Friday night camping

Zona4r · 03-25-2008, 06:00 PM

I'm thinking we might want to camp at the Lake Pleasant developed campground. They have several types to choose from: https://maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant/Camping.aspx.
This way, those who want to shower and stuff in the morning can. It'll also be easier and more fun fishing for those who want to do that. The sites are first come first serve.

I won't be able to leave here until 2:30ish and will probably be stopping at the grocery (Albertsons at I-17 and SR-74)for supplies. That puts me in at say 3:30-4:00.

Let's start a roll call to see how many spots we need. Maybe the first people there can reserve a line of sites or something and let the others know either by phone or CB.

If everybody would rather just rough, that's cool too. I'm flexible.

111db · 03-25-2008, 07:17 PM

I might be in the minority, but I'd rather be off the beaten path so to speak. I'm not worried about a shower in the morning, you guys can all just keep your distance...heh.

And I'm cheap so I'm thinking more like primitive shoreline camping further up the road, not entering the "park" area. I believe if when you get to the end of the paved road and it turns left, you eventually cross a bridge... I remember some tents being set up there. Seemed like a nice area. Shoreline camping is pending water levels.

Fee schedule:
Camping Fee (Tent and RV)
Developed Campsites
• electrical/water hookups, dump station, restrooms, picnic
tables, and grills $20 per night
Semi-Developed Campsites
• restrooms, picnic tables, and grills - avail. at White Tank and
Lake Pleasant only $15 per night
Primitive Camping
• Shoreline at Lake Pleasant $10 per night

wormhole · 03-25-2008, 07:57 PM

I'll be up there Firday night and more than likely drive back again on Saturday after the run depending on when we complete the trail.

Friday doesn't matter to me where camping is, as long as I can camp I'm happy.

SOAZtim · 03-25-2008, 08:00 PM

I'm all about primitive. I want to get "away"
I know of a couple paths that lead down to the waters edge that would be great to camp on. Free too!

Zona4r · 03-25-2008, 09:09 PM

Primitive it is!

So who thinks they will be the first up there? I say that person find us a spot if they know a good one kinda near the water (doesn't have to be right on it). The others can either call them to link up or those with CB can use Ch 4.

wormhole · 03-25-2008, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zona4r

Primitive it is!

So who thinks they will be the first up there? I say that person find us a spot if they know a good one kinda near the water (doesn't have to be right on it). The others can either call them to link up or those with CB can use Ch 4.

I took Friday off but I have no idea where I'd be going.

111db · 03-25-2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

I took Friday off but I have no idea where I'd be going.

Just head up Castle Hot Springs road, past the first entrance to Lake Pleasant Park. When you get to the end, there is a T, and a guard shack on the right. Go left and you'll get on the dirt road. You can kill some time just checking things out, and maybe find a decent spot.

Zona4r · 03-25-2008, 10:05 PM

How about something in this area? It'll be easy to find one another, just drive around until you see another Toy.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...b3f37&t=h&z=17

SOAZtim · 03-25-2008, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zona4r

How about something in this area? It'll be easy to find one another, just drive around until you see another Toy.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...b3f37&t=h&z=17

Cool! Thats the spot I was thinking about. Its a bigger area than it looks like.
We may want to set a meeting time like 7? and then head out.

Zona4r · 03-25-2008, 10:33 PM

I was thinking we could all camp in the same area. Each vehicle could supply a bag of firewood for the community fire. In the morning pack-up and meet the others at the old airstrip. The first person to arrive just needs to find a place big enough or with enough spots nearby.

If you prefer to be away from the group, that's perfectly acceptable as well.

wormhole · 03-26-2008, 10:13 PM

I'll bring some wood for the fire. Anything else???

Looking forward to getting out of dodge.

wormhole · 03-27-2008, 11:00 PM

So who all is

Friday night???

I'll be there with my brother.

**Elvota** · 03-28-2008, 12:09 AM

My plan is to meet the group Saturday morning and run CK.

Not that I wouldn't like to go camping... just work in the way.

wormhole · 03-28-2008, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elvota

My plan is to meet the group Saturday morning and run CK.

Not that I wouldn't like to go camping... just work in the way.

How late do you work?? Come up afterwards.

wormhole · 03-28-2008, 08:46 AM

Going to try and meet up with Carl. If not I'll try to head point 2 on the map.

See you guys there.

03-25-2008, 06:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zona4r Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 252	Friday night camping I'm thinking we might want to camp at the Lake Pleasant developed campground. They have several types to choose from: https://maricopa.gov/parks/lake_pleasant/Camping.aspx. This way, those who want to shower and stuff in the morning can. It'll also be easier and more fun fishing for those who want to do that. The sites are first come first serve. I won't be able to leave here until 2:30ish and will probably be stopping at the grocery (Albertsons at I-17 and SR-74)for supplies. That puts me in at say 3:30-4:00. Let's start a roll call to see how many spots we need. Maybe the first people there can reserve a line of sites or something and let the others know either by phone or CB. If everybody would rather just rough, that's cool too. I'm flexible. __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4l auto e-locker Last edited by Zona4r : 03-25-2008 at 06:23 PM.

03-25-2008, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
111db Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 1,196	I might be in the minority, but I'd rather be off the beaten path so to speak. I'm not worried about a shower in the morning, you guys can all just keep your distance...heh. And I'm cheap so I'm thinking more like primitive shoreline camping further up the road, not entering the "park" area. I believe if when you get to the end of the paved road and it turns left, you eventually cross a bridge... I remember some tents being set up there. Seemed like a nice area. Shoreline camping is pending water levels. Fee schedule: Camping Fee (Tent and RV) Developed Campsites • electrical/water hookups, dump station, restrooms, picnic tables, and grills $20 per night Semi-Developed Campsites • restrooms, picnic tables, and grills - avail. at White Tank and Lake Pleasant only $15 per night Primitive Camping • Shoreline at Lake Pleasant $10 per night __________________ Jon *97 4Runner 3.4 4.88's * ARB Lockers F/R * ARB compressor * Sonoran Steel numba 1 * 285 BFG AT/KO * TJM 17 * BudBuilt Skids * Stubbs Sliders & BBQ sauce * Irbis out back * Various Electronic Gadgets**

03-25-2008, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,207	I'll be up there Firday night and more than likely drive back again on Saturday after the run depending on when we complete the trail. Friday doesn't matter to me where camping is, as long as I can camp I'm happy. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

03-25-2008, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
SOAZtim Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Snobsdale, SOuthern AriZona. Posts: 742	I'm all about primitive. I want to get "away" I know of a couple paths that lead down to the waters edge that would be great to camp on. Free too! __________________ Yotatech.com Oval Stickers FOR SALE HERE 2001 4runner. 255/85/16 Cooper ST's, DR coilovers, PP rear spring wit billies, 4.88's with Special magic front and rear. www.soaztim.com

03-25-2008, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zona4r Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 252	Primitive it is! So who thinks they will be the first up there? I say that person find us a spot if they know a good one kinda near the water (doesn't have to be right on it). The others can either call them to link up or those with CB can use Ch 4. __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4l auto e-locker

03-25-2008, 10:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zona4r Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 252	How about something in this area? It'll be easy to find one another, just drive around until you see another Toy. http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...b3f37&t=h&z=17 __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4l auto e-locker

03-25-2008, 10:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Zona4r Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 252	I was thinking we could all camp in the same area. Each vehicle could supply a bag of firewood for the community fire. In the morning pack-up and meet the others at the old airstrip. The first person to arrive just needs to find a place big enough or with enough spots nearby. If you prefer to be away from the group, that's perfectly acceptable as well. __________________ 97 4Runner SR5 3.4l auto e-locker

03-26-2008, 10:13 PM	#11 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,207	I'll bring some wood for the fire. Anything else??? Looking forward to getting out of dodge. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

03-27-2008, 11:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,207	So who all is Friday night??? I'll be there with my brother. __________________ 2000 Toyota 4runner auto, 4x4, elocker, budbuilt skid, Sonoran Steel 7.2, 265/75/16 Yokohoma Geolanders AT-S Just call me "T" Sold: 1996 Toyota 4runner, auto, 4x4, Bud Built front skid, Stubb Welding Sliders, SS #3, hella 500's and elocked rear axle

03-28-2008, 12:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Elvota Super Moderator Staff Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Phx, AZ Posts: 3,458	My plan is to meet the group Saturday morning and run CK. Not that I wouldn't like to go camping... just work in the way. __________________ ================ 1990 4Runner \| V6 3.4 \| 5spd \| 240 someoddthousand miles \| SR5 \| SAS \| RLS \| 35's \| ARB \| TJM \| 217 to 1 \| W8000 - four wheels \| three sticks \| two hands \| one trail - RIGITY DIGITY

03-28-2008, 08:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
wormhole Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri/Arkansas/Idaho/Utah/Yuma, Arizona Posts: 1,207	Going to try and meet up with Carl. If not I'll try to head point 2 on the map. See you guys there. Last edited by wormhole : 03-28-2008 at 10:20 AM.

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