May 11th through the 13th
This campout is a Clothing Optional event and will be perfect for new and reluctant members and guests.
We should be able to have a campfire with plenty of camping sites and easy access.
There will be games for kids and adults, conversation, hiking, and just plain relaxation.
Dirt road directions are at the bottom of the following instructions.
***ROAD CONDITIONS*** this dirt road will accommodate any and all vehicles including RVs and Travel Trailers.
From: West Valley, Prescott, and the Verde Valley
Drive time: 50 min, 36.4 mi via AZ-260 from Camp Verde
Take AZ-260 / General George Crook Trail (31.5 mi, 33 min)
Turn LEFT on FR-9385
From: Mesa and East Valley
Drive time: 1 hr. 41 min, 86.3 mi
Via AZ-87 Beeline Highway (alternate route for east Mesa: Bush Highway to 87)
Depart AZ-87 N toward NF-143 (51.5 mi, 46 min))
Turn LEFT onto AZ-260 (2.6 mi)
Turn RIGHT on FR-9385
From: Tucson and Southern AZ
Drive time: 3 hr. 36 min, 213.1 mi
Via AZ-87 Beeline Highway (alternate route for east Mesa: Bush Highway to 87) Depart I-10 W (87.1 mi, 1 hr. 13 min)
At exit 161, take ramp RIGHT for AZ-202-LOOP East toward Pecos Rd (4.1 mi)
At exit 50A, take ramp RIGHT and follow signs for AZ-101-LOOP North (9.8 mi)
At exit 51A-B, take ramp RIGHT for AZ-202-LOOP East toward Airport (3.5 mi)
At exit 13, take ramp RIGHT for AZ-87 toward Payson (0.3 mi)
Turn LEFT onto AZ-87 / N Country Club Dr. ~ Pass Shell in 0.8 mi (73.5 mi, 1 hr. 7 min)
Turn LEFT onto AZ-260 (2.6 mi)
Turn RIGHT onto FR-9385
From: Flagstaff
Drive Time 1 hr. 21 min, 60.4 mi via Lake Mary Rd
Depart S Lake Mary Rd toward E John W. Powell Blvd (4.2 mi)
Road name changes to Lake Mary Rd / CR-3 (48.1 mi, 1 hr. 2 min)
Turn RIGHT onto AZ-87 (5.4 mi)
and
Turn RIGHT onto AZ-260 (2.6 mi)
Turn RIGHT onto FR-9385
DIRT ROAD DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPSITE
Watch for Florescent Stakes leading to the campsite.
UNPAVED
Turnoff is between mile markers 250 and 251;
Coming from AZ-87 you will travel 0.6 miles past mile marker 251 and turn RIGHT.
Coming from Cottonwood you will travel 0.4 miles past mile marker 250 and turn LEFT.
Depart 260 and FR-9385 and follow the Green and Red Florescent stakes. GREEN Stakes will be placed every 0.5 miles. A RED and GREEN Stake mean you have 0.5 or less miles to camp turnoff. The RED Stake means you have arrived.
This location is the destination; however, rely on colored stakes for exact location as it could move slightly due to other campers.
You are now at the campsite!
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- JI
JimApr 13, 2018This sounds GREAT get out of the heat. The boss is in Texas, but sounds like winner.
ReactReply - JOJonOriginal PosterApr 19, 2018
well when does the boss get back right now it looks like we have a about 20 signed up would be great to get some more
ReactReply - JIJimApr 19, 2018
She is back the 21st . But I mention the camping trip .
ReactReply - JIJimMay 1, 2018
What about camp fires ? Is the forest service ok with the camping area?
ReactReply - JIJimMay 1, 2018
What about camp fires ? Is the forest service ok with the camping area?
ReactReply - MEMemberMay 1, 2018[quote]What about camp fires ? Is the forest service ok with the camping area?[/quote] As of 4/13 all fires are strictly prohibited as is the use of charcoal to cook and smoking. You can smoke in an enclosed camper.ReactReply
- JOJonOriginal PosterMay 2, 2018
Propane fire pits are ok just not wood
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PaulMay 3, 2018Could you be a little more specific with the driving directions. According to my forest servive FR roads map FR-9385 is just Northeast of Strawberry , but your direction from Mesa with the miles listed you end up close to Payson airport, Do you GPS latitude and longitude coordinates for the campsite?
ReactReply - JOJonOriginal PosterMay 4, 2018Location of turn off
34.4715867, -111.4490984
near Unnamed Road, Pine, AZ 85544
https://goo.gl/maps/5d4wfW6UxVF2ReactReply - JOJonOriginal PosterMay 5, 2018
Look for painted PVC pipe along road, green leading to site, red and green just before site and red at turn to site
ReactReply - JIJimMay 5, 2018
Another question do you think it would be ok to bring BB guns for the kids to learn on? I also have pellet guns , tuna fish can washer game ( like horseshoes) except safer and more fun for kids and adults .
ReactReply - JOJonOriginal PosterMay 5, 2018
We haven't gotten any RSVP's for kids, it is always possible that some do come but have not been notified of any coming and my kids have yet to make their choice, but with fire restrictions in place most firearms are also restricted do to possibility of sparks.
ReactReply - JIJimMay 9, 2018
Another question ? A hat party for Sat night everbody wears under wear on their heads and then switch hats with other people , You can finally use them for some thing to laugh at . (oh please clean ones)
ReactReply - JOJonOriginal PosterMay 12, 2018
The trip is still going on but we had a visit from the ranger lastnight telling us we can't be nude, but we are still camping and still have the potluck this evening
ReactReply - JIJimMay 15, 2018
Thank you for the camping trip. Tested the new tent and it worked great . A Osark ten person tent. Learned about a propane fire pit. It was warm on a cold night ,when not aloud to have a wood fired pit. The people were friendly like other nude events I have been to. Even though my wife talked every bodys ear off. No ,true ears fell off. But thanks again. Jim & Marie
ReactReply - JIJimMay 15, 2018
Thank you for the camping trip. Tested the new tent and it worked great . A Osark ten person tent. Learned about a propane fire pit. It was warm on a cold night ,when not aloud to have a wood fired pit. The people were friendly like other nude events I have been to. Even though my wife talked every bodys ear off. No ,true ears fell off. But thanks again. Jim & Marie
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