24400 Canyon Trail Drive Idyllwild, CA 92549 Ranger Station: (951) 659-4137 Address GPS Coordinates: above is not to N be 34.40214 used for and mail Wdeliv- ery 111.56945, to members. elevation Please have is 3,356 mail feet. sent to: General From Delivery, Flagstaff: Idyllwild, Travel south CA 92549 on I-17 to Located Camp Verde, in the Exit San 287. Jacinto Turn Mountains, off at Hwy. this 260 and 200-acre travel camping northwest preserve about 8 allows miles. you Theto preserve escape from is on the Southern right, between mileposts heat and 212 enjoy and panoramic 211. mountain scenery. These rugged, From pine-covered Phoenix: Follow mountains I-17 north are perfect to Hwy. for summer 260 and hiking travel and northwest winter snowshoeing. about 8 miles. Come fish The our preserve stocked is trout on the pond, right, or enjoy between sunny mileposts swimming 212 and 211. and wading pools. days in our From Prescott: Travel south on Hwy. 69 to Dewey, then northeast on Hwy. 169 to Campsites: the I-17 220 junction. summertime Take I-17 sites, north 40 to winter Hwy. sites. 260 Rentals: and travel 21 trailers, northwest 4 cabins. about 8 miles. The preserve is on the right, between mileposts 212 Amenities and 211. Member Adult Note: center, Hwy. basketball 89A from half Prescott court, cafe, to hiking trails, Cottonwood horseshoe pits, is not laundry recommended. facilities, lodge, RV storage, shuffleboard, swimming pool, trading post, volleyball court, wading pool. Idyllwild GPS Coordinates: N 33 45' 59.88" W 116 43' 58.73"; elevation is 6,425 feet. From I-10:(Strongly Recommended) Take the Idyllwild turnoff at Hwy. 243 in Banning. Proceed 22 miles to Pine Cove on Hwy. 243. Look for Marion Ridge Drive and turn left (Pine Cove Fire Station is on your left). Continue a halfmile. From I-15: Take State Hwy. 74 through Hemet to Mount Center, then Hwy. 243 through Idyllwild, about 3 to 4 miles to Pine Cove. Turn right on the corner of Marion Ridge Drive and 243. Look for the Pine Cove Fire Station on the corner. Continue a half-mile. From Palm Springs Preserve: Take Washington St. to Hwy. 111. Turn right on Hwy. 111 to Hwy. 74 in Palm Desert. Turn left and follow Hwy. 74 to Mount Center and turn right on Hwy. 243. Follow Hwy. 243 past Idyllwild about 3 miles to Pine Cove. Turn right on Marion Ridge Drive (look for the Pine Cove Fire Station on the corner). Continue a halfmile. WESTERN San Jacinto mountains Taquitz Rock, 5 miles Lake Fulmer, 5 miles Pacific Crest trail, 5 miles Lake Hemet, 15 miles Palms to Pines scenic highway (100-mile loop) SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 7
WESTERN Lake Minden 1256 Marcum Rd. Nicolaus, CA 95659 Ranger Station: (530) 656-2700 Adult center, baseball diamond, beach, bumper boats, driving range, family center, fish cleaning stations, horseshoe pits, kayaks, laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trails, paddleboats, playground, sailboats, snack bar, soccer field, sport courts, trading post, TV room, Wi-Fi access in lodges. Feather River, 1/2 mile Sacramento River, 10 miles Yuba River, 22 miles William Land Park, 22 miles Old Sacramento, 22 miles Old Sacramento Railroad Museum, Sutter s Fort, 22 miles Auburn Ravine, 33 miles northeast of Sacramento Holbrooke Hotel, Nevada City, 50 miles Bernhard Winery, Chinese houses, Placer County Historical Museum and Union Bar (Auburn, CA) Shaded by tall eucalyptus tree, this preserve encircles a 41-acre lake brimming with catfish, bass and bluegill. Campsites: 49 full hookups, 113 power and water only. Rentals: 8 trailers, 4 garden homes, 2 cabins, accommodations for the handicapped. GPS Coordinates: N 38 53' 52.35" W 121 34' 17.49"; elevation is 32 feet. From I-5: Take I-5 to the Hwy. 99-70 turnoff (just north of I-80). From Hwy. 70, exit at Marcum Road. From Hwy. 99, exit at Powerline Road. 8 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
14152 French Town Rd. Oregon House, CA 95962 Ranger Station: (530) 692-1852 General Delivery, Oregon House, CA 95962 This 950-acre campground is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada on the fringe of the Sacramento Valley. Our private, 120- acre lake offers great fishing, swimming and boating. Your whole family will enjoy taking a trip on one of our patio boats. Try your luck at panning for gold, view the wildlife, take a swim in our pool or enjoy a game of tennis. Lake of the Springs GPS Coordinates: N 39 22' 06" W 121 15' 49"; elevation is 1,530 feet. From Marysville: Take Hwy. 20 east. Go 11 miles, turn left on Marysville Road. Travel 11 miles. Turn right, still on Marysville Road. Travel 2.8 miles to Oregon House, turn left on French Town Road. Travel 1.2 miles to the preserve. From Reno/Donner Pass: Drive west on I-80 to Hwy. 20, turn right. Drive west to Browns Valley. Turn right on Marysville Road, go 11 miles. Turn right, still on Marysville Road. Travel 2.8 miles to Oregon House, turn left on French Town Road. Travel 1.2 miles to the preserve. From Northern : Drive south on I-5 to Red Bluff. Take Hwy. 99 south to the Hwy. 149 interchange (Chico, Oroville Hwy.). Take Hwy. 149 to Hwy. 70. Go south on Hwy. 70 to Marysville. Turn left on State Hwy. 20. Turn left on Marysville Road, go 11 miles. Turn right, still on Marysville Road. Travel 2.8 miles to Oregon House, turn left on French Town Road. Travel 1.2 miles to the preserve. WESTERN : Campsites: (summer) 507 power and water only/33 full hookup, (winter) 192 power and water only, 33 full hookups, overflow sites. Rentals: vacation trailers, garden homes, 6 yurts, 4 Getaway cabins. Adult center, basketball court, boat rentals, family center, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, mini-golf, RV storage, shuffleboard, swimming pool, tennis courts, trading post, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. Los Verjeles Dam, on the preserve Collins Lake, 6 miles Bullards Bar Dam, 10 miles Lost Lake, 20 miles SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 9
WESTERN Morgan Hill 12895 Uvas Rd. Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Ranger Station: (408) 778-1143 General Delivery, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Gilroy Gardens family theme park, 5 miles San Jose s Raging Waters theme park, 26 miles Paramount s Great America theme park, 34 miles Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk, 35 miles National Steinbeck Center, 36 miles Monterey Peninsula, 50 miles Monterey Bay Aquarium, 51 miles Carmel-by-the-Sea, 53 miles San Francisco, 73 miles Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the southern end of the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County), this 66- acre preserve is the perfect home base for touring many of the popular attractions and destinations of s central coast. More than 20 wineries and vineyards inhabit the local area, and there is a train depot just six miles from the preserve. Uvas Creek flows through the campground, offering scenic views. If you enjoy swimming, our Olympic-size pool is perfect on a sunny day. The miniature golf course is another favorite activity at the preserve. Campsites: 298 power and water only, overflow sites. Rentals: 13 Vacation trailers, 3 Getaway cabins, 2 TT cabins. Adult lodge, pool tables, family lodge, ballfield, computer area, dining room, heated swimming pool (seasonal), hiking trail, horseshoe pits, junior camper club, laundry facilities, two children s playgrounds, mini-golf, RV storage, shuffleboard, snack bar, sport courts, trading post, bathhouses, tennis, basketball, pavilion for outdoor entertainment, 2 dump stations, Wi-Fi access. GPS Coordinates: N 37 3' 39.24" W 121 39' 54.06"; elevation is 360 feet. From San Jose: From southbound I-101, proceed to Morgan Hill. Exit to the right on Tennant Avenue. Proceed one mile to Monterey Road, where you turn left. Stay on Monterrey for a half mile and turn right on Watsonville Road. Proceed 3.7 miles to Uvas Road, where you turn right. Proceed 2/10 of a mile to the TT entrance and turn left. From Watsonville: Leave Watsonville and travel 13 miles on 152 (also known as Hecker Pass Road). Turn left onto County G8 (also known as Watsonville Road) and proceed 3.4 miles to Uvas Road and turn left. Proceed.2 mile to the TT entrance and turn left. 10 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
11053 Hwy. 79 Descanso, CA 91916 Ranger Station: (619) 445-2515 General Delivery, Descanso, CA 91916 Oakzanita Springs Laguna Recreation Area, 18 miles Julian, old gold mining town, 18 miles Santa Isabella s famous Dudley s Bakery, 22 miles San Diego Zoo, 40 miles Sea World in San Diego, 43 milescamp Verde, Exit 287. Turn off at Hwy. 260 and travel northwest about 8 miles. The preserve is on the right, WESTERN Located in the Cuyamaca Mountains at an elevation of 4,000 feet, this 140-acre preserve is covered with oak trees and manzanita shrubbery. You can hike along the preserve s self-guided trail to an ancient Indian archaeological site. Lake Cuyamaca, north of the preserve, offers excellent fishing. The gold mining town of Julian is nearby. Drive to San Diego to tour one of America s best zoos, plus take in the aquatic attractions of Sea World. GPS Coordinates: N 32 53' 7.13" W 116 34' 28.98"; elevation is 4,010 feet. From Los Angeles: Take I-5 south to Hwy. 805. Take Hwy. 805 south to I-8 east. Go about 30 miles east to Hwy. 79. Go north on Hwy. 79 for three miles, making a left turn toward Julian (Lake Cuyamaca). Drive three more miles to the preserve. From Riverside: Take I-15 to I-8. Go about 30 miles east to Hwy. 79. Go north on Hwy. 79 for three miles, making a left turn toward Julian (Lake Cuyamaca). Drive three more miles to the preserve. We don t recommend Hwy. 79 from the north, because it s very steep, narrow and winding. Driving Warning: The preserve entry from the south (I-8) is a very sharp right turn on a limited-visibility curve. Longer rigs, rigs with tow vehicles, or rigs limited turning radius should proceed north past the preserve for 2.2 miles to the large parking lot on the right (east side of Hwy. 79) to turn around and head straight into the preserve from the north. Campsites: 67 full hookups, 54 power and water only, 24 tent sites, overflow sites. Basketball court, family center, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, mini-golf, pickleball court, playgrounds, RV storage, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pool, trading post, volleyball court, wading pool, Wi-Fi access. Oakzanita self-guided nature trail and viewpoint, on the preserve Green Valley Falls, 2 miles Cuyamaca Rancho State Park s Indian Museum, 4 miles Stonewall Mine, 7 miles Cuyamaca Peak, 7 miles Cuyamaca Lake, 8 miles SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 11
WESTERN Palm Springs 77500 Varner Rd. Palm Desert, CA 92211 Ranger Station: (760) 345-2236 to members. Please have mail sent to General Delivery, Thousand Palms, CA 92276; or General Delivery, Palm Desert, CA 92260: or General Delivery, Indio, CA 92201; or General Delivery, La Quinta, CA 92253. Federal Express and UPS deliveries will not be accepted by the preserve, but can be delivered directly to your site. Please provide your site number to the sender. Nestled in the beautiful Coachella Valley amid 875 date palms, this 25- acre preserve is the perfect winter vacation destination. A golfer s paradise, the Palm Springs area has numerous wellgroomed courses and has become one of the most popular destinations in the world for this activity. The White Water trout farm and Lake Cahuilla are just a short distance away for those interested in fishing. No matter what you enjoy, there is something for you in the desert community! Beautiful natural attractions such as Joshua Tree National Park, Thousand Palms Oasis, Indian Canyon, the Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Preserve, as well as the Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monuments await. Take in breathtaking views of the mountains and the Coachella Valley from the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as it lifts you up 8,000 feet to the peak of Mt. San Jacinto! The preserve is designated high-use from December through March. Please make your reservations as early as possible during these times. Campsites: 397 full hookups, no overflow sites (must have reservation). Rentals: 30 trailers, 2 cottages, 28 Extended Vacation Program sites, 1 Getaway cabin. Adult center, dining room, family center, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, nature trails, pickleball court, pingpong, playground, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pool, trading post, TV room, Wi-Fi access. Living Desert Reserve, 10 miles Palm Springs Air Museum, 12 miles Indian Canyon, 20 miles Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, 25 miles Santa Rosa/San Jacinto National Monument, 25 miles Salton Sea, 35 miles Joshua Tree National Monument, 45 miles Country Store The Country Store is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. The store features clothing, supplies, souvenirs, food and lots of other goodies. We also have our own homegrown, organic dates for sale, harvested and packaged onsite. GPS Coordinates: N 33 45' 47.04" W 116 18' 36.61"; elevation is 125 feet. From Los Angeles: Take I-10 east toward Palm Springs. Continue about 27 miles past the Palm Springs exit. Exit on Washington Street, cross over the freeway and turn left on Varner Road (service road). The preserve entrance is two blocks away, on the right. From San Diego: Take I-15 north to Hwy. 60. Take Hwy. 60 to I-10 east past the Palm Springs exit to Washington Street. Exit on Washington Street, cross over the freeway and turn left on Varner Road (service road). The preserve entrance is two blocks away, on the right. From the east: Take I-10 to the Washington St. exit. Turn left onto Varner Road and travel 1/2 mile to the preserve entrance on the right. 12 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
14615 Otay Lakes Rd. Jamul, CA 91935 Ranger Station: (619) 421-0104 General Delivery, Jamul, CA 91935. Amid rolling hills and wildflowers, Pio Pico is nestled at the site of old Rancho Jamul, located southeast of San Diego. This peaceful 180-acre campground offers a wonderful yearround climate with pools, saunas, miniature golf, hiking and biking areas, youth and adult centers and plenty of room to relax. Pio Pico is a short drive from fishing at Otay Lakes, swimming at area beaches, shopping in Mexico and sightseeing in San Diego. Pio Pico Olympic Training Center, 6 miles Balboa Park and Zoo, 30 miles Mission Bay Park and beaches, 35 miles San Diego Mission, 35 miles Sea World, 35 miles Point Loma lighthouse, 37 miles Cabrillo National Monument, 37 miles Numerous museums and historical attractions in nearby San Diego GPS Coordinates: N 34.40214 and W 111.56945, elevation is 3,356 feet. From Flagstaff: Travel south on I-17 to GPS Coordinates: N 32 39' 9.07" W 116 51' 17.20"; elevation is 731 feet. From San Diego: Take I-805 south to the Telegraph Canyon Road exit and travel east. Continue straight on Telegraph Canyon Road, which becomes Otay Lakes Road. Follow for about 17 miles to the preserve. From Jamul: Take Hwy. 94 south to Otay Lakes Road, turn right and follow about three miles to the preserve. WESTERN Campsites: 177 full hookups, 250 power and water only, 20 overflow sites. Rentals: 23 trailers, 6 Getaway cabins. Adult center, activity center, ballfields, basketball court, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, lodge, mini-golf, nature trails, playgrounds, restaurant, RV storage, sauna, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pools, trading post, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access and youth center. Lower Otay Lakes, 5 miles SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 13
WESTERN Ponderosa 7291 Hwy. 49 Lotus, CA 95651 Ranger Station: (530) 642-5830, ext. 6 General Delivery, Lotus, CA 95651. Gold Hill Vineyard, 3 miles Historic Downtown Placerville, 12 miles El Dorado County Historical Museum, 13 miles Apple Hill, 18 miles State Railroad Museum, 50 miles Crocker Art Museum, 50 miles Old Sacramento, 50 miles Located on Highway 49, midway between Placerville and Auburn, this preserve is a classic! Imagine the South Fork American River running through your front yard and the golden color of the Sierra foothills reflecting off your sunglasses. In addition to a swimming beach, there are several places along the river for rafters and kayakers to launch their watercraft. A sparkling swimming pool and a clubhouse (complete with recreation hall) are great places for families to gather, and a general store and cafe provide comfort and convenience to campers. This preserve is extremely popular, so we encourage you to book today! Campsites: 136 sites. Rentals: 4 trailers, 2 cabins, 2 Hideaway cabins, 2 Getaway cabins. Bocce ball, clubhouse, deli, discounted river rafting, espresso bar, horseshoe pits, picnic area, recreation hall, river frontage, swimming beach, swimming pool, volleyball court, dog beach and run, whitewater rafting, RV storage, convenience store/deli, Wi-Fi access. Marshall Gold Discovery State Park, 1 mile Venezio Vineyards and Winery, 2 miles GPS Coordinates: N 38 48' 31.86" W 120 54' 12.84"; elevation is 798 feet. From Highway 50 (big-rig-friendly option): Shingle Springs lies between Cameron Park and Placerville. Take the Ponderosa Road exit and go to the north side of Hwy. 50, where you will find North Shingle Road (to the right just after you cross the bridge over Hwy. 50). Follow North Shingle Road for several miles and it will turn into Lotus Road. Lotus Road ends at Hwy. 49 in Coloma. Turn left, cross the bridge, and the preserve is on the right, just across the river. From Auburn: From I-80, take the Hwy. 49 exit and head south 14 miles. Ponderosa will be on the left just before Coloma. The park entrance requires a broad turn into the parking lot. PLEASE NOTE - This route is not recommended for RVers, because Hwy. 49 has several sharp curves and hills to manage. And, it is difficult for RVs to make the turn into the resort safely because there is no turn lane, traffic does not yield, and you have to swing wide to negotiate 14 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
3750 Paradise Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Ranger Station: (805) 964-8985 to members. Please have mail sent to: General Delivery, Santa Barbara, CA 93102. Bordered by the Los Padres National Forest and the Santa Ynez River, Rancho Oso features acres of beautiful scenery and endless opportunities for horseback riding, hiking, and seasonal fishing. Our dude ranch has cattle grazing in the fields and horses that are gentle enough for beginners. A unique cobblestone lodge with a huge fireplace brings the flavor or this western preserve alive. Come stay in a cabin resembling an Old West building or a covered wagon sitting underneath the stars. Spend the day relaxing at our pool and spa, take a short drive to the tourist mecca of Santa Barbara on the Pacific Coast, or head over to the unique town of Solvang. Campsites: 108 full hookups, 25 water and power, 30 wooded tent sites, overflow sites, horse camping with pipe corrals (reservations required). Rentals: 5 camping cabins, 10 covered wagons, 9 deluxe trailers, 4 garden homes, 4 park models, 3 30-feet. slide-outs, 4 Getaway cabins. Arrivals after midnight must park in the entry parking lot until 8 a.m. Adult center, basketball court, chapel, country store, dump station, family center, golf course (nine-hole), guided horseback rides, horse boarding, horse camping, horseback riding, horseshoe pits, laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trails, pavilion, pingpong, playground, pool table, RV storage, satellite TV, spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access, food service meals Friday-Sunday. Los Padres National Forest and hiking trails, adjacent to preserve Rancho Oso Chumash Indian site, 12 miles Cachuma Lake Wildlife boat tours, 10 miles Painted Cave, 10 miles Santa Barbara beaches, 20 miles Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 20 miles Santa Ynez Valley Historical Society Museum, 20 miles Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 23 miles Solvang Danish community, 24 miles Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, 24 miles Santa Barbara Mission, Queen of the Missions, 24 miles Santa Ynez Mission, Solvang, 24 miles Santa Barbara Zoo, 25 miles Hearst Castle, 125 miles GPS Coordinates: N 34 32' 24.94" W 119 46' 57.18"; elevation is 1,137 feet From Santa Barbara and points south: Take Hwy. 101 north to the Hwy. 154 exit. Follow the signs for Hwy. 154 and go 12 miles to Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the right turn onto Paradise Rd). Turn right on Paradise Rd. and drive 5.5 miles to the Rancho Oso entrance, on your right. (Note for RVs: Hwy. 154 winds uphill for 8 miles. There are passing lanes and turnouts. Paradise Rd. is one mile past the vista point and is an abrupt DOWNHILL right turn.) Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road. From San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria and points north on Hwy. 101: Take Hwy. 101 south to the Los Olivos/Hwy. 154 turnoff. Stay on Hwy. 154 to Paradise Rd., approximately 24 miles. Turn left onto Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the turn onto Paradise Road, about one mile past the golf course.) Travel 5.5 miles to the resort entrance. Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road. From Buellton, Solvang and Santa Ynez: Take Hwy. 246 east to Hwy. 154. Turn left toward Santa Barbara and travel approximately 15 miles to Paradise Rd. (Look for the Santa Ynez Recreation Area sign just before the turn onto Paradise Rd., about one mile past the golf course.) Travel 5.5 miles to the resort entrance. Please exercise caution on the narrow entry road. WESTERN SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 15
WESTERN Russian River 33655 Geysers Rd. Cloverdale, CA 95425 Ranger Station: (707) 894-3184 General Delivery, Cloverdale, CA 05425. Healdsburg Museum, 12 miles Lake Sonoma fish hatchery, 15 miles Grace Hudson Sun House, 22 miles Luther Burbank House, 38 miles Petrified Forest, 38 miles Pacific Ocean, 50 miles Historic Skunk Train, 52 miles Armstrong Woods, 60 miles Fort Ross, 65 miles Golden Gate Bridge, 82 miles Situated on the banks of the Russian River and surrounded by the wine country s natural beauty, this is a popular place for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, trout fishing and swimming. The crystal-clear Russian River is the highlight of this preserve, offering a relaxing atmosphere to sit and gaze at its gently flowing water, read a book, or even doze off while listening to the birds sing. We have plenty of spacious campsites among our madrona, oak and pine trees. You are sure to enjoy the natural wildlife that call these beautiful surroundings home deer, squirrels, raccoons and a large variety of birds, including the quail, bluejays, woodpeckers and our favorite the wild turkeys! Campsites: 125 power and water only, 10 tent sites. Rentals: 2 cabins. Basketball court, beach, family center, horseshoe pits, kayaks, laundry facilities, nature trails, picnic area, river, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. GPS Coordinates: N 38 50' 43.78" W 123 1' 9.30"; elevation is 436 feet. From the south: Take Hwy. 101 north past Cloverdale. Take the Geysers Road Exit (3 miles north of Cloverdale s last exit) and come back south 1 mile to the preserve on your right. From the north: Take Hwy. 101 south and exit at Geysers Road (about 9 miles south of Hopland). The preserve is one mile ahead on your right. Suggestion: Get directions at Google Maps. 16 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
16225 Cienega Rd. Paicines, CA 95043 Ranger Station: (831) 389-4477 General Delivery, Paicines, CA 95043. This preserve is nestled in rolling hills about 14 miles south of Hollister,. The climate is tempered by the ocean, which is only 50 miles to the west, and wildlife is abundant throughout the area. Our modern facilities include full-hookup campsites, two swimming pools, nature trails, a store and food service. There are many natural attractions and activities in the area, such as the Pinnacles National Monument, fresh- and saltwater fishing, and golf courses. Campsites: 435 full hookups, 75 power and water only. Rentals: 25 trailers. Adult center, basketball court, family center, laundry facilities, mini-golf, nature trail, playgrounds, RV storage, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pool, trading post, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. Pinnacles National Monument, 25 miles Fremont Peak, 35 miles Monterey Bay Aquarium, 50 miles Pacific Ocean, 50 miles San Benito GPS Coordinates: N 36 41' 24.24" W 121 17' 41.28", elevation is 706 feet. From the south: Take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 156 (San Juan Bautista/Hollister) turnoff. Take Hwy. 156 past San Juan Bautista. At Union Road (first light) turn right. Continue to the 4- way stop, turn right (Hwy. 25/Airline Hwy.). Follow Hwy. 25 south 10 miles to the Paicines Store/Post Office. One mile past Paicines, turn right on Cienega Road (no TT sign due to Scenic Highway regulations). Follow the immediate left turn 4 miles to the preserve. From the north: Take Hwy. 101 to Hwy. 25 (Hollister) and follow until Hwy. 25 merges into San Benito Street. Continue to the dead-end into Union Road. Turn left on Union Road. Continue to the 4-way stop, turn right (Hwy. 25/Airline Hwy.). Follow Hwy. 25 south 10 miles to Paicines Store/Post Office. One mile past Paicines, turn right on Cienega Road (no TT sign due to Scenic Highway regulations). Follow the immediate left turn 4 miles to the preserve. From the east: Take I-5 to SR 152/Gilroy Exit. Go west on SR 152 to the Hwy. 156 (Hollister) turnoff. Turn left on Hwy. 156. Follow 156 to first stoplight and turn left on Fairview Rd. Follow Fairview Rd. to the first stop sign and turn left on Hwy. 25. Follow Hwy. 25 south approximately 10 miles to Paicines. Continue on Hwy. 25 south approximately 1 mile and turn right on Cienega Rd. Follow signs to the preserve. From South King City and Hwy. 101: Take G-13 east about 15 miles. Turn left (north) onto Hwy. 25 and travel about 35 miles. Watch for Cienega Road on the left. Turn left and follow the immediate left turn about four miles to the preserve. From I-5: Take Hwy. 198 west to Coalinga. Stay on Hwy. 198 to Hwy. 25. Take Hwy. 25 north. Watch for the G-13 intersection and follow the previous directions from South King City/Hwy. 101. WESTERN SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 17
WESTERN Snowflower 41776 Yuba Gap Dr. Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 Ranger Station: (530) 389-8241 General Delivery, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715. This beautiful, wooded camping preserve with a 23-acre lake offers sandy beaches, swimming, trout fishing, and boating in the summer. Cross-country skiing and sledding are available in the winter. Campsites: 158 power/water. Rentals: 4 cabins, 8 trailers (June through September only), 3 deluxe hostel rooms, 2 standard hostel rooms, chalet. Call to book hostel rooms or the chalet. Nevada County Historical Mining Museum, 35 miles Lake Tahoe, 40 miles Tahoe National Forest GPS Coordinates: N 39 19' 6.69" W 120 36' 9.10"; elevation is 5739 feet. I-80 east from Sacramento: Take Yuba Gap exit, 30 miles east of Colfax. Turn right, follow the road to the Y and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway. I-80 west from Reno: Take Yuba Gap Exit, 30 miles west of Truckee. Turn left, follow the road to the Y and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway. Hwy. 20 north from Nevada City: Take I- 80 west (Sacramento) and take first Yuba Gap exit. Turn left, follow the road to the Y and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway. ATTENTION: Directions to Snowflower found on most mapping programs send you to Emigrant Gap. DO NOT EXIT FREEWAY AT EMIGRANT GAP. THERE IS NO TURN- AROUND. EXIT YUBA GAP INSTEAD. Call the Ranger Station if you need assistance with directions. Basketball court, beach, boat dock, canoes, country store, cross-country skiing, family center, fishing, heated swimming pool, horseshoe pits, lake, laundry facilities, nature trails, paddleboats, playground, sledding, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. High Sierra surrounds the preserve Andesite Ridge, Red Mountain, Castle Peak, 15 miles Ski Museum, 15 miles Donner Lake, 25 miles Donner Museum of Local History, 25 miles Firehouse Museum, 30 miles 18 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
4700 Crown Valley Rd. Acton, CA 93510 Ranger Station: (661) 269-1740 General Delivery, Acton, CA 93510. Soledad Canyon Vasquez Rocks County Park, 12 miles Palmdale Playhouse, 15 miles Poppy Reserve, 20 miles Devil s Punch Bowl, 30 miles Exotic Feline Breeding Center, 35 miles Universal Studios, 40 miles J. Paul Getty Museum, 41 miles Mount Wilson Observatory, 42 miles Pantages Theater, 42 miles Historical Hollywood, 42 miles Edwards Air Force Base, 48 miles Downtown Los Angeles, 48 miles Griffith Park, 57 miles Knott s Berry Farm, 70 miles Ventura, CA (Pacific Ocean), 76 miles WESTERN Secluded in the high desert country along the Santa Clara Streamway, this 266-acre oasis is surrounded by lush greenery, majestic scenery and towering cottonwood trees. The 60 acres of the streamway traversing the preserve provide ideal nature walk activities. The temperate climate offers year-round fun and activities for all ages. Located only 1 hour from Los Angeles, this preserve offers the perfect stop to visit various Hollywood attractions and major theme parks. We have horseback riding 7 days a week. Come in or call the Welcome Center to make your reservations. Must be 8 years or older to ride. Campsites: 477 full hookups, 376 power and water only. Rentals: 59 trailers, 8 Getaway cabins. Adult center, ballfield, basketball court, country store, family center, horseshoe pits, junior camper club, laundry facilities, mini-golf, playgrounds, restaurant, RV storage, shuffleboard, spa, swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. GPS Coordinates: N 34 27' 4" W 118 12' 6"; elevation is 2,688 feet. From Los Angeles: Travel north on I-5 to Hwy. 14, then north on Hwy. 14 to Crown Valley Rd. (23 miles). Exit right on Crown Valley Rd. to the intersection in the old town of Acton (2 miles downhill). Go straight through the stop sign and across the railroad tracks 2.2 miles to the preserve on the left. From Northern : Follow I-5 south to Hwy. 14 exit then turn left and head north on Hwy. 14 to Crown Valley Rd. (23 miles). Exit right on Crown Valley Rd. to the intersection in the old town of Acton (2 miles downhill). Go straight through the stop sign and across the railroad tracks 2.2 miles to the preserve on the left. From Mojave: Take Hwy. 14 west from Mojave through Lancaster and Palmdale. Continue following Hwy. 14 for another 8 miles to the Crown Valley Rd. exit, then downhill 2 miles to the intersection in Acton. Drive straight ahead 2.2 miles to the preserve on the left. SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 19
WESTERN Turtle Beach Fish Camp 703 E. Williamson Rd. Manteca, CA 95337 Ranger Station: (209) 239-2034 General Delivery, Manteca, CA 95336. Pixie Woods Children s Park Micke Grove Zoo Strike Zone International Camelot Park Additional Information: License Requirements: State fishing license required on both waterways. Long-term Stay Available: For a limited number of sites. Please call (209) 239-0991 for details. Located on the beautiful San Joaquin River, the Turtle Beach Fish Camp is a perfect spot to spend the weekend sport fishing or relaxing in your favorite camping chair. If you are passing through on a journey north or south through, you will find this limited service campground a quiet respite from the rigors of I-5. While you are staying with us, you can take advantage of local attractions in nearby Manteca, Modesto or Stockton. Campsites: 39 full hookup (50-amp), 17 water/electric only (30-amp), plenty of dry camping available. Reservations are recommended to guarantee hookups. Bank-side fishing areas, boat launch, fish cleaning stations, lodge, river frontage, Wi-Fi. Children s Museum, Stockton Clever Planetarium, San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton The Haggin Museum, Stockton Great Valley Museum of Natural History, Modesto Yosemite National Park Caswell Memorial State Park Delicato Winery GPS Coordinates: N 37 46' 24.1" W 121 17' 56.6"; elevation is 20 feet. From Sacramento: Head south on I-5 for 60 miles, then take Hwy. 120 east toward Manteca/Sonora. After 3 miles take the Airport Way exit and turn right. Turn right on W. Woodward Avenue. After 2.5 miles W. Woodward Ave. becomes Williamson Rd. The campground is at the end of the road. From San Francisco: Head east on I-80 toward Oakland. Exit onto I-580 east and drive 46 miles. Take I-205 east for 14 miles, merge onto I-5 north. Take Hwy. 120 east toward Manteca/Sonora. After 3 miles, take the Airport Way exit and turn right. Turn right on W. Woodward Avenue. After 2.5 miles W. Woodward Ave. becomes Williamson Rd. The campground is at the end of the road. From Fresno: Head west on Hwy. 180. Merge onto Hwy. 99 north and drive 107 miles. Take Hwy. 120 west toward Manteca/San Francisco. After 4 miles, take the Airport Way exit and turn left. Turn right on W. Woodward Avenue. After 2.5 miles, W. Woodward Ave. becomes Williamson Rd. The campground is at the end of the road. 20 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION
30605 Briggs Rd. Menifee, CA 92584 Ranger Station: (951) 679-4750 to members. Please have mail sent to: General Delivery, Sun City, CA 92586. This 80-acre retreat is fun for all ages. All of the sites have water, electric and sewer. Wilderness Lakes is known for its fishing and family atmosphere. Stocked canals weave throughout the preserve. You can catch catfish right from your campsite, feed the numerous ducks, or play a round of miniature golf. Within 10 miles of the preserve there are five challenging golf courses. Many Southern attractions are within a 90-minute drive, including the San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Knott s Berry Farm, Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and Disneyland. Campsites: 519 full hookups. Rentals: 9 29-foot trailers, 1 29-foot handicapped-accessible trailer, 8 30- foot slideouts, 4 garden homes, 4 park models, 2 Cabins and 6 Getaway cabins. Adult center, ballfields, basketball court, country store, fishing canals, horseshoe pits, kiddie pool, lodge, mini-golf, playground, recreation center, shuffleboard, spas, swimming pools, teen center, tennis court, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. Diamond Valley Lake Museum and Viewpoint Winchester Cheese Factory, 6 miles Lake Elsinore Storm (minor league baseball - Padres), 12 miles Orange Empire Railway Museum, 12 miles Old Town Temecula, 15 miles Farmer s Market - Temecula, 15 miles Lake Elsinore Factory Outlet stores, 15 miles Santa Rosa Plateau Hiking Trails, 15 miles Old Town Temecula Museum, 15 miles Wilderness Lakes March Field Air Museum, 16 miles Lake Perris, 17 miles Lake Skinner, 17 miles Pechanga Resort and Casino, 18 miles Temecula Wine Country, 18 miles Tom s Farms, 20 miles San Diego Wild Animal Park, 45 miles San Diego Zoo, 70 miles Sea World, 70 miles San Diego s Balboa Park (numerous museums), 70 miles GPS Coordinates: N 33 40' 27.75" W 117 8' 11.83"; elevation is 1,400 feet. From Los Angeles/Riverside: Take I-60 east to I-215 south toward San Diego. Two miles past Sun City, take the Newport Road exit and go over the freeway. Follow Newport Road for about one mile and turn right on Laguna Vista. Go to the first stop sign, which is Rockport, and turn left. Follow to Briggs Road. Turn right and go.7 miles to preserve entrance. From Riverside: Take I-215 south toward San Diego and follow the above directions. From Orange County: Take 91 east to I-15 south toward Lake Elsinore. Take Railroad Canyon Road exit, turn left going east toward Canyon Lake. Note: Railroad Canyon is under construction and will eventually turn into Newport Road. Until then, follow Railroad Canyon Road 4.8 miles to Newport Road, and turn right. Go east 5.7 miles and you will pass over the I-215 freeway. Follow the above directions to the resort. From San Diego: Take I-15 north toward Temecula, where the freeway will split. Take I-215 north toward San Bernardino and exit at Newport Road. Turn right and get over to center lane. (The right lane forces you to turn right). Follow the above directions to the resort. From Palm Springs: Take I-10 west to Beaumont and take the Highway 79 exit and turn left (south). Follow all the way down the hill and continue straight onto Sanderson. You will cross the Ramona Expressway at this point. Take Sanderson through Hemet and turn right on the Domenigoni Parkway. Follow to Laguna Vista and turn left. Follow the above directions. Note: Domenigoni Parkway will turn into Newport Road right at the Laguna Vista stoplight. DO NOT ENTER RV INTO STORE PARK- ING LOT, PROCEED TO SECOND ENTRANCE. WESTERN SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION TRAILBLAZER 21
WESTERN Yosemite Lakes 31191 Hardin Flat Rd. Groveland, CA 95321 Ranger Station: (209) 962-0103 General Delivery, Groveland, CA 95321. Yosemite National Park, west entrance, 5 miles Rainbow Pools, 4 miles Rim of the World, 8 miles O Shaunessy Dam/Hetch Hetchy, 25 miles Moccasin Fish Hatchery, 30 miles Half Dome and El Capitan (inside YNP), 30 miles Merced River, 30 miles Don Pedro Lake, 35 mile Cherry Lake, 40 miles Columbia State Historic Town, 40 miles White Wolf Trailhead, 40 miles Moaning Cavern, 60 miles Located just five miles from the west gate of Yosemite National Park, this 400-acre preserve is a wonderland of activity during the summer. The South Fork of the Tuolumne River runs through the preserve and is ideal for swimming, fishing and panning for gold. Lake Don Pedro, 35 miles west, offers fishing, boating and water skiing. Another area attraction is the state s largest public cavern, Moaning Cavern. Campsites: 234 full hookups, 20 power and water, 130 tents. Rentals: 8 TT cabins, 10 bunkhouse cabins, 14 hillside yurts, 8 river yurts, 1 12-room hostel, 4 Getaway cabins (April through September only). Adult center, basketball court, beach, bike rentals, country store, family center, fish cleaning stations, hiking trails, horseshoe pits, kayaks, lake, laundry facilities, mini-golf, paddleboats, pingpong, playground, pool table, river, shuffleboard, TV room, volleyball court, Wi-Fi access. GPS Coordinates: N 37 48' 58.46" W 119 56' 22.53"; elevation is 3,600 feet. From Southern ): Head north on I-5 and take I-205 east to Hwy. 120, near Manteca. Proceed east to Oakdale, stay on Hwy. 120 at Yosemite Junction, and continue 18 miles past Groveland to turn right on Yosemite Lakes Drive at the Country Store/Texaco Gas Station. From Fresno: Take Hwy. 99 north to CR J14 near Turlock. Go north on CR J14 to Oakdale. Turn right going east on Hwy. 120. Keep right at Yosemite Junction and continue 18 miles past Groveland to turn right on Yosemite Lakes Drive at the Country Store/Texaco Gas Station. From the Bay Area: Take I-580 and I-205 east to Hwy. 120, near Manteca. Proceed east to Oakdale, stay on Hwy. 120 at Yosemite Junction, and continue 18 miles past Groveland to turn right on Yosemite Lakes Drive at the Country Store/Texaco Gas Station. 22 TRAILBLAZER SPECIAL DIRECTORY EDITION