Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Beach)

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1 SCLR Event Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Beach) September 19-20, 2009 When: Where: What: September 19 nd and 20 th Oceano Dunes SVRA Pismo Beach, California Sand Dunes, camping, games, food, driving challenges, and more?? Oceano Dunes is the only place in California where it is legal to drive on the beach. Approx acres of sand dunes for you to explore and nearly 5 miles of beach front camping. Typically we like to camp out in the dunes away from all the raucous. There is no curfew in Oceano Dunes so it is not uncommon to hear motorcycles, quads, sand rails, buggies, trucks, and yes, even Rovers at ALL hours of the night. For this reason we like to choose a secluded area to help minimize these intrusions and create somewhat of a safety buffer for families and children and pets. The Camp site will be at either Cottonwood or Eucalyptus Tree Campgrounds, which are located inland in the dunes. They are fairly close to one another, so look for the campground that has land rovers in it, as it will be your destination and our camp. These areas are ideal since they provide some refuge from the chaos and have restroom facilities close by (sorry no showers though) Camping must be reserved ahead of time! This is important. I don t expect the dunes to get full since it is not a holiday weekend but either way, it is a possibility so reservations should be made ASAP!!!! Please go to the Reserve America website at to enter dates. Camping is $10.00 per night and a $7.50 reservation fee. You will also need to register for an account with Reserve America to do so. You MUST be sure to reserve camping and select the PROPER campground "Oceano Dunes SVRA, CA" - All others are campgrounds outside the dunes locally and NOT the same. When you make your reservation, it is considered an "open" or "non-specific - off road vehicle site" type camping and you will NOT select a specific site number. To be safe, use this link when making your reservations: TabIndex=CampingSpot Itinerary: (feel free to come up on the 18th, or 19th) Friday September 18th Camp arrivals all day long- 8am -? People unable to find camp may need escorts etc. All day (call the # s below if you need help finding us) Camp set-up. Exploratory drives Upon arrival Lunch 12pm - 1pm Dinner on your own or Old Juan s Cantina (good food, great 6pm - 8pm time to meet everyone else) (Location of Old Juans Cantina 649 Pier Ave Oceano, CA (805) ) Campfire 9pm -? Saturday September 19th Driver meeting / briefing (to talk about rules, hazards, techniques, etc.) Follow the leader with basics of dune driving King of the Hill on the way back to camp Lunch TBD 9am - 9:15am 9:15am - 11am 11am - 12pm 12pm - 1pm 2pm - 7pm

2 Group Dinner at camp- potluck style (bring sides and a main 7pm - 8pm dish for at least 6) Night run possibly to competition hill 8pm - 9pm Campfire 9pm -? Sunday September 20th Dune exploring and practicing Leave for home at any time All day Directions to Oceano SVRA entrance: From North or South Interstate 101 south past Pismo to Arroyo Grande. Grand Avenue exit turn right (west) approx. 2 miles Pacific Coast highway intersection (light) turn left (south) approx. 1 mile Pier Avenue intersection (light) turn right (west) approx. ½ mile Stop at guard shack entrance. (see attached map) Option 1 At this point you have two options upon entering the dunes. AIR DOWN!!! Yes let the air out of your tires down to 15psi (will look flat). Just do it, you don t want to be the guy stuck in the sand just to have a road car, Jeep, H2 stop and say Air down to 15psi. Once aired down, head south along beach until the dunes begin turning it any opening. The speed limit here is 15mph, please adhere to it. There are riders, people walking, etc. all along the beach. Once away from highways you may increase speed. Please be cautious however if this is your first time in the dunes as there are whoopdee-doo s and sudden drop offs. You will need to use GPS coordinates below to find the camp. If you get lost, call one of us and we will find you based on your coordinates at that time. DO NOT move after giving us your location. (see attached map) Option 2 AIR DOWN!!! Yes let the air out of your tires down to 15psi (will look flat). Just do it, you don t want to be the guy stuck in the sand just to have a road car, Jeep or H2 stop and say Air down to 15psi. Once aired down, call one of us and we will come get you and you can follow us back to camp. Please air down before we get there so we don t have to sit and wait. DO NOT move after giving us your location. Camping Accommodations Primative: Predominately Tents and/or tent trailers inland on the dunes at either Cottonwood or Eucalyptus Tree Campgrounds (see enclosed map w/ GPS locations). RV s and larger camping trailers limited to hard pack sand along surf. Chemical or vault toilets are provided at various locations throughout the dunes. You must bring your own water (water is sold at $1.00/gallon on the beach but it s hard to find them). Optional accommodations can be found many motels available nearby along Pismo and Shell Beaches along with Grocery stores and liquor stores etc. Showers are available in a nearby campground too! Reporting Emergencies Dial 911 on cell phone, California Highway Patrol. Coverage is moderate to good depending on location. CB channel 9 Ranger Base. Communications (if you need help finding the camp, call us!) What to bring FRS channel 7.0 CB channel 7 Cell Numbers: Casey Albitre ( ) or Joe Nosal ( ) 1) Water (bring at least ½ gallon for each person per day) 2) Fire wood (goes in the community pile, dry wood preferred) 3) Ear plugs for light sleepers 4) Wind breaker, sweater, or light jacket for evenings 5) Sun screen and favorite hat 6) Camping gear and supplies for 2 days 7) Bring an air compressor if you have one- this way you can air back up on Sunday! Significant GPS locations within Oceano Dunes (accurate as of 2008)

3 Mid Ramps 35 06'37.23 N '54.10 W Sand Hwy. Info Center 35 04'25.29 N '41.62 W Worm Valley Camp 35 04'24.73 N W BBQ Flats Camp 35 04'18.33 N '21.21 W Cottonwood Camp 35 03'36.74 N '18.28 W Eucalyptus Camp 35 03'16.07 N '19.94 W Comp. Hill 35 02'49.84 N '16.06 W Vent Pipe 35 02'33.15 N '06.55 W Bone Yard Gate To Oso Flaco Lake 35 02'05.09 N '46.68 W Tosco Gate (Pipe Line Service Gate) 35 02'27.78 N '47.07 W Boy Scout Camp 35 02'44.84 N '51.62 W Grand Ave gate 35 deg ' N 120 deg ' W Pier Ave gate 35 deg ' N 120 deg ' W Creek crossing 35 deg ' N, 120 deg ' W N. Boundary 35 deg ' N, 120 deg ' W (OHV boundary) S. Boundary 35 deg ' N, 120 deg ' W surf line)

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