Overland Expo West 2015
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Theprofessional
Silent Footfalls
I can't really tell the difference, to be honest. :elkgrin:
Jonathan Hanson
Well-known member
Please keep in mind that the campground at the Expo is designed for easy access to and from the event, period! We try to make it as hospitable as possible with porta-pottis and water, and there is always a great social feel to it, but it's still a flat field in a dry lake bed. We're trying (again) to get Mormon Lake Lodge to pay more attention, but it's like pulling shark's teeth.
The forest service campgrounds are quite nice, and there is plenty of open camping nearby as well.
The forest service campgrounds are quite nice, and there is plenty of open camping nearby as well.
Sleam
Explorer
Hey Jonathan, I like the idea of easy access but decided to go the NF campgrounds for the shade and less stimulus for the dogs. Is there anywhere close to the gournds where I can park in shade though or is it all pretty open? I'm working out the logistics of coming with three dogs! Sigh...but I have a tent, a reliable vehicle (not the Landy unfortunately) and I'm excited to take a trip on the back roads.
S
Jonathan Hanson
Well-known member
The campgrounds almost all have good shade IIRC. Double Springs Campground is only a couple miles northwest of Mormon Lake if you can snag a spot early, and Dairy Springs Campground is a mile or so north of that. Forest Road 240 has undeveloped camping. Lots of trees.
Thanks...might run into you somewhere along the line. I just checked Dairy Creek and apparently it's all filled up but I'm happy to boondock it and so am going to be on the phone today with the ranger districts to make sure I understand where it's allowed. Anxious to see this country again, it's gorgeous. It's worth the drive down from Oregon.
Spending my time these days getting my 13 year old discovery ready for the road. It's off at the shop for new headgaskets at the moment and when I get it back, I'll be mounting a new awning...something I've wanted for some time. If you camp in the Pacific Northwest, you always have to be prepared for the rain.
Just read through some forums on what spare parts I should be carrying and it scared me so bad that I think I'm going to adopt the most sensible measure and say Oh to Hell with It and keep my AAA card handy. Got to keep a sense of humor if drive a Rover.
LexusAllTerrain
Expedition Leader
Coming from El Paso Texas, I am departing on Friday evening which should put me at 1:00 to 2:00 am on Mormon Lake, is it possible to arrive that late ( or early) and get to camp on the promises?
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TravelinLight
Observer
This is why I choose the weekend package. I want to take advantage of as many classes as possible. It may not be the most scenic overlook but I will hopefully get to meet a lot of cool people.
I will be in a light grey Land Rover Dormobile w/ Colorado Classic plates so look me up.
Jonathan Hanson
Well-known member
No, sorry. We need to consider the others already there. It's a closely spaced camp area. There is plenty of dispersed or forest service camping within just a few miles.
Jonathan Hanson
Well-known member
Can't have too many Dormobiles on hand!
shortbus4x4
Expedition Leader
Better have your oil spill containment plan and supplies in place.:bike_rider:
AZ Bound...
We are heading down from Northern California (Martinez). Loose plan so far is to head out early Wednesday Morning and head south... Not trying to rush down, just keeping it open. Thought we would come through the Mojave National Preserve and try camping there. We've never been, so not sure what to expect exactly. May try hole in the wall. Maybe drop down and come up through Sedona.
This is our first time to expo as well and we are camping on site. Looking forward to it.
Driving back is also loose. We have Monday and Tuesday off so we are still kicking ideas around. Other half has never been to Sedona or GC so we may try to hit those. A few folks have suggested Schnebly Hill Rd.
Either way we are getting there and looking to have a great time!
Brian
We are heading down from Northern California (Martinez). Loose plan so far is to head out early Wednesday Morning and head south... Not trying to rush down, just keeping it open. Thought we would come through the Mojave National Preserve and try camping there. We've never been, so not sure what to expect exactly. May try hole in the wall. Maybe drop down and come up through Sedona.
This is our first time to expo as well and we are camping on site. Looking forward to it.
Driving back is also loose. We have Monday and Tuesday off so we are still kicking ideas around. Other half has never been to Sedona or GC so we may try to hit those. A few folks have suggested Schnebly Hill Rd.
Either way we are getting there and looking to have a great time!
Brian