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rocmoc
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San Felipe Camping recommendation!
Planning our first trip to San Felipe in Nov or Dec and need camping recommendations. Trip will be two weeks long with a 36' Motorhome pulling an
older Jeep CJ5. Would like to spend a few days to a week near town and the rest outside towards the South. Not into the noise of downtown so don't
need to be on the beach. Don't mind dry camping part of the trip. Will be cruising the new road south looking at the possibility of future trips.
Will also be trying to find the hot springs for a soak. In general a laid back trip with a little 4 wheeling. First time I have posted on the site
for a while but read it daily.
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CortezBlue
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If you don't need electricity but want to be close to a nice bathroom and shower, Pete's Camp
But, wait for it, wait for it
Shell Island, which, BTW, is not an island but a sand bar
It is actually further south next to Percabu. Great Bar and food at the little resturant/cantina.
Not sure what mile marker, but probably about 1/2 hour south of Pete's camp, which is on the north side of SF
Welcome to the board.
PS Fenix and San Phelipe here
[Edited on 9-5-2013 by CortezBlue]
[Edited on 9-5-2013 by CortezBlue]
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Tacodawgtim
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Pete's camp is a great spot just north of town. Not a lot in town to fit 36' motorhome in. There are a few places south of town but best would be
stop at Pete's camp. Then drive south to see if something else is better for you. Plenty of campos if you want to dry camp. There is a littlte road
work going on right now near La Ventana, about kilometer 100 as you are heading south. Not bad.
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Bob H
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We have always had a great time at Pete's Camp. Nice place to eat there also and a bar !!
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
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I am not sure how close you need to be to San Felipe, but I would recommend Percibu, which is about 20 miles south Otherwise known as "Shell Island".
It's a small community on the beach, with a cantina. I think they have RV spots, but I am not sure what facilities they have. Beach combing is great
on Shell Island at low tide. There is an estuary there, so lot's of wildlife and fish. Food at the cantina is quite good. I am sure you can find
more info online. Have fun!
http://www.ranchopercebu.com/
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bob H
We have always had a great time at Pete's Camp. Nice place to eat there also and a bar !! |
Yes, Juan makes, in my opinion, the best El Presidente margaritas
It is always our first stop after our 6 hour drive to get a cold refreshment
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CortezBlue
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I now know that no one reads the previous articles!!
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Tacodawgtim
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The margaritas and food are great at petes camp and prices are good. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great beach and close to town. Gas
station is almost right across the street. Couple of small grocery stores very close by
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I like Pete's Camp also but it's just too loud. People riding atv's up and down the beach way too close to my tent is not for me. I do love having
the restaurant, bar, and bathroom so close. On our way down south, we stay one night then get back on the road.
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when you want to go further south look at Bahia Cristina. We ate there last spring(GREAT MEAL AND NICE PEOPLE) and they had several nice looking
covered camping places on the water. I have no idea of the cost or availability but it was beautiful. anyone know? Nancy
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There you go, Rocmoc, Pete's Camp is well recomended. It's a few kliks out of town, closer in (a 15 minute stroll to the malecon) is one we stayed at
and enjoyed, back in January: Club de Pesca. Right on the beach, you could pull right up onto a concrete apron and check out the ebb and flow of the
the water a few meters down the sand away. Water and electricity, but sewer is 100 meters back. At 36 feet you will still get in. Two 40-foot rigs
were parked on the south end while we were there, but moving for them was very tight. Church and Church says 32 feet. We were three rigs, none over 30
feet but had tons of room. Quiet, felt secure - far enough away from the busier sections for some tranquility. There is a clubhouse with wifi and a
small store, and showers which we didn't need. On a few evenings some folks with sand machines would try the high sand dune out of sight behind the
Park, no problem there. They have a Casino now, it is said, on the way to the malecon. Last winter it was an RV park of sorts, for about ten rigs,
maybe just parking for the casino now. Check out canucktravels.wordpress.com for some details.
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rocmoc
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Great info, keep them coming. Pete's Camp sounds great except the noise. We are early to bed and early to rise so the noise would kill us. Between
the responses here and the topic about Baja campgrounds, we are going to have a great trip!
Thanks, MORE!
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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In the months you mentioned, there will be little if any
niose, that is, SF is not yr. long party town, in the campgrounds, RV Parks there will be some long term snowbirds
in mh's, but no spring break, Easter Week, revellers.
Most are guys like me, you know, a t shirt with Old Guys Rule on, other than a fire in the washer drum, it should be quiet, weather is cool, sun sets
at 5:30, there may a daily NE stiff wind
off the Cortez. In town there are about 8 campgrounds,
as mentioned, if parking on concrete with hookups is
something you want, that is what is in town. Some not
built for a 36', but doable. N and S of SF are GENERALLY
the dry camp, palapa with star gazing
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might look at Playa del sol, sign by highway approximately KM 184. No cafe in camp but there is camping above the beach, but not on the beach.
Ron San Felipe Oct, Nov. Feb. Mar. April. remainder in Juneau Ak
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You mention dry camping, CJ-5 and hot springs... that would mean Valle Chico and its Agua Caliente Canyon; OR Puertecitos; OR El
Coloradito during an extreme lunar low tide.
Actually, there are campgrounds at or near Puertecitos, so not totally 'dry' camping.
Shell Island is a barrier island, not a sand bar (which is an area that is covered by sea water at each high tide)... and it is
across the lagoon from Percebu, but not Percebu itself... however, close enough.  It would be a place to drive your CJ-5 out to (with deflated tires) from your camp at Percebu or Nuevo Mazatlan or
somewhere else.
If you want more details on the hot springs, just ask... Here is some notes:
The hot spring pools at Puertecitos are hot sulfur springs that mix with sea water which cools the temp. to your comfort level... best to go on a
retreating tide... and there may be a fee charged to cross the property to the hot spring access path.
The hot spring at El Coloradito is exposed only at extreme low tide, where you may need to dig a tub in the sand, between the rocks.
The hot spring in Agua Caliente Canyon, off Valle Chico may require a mile hike from the end of the Jeep track going up the canyon. The water is too
hot to bathe in by the source spring, but if you follow the hot stream a few hundred feet it will be nice. A cool mountain stream parallels the hot
stream and they join together making this one magic spot in Baja with natural hot and cold running water! NOTE: the flash floods of last week has
probably changed conditions!
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rocmoc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by sancho
In the months you mentioned, there will be little if any
niose, that is, SF is not yr. long party town, in the campgrounds, RV Parks there will be some long term snowbirds
in mh's, but no spring break, Easter Week, revellers.
Most are guys like me, you know, a t shirt with Old Guys Rule on, other than a fire in the washer drum, it should be quiet, weather is cool, sun sets
at 5:30, there may a daily NE stiff wind
off the Cortez. In town there are about 8 campgrounds,
as mentioned, if parking on concrete with hookups is
something you want, that is what is in town. Some not
built for a 36', but doable. N and S of SF are GENERALLY
the dry camp, palapa with star gazing
[Edited on 9-6-2013 by sancho] |
Thanks, good to know about the noise level.
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rocmoc
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You mention dry camping, CJ-5 and hot springs... that would mean Valle Chico and its Agua Caliente Canyon; OR Puertecitos; OR El
Coloradito during an extreme lunar low tide.
Actually, there are campgrounds at or near Puertecitos, so not totally 'dry' camping.
Shell Island is a barrier island, not a sand bar (which is an area that is covered by sea water at each high tide)... and it is
across the lagoon from Percebu, but not Percebu itself... however, close enough. It would be a place to drive your CJ-5 out to (with deflated tires) from your camp at Percebu or Nuevo Mazatlan or
somewhere else.
If you want more details on the hot springs, just ask... Here is some notes:
The hot spring pools at Puertecitos are hot sulfur springs that mix with sea water which cools the temp. to your comfort level... best to go on a
retreating tide... and there may be a fee charged to cross the property to the hot spring access path.
The hot spring at El Coloradito is exposed only at extreme low tide, where you may need to dig a tub in the sand, between the rocks.
The hot spring in Agua Caliente Canyon, off Valle Chico may require a mile hike from the end of the Jeep track going up the canyon. The water is too
hot to bathe in by the source spring, but if you follow the hot stream a few hundred feet it will be nice. A cool mountain stream parallels the hot
stream and they join together making this one magic spot in Baja with natural hot and cold running water! NOTE: the flash floods of last week has
probably changed conditions! |
Thanks for the info. Near Shell Island was on my location list. Did not know about El Coloradito hot spring. Will do an internet search.
Thanks again,
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico
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David K
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| Quote: | Originally posted by rocmoc
| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
You mention dry camping, CJ-5 and hot springs... that would mean Valle Chico and its Agua Caliente Canyon; OR Puertecitos; OR El
Coloradito during an extreme lunar low tide.
Actually, there are campgrounds at or near Puertecitos, so not totally 'dry' camping.
Shell Island is a barrier island, not a sand bar (which is an area that is covered by sea water at each high tide)... and it is
across the lagoon from Percebu, but not Percebu itself... however, close enough. It would be a place to drive your CJ-5 out to (with deflated tires) from your camp at Percebu or Nuevo Mazatlan or
somewhere else.
If you want more details on the hot springs, just ask... Here is some notes:
The hot spring pools at Puertecitos are hot sulfur springs that mix with sea water which cools the temp. to your comfort level... best to go on a
retreating tide... and there may be a fee charged to cross the property to the hot spring access path.
The hot spring at El Coloradito is exposed only at extreme low tide, where you may need to dig a tub in the sand, between the rocks.
The hot spring in Agua Caliente Canyon, off Valle Chico may require a mile hike from the end of the Jeep track going up the canyon. The water is too
hot to bathe in by the source spring, but if you follow the hot stream a few hundred feet it will be nice. A cool mountain stream parallels the hot
stream and they join together making this one magic spot in Baja with natural hot and cold running water! NOTE: the flash floods of last week has
probably changed conditions! |
Thanks for the info. Near Shell Island was on my location list. Did not know about El Coloradito hot spring. Will do an internet search.
Thanks again,
rocmoc n AZ/Mexico |
My pleasure... here are some maps: National Geographic shows the island and uses a beach umbrella to show about where I camp on Shell Island:
This pilot navigation map shows the island as well:
Here is a overall area map I made in 1988, the pavement ended just south of Punta Estrella... and you can see where Coloradito is in relation to
Percebu:
Satellite image:
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Hot Springs
At Purtecitos the Hot Spring is nice it has improved seating in the spring .the Campo owner keeps the area clean. They also have a few improved
Palapas and a restaurant .The restaurant isn't open on a regular basics. The owner of the property charges foe entry to the property. The fee is never
the same twice and appears negotiable. I have a friend that has a house there and the owner has tried in the past to charge me a fee to visit. All and
all it's a decent place, I would recommend it for a over night stay. Personaly I wouldn't stay any longer.
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Playa Del Sol
Cheap Showers, Good Restrooms, Clean beach, just North of San Felipe
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