SCCampers/AZ-U-R-pop-up Rally?

[Azusateach]

OOOHH!  I might be able to make that, too!  It's the last weekend of my spring break -- what a way to end a week off!  Keep us posted, Brian.  Is there some way to put this on the SCCampers boards, too?  Maybe Lori could help us out ...

Laura

[GrizzlyTaco]

That would be great, we could make that one. I 'm looking forward to really getting away from Vegas!!!!!! :sombraro:

[GrizzlyTaco]

Viking, dont take us off the list. We can go if it's the 21-23rd......Thanks,........Ed :sombraro:

[Dee4j]

if you put it the 21st we can probably go too

[TheViking]

Ok People,  I'm back from Arizona and yes, we did drive down to McIntyres CG in Blythe on the way home.  As much as this sounded like a good time, I really think we may need to Nix this campout. At least at this CG.  I took pics, but it won't do the place justice.  First off, Our sites are in a nice open grassy area, by open I mean no tree's whatsoever.  They are as far from the river as you can get, and, as far from any restrooms as you can get.  The restrooms themselves are not up to the standard of what I would call "Clean".  Not to mention, those of you who would have to utilize them would have to get in your TV and drive to them. They had a small store that reminded me of pictures I've seen on the news of stores in Russia with all empty shelves.  Also, the way this CG is structured, there are people that have permanent trailers set up thoughout the CG.  They do have RV sites they say are "at the water", but upon further review, they have Tent sites that are between the RV sites and the river.  We also saw quite a few dirtbike riders crusing through, even though their rules state they should not .  All in all, we need to come up with a different place or just bag the idea entirely.  IMHO this place is not going to fit our needs, so if there are any suggestions let me know.

 
Brian
TheViking

[Dee4j]

that's a bummer... Thanks for taking the time to check it out sounds like the Bathrooms are far like at Indian hills

[azmondays]

Buckskin Mtn. State Park in Parker is a beatiful spot  -- don't know if Parker is central to California vs. AZ though??

[jendak760]

From where I am in North San Diego area, it is only an additional 30 or so miles.

[GrizzlyTaco]

Thanks for the info Brian, that doesn't sound too good. We dont have a restroom in our PU and to have to take the TV to the restroom everytime doesn't sound like fun. We'll hook up sometime for some outdoor FUN!!!!!!!!!! Thanks,........Ed :sombraro:

[George Campbell]

Hi everyone - I'm new to this forum. Saw this thread on "Meetin in the Middle Rally" and thought I would chime in with my 2cents. azmondays talked about Buckskin Mtn. State Park, this is a very nice place right on the river. However, it seems to be used mostly by large motorhomes.. Up the road about 1/2 mile is River Island State Park which is the overflow area for Buckskin. Still right on the river (with launch ramp) but much smaller. The state has been working on it for some time (slowly) and unfortunatly taken out some of the trees and grass. I have camped ther many times in the past but not lately. It is used by smaller campers, PU's and tent campers. It had nice clean bathrooms with showers and an outside sink to wash dishes. I can take a drive down there soon and report back to everyone on what shape it's in now.

To let you know, my wife and I have a 1999 Scamper by Thor. This is not the one everyone knows about. They only made about 900 of these. The factory designed them to use up extra materials they had at the time. It has no sink, stove, heater or AC but lots of room. Just fine for us.

Hope to meet some of you soon

George

[TheViking]

Sure,  see if they have hookups and such.  it also may be a first come first serve situation too, which would be difficult for us to get sites all together. Check it out and let us know.

[forestwalker]

Hi George.Welcome and thanks for the info. We are looking forward to an updated report.Hope to meet you someday.

[tjy355]

Hey Everybody,

I haven't checked in for a while and came upon this thread somewhat late in the game, BUT...

I'll put in a second recommendation for the Buckskin Mountain State Park - "River Island Unit"

We have camped there a couple of times and it is about as nice as you can get in the desert - large areas of grass and some big trees (although not all the sites are shaded).  A beach area, boat launch, and restroom with flush toilets and showers.

We haven't been there for more than 2 years, so I don't know about the changes Mr. Campbell spoke of.

Not sure if there are hookups as we were tenting both times we visited.  I kind of doubt it.

The picture on the web site is a view of the River Island campground's boat launch and beach:

Buckskin Mtn SP

Too early for me to commit to going but if it works out, we would love to join the group.

Tom
Gilbert AZ

[cb]

Buckskin Mt. interest me.  What timeframe are you talking about?

[TheViking]

We are in the "Fall back and Punt" zone right now.