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Bajaboy
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Where to go camping
Hey Nomads,
Trying to figure out where I want to go camping in a few weeks and looking to you for ideas. We'll be leaving from our place in Bahia Asuncion
shortly after Christmas. We have a couple of weeks to play with but probably 5-7 days is most likely. I am a seasoned Baja traveler with plenty of
miles of experience. I'll be driving a 4wd Tacoma.
Initially I was thinking about heading down to Loreto and crossing over to La Purisima and camping at San Gregorio/La Bocana. I camped there years
back and loved it.
Another thought was to head out to San Sebastian and poke around there. I stayed a night there years ago as well.
I recall a few people telling me about a place east of Tres Virgenes but I don't recall a name. It was on the Cortez.
Anyways, I appreciate your input and suggestions.
Zac
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Pacifico
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Asuncion! 
Seriously, maybe Agua Verde? I've always wanted to check out San Sebastian and the surrounding area.
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Bajaboy
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Quote: Originally posted by Pacifico  | Asuncion!
Seriously, maybe Agua Verde? I've always wanted to check out San Sebastian and the surrounding area. |
Funny, I proposed to my wife on Christmas morning in Agua Verde many moons ago. I'd like to go back and check out the place.
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tobias
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I have been meaning to check out San Sebastian for years. Exchanged a few emails with the owner of what I think is almost everything from there to
Loreto. Seems like a nice guy. He says they still have plenty of lots available to lease. Pretty sure it would be ok to camp nearby but I have never
actually been out there. Photos of the area are pretty impressive.
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AKgringo
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One of my Baja trips was a "drive about", with no more than one night at any location. One of the places I have wanted to return to is Las Animas,
south of B.O.L.A.
I had the place to myself when I was there, but over the Christmas holiday, you may have company! As I found out later, I was within a day or two of
sharing the beach with David K on one of his "drive abouts"! (Trip report #insert number)
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
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David K
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I can't help but remember how often you went to San Rafael for camping.
Pancho will be really missed.
Punta Chivato has some beach camping spots, Russ can add.
I thought Santa Ines beach, just south was beautiful. San Juanico and San Basilio is just south of San Sebastian, as well. Lots of pictures in my Trip
#2 report.
In Baja, it's all good, man!
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tobias
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | I can't help but remember how often you went to San Rafael for camping.
Pancho will be really missed.
Punta Chivato has some beach camping spots, Russ can add.
I thought Santa Ines beach, just south was beautiful. San Juanico and San Basilio is just south of San Sebastian, as well. Lots of pictures in my Trip
#2 report.
In Baja, it's all good, man! |
Is it possible to drive from Basilio to Sebastian?
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mtgoat666
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Try a Central baja camp trip.
Couple days on remote beach north of BOLA area, couple days in the hills NE of Catavina, couple days on seven sisters coast.
Woke!
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will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man.”
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thebajarunner
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Animas was scary when we peeked in
| Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo | One of my Baja trips was a "drive about", with no more than one night at any location. One of the places I have wanted to return to is Las Animas,
south of B.O.L.A.
I had the place to myself when I was there, but over the Christmas holiday, you may have company! As I found out later, I was within a day or two of
sharing the beach with David K on one of his "drive abouts"! (Trip report #insert number) |
I agree with your general plan, we did that earlier this year and had a great trip. I wrote it up under my "Chasing the Warriors around Baja" thread.
But a couple years ago we drove into Animas en route to San Francisquito.
Honest.... it was the spookiest place I ever visited in Baja.
The banjos were playing the "Deliverance" theme at full volume.
The "inhabitants" looked like a scene from the original Star Wars bar.
Maybe we just hit a bad time, but we beat feet outta there in a hurry.
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TMW
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If you like isolation and you've never been to Timbabichi I suggest taking a run out there. A couple of nice beaches especially to the north. Visit
with family members that built the Hacienda there. Interesting history. The drive down the mountain going in and out is interesting but not for the
faint of heart.
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thebajarunner
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Timbabichi is a little out of our normal range. Although this year we did make it as far as San Ignacio for an afternoon before going up to Campo
Rene. (another thread, and a big disappointment for us)
Remote camping..... we went up to Isla Tortugas and then on to camp on the bluffs past Punta Falsa this year. Remote, gorgeous, and a fascinating
tour of the abalone research and breeding station. Great views of Isla Cedros
We also have a favorite spot for remote camping out around Coco.
It is sort of a "Little Catavina" but it is so fragile that I don't post the location here. Last time in there some idiot had burned a bunch of truck
radial tires in the prime camping area. Anyone wanting more info can contact me one on one via U2U for directions.
[Edited on 12-8-2018 by thebajarunner]
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David K
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I am enjoying reading your posts, DH!
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thebajarunner
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Assume that was aimed at me...if so thanks
Yeah, we need to post more on Baja and less on personal junk
Isn't that why we are here???
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David K
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Exactly. Baja trip stories, Baja history stories, Baja fishing, surfing, hiking, off roading, and then some q&a too.
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tobias
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | | Exactly. Baja trip stories, Baja history stories, Baja fishing, surfing, hiking, off roading, and then some q&a too. |
That sounds like an awesome website! got a link?
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by David K | I can't help but remember how often you went to San Rafael for camping.
Pancho will be really missed.
Punta Chivato has some beach camping spots, Russ can add.
I thought Santa Ines beach, just south was beautiful. San Juanico and San Basilio is just south of San Sebastian, as well. Lots of pictures in my Trip
#2 report.
In Baja, it's all good, man! |
Yes David, we've camp there many times and have so many fond memories of Pancho. We have a great framed picture of him at our casita.
I'll definitely take another look at your trip. Thanks!
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by TMW | | If you like isolation and you've never been to Timbabichi I suggest taking a run out there. A couple of nice beaches especially to the north. Visit
with family members that built the Hacienda there. Interesting history. The drive down the mountain going in and out is interesting but not for the
faint of heart. |
I'd love to head out there. I'll wait to head out there until I have a buddy vehicle, though. El Gato Loco want to check it out?
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shari
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the thing about AGua Verde is it is just soooo far...it's a very full day to get there if you leave at first light in order to find a good campspot
before dark...and a full day back so if you only have 5 days it's not much time.
Have you been up to San Miguel de Comondu? It isnt a beach but is such a fascinating place to spend a couple days too.
Its cold over on the gulf side this time of year...there are some nice spots to camp on the Pacside near SAn Juanico too.
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: Originally posted by shari | the thing about AGua Verde is it is just soooo far...it's a very full day to get there if you leave at first light in order to find a good campspot
before dark...and a full day back so if you only have 5 days it's not much time.
Have you been up to San Miguel de Comondu? It isnt a beach but is such a fascinating place to spend a couple days too.
Its cold over on the gulf side this time of year...there are some nice spots to camp on the Pacside near SAn Juanico too. |
Yes, we have been there but it's been 10 years of so. San Gregorio/La Bocana is just west of there as the river flows to the ocean. I'm kind of
leaning of going there. It's such a beautiful area.
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Tomas Tierra
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If you rip down the beach from San Juanico towards Gregorio, there is a cool spot just before the tide pools start by Gregorio. Up in the dunes. Yu
can still walk to the tide pools and point to fish halibuts and snooks. .takes a little to get up into the dunes, but it sure is nice
Sounds fun! Lots of good stuff in that area
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