About us
In Norcal Campers, strangers are welcomed as friends and friends become like family.
As the only 5-star camping group in the Northern California, our group appeals to folks who camp from their vehicle rather than from a backpack. Members use tents, utilize vehicles, vans, trailers or motorhomes. While we welcome people of all ages, history has shown that most of our active campers are 40 and older.
We camp in the western states and northern California in particular and include “civilized” places like county, state and national forests\parks. Most trips will be appropriate for anyone, but all campers must be self-sufficient.
We assume no responsibility for you and your guests safety or well-being as we only serve to help coordinate trips. By joining you agree to hold the group and all fellow members harmless of any responsibility or liability for whatever befalls you and your guests on a trip. Everyone is responsible for booking, and paying for their own campsite, shared with others if mutually agreeable. We are not a guide service!
We gather each evening to share stories and discuss plans for the next day. We enjoy getting together to share a libation but if you like to drink to excess and party please join another group. Well behaved pets are generally welcome, subject to the regulations of the campground being visited.
Many of us camp outside of this group but sometimes company is welcome and there is a high likelihood that you will make and cherish lifelong friends as well as enjoy the security that a group provides.
If you have an interest in leading trips contact the Organizer for assistance and authorization. Members can share information in the Discussion section.
Upcoming events
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Joshua Tree National Park- Blackrock campground, March 26 to 30
Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA, California, CA, USBlack Rock Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, March 26 to 30
Joe will be in campsite # 99.
Limited to 15 attendees. Please make reservations BEFORE you RSVP!
Joe B hopes you will join him at Black Rock Campground. This campground is in the Mojave Desert portion of Joshua Tree National Park and has numerous trails from the campground. Weather permitting, I plan to botanize and hike every day. Joshua Tree National Park is noted for its springtime displays of desert wildflowers, although this cannot be predicted with certainty.
About the Park: Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fascinating variety of plants and animals make their homes in a land sculpted by fierce winds and occasional torrents of rain. Dark night skies, a rich cultural history, and surreal geologic features add to the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern California. Come explore for yourself!
Park website info and maps https://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm
Reservations: https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/2782
This is Eastern weekend at an extremely popular campground, so make your reservations right away!Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment and meals. We will gather around the campfire each evening to share stories. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike, lunch will often be on the trail
Location/Directions
Black Rock campground is at the north west edge of Joshua Tree National Park and at the southern edge of the town of Yucca Valley.PLEASE READ THIS: This is a participate at your own risk event!
Paddling, Hiking, or Camping is risky. Every year people are hurt or killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost or bring the wrong gear. This is a meetup, meaning we are not hired, professional guides or instructors for this event, and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. You are responsible for yourself in this peer-to-peer platform of events; you need to have enough training and experience to be self-sufficient. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you (AND YOUR GUESTS) accept the risk, are solely responsible for your own safety, have signed a liability waiver and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this event and the gear or pre-requisite knowledge you may require. This includes precautions regarding infectious diseases.8 attendees
Pinnacles National Park, March 30 to April 2
5000 CA-146, 5000 CA-146, Paicines, CA 95043, USA, Paicines, CA, USPinnacles National Park – March 30 to April 2
Joe will be in campsite # 15A.Joe hopes you will join him at Pinnacles campground. Weather permitting, I plan to botanize and hike everyday. Pinnacles National Park is known for its springtime wildflowers, but this cannot be predicted with certainty.
Limited to 15 attendees.
Please make reservations BEFORE you RSVP!
Nearest address: 5000 CA-146, Paicines (Pinnacles), CA 95043
I do this trip nearly every year. It’s a nice spring or fall season spot as it's desert-like; too hot in the summer. at the end of March and early, it should be pleasant during the day although it could be hot. The park is located near Hollister, very convenient for most Nor Cal area folks.Attractions: 30 miles of hiking trails that include two very unique caves, formed by huge boulders piled on top of each other forming caves. These are the result of volcanic activity from eons ago. The park is also a release point for bred-in-captivity CA condors and they are a common sight here, as are raptors. Almost everyone gets obsessed with condor sightings and carrying binoculars is almost a requirement. Bring a flash light if you plan to enter the caves while hiking.
Website: Information, park and campground maps: https://www.nps.gov/pinn/index.htm
Facilities: The campground offers tent and group camping, along with RV sites. Each tent and group site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most RV sites have electrical hookups (30 amps) and share community tables and barbecue pits. Restrooms and water is located throughout the campground. Oak trees provide shade many campsites. Coin-operated showers and a dump station are available. The swimming pool is typically open from middle of April through the end of September, depending on the weather trend. A small on-site store handles the basics. Dogs are okay in the campground but not on trails
Directions: There are two entrances but only the East entrance leads to the campground so be certain to use the East entrance; from Hollister take Hwy. 25 south 32 miles to Hwy. 146 which ends at the park 2.5 miles later.
Reservations at www.recreation.gov or 877-444-6777. I suggest reserving early and select either an RV site with hook-ups or a tent site without. Federal Senior Pass provide 50% camping discount
Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment and meals. We will gather around the campfire each evening after dinner to share stories. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike every day, and lunch will often be on the trail.Poison oak can be a problem along the trails at Pinnacles. If you're allergic to poison oak then you may want to bring along some Tecnu soap and something to stop the itch. Check out the website below. Learn how to identify this, and what you can do after first contact. They sell Tecnu at the Pinnacles store, at 4x the cost that you can purchase it near home.
PLEASE READ THIS: This is a participate at your own risk event!
Paddling, Hiking, or Camping is risky. Every year people are hurt or killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost or bring the wrong gear. This is a meetup, meaning we are not hired, professional guides or instructors for this event, and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. You are responsible for yourself in this peer-to-peer platform of events, you need to have enough training and experience to be self-sufficient. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you (AND YOUR GUESTS) accept the risk, are solely responsible for your own safety, have signed a liability waiver and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this event and the gear or pre-requisite knowledge you may require. This includes precautions regarding infectious diseases.15 attendees
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