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OTG Friendsgiving Campout @ Oceano Dunes | Nov 2025

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*** In Order to join this event, you must secure your paid camping permit for Oceano Dunes Primitive Camping area. You can obtain your permits from ReserveCalifornia.com . Be sure to select tent camping and DO NOT SELECT ONE OF THE DEVOLPED CAMPGROUNDS. ***
https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/#!park/686/2016

A Quick Word From OTG

At OTG, we follow and practice the principles of Leave No Trace and T.R.E.A.D. Lightly. When out on the trail, we strive to leave every place better than we found it. Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in. Respect the land, each other, and the journey.


Event Summary
Event Name: OTG Friendsgiving 2025
Event Description: Happening at Oceano Dunes near Pismo Beach.
Trip Duration: 3 days/2 nights

👉 👉 👉Campsite Location:
Look for the Tacoma with black and grey camo wrap at this location
between posts 5 and 6.

35.06612, -120.62971


Documents / Permits / Fees
  • You must have your $10 (per night) camping permits obtained from ReserveCalifornia.com in order to join
  • $10 / night + reservation fees


Fuel & Gear
  • Bring firewood (only natural, untreated firewood and no pallets)

Recommended Packing List
  • Cooking Gear & Food
  • Headlamp / Flashlight
  • Warm Layers
  • Camp Chair
  • Trash Bags (pack out all waste)
  • Flag and whip if you intend to drive the dunes

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Itinerary

You're welcome to hang out at camp and socialize, or you can explore the Dunes with your rig! If you plan to explore the dunes, a whip and flag are required by State OHV regs.
 
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Hey Ben, we were looking at the list of things to bring. The list includes a tent. Is this a tent camping only event or are we staying in our truck campers? Thanks, Bob
 
@bmizak

That's a generic list of items that gets added to every event :P
Bring the truck and whatever else you need to be comfy!
 
Thanks for the update. Booking was a little confusing. Below is what we booked, Each night is at different sites. Not sure if what we did is correct. Let us know what you think.
 
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Never been to an event before brining my 79 bronco. Extremely excited to meet others. Should we roast a turkey?
 
I just signed up! I lost part of my old back bumper in these dunes! Let’s hope I do better this time 😝
 
made the reservation and joined the event as well, look forward to meeting you all!
 
Hey Ben, Thanks for the invite. I have a very busy schedule that month and won’t be able to make the event. Thanks Ed
 
Signed up - yeah, Reserve California is clunky AF. I'm not a member of OTG yet but planning a trip for next year and will join then. In the meantime looking forward to hearing stories and learning more about what's possible. I used to have a full-size GMC with a Four Wheel Pop-up camper for eight years. Now I have a new-to-me F-250 FX4 with a flat bed camper that's a bit taller (~9 foot) and 35" tires. I won't be able to go on some of the trails that smaller, more capable vehicles can but hoping there's plenty of options to go off road into the wilderness and disperse camp (our favorite). See you soon.
 
OTG Ben said:
*** In Order to join this event, you must secure your paid camping permit for Oceano Dunes Primitive Camping area. You can obtain your permits from ReserveCalifornia.com . Be sure to select tent camping and DO NOT SELECT ONE OF THE DEVOLPED CAMPGROUNDS. ***
https://reservecalifornia.com/Web/#!park/686/2016

A Quick Word From OTG

At OTG, we follow and practice the principles of Leave No Trace and T.R.E.A.D. Lightly. When out on the trail, we strive to leave every place better than we found it. Be prepared to pack out everything you bring in. Respect the land, each other, and the journey.


Event Summary
Event Name: OTG Friendsgiving 2025
Event Description: Happening at Oceano Dunes near Pismo Beach.
Trip Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Campsite Location: Oceano Dunes SVRA. We'll post the exact coordinates once camp has been secured on Nov 22!


Documents / Permits / Fees
  • You must have your $10 (per night) camping permits obtained from ReserveCalifornia.com in order to join
  • $10 / night + reservation fees


Fuel & Gear
  • Bring firewood and firerings. All campfires must be within a contained unit!

Recommended Packing List
  • Cooking Gear & Food
  • Headlamp / Flashlight
  • Warm Layers
  • Camp Chair
  • Trash Bags (pack out all waste)

Optional items depending on your event:​
  • Firewood (check for local restrictions)
  • Fire Permit (if allowed)
  • Campfire Ban status
  • Firearms (follow legal and safety rules)


Itinerary

HAVE FUN!!
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I’m looking forwards to seeing everyone again. Thanks for the invite Ben, see you soon buddy.
 
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