Idyllwild - TrailBlazer Magazine

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California
24400 Canyon Trail Drive
Idyllwild, CA 92549
Ranger
Directions:
Station: (951) 659-4137
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Accommodations
to Dewey, then northeast on Hwy. 169 to
Campsites:
summertime
sites,
40 to
winter
the I-17 220
junction.
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north
Hwy.
sites.
Rentals:
21 trailers,
4 cabins.
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and travel
northwest
about 8 miles.
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Amenities
posts 212
and 211.
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Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 33° 45' 59.88" W
116° 43' 58.73"; elevation is 6,425 feet.
From I-10:(Strongly Recommended)
Take the Idyllwild turnoff at Hwy. 243 in
Banning. Proceed 22 miles to Pine Cove
on Hwy. 243. Look for Marion Ridge
Drive and turn left (Pine Cove Fire
Station is on your left). Continue a halfmile.
From I-15: Take State Hwy. 74 through
Hemet to Mount Center, then Hwy. 243
through Idyllwild, about 3 to 4 miles to
Pine Cove. Turn right on the corner of
Marion Ridge Drive and 243. Look for
the Pine Cove Fire Station on the corner.
Continue a half-mile.
From Palm Springs Preserve: Take
Washington St. to Hwy. 111. Turn right
on Hwy. 111 to Hwy. 74 in Palm Desert.
Turn left and follow Hwy. 74 to Mount
Center and turn right on Hwy. 243.
Follow Hwy. 243 past Idyllwild about 3
miles to Pine Cove. Turn right on Marion
Ridge Drive (look for the Pine Cove Fire
Station on the corner). Continue a halfmile.
WESTERN
Idyllwild
Points of Interest:
San Jacinto mountains
Taquitz Rock, 5 miles
Lake Fulmer, 5 miles
Pacific Crest trail, 5 miles
Lake Hemet, 15 miles
Palms to Pines scenic
highway (100-mile loop)
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WESTERN
Lake Minden
California
1256 Marcum Rd.
Nicolaus, CA 95659
Ranger Station: (530) 656-2700
ground, sailboats, snack bar, soccer field, sport
courts, trading post, TV room, Wi-Fi access in
lodges.
Points of Interest:
Feather River, 1/2 mile
Sacramento River, 10 miles
Yuba River, 22 miles
William Land Park, 22 miles
Old Sacramento, 22 miles
Old Sacramento Railroad Museum, Sutter’s Fort,
22 miles
Auburn Ravine, 33 miles northeast of
Sacramento
Holbrooke Hotel, Nevada City, 50 miles
Bernhard Winery, Chinese houses, Placer County
Historical Museum and Union Bar (Auburn, CA)
S
haded by tall eucalyptus tree, this preserve
encircles a 41-acre lake brimming with catfish, bass and bluegill.
Accommodations
Campsites: 49 full hookups, 113 power and
water only. Rentals: 8 trailers, 4 garden homes,
2 cabins, accommodations for the handicapped.
Member Amenities
Adult center, baseball diamond, beach, bumper
boats, driving range, family center, fish cleaning
stations, horseshoe pits, kayaks, laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trails, paddleboats, play-
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Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 38° 53' 52.35"
W 121° 34' 17.49"; elevation is 32 feet.
From I-5: Take I-5 to the Hwy. 99-70
turnoff (just north of I-80). From Hwy. 70,
exit at Marcum Road. From Hwy. 99, exit
at Powerline Road.
California
14152 French Town Rd.
Oregon House, CA 95962
Address above is not to be used for mail delivery to members. Please have mail sent to:
General Delivery, Oregon House, CA 95962
T
his 950-acre campground is nestled in the
foothills of the Sierra Nevada on the fringe
of the Sacramento Valley. Our private, 120acre lake offers great fishing, swimming and
boating. Your whole family will enjoy taking a
trip on one of our patio boats. Try your luck at
panning for gold, view the wildlife, take a swim
in our pool or enjoy a game of tennis.
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 39° 22' 06"
W 121° 15' 49"; elevation is 1,530 feet.
From Marysville: Take Hwy. 20 east. Go
11 miles, turn left on Marysville Road.
Travel 11 miles. Turn right, still on
Marysville Road. Travel 2.8 miles to
Oregon House, turn left on French Town
Road. Travel 1.2 miles to the preserve.
From Reno/Donner Pass: Drive west on
I-80 to Hwy. 20, turn right. Drive west to
Browns Valley. Turn right on Marysville
Road, go 11 miles. Turn right, still on
From Northern California: Drive south
on I-5 to Red Bluff. Take Hwy. 99 south to
the Hwy. 149 interchange (Chico, Oroville
Hwy.). Take Hwy. 149 to Hwy. 70. Go south
on Hwy. 70 to Marysville. Turn left on
State Hwy. 20. Turn left on Marysville
Road, go 11 miles. Turn right, still on
WESTERN
Lake of the Springs
Accommodations:
Campsites: (summer) 507 power and water
only/33 full hookup, (winter) 192 power and
water only, 33 full hookups, overflow sites.
Rentals: vacation trailers, garden homes, 6 yurts,
4 Getaway cabins.
Member Amenities
Adult center, basketball court, boat
rentals, family center, horseshoe pits,
laundry facilities, mini-golf, RV
storage, shuffleboard, swimming
pool, tennis courts, trading post,
volleyball court, Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
Los Verjeles Dam, on the
preserve
Collins Lake, 6 miles
Bullards Bar Dam, 10 miles
Lost Lake, 20 miles
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WESTERN
Morgan Hill
California
12895 Uvas Rd.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
General Delivery, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
S
urrounded by the rolling hills of the Santa
Cruz Mountains in the southern end of the
Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County), this 66acre preserve is the perfect home base for touring many of the popular attractions and destinations of California’s central coast. More than
20 wineries and vineyards inhabit the local area,
and there is a train depot just six miles from the
preserve. Uvas Creek flows through the campground, offering scenic views. If you enjoy
swimming, our Olympic-size pool is perfect on a
sunny California day. The miniature golf course
is another favorite activity at the preserve.
Accommodations
Campsites: 298 power and water only, overflow
sites. Rentals: 13 Vacation trailers, 3 Getaway
cabins, 2 TT cabins.
Member Amenities
Adult lodge, pool tables, family lodge, ballfield,
computer area, dining room, heated swimming
pool (seasonal), hiking trail, horseshoe pits, junior camper club, laundry facilities, two children’s
playgrounds, mini-golf, RV storage, shuffleboard, snack bar, sport courts, trading post,
bathhouses, tennis, basketball, pavilion for outdoor entertainment, 2 dump stations, Wi-Fi
access.
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Points of Interest:
Gilroy Gardens family theme park, 5 miles
San Jose’s Raging Waters theme park, 26 miles
Paramount’s Great America theme park, 34
miles
Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk, 35 miles
National Steinbeck Center, 36 miles
Monterey Peninsula, 50 miles
Monterey Bay Aquarium, 51 miles
Carmel-by-the-Sea, 53 miles
San Francisco, 73 miles
Directions:
From San Jose: From southbound I-101,
proceed to Morgan Hill. Exit to the right on
Tennant Avenue. Proceed one mile to
Monterey Road, where you turn left. Stay on
Monterrey for a half mile and turn right on
Watsonville Road. Proceed 3.7 miles to Uvas
Road, where you turn right. Proceed 2/10 of
a mile to the TT entrance and turn left.
From Watsonville: Leave Watsonville and
travel 13 miles on 152 (also known as Hecker
Pass Road). Turn left onto County G8 (also
known as Watsonville Road) and proceed 3.4
miles to Uvas Road and turn left. Proceed .2
mile to the TT entrance and turn left.
California
11053 Hwy. 79
Descanso, CA 91916
General Delivery, Descanso, CA 91916
L
ocated in the Cuyamaca Mountains at an
elevation of 4,000 feet, this 140-acre preserve is covered with oak trees and manzanita shrubbery. You can hike along the preserve’s self-guided trail to an ancient Indian
archaeological site. Lake Cuyamaca, north of
the preserve, offers excellent fishing. The gold
mining town of Julian is nearby. Drive to San
Diego to tour one of America’s best zoos, plus
take in the aquatic attractions of Sea World.
Laguna Recreation Area, 18 miles
Julian, old gold mining town, 18 miles
Santa Isabella’s famous Dudley’s Bakery, 22 miles
San Diego Zoo, 40 miles
Sea World in San Diego, 43 milesCamp Verde,
Exit 287. Turn off at Hwy. 260 and travel northwest about 8 miles. The preserve is on the right,
WESTERN
Oakzanita Springs
Directions:
W 116° 34' 28.98"; elevation is 4,010 feet.
From Los Angeles: Take I-5 south to Hwy.
805. Take Hwy. 805 south to I-8 east. Go about
30 miles east to Hwy. 79. Go north on Hwy. 79
for three miles, making a left turn toward
Julian (Lake Cuyamaca). Drive three more miles
to the preserve.
From Riverside: Take I-15 to I-8. Go about 30
miles east to Hwy. 79. Go north on Hwy. 79 for
three miles, making a left turn toward Julian
(Lake Cuyamaca). Drive three more miles to the
preserve. We don’t recommend Hwy. 79 from
the north, because it’s very steep, narrow and
winding.
Driving Warning: The preserve entry from
the south (I-8) is a very sharp right turn on a
limited-visibility curve. Longer rigs, rigs with
tow vehicles, or rigs limited turning radius
should proceed north past the preserve for 2.2
miles to the large parking lot on the right (east
side of Hwy. 79) to turn around and head
straight into the preserve from the north.
Accommodations
Campsites: 67 full hookups, 54 power and water
only, 24 tent sites, overflow sites.
Member Amenities
Basketball court, family center, horseshoe pits,
laundry facilities, mini-golf, pickleball court,
playgrounds, RV storage, shuffleboard, spa,
swimming pool, trading post, volleyball court,
wading pool, Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
Oakzanita self-guided nature trail and viewpoint, on the preserve
Green Valley Falls, 2 miles
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park’s Indian Museum,
4 miles
Stonewall Mine, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Peak, 7 miles
Cuyamaca Lake, 8 miles
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WESTERN
Palm Springs
California
77500 Varner Rd.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Address above is not to be used for mail delivery
to members. Please have mail sent to General
Delivery, Thousand Palms, CA 92276; or General
Delivery, Palm Desert, CA 92260: or General
Delivery, Indio, CA 92201; or General Delivery, La
Quinta, CA 92253. Federal Express and UPS deliveries will not be accepted by the preserve, but can
be delivered directly to your site. Please provide
your site number to the sender.
N
estled in
the beautiful
Coachella Valley
amid 875 date
palms, this 25acre preserve is
the perfect winter vacation destination. A
golfer’s paradise, the Palm
Springs area has
numerous wellgroomed courses and has
become one of
the most popular destinations in the world for this
activity. The White Water trout farm and Lake
Cahuilla are just a short distance away for those
interested in fishing. No matter what you enjoy,
there is something for you in the desert community! Beautiful natural attractions such as Joshua
Tree National Park, Thousand Palms Oasis, Indian
Canyon, the Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical
Preserve, as well as the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto
National Monuments await. Take in breathtaking
views of the mountains and the Coachella Valley
from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as it lifts
you up 8,000 feet to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto!
The preserve is designated high-use from
December through March. Please make your reservations as early as possible during these times.
Accommodations
Campsites: 397 full hookups, no overflow sites
(must have reservation). Rentals: 30 trailers, 2 cottages, 28 Extended Vacation Program sites, 1
Getaway cabin.
Member Amenities
Adult center, dining room, family center, horse-
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shoe pits, laundry facilities, nature trails, pickleball
court, pingpong, playground, shuffleboard, spa,
swimming pool, trading post, TV room, Wi-Fi
access.
Points of Interest:
Living Desert Reserve, 10 miles
Palm Springs Air Museum, 12 miles
Indian Canyon, 20 miles
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 25 miles
Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument, 25
miles
Salton Sea, 35 miles
Joshua Tree National Monument, 45 miles
Country Store
The Country Store is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.
The store features clothing, supplies, souvenirs,
food and lots of other goodies. We also have our
own homegrown, organic dates for sale, harvested
and packaged onsite.
Directions:
From Los Angeles: Take I-10 east
toward Palm Springs. Continue about 27
miles past the Palm Springs exit. Exit on
Washington Street, cross over the freeway and turn left on Varner Road (service road). The preserve entrance is two
blocks away, on the right.
From San Diego: Take I-15 north to
Hwy. 60. Take Hwy. 60 to I-10 east past
the Palm Springs exit to Washington
Street. Exit on Washington Street, cross
over the freeway and turn left on Varner
Road (service road). The preserve
entrance is two
blocks away, on
the right.
From the east:
Take I-10 to the
Washington St.
exit. Turn left
onto Varner Road
and travel 1/2
mile to the preserve entrance on
the right.
California
14615 Otay Lakes Rd.
Jamul, CA 91935
General Delivery, Jamul, CA 91935.
A
mid rolling
hills and
wildflowers,
Pio Pico is nestled
at the site of old
Rancho Jamul,
located southeast
of San Diego. This
peaceful 180-acre
campground offers
a wonderful yearround climate with
pools, saunas,
miniature golf,
hiking and biking
areas, youth and
adult centers and
plenty of room to
relax. Pio Pico is a short drive from fishing at
Otay Lakes, swimming at area beaches, shopping in Mexico and sightseeing in San Diego.
Olympic Training Center, 6 miles
Balboa Park and Zoo, 30 miles
Mission Bay Park and beaches, 35 miles
San Diego Mission, 35 miles
Sea World, 35 miles
Point Loma lighthouse, 37 miles
Cabrillo National Monument, 37 miles
Numerous museums and historical attractions in
nearby San Diego
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 34.40214 and W
111.56945, elevation is 3,356 feet.
From Flagstaff: Travel south on I-17 to
WESTERN
Pio Pico
Directions:
From San Diego: Take I-805 south to the
Telegraph Canyon Road exit and travel
east. Continue straight on Telegraph
Canyon Road, which becomes Otay Lakes
Road. Follow for about 17 miles to the
preserve.
From Jamul: Take Hwy. 94 south to Otay
Lakes Road, turn right and follow about
three miles to the preserve.
Accommodations
water only, 20 overflow sites. Rentals: 23 trailers, 6 Getaway cabins.
Member Amenities
Adult center, activity center, ballfields, basketball court, horseshoe
pits, laundry facilities, lodge, mini-golf,
nature trails, playgrounds, restaurant,
RV storage, sauna,
shuffleboard, spa,
swimming pools,
trading post, volleyball court, Wi-Fi
access and youth
center.
Points of Interest:
Lower Otay Lakes, 5
miles
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WESTERN
Ponderosa
California
7291 Hwy. 49
Lotus, CA 95651
Ranger Station: (530) 642-5830, ext. 6
General Delivery, Lotus, CA 95651.
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ocated on Highway 49, midway between
Placerville and Auburn, this preserve is a
classic! Imagine the South Fork American
River running through your front yard and the
golden color of the Sierra foothills reflecting off
your sunglasses. In addition to a swimming
beach, there are several places along the river
for rafters and kayakers to launch their watercraft. A sparkling swimming pool and a clubhouse (complete with recreation hall) are great
places for families to gather, and a general
store and cafe provide comfort and convenience
to campers. This preserve is extremely popular,
so we encourage you to book today!
Accommodations
Campsites: 136 sites. Rentals: 4 trailers, 2 cabins,
2 Hideaway cabins, 2 Getaway cabins.
Member Amenities
Bocce ball, clubhouse, deli, discounted river rafting, espresso bar, horseshoe pits, picnic area,
recreation hall, river frontage, swimming beach,
swimming pool, volleyball court, dog beach and
run, whitewater rafting, RV storage, convenience store/deli, Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, 1 mile
Venezio Vineyards and Winery, 2 miles
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Gold Hill Vineyard, 3 miles
Historic Downtown Placerville, 12 miles
El Dorado County Historical Museum, 13 miles
Apple Hill, 18 miles
California State Railroad Museum, 50 miles
Crocker Art Museum, 50 miles
Old Sacramento, 50 miles
Directions:
From Highway 50 (big-rig-friendly
option): Shingle Springs lies between
Cameron Park and Placerville. Take the
Ponderosa Road exit and go to the north
side of Hwy. 50, where you will find North
Shingle
Road (to
the right
just after
you cross
the bridge
over Hwy.
50). Follow
North
Shingle
Road for
several
miles and it
will turn
into Lotus
Road. Lotus
Road ends
at Hwy. 49
in Coloma.
Turn left,
cross the
bridge, and
the preserve
is on the right, just across the river.
From Auburn: From I-80, take the Hwy. 49
exit and head south 14 miles. Ponderosa
will be on the left just before Coloma. The
park entrance requires a broad turn into
the parking lot. PLEASE NOTE - This route is
not recommended for RVers, because Hwy.
49 has several sharp curves and hills to
manage. And, it is difficult for RVs to make
the turn into the resort safely because
there is no turn lane, traffic does not yield,
and you have to swing wide to negotiate
California
3750 Paradise Rd.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Address above is not to be used for mail delivery to
members. Please have mail sent to: General Delivery,
Santa Barbara, CA 93102.
B
ordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the
Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso features acres of
beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for
horseback riding, hiking, and seasonal fishing. Our
dude ranch has cattle grazing in the fields and horses
that are gentle enough for beginners. A unique cobblestone lodge with a huge fireplace brings the flavor
or this western preserve alive. Come stay in a cabin
resembling an Old West building or a covered wagon
sitting underneath the stars. Spend the day relaxing at
our pool and spa, take a short drive to the tourist
mecca of Santa Barbara on the Pacific Coast, or head
over to the unique town of Solvang.
Accommodations
Campsites: 108 full hookups, 25 water and power, 30
wooded tent sites, overflow sites, horse camping with
pipe corrals (reservations required). Rentals: 5 camping cabins, 10 covered wagons, 9 deluxe trailers, 4
garden homes, 4 park models, 3 30-feet. slide-outs, 4
Getaway cabins. Arrivals after midnight must park in
the entry parking lot until 8 a.m.
Member Amenities
Adult center, basketball court, chapel, country store,
dump station, family center, golf course (nine-hole),
guided horseback rides, horse boarding, horse camping, horseback riding, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trails, pavilion, pingpong, playground, pool table, RV storage, satellite TV, spa,
swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball court, Wi-Fi
access, food service meals Friday-Sunday.
Points of Interest:
Los Padres National Forest and hiking trails, adjacent
to preserve
Chumash Indian site, 12 miles
Cachuma Lake Wildlife boat tours, 10 miles
Painted Cave, 10 miles
Santa Barbara beaches, 20 miles
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 20 miles
Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 20 miles
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 23 miles
Solvang Danish community, 24 miles
Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, 24 miles
Santa Barbara Mission, “Queen of the Missions,” 24
miles
Santa Ynez Mission, Solvang, 24 miles
Santa Barbara Zoo, 25 miles
Hearst Castle, 125 miles
WESTERN
Rancho Oso
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 34° 32' 24.94" W 119° 46'
57.18"; elevation is 1,137 feet
From Santa Barbara and points south: Take
Hwy. 101 north to the Hwy. 154 exit. Follow the
signs for Hwy. 154 and
go 12 miles to
Paradise Rd. (Look for
the Santa Ynez
Recreation Area sign
just before the right
turn onto Paradise
Rd). Turn right on
Paradise Rd. and drive
5.5 miles to the
Rancho Oso entrance,
on your right. (Note
for RVs: Hwy. 154
winds uphill for 8
miles. There are passing lanes and
turnouts. Paradise Rd.
is one mile past the vista point and is an abrupt
DOWNHILL right turn.) Please exercise caution on
the narrow entry road.
From San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and
points north on Hwy. 101: Take Hwy. 101 south
to the Los Olivos/Hwy. 154 turnoff. Stay on Hwy.
154 to Paradise Rd., approximately 24 miles. Turn
left onto Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez
Recreation Area sign just before the turn onto
Paradise Road, about one mile past the golf
course.) Travel 5.5 miles to the resort entrance.
Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road.
From Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez: Take
Hwy. 246 east to Hwy. 154. Turn left toward Santa
Barbara and travel approximately 15 miles to
Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation
Area sign just before the turn onto Paradise Rd.,
about one mile past the golf course.) Travel 5.5
miles to the resort entrance. Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road.
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WESTERN
Russian River
California
33655 Geysers Rd.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
General Delivery, Cloverdale, CA 05425.
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ituated on the banks of the Russian River
and surrounded by the wine country’s natural beauty, this is a popular place for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, trout
fishing and swimming. The
crystal-clear Russian River is the
highlight of this preserve,
offering a relaxing atmosphere
to sit and gaze at its gently
flowing water, read a book,
or even doze off while listening to the birds sing. We
have plenty of spacious
campsites among our
madrona, oak and pine
trees. You are sure to enjoy
the natural wildlife that
call these beautiful surroundings home—deer, squirrels, raccoons and a large variety
of birds, including the California quail, bluejays,
woodpeckers and our favorite the wild turkeys!
Accommodations
Campsites: 125 power and water only, 10 tent
sites. Rentals: 2 cabins.
Member Amenities
Basketball court, beach, family center, horseshoe pits, kayaks, laundry facilities, nature trails,
picnic area, river, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access.
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Points of Interest:
Healdsburg Museum, 12 miles
Lake Sonoma fish hatchery, 15 miles
Grace Hudson Sun House, 22 miles
Luther Burbank House, 38 miles
Petrified Forest, 38 miles
Pacific Ocean, 50 miles
Historic Skunk Train, 52 miles
Armstrong Woods, 60 miles
Fort Ross, 65 miles
Golden Gate Bridge, 82 miles
Directions:
From the south: Take Hwy. 101 north past
Cloverdale. Take the Geysers Road Exit (3
miles north of Cloverdale’s last exit) and
come back south 1 mile to the preserve on
your right.
From the north: Take Hwy. 101 south and
exit at Geysers Road (about 9 miles south of
Hopland). The preserve is one mile ahead
on your right. Suggestion: Get directions
at Google Maps.
California
16225 Cienega Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
General Delivery, Paicines, CA 95043.
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his preserve is nestled in rolling hills about
14 miles south of Hollister, California. The
climate is tempered by the ocean, which is
only 50 miles to the west, and wildlife is abundant throughout the area. Our modern facilities
include full-hookup campsites, two swimming
pools, nature trails, a store and food service.
There are many natural attractions and activities
in the area, such as the Pinnacles National
Monument, fresh- and saltwater fishing, and
golf courses.
Accommodations
water only. Rentals: 25 trailers.
Member Amenities
Adult center, basketball court, family center,
laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trail, playgrounds, RV storage, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pool, trading post, volleyball court, Wi-Fi
access.
Points of Interest:
Pinnacles National
Monument, 25 miles
Fremont Peak, 35
miles
Monterey Bay
Aquarium, 50 miles
Pacific Ocean, 50 miles
Directions:
W 121° 17' 41.28", elevation is 706 feet.
From the south: Take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 156
(San Juan Bautista/Hollister) turnoff. Take
Hwy. 156 past San Juan Bautista. At Union
Road (first light) turn right. Continue to the 4way stop, turn right (Hwy. 25/Airline Hwy.).
Follow Hwy. 25 south 10 miles to the Paicines
Store/Post Office. One mile past Paicines, turn
right on Cienega Road (no TT sign due to
Scenic Highway regulations). Follow the
immediate left turn 4 miles to the preserve.
From the north: Take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 25
(Hollister) and follow until Hwy. 25 merges into
San Benito Street. Continue to the dead-end
into Union Road. Turn
left on Union Road.
Continue to the 4-way
stop, turn right (Hwy.
25/Airline Hwy.).
Follow Hwy. 25 south
10 miles to Paicines
Store/Post Office. One
mile past Paicines, turn
right on Cienega Road
(no TT sign due to
Scenic Highway regulations). Follow the immediate left turn 4 miles
to the preserve.
From the east: Take I-5 to SR 152/Gilroy Exit.
Go west on SR 152 to the Hwy. 156 (Hollister)
turnoff. Turn left on Hwy. 156. Follow 156 to
first stoplight and turn left on Fairview Rd.
Follow Fairview Rd. to the first stop sign and
turn left on Hwy. 25. Follow Hwy. 25 south
approximately 10 miles to Paicines. Continue
on Hwy. 25 south approximately 1 mile and
turn right on Cienega Rd. Follow signs to the
preserve.
From South King City and Hwy. 101: Take
G-13 east about 15 miles. Turn left (north)
onto Hwy. 25 and travel about 35 miles.
Watch for Cienega Road on the left. Turn left
and follow the immediate left turn about four
miles to the preserve.
From I-5: Take Hwy. 198 west to Coalinga.
Stay on Hwy. 198 to Hwy. 25. Take Hwy. 25
north. Watch for the G-13 intersection and
follow the previous directions from South
King City/Hwy. 101.
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WESTERN
San Benito
17
WESTERN
Snowflower
California
41776 Yuba Gap Dr.
Emigrant Gap, CA 95715
General Delivery, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715.
T
his beautiful, wooded camping preserve
with a 23-acre lake offers sandy beaches,
swimming, trout fishing, and boating in
the summer. Cross-country skiing and sledding
are available in the winter.
Accommodations
Campsites: 158 power/water. Rentals: 4 cabins, 8
trailers (June through September only), 3 deluxe
hostel rooms, 2 standard hostel rooms, chalet.
Call to book hostel rooms or the chalet.
Member Amenities
Basketball court, beach, boat dock, canoes,
country store, cross-country skiing, family center, fishing, heated swimming pool, horseshoe
pits, lake, laundry facilities, nature trails, paddleboats, playground, sledding, volleyball court,
Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
High Sierra surrounds the
preserve
Andesite Ridge, Red
Mountain, Castle Peak,
15 miles
Ski Museum, 15 miles
Donner Lake, 25 miles
Donner Museum of Local
History, 25 miles
Firehouse Museum, 30 miles
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Nevada County Historical Mining Museum, 35
miles
Lake Tahoe, 40 miles
Tahoe National Forest
Directions:
I-80 east from Sacramento: Take Yuba Gap
exit, 30 miles east of Colfax. Turn right, follow the road to the “Y” and stay left. Follow
signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1
mile from freeway.
I-80 west from Reno: Take Yuba Gap Exit,
30 miles west of Truckee. Turn left, follow
the road to the “Y” and stay left. Follow
signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1
mile from freeway.
Hwy. 20 north from Nevada City: Take I80 west (Sacramento) and take first Yuba
Gap exit. Turn left, follow the road to the
“Y” and stay left. Follow signs to
Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from
freeway.
ATTENTION: Directions to Snowflower found
on most mapping programs send you to
Emigrant Gap. DO NOT EXIT FREEWAY AT
EMIGRANT GAP. THERE IS NO TURNAROUND. EXIT YUBA GAP INSTEAD. Call
the Ranger Station if you need assistance
with directions.
California
4700 Crown Valley Rd.
Acton, CA 93510
General Delivery, Acton, CA 93510.
S
ecluded in the high desert country along
the Santa Clara Streamway, this 266-acre
oasis is surrounded by lush greenery, majestic scenery and towering cottonwood trees. The
60 acres of the streamway traversing the preserve provide ideal nature walk activities. The
temperate climate offers year-round fun and
activities for all ages. Located only 1 hour from
Los Angeles, this preserve offers the perfect
stop to visit various Hollywood attractions and
major theme parks. We have horseback riding 7
days a week. Come in or call the Welcome
Center to make your reservations. Must be 8
years or older to ride.
Accommodations
water only. Rentals: 59 trailers, 8 Getaway
cabins.
Member Amenities
Adult center, ballfield, basketball court, country
store, family center, horseshoe pits, junior
camper club, laundry facilities, mini-golf, playgrounds, restaurant, RV storage, shuffleboard,
spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball
court, Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
Vasquez Rocks County Park, 12 miles
Palmdale Playhouse, 15 miles
California Poppy Reserve, 20 miles
Devil’s Punch Bowl, 30 miles
Exotic Feline Breeding Center, 35 miles
Universal Studios, 40 miles
J. Paul Getty Museum, 41 miles
Mount Wilson Observatory, 42 miles
Pantages Theater, 42 miles
Historical Hollywood, 42 miles
Edwards Air Force Base, 48 miles
Downtown Los Angeles, 48 miles
Griffith Park, 57 miles
Knott’s Berry Farm, 70 miles
Ventura, CA (Pacific Ocean), 76 miles
WESTERN
Soledad Canyon
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 34° 27' 4" W 118° 12' 6";
elevation is 2,688 feet.
From Los Angeles: Travel north on I-5 to Hwy.
14, then north on Hwy. 14 to Crown Valley Rd.
(23 miles). Exit right on Crown Valley Rd. to the
intersection in the old town of Acton (2 miles
downhill). Go straight through the stop sign and
across the railroad tracks 2.2
miles to the preserve on the
left.
From
Northern
California:
Follow I-5
south to Hwy.
14 exit then
turn left and
head north on
Hwy. 14 to
Crown Valley
Rd. (23 miles).
Exit right on Crown Valley Rd. to the intersection in the old town of Acton (2 miles downhill). Go straight through the stop sign and
across the railroad tracks 2.2 miles to the preserve on the left.
From Mojave: Take Hwy. 14 west from Mojave
through Lancaster and Palmdale. Continue following Hwy. 14 for another 8 miles to the
Crown Valley Rd. exit, then downhill 2 miles to
the intersection in Acton. Drive straight ahead
2.2 miles to the preserve on the left.
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WESTERN
Turtle Beach Fish Camp
California
703 E. Williamson Rd.
Manteca, CA 95337
General Delivery, Manteca, CA 95336.
L
ocated on the beautiful San Joaquin River,
the Turtle Beach Fish Camp is a perfect spot
to spend the weekend sport fishing or
relaxing in your favorite camping chair. If you
are passing through on a journey north or south
through California, you will find this limited
service campground a quiet respite from the
rigors of I-5. While you are staying with us, you
can take advantage of local attractions in nearby Manteca, Modesto or Stockton.
Accommodations
Campsites: 39 full hookup (50-amp), 17
water/electric only (30-amp), plenty of dry
camping available. Reservations are recommended to guarantee hookups.
Member Amenities
Bank-side fishing areas, boat launch, fish cleaning stations, lodge, river frontage, Wi-Fi.
Points of Interest:
Children’s Museum, Stockton
Clever Planetarium, San Joaquin Delta College,
Stockton
The Haggin Museum, Stockton
Great Valley Museum of Natural History,
Modesto
Yosemite National Park
Caswell Memorial State Park
Delicato Winery
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Pixie Woods Children’s Park
Micke Grove Zoo
Strike Zone International
Camelot Park
Additional Information:
License Requirements: State fishing license
required on both waterways. Long-term Stay
Available: For a limited number of sites. Please
call (209) 239-0991 for details.
Directions:
GPS Coordinates: N 37° 46' 24.1" W 121° 17'
56.6"; elevation is 20 feet.
From Sacramento: Head south on I-5 for 60
miles, then take Hwy. 120 east toward
Manteca/Sonora. After 3 miles take the
Airport Way exit and turn right. Turn right on
W. Woodward
Avenue. After 2.5
miles W.
Woodward Ave.
becomes
Williamson Rd. The
campground is at
the end of the
road.
From San
Francisco: Head
east on I-80
toward Oakland.
Exit onto I-580 east
and drive 46 miles.
Take I-205 east for
14 miles, merge
onto I-5 north.
Take Hwy. 120 east
toward
Manteca/Sonora.
After 3 miles, take
the Airport Way exit and turn right. Turn
right on W. Woodward Avenue. After 2.5
miles W. Woodward Ave. becomes Williamson
Rd. The campground is at the end of the
road.
From Fresno: Head west on Hwy. 180. Merge
onto Hwy. 99 north and drive 107 miles. Take
Hwy. 120 west toward Manteca/San Francisco.
After 4 miles, take the Airport Way exit and
turn left. Turn right on W. Woodward Avenue.
After 2.5 miles, W. Woodward Ave. becomes
Williamson Rd. The campground is at the end
of the road.
California
30605 Briggs Rd.
Menifee, CA 92584
Address above is not to be used for mail delivery to
members. Please have mail sent to: General Delivery,
Sun City, CA 92586.
T
his 80-acre retreat is fun for all ages. All of the
sites have water, electric and sewer. Wilderness
Lakes is known for its fishing and family atmosphere. Stocked canals weave throughout the preserve. You can catch catfish right from your campsite,
feed the numerous ducks, or play a round of miniature golf. Within 10 miles of the preserve there are
five challenging golf courses. Many Southern
California attractions are within a 90-minute drive,
including the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Knott’s Berry
Farm, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Disneyland.
Accommodations
Campsites: 519 full hookups. Rentals: 9 29-foot trailers, 1 29-foot handicapped-accessible trailer, 8 30foot slideouts, 4 garden homes, 4 park models, 2
Cabins and 6 Getaway cabins.
Member Amenities
Adult center, ballfields, basketball court, country
store, fishing canals, horseshoe pits, kiddie pool,
lodge, mini-golf, playground, recreation center, shuffleboard, spas, swimming pools, teen center, tennis
court, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access.
Points of Interest:
Diamond Valley Lake Museum and Viewpoint
Winchester Cheese Factory, 6 miles
Lake Elsinore Storm (minor league baseball - Padres),
12 miles
Orange Empire Railway Museum, 12 miles
Old Town Temecula, 15 miles
Farmer’s Market - Temecula, 15 miles
Lake Elsinore Factory Outlet stores, 15 miles
Santa Rosa Plateau Hiking Trails, 15 miles
Old Town Temecula Museum, 15 miles
March Field Air Museum, 16 miles
Lake Perris, 17 miles
Lake Skinner, 17 miles
Pechanga Resort and Casino, 18 miles
Temecula Wine Country, 18 miles
Tom’s Farms, 20 miles
San Diego Wild Animal Park, 45 miles
San Diego Zoo, 70 miles
Sea World, 70 miles
San Diego’s Balboa Park (numerous museums), 70 miles
WESTERN
Wilderness Lakes
Directions:
From Los Angeles/Riverside: Take I-60 east to I-215
south toward San Diego. Two miles past Sun City,
take the Newport Road exit and go over the freeway.
Follow Newport Road for about one mile and turn
right on Laguna Vista. Go to the first stop sign, which
is Rockport, and turn left. Follow to Briggs Road.
Turn right and go .7 miles to preserve entrance.
From Riverside: Take I-215 south toward San
Diego and follow the above directions.
From Orange County: Take 91 east to I-15 south
toward Lake Elsinore.
Take Railroad Canyon
Road exit, turn left
going east toward
Canyon Lake. Note:
Railroad Canyon is
under construction
and will eventually
turn into Newport
Road. Until then, follow Railroad Canyon
Road 4.8 miles to
Newport Road, and
turn right. Go east 5.7
miles and you will pass
over the I-215 freeway.
Follow the above directions to the resort.
From San Diego: Take I-15 north toward
Temecula, where the freeway will split. Take I-215
north toward San Bernardino and exit at Newport
Road. Turn right and get over to center lane. (The
right lane forces you to turn right). Follow the
above directions to the resort.
From Palm Springs: Take I-10 west to Beaumont
and take the Highway 79 exit and turn left (south).
Follow all the way down the hill and continue
straight onto Sanderson. You will cross the Ramona
Expressway at this point. Take Sanderson through
Hemet and turn right on the Domenigoni Parkway.
Follow to Laguna Vista and turn left. Follow the
above directions. Note: Domenigoni Parkway will
turn into Newport Road right at the Laguna Vista
stoplight. DO NOT ENTER RV INTO STORE PARKING LOT, PROCEED TO SECOND ENTRANCE.
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WESTERN
Yosemite Lakes
California
31191 Hardin Flat Rd.
Groveland, CA 95321
General Delivery, Groveland, CA 95321.
L
ocated just five miles from the west gate of
Yosemite National Park, this 400-acre preserve is a wonderland of activity during the
summer. The South Fork of the Tuolumne River
runs through the preserve and is ideal for swimming, fishing and panning for gold. Lake Don
Pedro, 35 miles west, offers fishing, boating and
water skiing. Another area attraction is the
state’s largest public cavern, Moaning Cavern.
Accommodations
water, 130 tents. Rentals: 8 TT cabins, 10
bunkhouse cabins, 14 hillside yurts, 8 river yurts,
1 12-room hostel, 4 Getaway cabins (April
through September only).
Member Amenities
Adult center, basketball court, beach, bike
rentals, country store, family center, fish cleaning stations, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, kayaks,
lake, laundry facilities, mini-golf, paddleboats,
pingpong, playground, pool table, river, shuffleboard, TV room, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access.
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Points of Interest:
Yosemite National Park, west entrance, 5 miles
Rainbow Pools, 4 miles
Rim of the World, 8 miles
O’Shaunessy Dam/Hetch Hetchy, 25 miles
Moccasin Fish Hatchery, 30 miles
Half Dome and El Capitan (inside
YNP), 30 miles
Merced River, 30 miles
Don Pedro Lake, 35 mile
Cherry Lake, 40 miles
Columbia State Historic Town,
40 miles
White Wolf Trailhead, 40 miles
Moaning Cavern, 60 miles
Directions:
From Southern California): Head north on
I-5 and take I-205 east to Hwy. 120, near
Manteca. Proceed east to Oakdale, stay on
Hwy. 120 at Yosemite Junction, and continue
18 miles past Groveland to turn right on
Yosemite Lakes Drive at the Country
Store/Texaco Gas Station.
From Fresno:
Take Hwy. 99
north to CR
J14 near
Turlock. Go
north on CR
J14 to
Oakdale. Turn
right going
east on Hwy.
120. Keep
right at
Yosemite
Junction and
continue 18
miles past Groveland to turn right on
Yosemite Lakes Drive at the Country
Store/Texaco Gas Station.
From the Bay Area: Take I-580 and I-205
east to Hwy. 120, near Manteca. Proceed east
to Oakdale, stay on Hwy. 120 at Yosemite
Junction, and continue 18 miles past
Groveland to turn right on Yosemite Lakes
Drive at the Country Store/Texaco Gas
Station.

Idyllwild - TrailBlazer Magazine

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