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San Basilio

TLBaja79 - 1-9-2014 at 11:54 PM

Does anybody on here have recent information on San Basilio?

The last time I was there was about 10 years ago and it was spectacular. I am looking to set up camp there for a few days in the Spring. I have heard there is a house or houses? Any other development?

Can you still camp on the beach, is it crowded there in the spring? We are looking for a place we can stretch out and have minimal other people in the area.

Last I was there we were the only people in the area for half the time and another group showed up and camped on the other half of the beach for about half our stay. Don't get me wrong they were great and its nice to have others around but sometimes alone is nice!

Any info more recent than 10 years ago would be appreciated or another spot you know of in the Loreto/Mulege area that is similar. We enjoy the nice beach, protected cove, ability to kayak, fish, snorkel...

David K - 1-10-2014 at 12:09 AM

Every time I drive south of Concepción I have wanted to either go up the peninsula or over to San Nicolas and San Juanico/ San Basilio... It seems like a perfect Baja destination for camping from others photos I have seen.

tiotomasbcs - 1-10-2014 at 12:13 PM

Hola, Amigo. I made my first trip out there last spring and was the only person camping at the time. There were six sailboats anchored in the bay and they came ashore to beachcomb. Muy tranquilo. The turnoff was a little off the mileage I used because of the heavy rains the last few years. Slow going down thru the arroyo but passable. Beautiful off road Baja spot. Tio

TLBaja79 - 1-10-2014 at 12:24 PM

That sounds great!
Where exactly did you turn off? North or South of that little rancho on the opposite side of the road? Easy enough to find the turnoff?

Is there a house there now? I saw something to that affect online.

Looking forward to it!

Spearo - 1-10-2014 at 02:09 PM

I recommend looking at the route on Google Earth, maybe printing the pages. There are a couple of turns that are easy to miss. You will need a high clearance 4wd vehicle.

There is a rather impressive casa on the bluff to the north. Materials must have come in on a big boat, I can't imagine hauling all that block from Mex 1.

I was there two years ago, actually pulled a 15' boat back there and had a great time. The road conditions fluctuate with the rains so its hard to tell what they would be like.

Let us know how your trip goes.

chuckie - 1-10-2014 at 04:14 PM

My experience is like Spearo, same time frame...Big house was unoccupied but had an armed guard in residence....we had the place all to our selves except for a couple of boats in the anchorage.....lovely spot...

Marc - 1-10-2014 at 07:16 PM

Isn't the beach fenced off near the house on the bluff now ?? A few years ago it was. SeaTrek had a camp nearby.... that 2O+ years ago.

TLBaja79 - 1-10-2014 at 10:17 PM

Sounds like its still a great place to be, thanks for the info!

Alm - 1-19-2014 at 08:14 PM

2 years ago it was not the same as 10 years ago, more populated. Most (if not all) of those small beaches/coves have been sold, and about half was already developed or in the process of development, i.e. there were houses or tool sheds. But this is important only if you arrive by boat. If you arrive by land, the beach at the end of the only access road where most non-boating people camp, is probably vacant.

coolhand - 1-20-2014 at 02:29 AM

Can be sketchy... the huge houses on the cliff have guards who become very bored at night and venture down to the beach... You won't be alone anymore.... But the wife and I still feel safe camping solo...

coolhand - 1-20-2014 at 02:44 AM

We actually only camp alone in Baja. Just my wife and I. That's why we hardly post. Anything mentioned online, we try to avoid.
Besides the amazing towns and pueblos, there are empty beaches everywhere. Our rule of thumb; camp far enough away so the meth kids can't find you, yet close enough you can walk out with water and some food.....

Marc - 1-20-2014 at 07:29 AM

My notes say K41 but the sign may have been moved. if you are on the road past the ranch/corral the going will be rough so take the road a little farther to the north. Huge water trucks go that route to the house on the bluff. Be careful not to highcenter in some places where the trail is in a dry wash. I did not find the beach all that inviting nowadays. We came in by boat 20+ years ago and it was great then.
There's a lovers cave at the far south past the big rock. You know...two go in...three come out.:yes::yes::yes:

[Edited on 1-20-2014 by Marc]

orca1997 - 6-16-2014 at 09:42 AM

The road between KM40/41 of Highway 1 and San Basilio is in good condition. The toughest parts are two 50 yard long stretches with boulders where the water washed away the fine material during last years rains.

[Edited on 6-16-2014 by orca1997]

motoged - 6-16-2014 at 01:54 PM

For those who may never get there.....some images:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzcAqNQJlQA

chuckie - 6-16-2014 at 02:27 PM

Loved the video....just as I remembered it.....and I knew some of the folks in the follow on THANKS

rhintransit - 6-16-2014 at 02:54 PM

the beaches are accessible. you'll have sailboats company at times. folks in the houses occasionally. other times, staff will wander down to the beach. there is one weekend, in May, I believe, when there's a large weekend party on the beach...folks from Loreto come by boat and vehicle.

TLBaja79 - 1-28-2015 at 09:53 PM

Well didn't end up going there last year.

Any new reports on the beaches there? Good place to camp, relax, enjoy the ocean?

bill erhardt - 1-29-2015 at 11:57 AM

motoged......Nice video.

David K - 1-29-2015 at 12:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bill erhardt  
motoged......Nice video.


Yes it was, thanks Ged!

Mula - 1-29-2015 at 04:20 PM

Just drove past the entrance roads today.

There is one entrance to San Juanico/San Basilio at KM 40. This goes through a ranch or 2 and there are gates to be opened and closed.

The other entrance is at KM 48.5.

Both are marked with big white signs.

jack - 1-29-2015 at 05:31 PM

I was there last year. The owner of the big house on the bluff put up a gate blocking the road in a few miles from the beach. He is not stopping anyone from going to the beach, but now you have to stop at a little rancho just before the gate and the people there will contact the guard at the big house on the bluff and he will drive over and let you in. If you happen to be on a dirt bike, you can just squeeze by ;). Who knows, it may not be locked this year.

tiotomasbcs - 1-29-2015 at 06:30 PM

Good info, Mula. You're the Best! I had to search a little but the Adventerous Spirit Prevails. Tranquilo. Hope you get there this year, Amigo. Tio

elfbrewery - 3-15-2015 at 10:10 AM

Has anyone made the trip into San Basilio recently?

JCK - 11-28-2015 at 10:27 AM

Anyone driven out there this fall? How are road conditions? Gate issues? Thanks.

Desertbull - 11-28-2015 at 05:50 PM

It's fine ... I was out there for 3 days this past weekend enjoying Thanksgiving there with friends...the trail is slow going. Except for a group of 15 NOLS students that were leaving today only one other camper.p was there..silence was golden! We cooked a turkey on the beach and shared with those that wanted to join. Good times and gorgeous as always in past 3 decades! Viva Baja

motoged - 11-28-2015 at 05:52 PM

Is the turn-off from the highway marked in any way???

TIA

Desertbull - 11-30-2015 at 08:25 AM

Quote: Originally posted by motoged  
Is the turn-off from the highway marked in any way???

TIA


No marking or signs ... Just an opening in the fence at KM 48.5 and that trail follows the wash to all the beaches in the area on the coast. The original entrance at KM 38 has a sign that's asks us to go to the KM48.5 trail and don't use the original road thru the hills.

mojo_norte - 11-30-2015 at 08:49 AM

then how many miles in from the hiway?

motoged - 11-30-2015 at 10:54 AM

Gracias....just the info I need.....:saint:
Quote: Originally posted by Desertbull  
Quote: Originally posted by motoged  
Is the turn-off from the highway marked in any way???

TIA


No marking or signs ... Just an opening in the fence at KM 48.5 and that trail follows the wash to all the beaches in the area on the coast. The original entrance at KM 38 has a sign that's asks us to go to the KM48.5 trail and don't use the original road thru the hills.

chuckie - 11-30-2015 at 11:56 AM

A really beautiful place....We stayed there a few years back..until we ran out of water...If there was water, might still be there...

geoffff - 3-24-2016 at 09:49 PM

I was just there a couple of weeks ago. There were about four campers on the main beach, and no one on the north beach (but that beach was very windy). Gate wasn't locked for me.

Plenty of fences, signs, and roads to unused future house sites. Overall, too crowded for my tastes, but I enjoyed checking it out.

Neat phosphorescence on the beach at night. And good hiking nearby.

-- Geoff

[Edited on 3-25-2016 by geoffff]

4x4abc - 3-25-2016 at 08:34 AM

good morning neighbor!