>>> You must have an RSVP/Ticket to attend this event <<<
Tix available on the OTG events/tours page
This event is a family friendly campout and will be a great opportunity for folks to meet their fellow OTG members. Please see the event details for more information regarding the event.
GPX File w/ Directions for Camp: Download Link
Dates: April 10-13
OTG Crew will be arriving Wednesday evening to secure our campsites (look for the big, blue Ram w/ camper!).
We may end up setting up specific areas for families with kids (quiet area pass 10pm), and a separate area for folks who would like to stay up later. You're welcome to arrive as early as you please on Thursday or even before. But please note the exact location for camp will not be shared until Wednesday night.
Camp Location: Please note, we are a couple hundred yards from camp B. You can plug this exact location (see below) into your desired mapping app, but the camp we have secured IS NOT one of the pins on the initial GPX file. We're about 150 yards down the dirt road from the pavement.
Camp location >>> 36.09014, -121.41741
As far as getting to camp, the pavement is open (Del Venturi Road). You do not need to take the track called "Creek Bypass" in the gpx file.
Vehicles: The road to camp is entirely paved, so any vehicle should be able to make it. Please note, we do not have unlimited space. Small trailers (think a small teardrop) are permitted. But we do not have room for large 5th wheels.
On the Wednesday night before the event (April 9), be sure to check this thread as the exact location will be posted! We'll also share updates if you need to take the Creek Bypass Route, which happens when the Army closes Del Venturi Road because the water is too high for vehicles to drive through.
Camp Facilities
There are no facilities on site. You will need to bring your own water and equipment to pack out human waste (no burying in the ground) and trash.
Campfires
Currently there are no fire restrictions in effect. If you can, please bring firewood. Please note, anyone who operates any type of stove with a flame (propane, butane, etc), charcoal grill, or campfire must have a California Fire Permit. They only take a few minutes to get and you can get one online from Cal Fire for free HERE.
Look for the big blue Ram when you arrive at camp
Camp at "the Indians" area in Big Sur
The Basics/ Things to Know
Raffle on Saturday evening
We'll be raffling off a bunch of prizes on Saturday evening. If you bought a ticket, your name will automatically be entered into the raffle. You must attend the event to claim your prize.
Iron Chef Overland Edition - The Taco Challenge
Contest will take place Saturday evening (judging begins at 7pm)
Taco Challenge Sign Up Form (contains contest guidelines)
Last year's winning tacos by Joey!!
Activities
Pets
You're welcome to bring your dogs as long as they get along with other dogs and people. If your pet behaves in an aggressive manner, we will ask you to tie them up safely away from the main camp.
Hiking Trails
The Wagon Cave
This is a fantastic place to spend a few hours exploring the old Wagon Cave Rock. If you like scrambling over rocks, you'll love this adventure which is a few short minutes driving from camp (or you can hike there). The Esselen people used these rocks for grinding and mashing their acorn meal.
The Indian Ranch
A 1 mile out-and-back up a hill to the old Indian Ranch.
The Indians Road
A few miles down the road there's a gate preventing further access for vehicles. However, hikers and cyclists may continue down the road. Several miles down the road, the trail eventually meets up with Arroyo Seco, and was once drivable by cars until a land slide caused the forest service to close off vehicle access.
Santa Lucia Trail / Juniperro Serra Peak
The Santa Lucia Trail leads to the top of Juniperro Serra Peak, the highest mountain in the Santa Lucia Mountains / Big Sur region. While it's a 12 mile round-trip to the peak, there are a number of cool rock formations to explore along the first mile of the trail, and if you continue climbing up the trail, we hear the views are fantastic, even a few miles up without reaching the peak. The trail gets increasingly steeper/more strenuous the higher you go.
MTB Trails
We recommend the Indians Roads. Please note, this is a dirt road suited for gravel grinding, not single track. You may also explore some of the trails around the Wagon Cave rock.
Tix available on the OTG events/tours page
This event is a family friendly campout and will be a great opportunity for folks to meet their fellow OTG members. Please see the event details for more information regarding the event.
GPX File w/ Directions for Camp: Download Link
Dates: April 10-13
OTG Crew will be arriving Wednesday evening to secure our campsites (look for the big, blue Ram w/ camper!).
We may end up setting up specific areas for families with kids (quiet area pass 10pm), and a separate area for folks who would like to stay up later. You're welcome to arrive as early as you please on Thursday or even before. But please note the exact location for camp will not be shared until Wednesday night.
Camp Location: Please note, we are a couple hundred yards from camp B. You can plug this exact location (see below) into your desired mapping app, but the camp we have secured IS NOT one of the pins on the initial GPX file. We're about 150 yards down the dirt road from the pavement.
Camp location >>> 36.09014, -121.41741
As far as getting to camp, the pavement is open (Del Venturi Road). You do not need to take the track called "Creek Bypass" in the gpx file.
Vehicles: The road to camp is entirely paved, so any vehicle should be able to make it. Please note, we do not have unlimited space. Small trailers (think a small teardrop) are permitted. But we do not have room for large 5th wheels.
On the Wednesday night before the event (April 9), be sure to check this thread as the exact location will be posted! We'll also share updates if you need to take the Creek Bypass Route, which happens when the Army closes Del Venturi Road because the water is too high for vehicles to drive through. Camp Facilities
There are no facilities on site. You will need to bring your own water and equipment to pack out human waste (no burying in the ground) and trash.
Campfires Currently there are no fire restrictions in effect. If you can, please bring firewood. Please note, anyone who operates any type of stove with a flame (propane, butane, etc), charcoal grill, or campfire must have a California Fire Permit. They only take a few minutes to get and you can get one online from Cal Fire for free HERE.
Look for the big blue Ram when you arrive at camp
Camp at "the Indians" area in Big Sur
The Basics/ Things to Know
- Bring your best self and be respectful to other campers. We're all here to have fun!
- Tread lightly and leave no trace. Let's leave it better than we found it!
- Driving under the influence will not be tolerated.
- If you plan on target shooting, please stow all guns in a safe and secure (locked) location out of view from others while at camp. If you would like to target shoot, please set up at least 1000 yards from camp, following Los Padres National Forest guidelines.
Raffle on Saturday evening
We'll be raffling off a bunch of prizes on Saturday evening. If you bought a ticket, your name will automatically be entered into the raffle. You must attend the event to claim your prize.
Iron Chef Overland Edition - The Taco Challenge Contest will take place Saturday evening (judging begins at 7pm)
Taco Challenge Sign Up Form (contains contest guidelines)
Last year's winning tacos by Joey!!
Activities
- Bring outdoor games if you have them --> cornhole, frisbee golf, etc
- RC Trucks-- bring them if you have them!
- Swimming (there is a creek nearby that has some nice swimming holes)
- Hiking -- lots of trails to explore (check the GPX file for more info)
- Mountain Biking / Gravel Grinding -- follow the Indians Road to the gate and keep going!
- Target Shooting at end of Gravelly airstrip against the hill-- you're welcome to go target shooting.
We ask that you keep all firearms locked and stowed away in a private location when at camp.
Pets
You're welcome to bring your dogs as long as they get along with other dogs and people. If your pet behaves in an aggressive manner, we will ask you to tie them up safely away from the main camp.
Hiking Trails
The Wagon Cave
This is a fantastic place to spend a few hours exploring the old Wagon Cave Rock. If you like scrambling over rocks, you'll love this adventure which is a few short minutes driving from camp (or you can hike there). The Esselen people used these rocks for grinding and mashing their acorn meal.
The Indian Ranch
A 1 mile out-and-back up a hill to the old Indian Ranch.
The Indians Road
A few miles down the road there's a gate preventing further access for vehicles. However, hikers and cyclists may continue down the road. Several miles down the road, the trail eventually meets up with Arroyo Seco, and was once drivable by cars until a land slide caused the forest service to close off vehicle access.
Santa Lucia Trail / Juniperro Serra Peak
The Santa Lucia Trail leads to the top of Juniperro Serra Peak, the highest mountain in the Santa Lucia Mountains / Big Sur region. While it's a 12 mile round-trip to the peak, there are a number of cool rock formations to explore along the first mile of the trail, and if you continue climbing up the trail, we hear the views are fantastic, even a few miles up without reaching the peak. The trail gets increasingly steeper/more strenuous the higher you go.
MTB Trails
We recommend the Indians Roads. Please note, this is a dirt road suited for gravel grinding, not single track. You may also explore some of the trails around the Wagon Cave rock.
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