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boydmick

boydmick

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No, I'm not getting married;p

But, I am going to Mexico Baby!!:grinpimp::grinpimp:

As summer rolls along; it is now time to start planning for our . . . .


SoCal 80's
Guadalupe Canyon
Mexican Adventure!

October 18-23 (or any portion thereof)


For more information feel free to:
post up questions here;
Send me an e-mail;
Or checkout http://www.guadalupe-canyon.com.


I hope to see you all there!




Off road travel is inherently dangerous. Stay on marked trails. Not responsible for improper use. Do not Drink and Drive. Obey all posted rules and regulations. Firearms are strictly forbidden. Mexican Insurance is STRONGLY recommended. Pack it in, pack it out. Reservations recommended. Arturo's camp preferred. Passports NOT required (this time). Drink plenty of fluids. Wear sunscreen. Sleep is overrated. No Lifeguard On Duty. Swim at your own risk. Clothing optional (in the privacy of your own camp - I don't care to look). Pets welcome. Attractive, single females encouraged - Clothing optional (in my camp). What happens in Mexico, Stays in Mexico. No Services Next 200 Miles. Use At Your Own Risk.
 
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boydmick said:
Off road travel is inherently dangerous. Stay on marked trails. Not responsible for improper use. Do not Drink and Drive. Obey all posted rules and regulations. Firearms are strictly forbidden. Mexican Insurance is STRONGLY recommended. Pack it in, pack it out. Reservations recommended. Arturo's camp preferred. Passports NOT required (this time). Drink plenty of fluids. Wear sunscreen. Sleep is overrated. No Lifeguard On Duty. Swim at your own risk. Clothing optional (in the privacy of your own camp - I don't care to look). Pets welcome. Attractive, single females encouraged - Clothing optional (in my camp). What happens in Mexico, Stays in Mexico. No Services Next 200 Miles. Use At Your Own Risk.
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LMAO!!!!!
 
Reservations

RESERVATIONS:

Currently all sites are open (except mine:D).

Reservations are best made on-line, mention that you are going down with Boyd.

Payment instructions will be e-mailed to you - the site is not 100% confirmed until payment is recieved.

A confirmation letter will be e-mailed. Check the dates and site for accuracy.

Print the confirmation and bring it with you to give to Arturo.

Reservations can be made at any time; however, the best sites fill up first.
I would try to decide before the end of August.




More to follow. . . . . . .
 
I wouldn't recommend traveling the lake bed if it is WINDY... 2 MPH for 15 min with NO visibility is NOT FUN.....

But man was the hot tub the light at the end of the tunnel.
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This is La Jolla A and I would recommend it for a couple with a small tent. Very nice and rather secluded although in ear shot of La Jolla B, which by the way is a waste of a camp, just a horrible hot tub there.
 
Sites (sorry, a little long)

SITES:

Every site is unique; each has its own personality.


RECOMMENDED (in no particular order)

Castillo:
Great group site (4-12 people).
Plenty of spots for tents/vehicles.
Large hot pool plus extra large swim/lounge/play pool.
Large steel roofed palapa with high stone walls and fireplace.
Close to flushing toilets.
Fairly private.

El Dorado:
Great group site(4-12 people).
Plenty of spots for tents/vehicles.
Medium size hot pool with excellent view of the canyon.
Very large palm topped palapa with low stone walls and fireplace.
Short walk to flushing toilets.
Private.

El Sol:
Great medium site (2-6 people).
Several good and several fair tent spots.
Medium size hot pool with excellent view of the canyon.
One large palapa with stone walls and fireplace.
Second older palapa with palm roof (good for vehicle or tent shade).
Short walk to flushing toilets.
Palapa is private, parking and tents are semi-exposed to other camps.

El Mirador:
Great small, romantic site (2-4 people).
One good, one fair spot for tents. Decent parking.
Small cliffside hot pool with good view across canyon.
Nice palm topped palapa with high stone walls and fireplace.
Short walk to flushing toilets.
Very private.

San Marcos:
Great large site (2-10 people).
Plenty of spots for tents/vehicles - though exposed.
Medium hot pool with good views across canyon.
Two tiered stone palapa with center island and fireplace with palm roof.
Second older palapa with palm roof (good for tent).
Short walk to pit toilet/outhouse, or medium walk to flushing toilets.
Palapa is very private; pool, parking and camp semi-exposed to El Dorado.

La Paloma:
Great medium site (2-6 people).
A couple decent spots for tents/vehicles.
Small to medium hot pool with limited views.
Well protected stone palapa with palm roof.
Medium walk to pit toilet/outhouse or longer walk to flushing toilets.
Very private.


NOT RECOMMENDED (except as noted)

La Cueva:
Excellent group PARTY site (10-60 people).
Plenty of spots for tents/vehicles.
It has no view and sits in a trough parallel to the canyon.
The access road for Sol/Mirador goes through the middle of camp.
Two medium hot pools.
One large and one smaller stone palapa with palm roof.
Multiple fire pits and post type BBQ’s.
Just steps to the flushing toilets.
Camp has NO privacy (did I mention the road goes through the camp?)
Pools have decent privacy from rickety bamboo/plywood privacy screens.
I call this the armpit site.

I would recommend this for a Frat party or other large party (but not when I’m camping).


La Jolla B:
Small overflow site for La Jolla A (1-2 people).
Sits adjacent to La Jolla A.
One or two spots for tents/vehicles.
Very small hot pool.
Old steel pipe palapa with palm roof (some work in progress for new palapa).
Medium walk to pit toilet/outhouse or longer walk to flushing toilets.
Fairly private pool.

I would recommend this only if you also have La Jolla A and need extra space.


La Jolla A:
Fairly decent medium site (2-6 people).
Several fair spots for tents/vehicles.
Medium hot pool with limited views.
Stone palapa with palm roof.
Medium walk to pit toilet/outhouse or longer walk to flushing toilets.
Fairly private (except for La Jolla B right next door).

I would recommend this if you also rent La Jolla B or like to meet new people.
 
Unfortunately - I've got to save some vacation time for the family. Scouts eats up one week every year and the wife is PISSED that I burn the other off roading...and it's nothing she'd EVER do.
 
SOCALFJ said:
Thanks for all the info you have provided so far Boyd. What site would you recommend for Yosh and I with a roof top tent?

Any details on departure? safety in numbers caravan?

thanks!
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El Sol has a good flat parking area and is a great site for a couple.

I plan to head down Thursday mid morning (9-10 ish) and would be willing to caravan if anyone wants.

I usually stop in Tecate for lunch at a little hole in the wall taco stand.
 
Driving Tips and Directions

Driving to Guadalupe Canyon:

From Orange County-

5 fwy South
805 fwy South
8 fwy East

EITHER:
(Most Direct)
Exit Spring St. (through La Mesa on surface streets)
Continue Southeast on Spring St. ~ 1.5 miles

- or -

(All Freeway)
Pass Spring St.
125 fwy South


94 fwy East
Fwy ends in Jamacha Junction (good place to top up gas)
For gas - continue straight until you find your favorite station.
Top up your tank(s) and head back West to:​

South on Campo Rd (SR - 94)
Right on SR - 188 (Tecate Rd.)
Continue on Tecate Rd. to the US/Mexico Border

If you need Mexican Insurance:
It is available just before the Border at the last US gas station.
Liability Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Collision is only needed if you plan to have any damage fixed in Mexico at a Mexican body shop :frown:​

After crossing the border, continue straight to the first stop light.
Turn Left onto Carretera Tecate-Mexicali (Hwy 2)
Continue on Hwy 2 to
Autotispa La Rumerosa-Tecate (Hwy 2D)
BE SURE TO TAKE "CUOTA" This is the Toll Road. (trust me, it's worth it!:))
Continue on the toll road toward Mexicali

TAKE EITHER:
MAP
Graded Dirt Road (SLOW washboard)
Turn off HWY 2D at K28
-Clearly marked-
(32 34 31 N, 115 47 38 W)
Follow signs to Guadalupe Canyon

- or -
Dry Lakebed (FAST but can be dusty)
PASS the turnoff to Guadalupe Canyon
Turn right onto the lakebed
(32 34 56 N, 115 44 69 W)
Continue South on ANY of the dirt trails
(they all go the same place, just pick the smoothes looking one)
You will see an occasional sign "Guadalupe Canyon" indicating you're going the right way.
You might also see stacked tire carcasses (indicates the main road)
The roads will slowly bear right (after about 25 miles of lakebed)
Until the lake road connects with the graded dirt road.
Turn Left on the graded dirt road and follow the signs to Guadalupe Canyon.


As you enter the campground look for signs to ARTURO'S CAMPO

WELCOME TO

GUADALUPE CANYON
(32 09 29 N, 115 47 42 W)
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So your leaving Thursday and coming back when? Tuesday?

What are your plans while we are down there... are you wheeling or just relaxing? Exploring? Going into a town?

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a game plan together on our side.
 
There is a map that shows the way to San Felipe via the dry lake bed but you have to pay like $15 for it. I'm sure with Google Earth and a GPS you can figure it out for free.
Also there is a hike to the water falls that I didn't do when I was there, too HOT.
 
SOCALFJ said:
So your leaving Thursday and coming back when? Tuesday?

What are your plans while we are down there... are you wheeling or just relaxing? Exploring? Going into a town?

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a game plan together on our side.
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My plan is to head down on Thursday and come back Tuesday.

While there; mostly relaxing, some hiking and if motivated some exploration/easy wheeling to find the petroglyphs.

Bluetribal said:
There is a map that shows the way to San Felipe via the dry lake bed but you have to pay like $15 for it. I'm sure with Google Earth and a GPS you can figure it out for free.
Also there is a hike to the water falls that I didn't do when I was there, too HOT.
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It is really a lot easier to get there than it sounds. A map is barely needed and GPS is but a luxury! There is a geocache nearby - if you're in to that.

The hike to the falls is worth doing - pack a lunch and hike before it gets too hot.
At the falls there is a cold pool about ten by twenty feet and eight to ten feet deep. Hang out, swim, eat and then hike back.
 
Brentbba said:
Unfortunately - I've got to save some vacation time for the family. Scouts eats up one week every year and the wife is PISSED that I burn the other off roading...and it's nothing she'd EVER do.
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I'm really disappointed Brent!:frown:

You sounded so excited before.
 
boydmick said:
I'm really disappointed Brent!:frown:

You sounded so excited before.
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Believe me - I'm bummed! But with 2 weeks of vacation and one of those taken with scouts, I am always in hot water about family time.
 
Brentbba said:
Believe me - I'm bummed! But with 2 weeks of vacation and one of those taken with scouts, I am always in hot water about family time.
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I know it is a bit of a trek, but you could just come for the weekend :D

Leave right after work Friday, we'll still be up when you get there!:beer::beer:
 
I'm down for this one, always wanted to see Guadalupe. Mostly likely bringing a friend so 2 trucks.

I all for the relaxing..but I would like to fish in San Felipe , hike, and wheel some also.

The thrusday leave sounds good but I may take off for other spots on sunday/or monday.

Keep me posted

Brian
 
With the state of things at home right now - I'll probably pass.
 
Brentbba said:
With the state of things at home right now - I'll probably pass.
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Been thinking about you bro. Hope the health is on the upside also.

Smit
 
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