[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
Seconding Sam Taylor and Butano, both. Memorial Park is closer than Butano, but is reservation-only (at least for cars) and seems to be crowded all the time, now. On May 20, 4:35 pm, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San Franciso. It was a very nice campground, which is also close to Point Reyes, if you wish to ride there. Here's the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469 I'm not sure what the situation would be regarding a reservation. Jim On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the question. I'm looking for ideas of places where I will find availability. It'll probably be just may or maybe 2-3 people max. Thanks, Jordan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
on 5/20/09 6:30 PM, Anne Paulson at anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. In addition to the suggestions going north, you can also go south. (Where are you starting?) I think Half Moon Bay would be within 50 miles. Another Marin location I've camped at, though not recently, is China Camp State Park. It was fine. I would contact China Camp to see what the camping status is currently. They have been working on the water pipes on the way out to the park over the past few weeks, and there was some sign on the entrance to the campground this morning which I didn't read. But, the main entrance gate to the campground was closed. They have a hiker/biker area which is not as protected as the main area (and may remain open to walk/bike-ins even when they are full up) but has tables. You have to walk a ways to the restroom. -- Jim Edgar cyclofi...@earthlink.net Cyclofiend Bicycle Photo Galleries - http://www.cyclofiend.com Current Classics - Cross Bikes Singlespeed - Working Bikes --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there's also Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach. Follow Willow Creek Road east (bikes only) up to Occidental and Loop back over Coleman Valley Road for a day loop. Hilly but scenic, and be cautious on Hwy 1. Phil B --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there's also Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach. I like those campgrounds, but I wouldn't say they were an EASY 30-50 miles from San Francisco. Especially not now, when we can expect major headwinds on the coast. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Should be able to find something though with so many choices... On May 21, 11:55 am, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there's also Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach. Follow Willow Creek Road east (bikes only) up to Occidental and Loop back over Coleman Valley Road for a day loop. Hilly but scenic, and be cautious on Hwy 1. Phil B --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
From what I understand, Samuel P. Taylor park, which is about 30 miles from the bridge, always accommodates campers who arrive by bicycle. But it may be best to verify that. On 5/21/09, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Should be able to find something though with so many choices... On May 21, 11:55 am, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there's also Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach. Follow Willow Creek Road east (bikes only) up to Occidental and Loop back over Coleman Valley Road for a day loop. Hilly but scenic, and be cautious on Hwy 1. Phil B --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Not for cyclists! Most of the State Parks will always admit cyclists. I know this is true of SP Taylor and Half Moon Bay. I'd recommend Half Moon Bay over Butano; both are nice, but Butano is more isolated. If you do go to Butano, do not skip Duarte's in Pescadero. Right now, they should be serving strawberry shortcake; if not, get pie. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
Butano is a nice spot, but no showers. Not an easy ride from the City, though. I reckon it would take the better part of a day to get there. -br On May 21, 12:09 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Should be able to find something though with so many choices... On May 21, 11:55 am, Phil B phi...@sonic.net wrote: There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there's also Bodega Dunes and Wright's Beach. Follow Willow Creek Road east (bikes only) up to Occidental and Loop back over Coleman Valley Road for a day loop. Hilly but scenic, and be cautious on Hwy 1. Phil B- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
I second the suggestion of Half Moon Bay. The hiker/biker site is just off the beach and separated from the drive-in part of the campground. Restrooms and showers are nearby and well maintained. Lots of good places to eat and grocery stores within a few miles of the state park. --Adele Newman Anne Paulson wrote: On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Not for cyclists! Most of the State Parks will always admit cyclists. I know this is true of SP Taylor and Half Moon Bay. I'd recommend Half Moon Bay over Butano; both are nice, but Butano is more isolated. If you do go to Butano, do not skip Duarte's in Pescadero. Right now, they should be serving strawberry shortcake; if not, get pie. --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
Here I live in San Carlos and do day rides to Pacifica all the time, but didn't even know HMB SP had a hike 'n bike I see a S24O in my future, maybe on the tandem w/my son Thanks! -br On May 21, 6:14 pm, Adele Newman a.new...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I second the suggestion of Half Moon Bay. The hiker/biker site is just off the beach and separated from the drive-in part of the campground. Restrooms and showers are nearby and well maintained. Lots of good places to eat and grocery stores within a few miles of the state park. --Adele Newman Anne Paulson wrote: On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Not for cyclists! Most of the State Parks will always admit cyclists. I know this is true of SP Taylor and Half Moon Bay. I'd recommend Half Moon Bay over Butano; both are nice, but Butano is more isolated. If you do go to Butano, do not skip Duarte's in Pescadero. Right now, they should be serving strawberry shortcake; if not, get pie.- Hide quoted text - - Show quoted text - --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the question. I'm looking for ideas of places where I will find availability. It'll probably be just may or maybe 2-3 people max. You could try camping in the Marin Headlands near Sausalito, CA, but you'll need to make reservations: http://www.nps.gov/goga/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm Note, there's no fees (yet) except for kirby cove, and if its too cold, you can always stay at the Marin Headlands Hostel: http://norcalhostels.org/marin/ Good Luck! --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San Franciso. It was a very nice campground, which is also close to Point Reyes, if you wish to ride there. Here's the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469 I'm not sure what the situation would be regarding a reservation. Jim On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the question. I'm looking for ideas of places where I will find availability. It'll probably be just may or maybe 2-3 people max. Thanks, Jordan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
That's a nice place as well. The ride I described goes through SPT, which reminds me, the route follows the SFR 200k route. Cue sheet/map available here: http://sfrandonneurs.org/ On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Jim Cloud cloud...@aol.com wrote: I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San Franciso. It was a very nice campground, which is also close to Point Reyes, if you wish to ride there. Here's the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469 I'm not sure what the situation would be regarding a reservation. Jim On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the question. I'm looking for ideas of places where I will find availability. It'll probably be just may or maybe 2-3 people max. Thanks, Jordan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF
On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Jordan prospir...@gmail.com wrote: Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm flexible. In addition to the suggestions going north, you can also go south. (Where are you starting?) I think Half Moon Bay would be within 50 miles. Another Marin location I've camped at, though not recently, is China Camp State Park. It was fine. -- -- Anne Paulson My hovercraft is full of eels --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
