Oceano Dunes SVRA (Pismo Beach)
August 22-24, 2008
When: August 22nd through 24th
Where: Oceano Dunes SVRA – Pismo Beach, California
What: Sand Dunes, camping, games, food, driving
challenges, technical lessons
Oceano Dunes is the only place in California where it is legal to drive on the beach. Approx. 1500 acres of sand dunes for you to explore and nearly 5 miles of beach front camping.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1207
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. Camp site will be determined at a later date closer to the event. Usually we camp at a marked area that has bathrooms and fire pits etc. 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 http://www.reserveamerica.com/ 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.
Itinerary:
Friday August 22nd
8am - ? Camp arrivals all day long.
All day People unable to find camp may need escorts etc.
Upon arrival Camp set-up. Exploratory drives
12pm - 1pm Lunch
6pm - 8pm Optional Dinner at Old Juan’s Cantina (RSVP required)
9pm - ? Campfire
Saturday August 23rd
9am - 11am Follow the leader with basics of dune driving
11am - 12pm King of the Hill on the way back to camp
12pm - 1pm Lunch
2pm - 5pm Oceano Dunes tour by local tour guide, advanced dune driving (ok to watch)
6pm - 7pm Camp prep for Top Chef (or BBQ feast – TBD)
7pm - 8pm Dinner (followed by awards if Top Chef Challenge happens)
8pm - 9pm Night run possibly to competition hill
9pm - ? Campfire
Sunday August 24th
All day Dune exploring and practicing.
Leave for home at any time
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)
At this point you have two options upon entering the dunes.
Option 1
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 ar, 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 “whoop-dee-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
Predominately Tents and/or tent trailers inland on the dunes at either Cottonwood or Eucalyptus Tree Campgrounds. 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 its 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.
Reporting Emergencies
Dial 911 on cell phone, California Highway Patrol. Coverage is moderate to good depending on location. CB channel 9 “Ranger Base”.
Communications
FRS channel 7.0
CB channel 7
What to bring
1) Water
2) Fire wood
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
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