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Gauging Interest: Pismo Beach May 2011


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Ok, this is the official trip sheet for our upcoming NCLR Annual Gathering @ Pismo Beach May 20-22, 2010.

 

Before this trip, I need attendees to respond to the following questions below by Sunday May 16; will help further complete planning/head-count; thanks:

 

1) Your eta arrival to Pismo

 

2) Are you camping or staying in a hotel; if camping, can you bring a bundle of wood?

 

3) Anyone interested in hitting Garcia Ridge Saturday morning; leave camp 9am and be back by noon; time for lunch and wheeling on the sand.

 

Trip Details (Print this)

 

Trip Planner: Lutz/

 

Trail Leader: None. This is an NCLR gathering similar to the MORG @ Hollister. No trip leader. Ea person is responsible for their action and need to abide by Oceano SVRA park rules and regulations: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1215

 

Date/Time: May 20-22, 2011. Fri-Sun

 

Brief Trail Description: Welcome to Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA). Formerly Pismo Dunes SVRA, this sand dune complex is geologically unique and also provides an impressive playground for off-highway enthusiasts from throughout the United States. Oceano Dunes also offers visitors other recreational activities such as swimming, surfing, surf fishing, camping, and hiking: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207

 

Meeting Location: Eucalyptus Campground; look for me .Ill be there in the morning

 

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b113/lutzg/pismo.jpg

 

Directions to Oceano Dunes and Eucalyptus Campground:

 

Use this address for your vehicle GPS: 100 Pier Ave, Oceano, CA.

 

Or take:

- North or South Interstate 101.

- Take the Grand Avenue exit.

- Turn right (heading west).

- Approx 2 miles turn left on Pacific Coast Highway intersection

- Approx 1 mile turn right on Pier Avenue intersection (light).

- Aprox. ½ mile is the entrance to Oceano, SVRA (100 Pier Ave)

 

Here's an aerial view of this SVRA park: http://www.classiccalifornia.com/dunesmap.htm#

 

As you can see in the aerial view, there's the "Pier Ave" ramp (100 Pier Ave); follow Pole 1, 2, 3....

 

Use the map provided to get the camp - after Pole 6 and before Pole 7 (Competition Hill), turn towards camp.

 

Radio Requirements: CB 7 (FRS7 if you don't have a CB)

 

Fees (yes); Make your reservation: http://www.reserveamerica.com/ca/Oceano_Dunes_Svra/Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&contractCode=CA&parkId=120065

 

Vehicle Requirements: Stock Land Rovers welcomed, but best with high clearance 4x4 vehicles. Air down to the recommend psi for your tires/vehicles while on the beach; for example, I'm running 255/85/16 KMs on my D2 - going down between 10-15 psi. Also make sure your vehicle is in working condition.

 

Required Safety Equipment: fire extinguisher and CB to call out for help

 

Required Recovery Equipment: Strong recovery points (front and rear)

 

Misc Equipment: shovel, first aid kit, repair tools (to suit your vehicle), tire gauge and tire pump.

 

Weather Forecast and Trail Conditions: mostly sunny; windy highs in the 60s lows in the 40s at night.

 

Expected Trail conditions: Will check as we get closer to the date.

 

Clothing Suggestions: warm weather but bring layers as it gets cold at night.

 

Property Information

Oceano SVRA Ranger Station

928 Pacific Blvd.

Oceano CA

805-773-7170

Call 911 for emergencies

 

Entrance to the Park

100 Pier Ave.

Oceano, CA

 

Nearby Towing and Repair Services info: Kautz Towing (805) 489-2336

 

Gas/Service Station Locations in the area: several especially on Grand Ave

 

Other Info:

Bring your camera and extra batteries, tent/sleeping bag if camping, extra garbage bags (hopefully for those who ordered - I will have the Trasharoo bag by this time), sunscreen, GPS Unit optional certainly map of the area and compass, drinking water (primitive camp - no drinking water avail), nights might be cold - bring extra blanket and warm clothing/fire wood, Full size spare/repair kit.

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I might be able to do that!

 

Hey Lutz/Nathan,

 

I will be at Pismo this weekend, if you guys want to stop by on Saturday for dinner and some drinks. Give me a ring if you guys can make it.

 

I won't be able to make it to the schedule NCLR Pismo trip as I will be in Mexico that week.

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