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windgrrl
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajahowodd
But, not everyone is either as intrepid as you, or has the equipment capable.
Gotta go back to a couple of references about camping off the highway in the boulder field. If folks are recommending no headlights or campfires just
seems to make the Rancho Santa Ynes a n0-brainer. Not to mention flush toilets!
Since I'm somewhat of a tenderfoot, I stay at the hotel! |
Yeah, our dog would reprot us to the SPCA if we didn't camp @ Catavina.
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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windgrrl
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Y? Oh - Y!
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by windgrrl
| Quote: | Originally posted by windgrrl
Driving south of Catavina, watch for the sign "Rancho Santa Inez" on the left. |
It is less than a mile south of 'town'... just south of the arroyo (stream) crossing... It has it's own paved entrance road, lined with white rocks
and a big sign 'Rancho Santa Ynez'. |
DK - now my place name spelling has been tuned up, am I a "made" nomad?
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Pompano
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Lots of great campfires to be had at Rancho Santa Eyenezz
[Edited on 11-14-2011 by Pompano]
I do what the voices in my tackle box tell me.
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Packoderm
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
That's it.... just a big empty field. In the other photo you can see the bathroom building for the campground, with the ranch in the distance.
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that is a very ugly campground! |
I think the campsite at Santa Inez is nice enough if you tuck your camp under the trees toward the arroyo, but it's usually just for the night.
Otherwise, I just take a room there. The rooms were $10 per person last time, but they will work with you if the place is a bit empty.
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bacquito
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We enjoyed our time at Santa Inez.
bacquito
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David K
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Attitude is everything in life! Thanks bacquito... you have good attitude!
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by Ken Cooke
I camped at the campground in Nov. 2005, and the noise from the 18 wheelers jack brakes made it difficult to get to sleep. Further away from Hwy 1,
it wasn't noisy, nor where there lights from Hwy 1. If the VW Van has 4WD, I would drive past Rancho Santa Ynez, and camp out Baja style.
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Just to be clear... are you calling the government built RV park on Hwy. 1 the 'campground' that is (obviouisly) noisy... or the camping 'area' at
Rancho Santa Ynez (3/4 mile off the highway)? |
I am referring to the Rancho Santa Ynez campground - 3/4 mile off of the highway. It is noisy at night due to highway traffic that echos down the
canyon when the night air is still. Trust me, you'll agree after one night.
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Barry A.
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Hmmmmmmmm, Ken---different strokes for different folks.
We live about 1/2 block from a freeway and find the noise at night sorta like "white noise" and very soothing. 
Also, I like that wide open but very clean camp area at Sante Ynez. Can see in all directions and that is cool.
Barry
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tripledigitken
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
That's it.... just a big empty field. In the other photo you can see the bathroom building for the campground, with the ranch in the distance.
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that is a very ugly campground! |
I guess that means that you won't be camping there?
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Baja12valve
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
| Quote: | Originally posted by Baja12valve
I agree. I don't go to Baja to camp in places like that. Yeah, maybe you don't need 4wd for 99% of the roads, but I have it and it gets me to the far
better 1%. |
Yup!
We go about 15 miles from Rancho Santa Ynez and camp here:
Of course, to get there... you do need 4WD, because here is the road between the ranch and the oasis:
Yup. Been there. |
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Ken Cooke
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Barry A.
Hmmmmmmmm, Ken---different strokes for different folks.
We live about 1/2 block from a freeway and find the noise at night sorta like "white noise" and very soothing.
Also, I like that wide open but very clean camp area at Sante Ynez. Can see in all directions and that is cool.
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I live near a freeway, but that doesn't mean that I prefer to.
Have you ever heard 18 wheelers use their jack brakes all night?
Wouldn't you rather drive another 20 minutes up a rugged trail and set up camp with all of that noise out of range? Hmmm?
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Barry A.
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Sure I would, Ken, but I am just saying---------
Some of us like both experiences, so I am happy with either choice. Even as a kid I loved the sound of trains, and 18-wheelers doing "their thing".
But I have to admit, when the crazies get out on the freeway at 2 am with their high-performance motorcycles and get to screaming, even I draw the
line.
I normally just go with the flow---------and sleep like a baby, especially if the coyotes are a-houling!!! 
barry
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vgabndo
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On quiet nights in San Nicolas' I have heard jake brakes on the grade south of the Bahia Conception 11 km away. No escape!
Santa Ynes has been, as this time in '08, a welcome simple, safe, pit stop on the way to BCS. I've never planned on the food. It has a scenic
coefficient of about .oo5 as "campsites" go, but this wasn't camping. This was resting in a carefree place for me because my "co-drivers", having
given Baja driving a first try, were happy to have me call them lightweights, sissies, flatlanders, or any manner of slur if I would only do all the
driving! 
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
PEACE, LOVE AND FISH TACOS
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Skipjack Joe
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When on the road my favorite areas to camp are the dry riverbeds, the arroyos, because:
a) a firepit is so easy to build.
b) the rocks for the firepit are lined up along the sides of the arroyo
c) the best firewood is easily gotten along the edge by hiking up or down stream
d) the sand is so comfortable to lay in after a good meal.
e) the following morning a walk along the arroyo will reveal many of the birds and reptiles in the area (it's their favorite habitat).
The only problem is - you need a 4WD 
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
When on the road my favorite areas to camp are the dry riverbeds, the arroyos, because:
a) a firepit is so easy to build.
b) the rocks for the firepit are lined up along the sides of the arroyo
c) the best firewood is easily gotten along the edge by hiking up or down stream
d) the sand is so comfortable to lay in after a good meal.
e) the following morning a walk along the arroyo will reveal many of the birds and reptiles in the area (it's their favorite habitat).
The only problem is - you need a 4WD |
DITTO!
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ElCazadorAZ
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I know this place is on MY list. The campground, not the oasis (though it needs to be on the long-term list for obvious reasons). I'm driving a 3 ton
Dodge 4X2 with a 5th wheel. The Blue Moose will get stuck in its own shadow.... H
"If we're all thinking alike, somebody's not thinking." Gen. George S. Patton
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by ElCazadorAZ
I know this place is on MY list. The campground, not the oasis (though it needs to be on the long-term list for obvious reasons). I'm driving a 3 ton
Dodge 4X2 with a 5th wheel. The Blue Moose will get stuck in its own shadow.... H |
With your rig, it really is a good over-night place. Stayed there in 2005 when we had our little Egg.
Dang, I very often miss that rolling egg--very small and totally self-contained.
Oh, another positive for camping there with your rig is you have lots of room to turn around.
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unbob
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bacquito
We enjoyed our time at Santa Inez |
Us too! Seriously, it's a great stopover when traveling.
It's attributes: easy access, flat, open terrain, plenty of space (if you prefer, you can "hide-out" from other campers, friendly hosts, very, very
quiet and peaceful (unlike previous posters, I've always found this "campground" very quiet and serene) - after all, it's about 3/4 mile off Hwy 1 and
after 9pm or so there's almost no traffic on the highway.
Although the "campground" itself is pretty barren, the surrounding desert is quite beautiful and worth exploring.
Is it a resort? Hardly! Someplace you'd want to spend a week - not likely - but it is an excellent one-night stopover I highly recommend!
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captkw
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sorry to disagree,most places you can get to without 4+4,,just gotta know the trik's..and that said ,,:we have a old saying in baja....IF your stuck
with four wheel drive,,your lacking some off road skill's,and are on a learning curve at present time
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TacoFeliz
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Four wheel drive just means you can get stuck farther away from civilization.
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