Camping for the Big Socal GTG

[Nefarious]

A bunch of us are going to camp for the weekend. Is anybody else interested? We can have up to 30 people. The max cost for the weekend is $33 per person/couple for the weekend (Friday - sunday). If we get 15 people/couples then it will be $9 for the weekend.

Here's where we're going to stay:
Lake Casitas (http://www.casitaswater.org/lake%20casitas/lake%20recreation.htm)

http://www.casitaswater.org/images/lake%20casitas/camp%20grounds%20map/jay.jpg

I have reserved spots 8-10. That will allow for 6 cars & 18 people. The lake only allows 2 cars per site so as we add cars (if you are unwilling to leave your at the front gate) we will have to add sites. As I get more confirmations I will add sites to the reservation.

This location is roughly 20min from the GTG.
Facilities include restrooms, water (no hook-ups), fire rings, tables, and showers.

I will need to collect the money asap. I will need $28 from each person/car to start with. The cutoff date is March 20, 2006 because I need to make the reservation.

[Nefarious]

Attendies:
Robin & Myself
Audiracer & GTIGirl - PAID
fcastle - PAID
godzilla & wife - PAID
protijy337 - PAID

[audiracer2002]

Parking lot is regular car accessible, correct? Just so people know that they can roll in regular cars and not require off-road ability.

[SYNYSTAGLI]

I will post up a for sure or not tonight after talking with the wifey.

[Nefarious]

Parking lot is regular car accessible, correct? Just so people know that they can roll in regular cars and not require off-road ability.


Yup, parking lot is your standard paved parking lot. Nothing special

[fcastle]

Are there showers? I'm in anyway, just curious.

Also the site says the park is closed for storm damage?

[Nefarious]

It says the North Beach Campground is closed. We'll be staying at the Ventura River Group Camp which is open. The site doesn't say anything about showers but I'll find out tomorrow.

Is that a must for everybody? If so I'll look elsewhere, it just might be more expensive. The other issue is alot of the other places are first come first serve and don't allow reservations.

There's a lake about 15 minutes from the fairgrounds also but I just figured camping on the beach would be fun... Let me know guys.

[duberforlife]

sounds like it is time to bust out the toybox :D and the a golf cart or 2 Gives me time to get one. :tup:

[fcastle]

It says the North Beach Campground is closed. We'll be staying at the Ventura River Group Camp which is open. The site doesn't say anything about showers but I'll find out tomorrow.

Is that a must for everybody? If so I'll look elsewhere, it just might be more expensive. The other issue is alot of the other places are first come first serve and don't allow reservations.

There's a lake about 15 minutes from the fairgrounds also but I just figured camping on the beach would be fun... Let me know guys.

Cool, showers would be nice, but it's not make or break. Plus if it's first come first serve maybe I can get there Friday morning, let me know. Mapquest says it's about a 2 1/2 hour drive so I could be there by 8 or 9am.

[GTiGirl]

Showers are preferrable. But bathrooms are necessary. I can always have a ghetto bath in the sink if need be :)

[Nefarious]

The other issue with the first come first serve places is they don't have a group area so we would have to get a spot for every 2 cars or 4 people.

Let me check into the lake. It's pretty nice up there (haven't been in a few years though). Also the lake does not allow swimming because it's used for potable water.

[chris]

Will look ahead to see if I have duty that weekend and if Sheila can get that Fri/Sat off. Will hopefully have an answer for you by tomorrow or this weekend at latest.

[protijy337]

Ok so after look into it more here are the options

Camping


Looks like it $27 per site
http://gsa.countyofventura.org/parks/parkrate.htm
2 good sites with bathrooms ect ect
FARIA BEACH (http://gsa.countyofventura.org/parks/parkinfo.htm#FARIA)42 sites
MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=4350+Pacific+Coast+Hwy,+Ventura,+CA+930 01+%4034.319072,-119.386149&saddr=10+W.+Harbor+Blvd,+Ventura,+CA+93001&f=li&hl=en&dq=4350+W.+Pacific+Coast+Hwy,+Ventura,+ca&cid=)

HOBSON BEACH 31 sites (http://gsa.countyofventura.org/parks/parkinfo.htm#HOBSON)
Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&saddr=10+W.+Harbor+Blvd,+Ventura,+CA+93001&daddr=5210+W.+Pacific+Coast+Hwy,+Ventura,+ca&ll=34.299061,-119.341393&spn=0.098558,0.167885)
There is also
Ventura Beach RV Resort (http://venturabeachrv.getwebnet.com/) (like 1 mile from the GTG)
MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&sll=34.222023,-118.946915&sspn=0.447963,0.671539&hl=en&saddr=10+W+Harbor+Blvd,+Ventura,+CA+93001+%4034.27 6746,-119.300440&daddr=800+W+Main+Street+Ventura++CA++)
Not sure about rates but there are 24 tent sites

are also options....


But where ever you stay I'm in! :tup:

[Nefarious]

are also options....


But where ever you stay I'm in! :tup:

The problem with those places is 2 fold:
1. They don't have group sites so everybody would have to get their own site.
2. They don't allow reservations so there is no way to be certain we'd be able to get enough sites for everybody.

I've camped at every spot along the beach between Ventura & Gaviotta(north of Santa Barbara) and think this is the best fit for us.

[protijy337]

The problem with those places is 2 fold:
1. They don't have group sites so everybody would have to get their own site.
2. They don't allow reservations so there is no way to be certain we'd be able to get enough sites for everybody.

I've camped at every spot along the beach between Ventura & Gaviotta(north of Santa Barbara) and think this is the best fit for us.



Rock on man! :tup: Sounds like a plan :D count me in....I'll prob be on my own as my GF doesn't camp :p

[Tom (aka Godzilla)]

I'm down. Are you working tommorow? I can swing by and pay you.

[Nefarious]

I'm down. Are you working tommorow? I can swing by and pay you.

I am. I'll also have the distributor for you.

[Nefarious]

Well, looks like I was a day late. The group sites at Emma Wood are no longer available for that weekend. Looks like I'll have to go with the backup spot: Lake Casitas. It's a little farther away (20 minutes) but they have group sites and showers. The only downfall is their group sites are to large/expensive for us so we'll have to do individual sites. They allow 2 cars/6 people per site. The first car is included in the price, the second car is $10 per night extra. I'll have some more specific pricing info later today.

[Mr. Nobody]

NIcole and myself may be down for this.

[Nefarious]

Man, i really wish those other spots accepted reservations!!

Anyway, here's the new price:
$28 per Car for the weekend.

The good thing about this location is we'll have showers.
If everybody is cool with the new location/price then I'm going to reserve 3 spots (8-10 on map above) If we get more people then we'll add site 7 then 6 etc.

[Nefarious]

sounds like it is time to bust out the toybox :D and the a golf cart or 2 Gives me time to get one. :tup:

Tent only at the new location. Are you still in?

[protijy337]

Man, i really wish those other spots accepted reservations!!

Anyway, here's the new price:
$28 per Car for the weekend.

The good thing about this location is we'll have showers.
If everybody is cool with the new location/price then I'm going to reserve 3 spots (8-10 on map above) If we get more people then we'll add site 7 then 6 etc.


I'm in! 1 Car and just me so far :p are the roads paved?

[Nefarious]

I'm in! 1 Car and just me so far :p are the roads paved?

Yup, I wouldn't even consider the location if they weren't.:tup:

[Mr. Nobody]

$28 is fine. We can do that. Should we paypal since I never see you or how should I get the cash?

[Nefarious]

$28 is fine. We can do that. Should we paypal since I never see you or how should I get the cash?

Paypal is fine:
club_touareg at drumatix.net

[fcastle]

$28 is fine. We can do that. Should we paypal since I never see you or how should I get the cash?

what he said ^^

Also, Godzilla I just got some airsoft rifles you wanna target shoot,lol. you can help me fix the sites.

[Nefarious]

what he said ^^



Cool

[Tom (aka Godzilla)]

what he said ^^

Also, Godzilla I just got some airsoft rifles you wanna target shoot,lol. you can help me fix the sites.

Sure, I can help with that.


I am. I'll also have the distributor for you.

I'll see you tommorow then, midmorning. PM me your cell # so I can call you.

[Nefarious]

3 sites have been reserved. I'll add more as needed.

[protijy337]

:tup: still 2 months away but I'm starting to buy the mods I'll have for this show :p get her all ready! mods are broke.status (http://www.brokestatus.com/)style but very conducive to camping ;)

[Nefarious]

Guys, I need the cash ASAP.

[fcastle]

About when do you think people will be arriving on Friday? I was planning on taking the day off and just cruising down early afternoon (leaving my house around 10AM.

[Nefarious]

Rob, Jonelle, Robin and I are leaving SD around lunch time on Friday so we'll be there around 4-5pm.

[ncttrnl]

For those of you interested, I was in Sam's Club the other day and they had the Swiss Army tents pretty cheap if you need one. The ranged from 40 bucks for a small tent to about 140 for a larger tent.

Not fantastic tents but cheap and good enough for the occasional camper... I was tempted to pick one up just to have for picnics and things.

I can post pictures I took with my phone if anyone is interested.

[bugzy]

Nef, when ya heading up there?

[RavinJetta]

Nef, when ya heading up there?

Rob, Jonelle, Robin and I are leaving SD around lunch time on Friday so we'll be there around 4-5pm.

Here ya go

[Nefarious]

For those of you interested, I was in Sam's Club the other day and they had the Swiss Army tents pretty cheap if you need one. The ranged from 40 bucks for a small tent to about 140 for a larger tent.

Not fantastic tents but cheap and good enough for the occasional camper... I was tempted to pick one up just to have for picnics and things.

I can post pictures I took with my phone if anyone is interested.

Thats where robin and I got ours from and it works great. Definetly a great deal.

[Nefarious]

I need the cash from everybody who's camping with us.

[protijy337]

I need the cash from everybody who's camping with us.

I'll have the cash for you tonight at fusion!

just ordered a few new hiking pieces in time for the GTG

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def gonna be one fun time!

[Nefarious]

Good shit...