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Camping In Bay Of L.A.

SoCalAl - 1-22-2007 at 04:07 PM

Hello Nomads,
Back to the usual each time of the year... Planning for a trip to Bahia De Los Angeles and since camp Gecko is now closed, where else is a good place to go. I prefer the area of camp gecko but I guess anywhere in the bay will do.
Our group, as many as 12 plan to camp & fish, tring to stay with-in the limits each day. Really we plan to eat a lot fish tacos... Are achelon and ??? dang I forget the names of the camps open for business. If they are can someone give me an email addess or phone number where a real live human being will either answer the phone or return an email.:?: cause when ever I email someone in Baja they just seem not to reply. The only one that was good at repling was Doc at camp Gecko, man I am going to miss not going there:(
Any if will be appreciated and thank you all in advance:D

Paulina - 1-22-2007 at 04:12 PM

www.BahiaDeLosAngelesInfo.com

You will find info on camping as well as other helpful info on Mia's website.

P.

Need to find Camp in bay of LA?

SoCalAl - 1-22-2007 at 05:34 PM

I will try here since I think I posted in the wrong area.

I need to find a camp that will be open in early July in bay of LA. Preference near the old Camp Gecko camp. My party is expected to have as many as 12...

Thanks
SoCalal;D

burritomama - 1-22-2007 at 06:13 PM

We're happy at Campo Archelon with Antonio & Bety - I'll trya dn find their email address....

David K - 1-22-2007 at 06:47 PM

Daggett's, La Ventana, and Archelon have had Nomad campers... They are all north of town off the new paved La Gringa highway (paved half way).

http://www.campdaggetts.com

4baja - 1-22-2007 at 08:02 PM

daggets al.

SoCalAl - 1-23-2007 at 02:44 PM

Thanks Guys,
4baja is daggets si,ilar to Gecko.. you know the cabins and stuff like that?

Also is there any camps in the area of where camp Gecko was?

What about La Gringa is that a cool place to lay out a bunch of tents and fish of the beach and rocks. We are planning to take a bunch of kids out there as well.

Thanks for all the info,
SoCalAl

David K - 1-23-2007 at 04:59 PM

Al, I gave the link to Daggett's web page, above... it has photos... Yes, cabins...

No 'campos' south of town, just private homes and an undeveloped beach south of Muņoz' property (south of Gecko)... where the bay curves to the east.

Gravel beach near Punta La Gringa with lot's of space to camp in the area...

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tripledigitken - 1-23-2007 at 05:13 PM

We enjoyed our short stay at Daggetts. They have boats, kayaks, and dive gear for rent. A small restaurant also.


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SoCalAl - 1-23-2007 at 05:43 PM

Thanks David K and tripledigitken.. I remember driving through Daggets now.. What about a beach with some sand like Gecko....? Anything in the area or do we have to settle for gravel beach. The question then would be how is the bottom after a few feet in the water. Will kids enjoy this gravel beach? What is your experience there David K or anyone else who has taken children ages 7 to 15 year old..?

Thanks
Alex L

SoCalAl - 1-23-2007 at 05:49 PM

I saw the images from the web-site.. Looks like the beach is alright at high tide and that is important. It looks like the wind hits the camp head on there.
Also was is the general per night charge for just caming next to palapa and or a cabin...

I guess I will write the owner an email.. I would love to see more images though. If anyone has more pics please email me at lxlicea@microtek.com

Thanks
Alex

tripledigitken - 1-23-2007 at 05:59 PM

Here is a picture of the beach in front of Daggetts.

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David K - 1-23-2007 at 07:06 PM

There is a sand beach just before La Gringa open for camping (a fee is collected where you drive through the new fence)... It is very nice, but no facilities.

Archelon, Daggett's, La Ventana and others are between town and La Gringa.

burritomama - 1-24-2007 at 10:04 AM

We used to pull our trailer out to La Gringa before we had the kid - now we're too tired.

Still, La Gringa is a nice place for independent camping.

I have heard great things about Daggett's.

We just got to know Antonio and Bety and things took off from there. Like Daggett's, Archelon has nice sand beach, easy launch for kayaks and ncie swimming. Both palapas and sturdier cabanas for rent. Cabanas come with kitchen and restroom - while those camping at the palapas use shared facilities (hot water showers).

It's a small place (which we like) - two cabanas, maybe six or so palapas with sapce for RVs and tents near each.

There always seems to be a group of kids there which is nice for our young son.

SoCalAl - 1-24-2007 at 02:00 PM

Hey tripledigitken , David K and burritomama :lol:,
Can't help it with the name burritomama but ohh well.. Thanks for all the info. Now I know where to go I just hope I can communicate with no problems..

Thank You all,
SoCalAl:yes:

Bajalover - 1-24-2007 at 03:08 PM

SoCalAl, communication isn't so hard. Ruben Daggett speaks good English. I don't now about Archelon. Shall find out when I arrive. My eta is 2/6 or 7. Leaving Borrego Springs on the 2nd or 5th. Not sure yet. When are you going? If any of the Bajanomads is there, I sincerely hope to meet them because this forum is the best !!
Hope you have a good trip to Baja. Brgds.

Paulina - 1-24-2007 at 03:10 PM

Antonio at Achelon speaks English very well.

Bajalover - 1-24-2007 at 03:15 PM

Thanks Paulina :D

SoCalAl - 1-24-2007 at 04:29 PM

I plan to be there either late June or the 2nd week of July....

Thanks for the info..
Alex

bahiamia - 1-24-2007 at 06:56 PM

You should not have a problem finding a camping spot during the time frame you'll be coming down. Daggett's and Archelon are both good choices but if you prefer more solitude there are plenty of other areas along the coast towards La Gringa and of course including La Gringa itself (and Northward). Expect someone to come and collect for camping fees.

Usually by the 4th of July the temperatures jump considerably; 110+ in the shade is quite common. Make sure you've got plenty of shade, lightweight cotton clothing, sunscreen, etc...Try and get your bedding/sleeping arrangements up off the ground as summertime is also when the various critters are alot more active especially at night. Don't leave shoes on the ground at night, for instance. Put them on the top of your car. The dunes along the beach are a favorite area for scorpions, black widows and also snakes. Make sure you've got flashlights for walking about at night.

For sleeping outside at night, make sure you bring lots of insect repellent along to keep the mosquitoes somewhat at bay.

If the West Winds kick up, they'll be HOT...like the air coming out of a hairdryer. Keep a sheet or towel handy that you can wet down and put over you; that will help keep you cool. Summer can be a real blast, as long as one prepares for the heat and other conditions.

thebajarunner - 1-24-2007 at 06:58 PM

If your really mean "camping" then follow my advice.
If you are looking for an establishment like Gecko (which was very good and our guys used last year) then follow the others advice.

Primitive camping just north of the spit at La Gringa is wonderful!
There is a sheltered cove and you can camp down below or up on the bluff if there is not a wind factor.

To reach this site just drive past the La Gringa spit, through some pretty trashy scattered dumpsites, and watch for the first roads heading out to the bay. They all sort of end up at the same place.

We may be out there the last week of March, so look out, we have been know to send aerial assault missiles out against those who enter the area without proper identification..... (just ask Eltgatoloco- we bombed him pretty good a couple years ago.... sorry Matt)

Oh yeah, almost forgot, some shaggy looking guys will drive up and ask for rental money. They are seriously negotiable. Anything more that about $10 a night is ridiculous, start at $5. (US)

burritomama - 1-24-2007 at 09:20 PM

Yes, La Gringa camping gives you solitude - you can also take the road much further north it winds inland and then back to the coast. Some primo spots up there.

We'll be up next montha dn then again in June - any later is too hot for us.

Antonio and Bety habla mucho ingles at Archelon - and put up with my poor espanol.

David K - 1-24-2007 at 10:40 PM

One of those isolated coves north of La Gringa is where the Humfreville's lived one summer, as told in Mike's new book, 'In the Shadow of the Volcano'.

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Von - 1-24-2007 at 10:54 PM

Man that must have been on ehot summer when Mike lived there, its so hot over there!;D Im in car sales by the way David...and Carol is cool, her house is almost done in castillos del mar...

SoCalAl - 1-25-2007 at 01:15 PM

Hello All,
Once again the Baja Nomads are very helpful.. Thank You all... I will work around the info I recieved.

4Baja are you planning on being there in July???

Al

tripledigitken - 1-25-2007 at 01:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
One of those isolated coves north of La Gringa is where the Humfreville's lived one summer, as told in Mike's new book, 'In the Shadow of the Volcano'.



An excellent read for any lover of Baja. Mike is truly missed by many here!

Ken

David K - 1-25-2007 at 06:26 PM

Feb. 10, in Glendale... a place for Mike's friends and fans to be....

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Bajalover - 1-26-2007 at 10:13 AM

David,
Thanks for the invitation to remember Michael's life. Ironically, I'll be trailering it in Bahia De Los Angeles at that time - 2/7 - 3/10. At 2PM I'll go to the cemetery, maybe some other nomads will be there as well. Shall send a report.

howat - 1-26-2007 at 12:41 PM

Last November asked for help to get a reservation at Campo Archelon for 3/15-22. Mike was the only one that responded and was kind enough to use his valuable time and go to Antonio's and personally set up a reservation for a complete stranger. Was looking forward to meeting this exceptional man after I got down there. It was only a few days later i read the heart break news. I will visit him while I'm down there and say thanks.

Dennis
aka Halibut Howie

Von - 1-30-2007 at 09:40 PM

It makes me sad reading this but I guess this is part of life and Ill definitely

stop by at Mikes grave next time I visit Ruben and Amanda Daggett...Ill be

there then............