-06, 11:30 AM	#17
Sangamo IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 202	Holiday Inn Express [quote=petescoffee]The Holiday inn express was staggering distance to Slickrock camp ground. Staggering as in far away or staggering as in easy to get to after a few banquet beers? __________________ 1994 FZJ80 ARB front, Iron Pig Rear, Aussie Locker, ARB front locker, Destination MTs, Line X Atlanta, GA "It it compromises truth then we will go"-- "Salvation Song"- The Avett Brothers

01-06-06, 12:19 PM	#18
petescoffee IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Walnut Creek, CA TLCA# 13331 Posts: 1,205	The banquet is held outside the town limits so everyone drives to that. But from the Slickrock campground you could easly stagger back after a few beers from the Holiday Inn. Not sure about the distance from the new headquaters campground. NEarly everyone was around the campground Thursday Night watching the slide show from the days wheeling. The Rising Sun group does an excellent job with this event. If yoiu have never been, contact one of the organizers and get more information from them. If you are not sure about a trail call or email and ask. Tell them about your truck and your wheeling experience and they can guide you to appropriate trails for your level mild to wild. There is a trail for everyone at this event. Last years CM05 was my first TLCA event and it was a terrific experience.

01-06-06, 01:44 PM	#19
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,565	The Holiday Inn is very nice. It's almost brand new. Maybe two years old. Last year with all the rain, it was nice to soak in the indoor pool and look out the window... Regards Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

01-06-06, 09:49 PM	#20
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,533	Just to point out, we are not at Slick Rock this year. We moved to Spanish Trail based on the complaints about the cotton and how run down the facilities were getting __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

01-08-06, 06:28 PM	#21
alvarorb Cook Free or Die Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sacramento, California TLCA# 12833 Posts: 1,565	Romer, How big is the new campground? Would there be space for everyone? Regards Alvaro __________________ Alvaro Rodriguez 96 FZJ80 "La Cabra" 08 Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 TCLA #12833 / BRC # 41799 KI7FZJ New web site with blog and pics Norcal wagons website INTI Roof Racks - Make a loan, Make a difference - Kiva.org

01-08-06, 07:28 PM	#22
Romer Kneel for the Shaman Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Englewood, Colorado TLCA# 13968 Posts: 7,533	I have never been there. They lady there wants to charge each person a tent fee even if they share an RV spot. What we need to do is let them know that people will go elsewhere if they do this. The campground itseld is suppose to be nicer than slick rock and should be able to accomodate everyone. __________________ Ken Romer ~ Friend of Shaman Keeper of the FAQ, Defender of Newbies, and Slayer of Tards Commander Rising Sun 4WD Club - K0ROM 97 LX450, Supercharged, Locked, and lots of other stuff ROTW 96 LX450 - ROD's 06 4Runner - Wife's 99 4Runner - daughterofromer's 03 BMW Z4 Roadster

01-08-06, 08:13 PM	#23
cruiseroutfit IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Utah TLCA# 10662 Posts: 2,582	I have stayed at both (Slickrock & Spanish Valley), both have definite trade-offs... Andre (dieselcruiserhead) and I are considering camping outside of town this year, the invitation is open to all. One of us will spread the word as soon as we find a suitable location, I am heading down there in a couple weeks and hope to do a bit of scouting... __________________ Kurt Williams *Cruiser Outfitters* - YOUR LC PARTS SOURCE!!! Old Man Emu - ARB - Advance Adapters - Safari Snorkels U4WDA - Historian TLCA Wasatch Cruisers Mountain Yoats Red Rock 4 Wheelers Tacoma Territory kurt@cruiseroutfitters.com

01-08-06, 11:25 PM	#24
landcrusher909 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Calif. TLCA# 14995 Posts: 1,561	has anyone found out what the camping/rv fee is going to be at spanish trail we want to get a spot reserved, we will be driving out from so calif for our first year at moab 2 trucks w/campers and 2 40s plan on coming out tuesday to get set up and check it out before the wheeling starts

01-09-06, 09:28 AM	#26
nuclearlemon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: meh-ico, colorado TLCA# 1431 Posts: 8,200