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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 06:14 AM
Puertecitos advise


Well it finally all came together and I will be heading down from beautiful Salida Co. to Punta Chivato for the winter + :bounce:

Second night I was thinking of camping around Puertecitos (not opposed to a pet friendly motel but don't think there are any there)

Question is any recommendations for a place where I can have a little elbow room as one of my dogs, while sweet to me is not so much so with other animals. Dont care about services as I wil just be overnighting.

Any other advise is always appreciated

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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 09:41 AM


There are palapa campos just north of Puertecitos where the highway comes close to the gulf. Campo Destiny might be the name?



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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 10:16 AM


How nimble is your vehicle? I have managed to find a few pretty neat, deserted beaches to overnight on. Four wheel drive and good clearance is required, and don't wait until it is dark to start looking for an access point!

Expect coyotes. They don't seem aggressive, but they are bold!




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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 10:42 AM


Just south of Puertecitos is a beach place with plapas. The sign on the road says Food Here. Out houses with buckets for flushing if the caretaker is around.
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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 01:07 PM


Healthdetective, check your U2U..
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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 01:22 PM


playa la costilla, 5 or 6 miles south. catch dinner!
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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 01:33 PM


Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
How nimble is your vehicle? I have managed to find a few pretty neat, deserted beaches to overnight on. Four wheel drive and good clearance is required, and don't wait until it is dark to start looking for an access point!

Expect coyotes. They don't seem aggressive, but they are bold!



...aren't all those access roads now blocked by a huge curb and sidewalk (!!) in parts,,let alone fencing?

That was my impression a couple of years ago.

Finding those isolated camp spots is my style,,but I found it rather frustrating in that region :(


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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 01:41 PM


Bahia Christina.......I think just past Puertecitos on the left hand side. I think that is the place that says food. If it is still open, Nice people and nice place to camp right on the water. water. Probably not free. good food also but when we were there the food was only available on the weekends. Good luck with that and have fun, Nancy
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The entire portion of the gulf road seen on this map is now a paved highway.




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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 02:19 PM


Quote: Originally posted by micah202  
Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
How nimble is your vehicle?


...aren't all those access roads now blocked by a huge curb and sidewalk (!!) in parts,,let alone fencing?

That was my impression a couple of years ago.

Finding those isolated camp spots is my style,,but I found it rather frustrating in that region :(


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Following an arroyo down to a beach is sometimes a winning move. I sometimes have to do a bit of backtracking, and occasionally self recovery!


Edit by AKgringo; I tried to do a partial quote, and screwed this up to the point where you can't tell who said what! Sorry Micah

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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 03:54 PM


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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 05:45 PM


Thanks again all for your generosity of time and spirit

AK I have a late model 4x4 Cherokee, only problem is I will be pulling a small utility trailer with my dual sport on it. I am open to all possibilities however! Good advise for the early pull off




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[*] posted on 1-5-2016 at 06:17 PM


as soon as you get there it is all, literally, right there. eat in SF and then find a place for you and the dogs. be aware that coyotes love to lure a dog away from camp to "play".



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Quote: Originally posted by healthdetective  
Thanks again all for your generosity of time and spirit

AK I have a late model 4x4 Cherokee, only problem is I will be pulling a small utility trailer with my dual sport on it. I am open to all possibilities however! Good advise for the early pull off



...why not carry on to Gonzaga Bay?


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[*] posted on 1-6-2016 at 12:10 AM


I agree with Micah...not that long ago "carrying on" to Gonzaga Bay was another teeth rattling two hours or so over the old road. Now it is just another easy 45 minutes and you have your pick of the litter of easy camping spots or Alfonsina's.

But don't get me wrong, I miss the old road :bounce:
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[*] posted on 1-6-2016 at 02:02 AM
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Oh, but I guess you'll miss that by going down the Puertocitos side, I hope so as it sounds nasty right now.:(
You and "the kids" have a safe and wonderful trip....Hope to see you down here :yes:
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[*] posted on 1-6-2016 at 07:00 AM


Micah and Red

Thank you for the advise but I don't know if I can make it before nightfall. I won't hit the border until around one.




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[*] posted on 1-6-2016 at 07:11 AM


do not drive it at night,,,,,,the vados will get ya AND right now they might have a bit of water
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Quote: Originally posted by healthdetective  
Micah and Red

Thank you for the advise but I don't know if I can make it before nightfall. I won't hit the border until around one.



yah,,you certainly don't want to rush things ,,especially between Felipe and Peurto.

Personally I usually take the softer choice,,would stop at Felippe,,enjoy the town. Crossing border at 1pm, on these short days,,,I wouldn't carry on from San Felippe later than 2 or you'll be huntin' in th' dark anyways,,this time of year. Go for one of the many nice choices in SanF ;)
. To tell you the truth of 3x stopping in Peurtecitos over the years,,,I'd say San Felippe and Gonzaga Bay each have wayyy more to offer,each in their own way. Why rush things at all you've got ALL winter you lucky soul!



It's also useful to know that at least 95% of the road between Peurtocitos and Gonzaga is better condition than most interstates! Probably one place I'd consider dropping the 'DDAN'* rule,,,,but I wouldn't, you'd miss the view!! :smug:



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[*] posted on 1-6-2016 at 01:11 PM


In bygone days when the roads were narrower (and in poor shape) truckers would barrel down the middle of the road at night, that and the threat of cattle on the road were the reason for not driving at night.
neither of these apply to this stretch, geeze folks, its 2016!
the only reason I see for not driving at night is the pain of setting up camp in the dark.
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