Name: SoCal Camper Van Meetup in Anza Borrego (3 days)
Start: 2025-11-14T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Scripps/Poway Park & Ride

**Weekend Getaway to Mt. San Jacinto – Stone Creek Campground**

Join the Weekend Outside group for a relaxing weekend escape from the heat at beautiful Mt. San Jacinto. We’ll be camping at Stone Creek Campground (Sites 36 & 37), surrounded by fresh air, tall pines, and cooler mountain temps.

**What to Expect:**
This is a casual, social camping trip—not a guided event. Everyone is free to do their own thing:
• Hike nearby trails
• Go fishing
• Explore the area
• Or simply relax at the campsite with good company

Once we get closer to the event, we can coordinate an activity in the morning, since check in to the campsite is at 2:00pm.

Bring your own camping gear, food, and anything else you need for a fun and comfortable weekend outside.

**Saturday Plan:** Meet in the morning with those who want to caravan together. Do a morning activity (not sure what yet), arrive to the campsite after 2pm, check in, set-up and relax. If you are looking for things to do, check out https://idyllwildcalifornia.com/

**Sunday Plan:** After checkout (12pm latest), we plan to head into town for lunch and a bit of exploring. You're welcome to join.

**Trip Details**

* **Dates:** Saturday June 28 - Sunday June 29
* **Group Size:** Limited to 10 people
* **Group Age:** Adults 30 y.o.+ (no kids allowed)
* **Campsite:** 36 & 37 at Stone Creek Campground
* Each site can accommodate 2 vehicles, so we are limited to 4 vehicles total (unless you book your own site at the campsite and join us later to socialize)
* **Cost:** Free!
* **Meeting Point:** Park & Ride in Fallbrook (off Highway 76 & I-5). If you'd like to caravan with us as a group, we'll depart at 8:00 AM.

**What to Bring**

* **Camping gear** (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, chair, headlamp, etc.)
* **Food & drinks** (bring enough for two days)
* **A bundle of firewood** per person
* **Plenty of water**

**Need Gear?**
If you don’t have camping gear, message me for gear options. I have tents, chairs, headlamps etc. I also have sleeping bags, but they cost extra since there's dry cleaning cost to it.

**Trip Guidelines**

* **This is a fun, relaxed trip**—no politics, and be respectful to everyone.
* **Flexibility**—you can join group activities or explore on your own.
* **No kids** (adults only), but friendly pets are **welcome in the campsite only.** Unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the wilderness areas or trails.
* **You don’t have to stay the entire trip**—come for as long as you’d like.
* I’ll be bringing an **EZ-Up canopy** for shade and group hangouts.
* Bring your own drinks, socialize, hang out and make friends

**Sign Up & Contact**
Join this trip by reserving your spot in Meetup. If you need to rent camping gear, reach out in advance.
Looking forward to an amazing weekend!

Weekend Outside

Erika

Kamil

Laura Johnson

Mildred Velasquez

Miro Nomad

Weekend Getaway in Idyllwild

Park and Ride I-15 at SR 76 Pala Road

**Southern California Camper Van Meetup in Anza Borrego**

Own a camper van? Join us for a **three-day camp out in Anza Borrego Blair Valley dispersed campground**. This casual Meet-up is for all camper van owners and enthusiasts. Either home builds or premade vans are welcome! This trip is focused on connecting with other van campers, camping, socializing, sharing ideas and best practices, and enjoying the outdoors. Blair Valley campground has some huge camping sites, however we are limiting the number of participants to 15 vehicles since we don't want too big of a group. This is a **dispersed** camping trip - there are no toilets or amenities.

I am working on possibly having some vendors join this meetup too! If there's a good turnout, we might get some freebies to give away!

**Trip Details**

* **Dates:** Friday, November 14th – Sunday, November 16th
* **Group Size:** Limited to 15 vans
* **Group Age:** Adults 21 y.o.+ are welcome
* **Campsite:** Blair Valley Campground, Borrego Springs, CA 92004
* **Coordinates to the campground:** 33°02'05.8"N 116°24'05.7"W or link https://maps.app.goo.gl/JEh6cGWBmYqaFVQC8
* **Cost:** Free - but you must have a van. Bring your gear, food, drinks etc.
* **Departure Meeting Point:** Scripps Ranch/Poway Park and Ride 12016 Scripps Highlands Dr, San Diego, CA 92131
* **Departure Time:** 8:00 AM, Friday if you want to leave as a group, but you are welcome to get there on your own. We will have a "Weekend Outside" logo posted at the entrance to our campsite so that you will know it's us.

**What to Bring**

* **Camper van**
* **Food & drinks**
* **At least two bundles of firewood** per person for community campfire
* **Plenty of water**

**Trip Guidelines**

* **This is a fun, relaxed trip**—no politics, and be respectful to everyone.
* **Flexibility**—you can join group activities or explore on your own.
* **No kids** (adults only), but **friendly pets are welcome.**
* **You don’t have to stay the entire trip**—come for as long as you’d like.
* I’ll be bringing an **EZ-Up canopy** for shade and group hangouts.
* There will be activities at the campsite (games etc.), we will be exploring the area on Saturday (for those who want to), or you can hang out with other campers - it's up to you!

**Itinerary**
**Day 1 – Arrival**

* Depart from Poway Scripps Ranch Park and Ride **at 8:00 AM**.
* The drive takes **1.30 to 2.0 hours**
* Arrive at the campsite **around 10:00AM**
* We'll set-up camp and start camping, setup a **campfire and a relax**. Bring your own drinks, socialize and make friends
* Anza Borrego is perfect for star gazing

**Day 2 – Saturday**

* Explore the area
* Camp and relax, play games etc.

**Day 3 – Sunday - Wrap up**

* Wrap up and departure

**Sign Up & Contact**
Join this trip by reserving your spot in Meetup. If you need to rent camping gear, reach out in advance.

Looking forward to an amazing weekend!

Sarah

Chad

Daniel McCalley

Alicia Bowler

Cherie Mondrella

Lillian

Mike

SoCal Camper Van Meetup in Anza Borrego (3 days)

Scripps/Poway Park & Ride

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