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advrider
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BOLA camping????
Looking at 4-5 days of camping over Christmas in BOLA. I've only stayed in hotels and ridden past a few of the campos. So what say the Nomads,
Daggetts, Arechelons Raquales and Larrys? The wife would like a flush toilet and a warm shower but will live without if it's a good spot. I've Never
really had time to explore much so what is worth checking out? I've ridden out to La Gringa and campo gecko and seen the museum but that's about it.
I'll be looking at some of DavidK's reports for sure.
Don't want to go any farther South and spend to much time driving and not relaxing.
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John M
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We've enjoyed Archelons
The two southernmost "palapas" provide the most solitude. Three sided with rocks helps but not from the cooler breezes out of the north.
I think #7 & 8
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advrider
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Thanks John, that's just the kind of info I was looking for. Have you done any exploring in the area? Thanks
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bkbend
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I agree with using one of the two palapas John mentioned. Raquel & Larry's doesn't offer camping but a 1/2 mile walk from Archelon gets you there
for the restaurant and bar.
[Edited on 12-8-2018 by bkbend]
[Edited on 12-8-2018 by bkbend]
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David K
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I was very impressed with Campo Archelon and the host, Bety was very nice.
They have palapas on the beach with cots and cabins for rent.
Here are some photos taken there in Sept. 2016:
In December 2016:
Take the paved road for La Gringa that begins at the sailboat monument/ traffic circle in Bahia de los Angeles.
You soon pass the popular restaurant La Palapa Alejandrina's. In 1.3 miles is the entrance to Campo Archelon. It is 0.4 mile to the campo. The cost to
camp was US$8 per person. Website is www.archeloncamp.com.mx There are nice bathrooms and hot showers available.
At 1.6 miles from the sailboat monument is Camp Daggett's
2.9 miles from the sailboat is La Ventana campground.
5.8 miles the pavement ends.
6.9 miles is La Gringa. There is a sand beach on the right and a gravel beach ahead.
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thebajarunner
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Archelon is close to town, has plenty of amenities for the camper and really nice people.
Bety is a docent part time at the museum in town.
Her son Tonio pretty much runs the place since Antonio died a couple years ago.
For primitive beach camping you can't beat La Gringa, but you won't have showers and fresh water close at hand.
We have stayed at both, primitive and more comfy
Personally I prefer the primitive but my traveling buds like convenience so take your pick.
While this is not included in the typical package, Tonio has set me up in the house to watch the Daytona 500 a couple years ago and the NBA finals
first game last year. Really nice people!!
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advrider
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Thanks for all of the replies. Do they have flush toilets? I thought that I read that they had shower? Also I was trying to remember if I read that
you can't bring fire wood into Baja with you, anyone have trouble at the border? Thanks
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David K
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Yes, two bathroom buildings with shower and toilets, men and women's sides. It is all good.
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JZ
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There is fire wood at the bigger grocery. They have fireworks this time of year as well. Great bottle rockets.
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thebajarunner
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I always bring in firewood
Carefully stacked
Single row against the front of the pickup bed
Pile everything else in and around
20 annual trips and never a problem
Always save a few pieces to bring back for a final fire once we cross into California
Never a problem
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JZ
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Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner  | I always bring in firewood
Carefully stacked
Single row against the front of the pickup bed
Pile everything else in and around
20 annual trips and never a problem
Always save a few pieces to bring back for a final fire once we cross into California
Never a problem |
How could you possibly not burn it all over a multi-day trip?
We've burned half a bed full in a single night.
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advrider
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I was thinking about packing a bunch of fire wood inside my tent camper but was thinking of putting a box on the roof rack to, just not sure if that
would be an issue at the border if seen?
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thebajarunner
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | | Quote: Originally posted by thebajarunner | I always bring in firewood
Carefully stacked
Single row against the front of the pickup bed
Pile everything else in and around
20 annual trips and never a problem
Always save a few pieces to bring back for a final fire once we cross into California
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How could you possibly not burn it all over a multi-day trip?
We've burned half a bed full in a single night.
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You need to assign a "campfire cop"
We usually travel with a pretty big group, and there are a couple guys that toss pieces in with great delight.
So, simple rule...
"If you didn't haul it, don't burn it"
Interesting how those that worked hard to stack and haul and sort out the supply are pretty careful in keeping the fire going but not a raging
inferno.
Also, no fires in the daytime
Daytime fires tend to smudge the campsite with smoke
Alcohol tends to make the fires bigger and burn more wood
Alcohol inside those tossing the pieces that is.
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| Quote: Originally posted by advrider | | I was thinking about packing a bunch of fire wood inside my tent camper but was thinking of putting a box on the roof rack to, just not sure if that
would be an issue at the border if seen? |
I used to pack apple boxes with firewood, like 2 x 4's, 2x 6's, etc. It stacks solid with very little wasted space. I never had a problem...
"Plan your life as if you are going to live forever. Live your life as if you are going to die tomorrow." - Carlos Fiesta
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Take a easy side trip to the pictographs/petroglyphs at Montevideo. Do a search on this site....lots of info. Easy close trip from Bay of LA. You
could include a trip to the mission at San Borja while at it.
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advrider
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| Quote: Originally posted by Jack Swords | | Take a easy side trip to the pictographs/petroglyphs at Montevideo. Do a search on this site....lots of info. Easy close trip from Bay of LA. You
could include a trip to the mission at San Borja while at it. |
I will look up the petroglyphs for sure, I was planning on taking the wife to the mission. I've been several times on my moto but she has never been.
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by Jack Swords | | Take a easy side trip to the pictographs/petroglyphs at Montevideo. Do a search on this site....lots of info. Easy close trip from Bay of LA. You
could include a trip to the mission at San Borja while at it. |
Agree... Montevideo is one of the best places to see pictographs and you can drive right to the site. I was there last year and the 6 mile road in
(from the Mission San Borja road, 2 miles south of the L.A. Bay highway) was very sandy. 4WD or ATV only. Photos in my 2017 Trip #2 report as well as
my 2016 Baja Extreme tour post.
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thebajarunner
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Sandy road, for sure
In past years we have driven right to the site,
but my 2 wheel drive F150 was seriously unhappy in the first 100 yards this year, so we backed up and passed on the excursion
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Go on boat ride out to the islands. Some really nice coves and you can hike to the top.
The beach at Rincon is the best in the area. Really nice white sand. Take a boat or drive it.
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advrider
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| Quote: Originally posted by JZ | Go on boat ride out to the islands. Some really nice coves and you can hike to the top.
The beach at Rincon is the best in the area. Really nice white sand. Take a boat or drive it.
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The wife and I were just talking about a little boat trip, any recommendations on a boat and captain? Thanks Davis for narrowing down what trip report
to read...
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