Mammoth Lakes Aug 1st-8th 2012

[RZRluvr]

Hello Family members,
We will be making our annual trip to Mammoth Lakes August 1st through atleast the 8th to enjoy some great riding, camping, fishing, kayaking and just plain relaxing. All are welcome and we would love to have ya We will be camping near Big Spring campground off Owens River Rd on Forest Rd 2S85. There are tons and tons of things to do. There are hundreds of miles of trails to ride through the Eastern Sierras, numerous lakes and rivers to swim, fish, boat or kayak in. Lots of great hikes and sightseeing and best of all, the Town of Mammoth is only 6 miles down the road and it has endless entertainment possibilities. Everything from dinner, dancing, shopping, resturants, clubs or just hanging out in town square listening to live jazz music over a cold beer or glass of wine.
Here are some pics of last years trip to give ya a quick glance of the beauty.
Hope some of you can join us!

The directions are as follows-----
1. From the 395 Turn East onto Owens River Rd. Owens River Rd is about 7 miles North of Route 203 (Mammoth Lakes Turnoff)
2. Go 2.4 miles and turn Right onto Forest Rd 2S85
3. Stay on 2S85 for 1 mile and you will see camp on your right.

Now that was easy!!

Notes.....
As your driving down Owens River Rd about 1.5 miles in, you will start to go down a small grade SLOW WAY DOWN cause Big Spring Rd will quickly come up on your left and then 1/2 mile after Big Spring Rd you will be turning Right onto 2S85.
The GPS for the intersection of Owens River Rd and 2S85 is....
37 44' 58.37 N
118 55' 55.96 W

And then the GPS for the campsite on the 2S85 is.....
37 44' 31.10 N
118 56' 53.47 W

Also if you need to fill up fresh water, just to the South of Owens River Rd on the 395 there is a Rest Stop that is very large and has 3 water fill-up points. 2 by the buildings on the northside of the lot and one on the southside of the lot.
Also I will place large Orange traffic cones at the intersection of Owens River Rd and Forest Rd 2S85 just so ya know your at the right place
One more quick note....
The right turn onto 2S85 is not a U turn but close. This won't be a problem for trailers and 5er's but a large MoHo with a trailer may take a back up or two Here are some pics of the road to camp, Google maps and some of the surrounding area


Comming up on 2S85 on right


View of right turn onto 2S85

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Head on down the road

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Stay straight on 2S85 (It is old asphalt most of the way)

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Keep going!

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And going!

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Getting closer!

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Almost!

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Finally
Here is a map overview of the area.

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Rest Stop

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Mammoth Lakes 2012 Camp List

1. George & Kathy (1st-8th)
2. Jim & Melissa (1st-8th)
3. Tomcav, Family, Friends and Pops
4. Kyle & Michelle
5. Lardoggy & Friend (1st-8th)
6. Trukndave (1st-5th)
7. Bagman
8. Bob & Linda (1st-8th)
9. Simi Dude (1st-8th)
10. XPirate (1st-5th)
11. Grampsride (Maybe)
12. Sandman (Mike & Wife 3rd-6th)
13. SpeedyAngie
14. Grumpy (1st-8th)
15. Debbie & Mike
16. Ella, Dennis and Friends
17. Boonedog69 (Dan) (2nd-5th)
18. Luis & Heidi
19. GOVACHO
20. Jershum (2nd-6th)
21. Papa Bear ( Shackin up at the Mammoth Inn)


Ok folks, 20 is gonna be our limit for the camping area. There are a lot of maybes, so if peeps drop off we will fill there spots with others.

**** INPORTANT FYI**** THERE IS A FIRE BAN FOR THE INYO NATIONAL FOREST AND MAMMOTH AREA FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SEASON. JIM HAS A VERY NICE PROPANE FIREPIT SO IS ANYONE HAS EXTRA PROPANE TANKS, PLEASE BRING THEM IF YOU CAN. WE BURN THROUGH ABOUT A 20# TANK OR SO EACH EVENING.

[JimandMelissa]

We're in.

[RZRluvr]

Originally Posted by Papa Bear

Is the camp ground first come first serve?

Sorry Papa! With all the work schedules, this week seemed to work the best.
As for camp, it's not a developed camp it's free dispersed camping in the forest. The area appears to be an old logging camp. So yes it's a free for all

[Cisco Kid]

If all goes well we are in ;-)

[66cummins]

nice pics... maybe we can get away for this trip.

[ageekwithajeep]

so I'm told I'm up u know what creek if I miss the bday.... So If I can make it I'll be in for 4-8

[trukndave]

Im in. I will probably be staying up the road at June lake and just leave my rzr with you guys that week.

[RZRluvr]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

If all goes well we are in ;-)

Don't worry baby, we will make it "well" one way or the other

[RZRluvr]

Here are some trail pics from a couple of the rides last year

[brevndeb]

We are going to try and make this one. I really would like to make this trip!