Camping Information & Campsites - NorCal FJs2024-03-29T11:03:03Zhttp://norcalfjs.com/forum/categories/camping-information-campsites/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noCow Mountaintag:norcalfjs.com,2015-04-30:2131553:Topic:2489432015-04-30T00:49:04.723ZDrew Hutchinsonhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/DrewHutchinson
<p>I was thinking of camping at Clear Lake State Park and driving up to Cow Mountain part of the day to get my stock FJ dirty.</p>
<p>Has anyone spent time up there? and can you recommend it, trails, etc. </p>
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<p>thanks in advance for the info.</p>
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<p>drew.</p>
<p>I was thinking of camping at Clear Lake State Park and driving up to Cow Mountain part of the day to get my stock FJ dirty.</p>
<p>Has anyone spent time up there? and can you recommend it, trails, etc. </p>
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<p>thanks in advance for the info.</p>
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<p>drew.</p> Bay Area Backcountry Campingtag:norcalfjs.com,2014-08-27:2131553:Topic:2422102014-08-27T19:13:10.152ZCaley Shoemakerhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/CaleyShoemaker
<p>Hi all-</p>
<p> We just moved to the Bay Area from Colorado. We are avid 4x4 and camping nuts- but just don't know where to begin!</p>
<p> I am not a big fan of paying, making reservations, and then camping in a "site" next to a bunch of other people while using the camp toilet.</p>
<p> I would much rather go somewhere where we can take a nice dirt road drive, then pull off and set up camp. In CO this is OK as long as you aren't on private land, and are a certain distance from water…</p>
<p>Hi all-</p>
<p> We just moved to the Bay Area from Colorado. We are avid 4x4 and camping nuts- but just don't know where to begin!</p>
<p> I am not a big fan of paying, making reservations, and then camping in a "site" next to a bunch of other people while using the camp toilet.</p>
<p> I would much rather go somewhere where we can take a nice dirt road drive, then pull off and set up camp. In CO this is OK as long as you aren't on private land, and are a certain distance from water or roads (like 30 feet).</p>
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<p> There are great areas back home, and you find out by word of mouth. Not knowing anyone yet- I am an on a hunt for a good spot.</p>
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<p> Any ideas?</p>
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<p> Thanks in advance.</p> Canoe?tag:norcalfjs.com,2013-05-21:2131553:Topic:2132902013-05-21T19:36:39.848Zdowny_ballhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/downyball
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Hello my friends...</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">I know it's been awhile, but I'm well and still kicking -- shout-out to all my friends here ;-)</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">My wife and I are heading up to Lassen for an extended stay at Juniper Lake - an ideal spot for canoes. Before I do…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Hello my friends...</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">I know it's been awhile, but I'm well and still kicking -- shout-out to all my friends here ;-)</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">My wife and I are heading up to Lassen for an extended stay at Juniper Lake - an ideal spot for canoes. Before I do the craigslist hunt, I was wondering if anyone had one to sell/rent/trade/etc? And also any recommendations you might have?</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Looking for something recreational/lake/fishing, with some river capabilities.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times;">Thanks!!!</span></p> Camping June 1st in EDNF - Stumpy Meadows?tag:norcalfjs.com,2013-05-20:2131553:Topic:2132042013-05-20T01:24:54.045ZRevokedhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/NateGregoire
<p>I have a camping trip coming up with my cousin, and we are planning on just finding a spot in the woods to set up. Right now we are looking at Icehouse area, but are open to other suggestions. I would like to be on or near water if possible.</p>
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<p>Is it possible to camp here at Stumpy Meadows? 38.89209, -120.58122</p>
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<p>The biggest problem is my cousin is going to be following us in his girlfriends Kia car...</p>
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<p>Anyone been there before? He made it up to Usal…</p>
<p>I have a camping trip coming up with my cousin, and we are planning on just finding a spot in the woods to set up. Right now we are looking at Icehouse area, but are open to other suggestions. I would like to be on or near water if possible.</p>
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<p>Is it possible to camp here at Stumpy Meadows? 38.89209, -120.58122</p>
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<p>The biggest problem is my cousin is going to be following us in his girlfriends Kia car...</p>
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<p>Anyone been there before? He made it up to Usal Beach in that thing last year, but thats not too hard.</p> Looking for Recomendations for a may triptag:norcalfjs.com,2013-03-27:2131553:Topic:2100342013-03-27T06:14:34.943ZNicole Martinhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/NicoleMartin
<p>Early May I plan on doing a camping/backpacking trip. I am looking for recommendations. It will be a 5 day trip so its ok if its sorta far away. I am looking for a place thats going to be warm that time of year and hopefully I can float around in a lake or enjoy some hot springs. Hiking trails would be nice, as with 5 days I am sure I will want to explore a bunch of areas.</p>
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<p>I was thinking first 2 days car camp so I can have some cold ones and some steaks, then the last 2-3…</p>
<p>Early May I plan on doing a camping/backpacking trip. I am looking for recommendations. It will be a 5 day trip so its ok if its sorta far away. I am looking for a place thats going to be warm that time of year and hopefully I can float around in a lake or enjoy some hot springs. Hiking trails would be nice, as with 5 days I am sure I will want to explore a bunch of areas.</p>
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<p>I was thinking first 2 days car camp so I can have some cold ones and some steaks, then the last 2-3 backpacking. Any suggestions?</p>
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<p></p> Trying to find a camping site for this weekendtag:norcalfjs.com,2012-06-12:2131553:Topic:1801082012-06-12T06:13:33.969ZKennyhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/KennyTrabanino
Anybody know a good spot in or around NorCal? Bay area specifically. Wouldn't mind driving into the woods to get where I need to be!
Anybody know a good spot in or around NorCal? Bay area specifically. Wouldn't mind driving into the woods to get where I need to be! National Forest Campfire Permitstag:norcalfjs.com,2011-08-02:2131553:Topic:1381862011-08-02T20:19:34.069Zopg4759http://norcalfjs.com/profile/opg
<p>So if you plan on going camping in the National Forests in California and plan on having a campfire you need to make sure you have a valid campfire permit. They are free and easy to get you can get one at a local ranger station or print one online. </p>
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<p>Q.Why should you get a campfire permit?</p>
<p>A. You can be fined by the rangers if you don't have it. Some of us have talked with rangers we have run across on the trail and they do active checking if they run across a camp that…</p>
<p>So if you plan on going camping in the National Forests in California and plan on having a campfire you need to make sure you have a valid campfire permit. They are free and easy to get you can get one at a local ranger station or print one online. </p>
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<p>Q.Why should you get a campfire permit?</p>
<p>A. You can be fined by the rangers if you don't have it. Some of us have talked with rangers we have run across on the trail and they do active checking if they run across a camp that has a fire going.</p>
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<p>Q. What happens if you don't have a permit?</p>
<p>A. You will be fined.</p>
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<p>Q. So the Permit always allows me to have a campfire</p>
<p>A. Nope. It just allows you to have a fire while the permits are valid and not suspended due to fire danger. Always check with the ranger station for the National Forest or BLM area you are going into. If you are caught with a fire during burn suspension you will get a heavy fine.</p>
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<p>Go to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campfire-index.html">Sequoia National Forest</a> Campfire Permit page to get latest information and to print a valid campfire permit.</p>
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<p>also see the <a href="http://norcalfjs.com/northern-california-national" target="_self">Northern California National Forest Information</a> page for a listing of the ranger stations.</p>
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Has anyone heard of these guys, or had any experience w/ their stuff? They're kinda local, in Santa Cruz and the prices seem reasonable.<br />
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(Wife saw a rooftop tent on display recently, and well, yea, thats the way that goes ;-)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tepuitents.com/Tepui_Tents/Home.html">http://www.tepuitents.com/Tepui_Tents/Home.html</a>
Has anyone heard of these guys, or had any experience w/ their stuff? They're kinda local, in Santa Cruz and the prices seem reasonable.<br />
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(Wife saw a rooftop tent on display recently, and well, yea, thats the way that goes ;-)<br />
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<a href="http://www.tepuitents.com/Tepui_Tents/Home.html">http://www.tepuitents.com/Tepui_Tents/Home.html</a> Lost Coast Trails with Beach Access?tag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-18:2131553:Topic:1354342011-07-18T19:21:47.987Zjaxunhttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/jaxun
<p>Hey all. We're doing some investigating of possible destinations along the North Coast between Eureka and Fort Bragg. Right now I'm basically skimming along the coastline using Google Maps, looking for roads that lead down to the beach.</p>
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<p>I found this one (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.175234,-124.232891&hl=en&ll=40.16615,-124.221683&spn=0.026269,0.055747&sll=40.169528,-124.213872&sspn=0.026267,0.055747&z=15" target="_blank">Beach Road,…</a></p>
<p>Hey all. We're doing some investigating of possible destinations along the North Coast between Eureka and Fort Bragg. Right now I'm basically skimming along the coastline using Google Maps, looking for roads that lead down to the beach.</p>
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<p>I found this one (<a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?q=40.175234,-124.232891&hl=en&ll=40.16615,-124.221683&spn=0.026269,0.055747&sll=40.169528,-124.213872&sspn=0.026267,0.055747&z=15" target="_blank">Beach Road, Petrolia</a>) and wondered if it is reasonable to expect that if it shows up in maps view as an actual road that it's passable with a stock FJ. Obviously that's something that would require further research and investigation, but has anyone discovered some spots along this stretch that would provide a bit of 4 wheel fun along the way to campable coastline?</p>
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<p>Also looking at <a href="http://www.camping-usa.com/campdetails/24780/" target="_blank">Usal Beach</a> and <a href="http://www.camping-usa.com/campdetails/24708/" target="_blank">Mattole</a>.</p>
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<p>Thanks in advance.</p> Cups - Double Duty Uses in the Camp Kitchentag:norcalfjs.com,2011-07-01:2131553:Topic:1316922011-07-01T16:01:34.635Zpotatomutatohttp://norcalfjs.com/profile/potatomutato
<p>hello NorCal!</p>
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<p>we have a fun project we are working on with the folks over at <a href="http://overlandgourmet.com/" target="_blank">Overland Gourmet</a> and <a href="http://adventurevehicles.org/" target="_blank">Adventure Vehicles</a> through Twitter.</p>
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<p>the goal is to come up with the most creative, and reasonable, double-duty uses for cups in the camp kitchen. suggestions will be compiled into a blog entry and shared with each other's readers. it's a fun,…</p>
<p>hello NorCal!</p>
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<p>we have a fun project we are working on with the folks over at <a href="http://overlandgourmet.com/" target="_blank">Overland Gourmet</a> and <a href="http://adventurevehicles.org/" target="_blank">Adventure Vehicles</a> through Twitter.</p>
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<p>the goal is to come up with the most creative, and reasonable, double-duty uses for cups in the camp kitchen. suggestions will be compiled into a blog entry and shared with each other's readers. it's a fun, friendly "competition" so let's hear your experiences with double-dutying them cups!</p>
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<p>please provide your suggestions by 8:00 PM PST, Thursday, July 07. i will compile your feedback into a blog entry on NorCal and provide you with links to the Overland Gourmet and Adventure Vehicles blog entries to compare notes.</p>
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<p>let's hear those creative ideas and uses!</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff9900;"><em>addendum:</em></span></p>
<p>thanks for the creative suggestions! the blog post, <a target="_self" href="http://norcalfjs.com/profiles/blogs/double-duty-uses-for-cups">Double Duty Uses for Cups - Creativity Challenge</a>, has been written and links to Overland Gourmet's and Adventure Vehicles' parallel entries will be added as soon as they become available.</p>