[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

You can ride from SF to Olema Campground. http://www.olemaranch.com/ 35 or so miles each way, right by Pt. Reyes Station, which is good for breakfast/dinner if you want to bring next to nothing. And it goes through some of the best of southern Marin via the cross-Marin trail. -Gino On Wed, May 2

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

On May 20, 2:44 pm, Jordan wrote: > Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for > Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm > flexible. > > I don't have a reservation, so I think Mt. Diablo is out of the > question. I'm looking for ideas of place

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San Franciso. It was a very nice campground, which is also close to Point Reyes, if you wish to ride there. Here's the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469 I'm not sure what the situation would be regarding a reservation.

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

That's a nice place as well. The ride I described goes through SPT, which reminds me, the route follows the SFR 200k route. Cue sheet/map available here: http://sfrandonneurs.org/ On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Jim Cloud wrote: > > I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground n

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Jordan wrote: > > Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for > Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm > flexible. In addition to the suggestions going north, you can also go south. (Where are you starting?) I t

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

on 5/20/09 6:30 PM, Anne Paulson at anne.paul...@gmail.com wrote: > > On Wed, May 20, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Jordan wrote: >> >> Hi bunch. I'm looking for an easy Saturday ride to a campground for >> Saturday night only. 30-50 miles out of the city is ideal, but I'm >> flexible. > > In addition to

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

If you like hills, Steep Ravine at Mt. Tam State Park is wonderful, if there are spots. I've only family/car camped there, though - not on a bike (yet). The tent sites are primitive, and there's no ranger on duty - but they have fire wood for sale (self-service/honor system). Its right on the oce

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds. They are primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in. Close to Jenner on the south side of the Russian River. They get busy this time of year, but if you show up before Friday afternoon I think you'll be alright. Close to there there

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM, Phil B wrote: > > There's also Pomo Canyon and Sonoma Coast state campgrounds.  They are > primitive, no reservation, walk (or ride) in.  Close to Jenner on the > south side of the Russian River.  They get busy this time of year, but > if you show up before Frida

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds are already booked! Should be able to find something though with so many choices... On May 2

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

>From what I understand, Samuel P. Taylor park, which is about 30 miles from the bridge, always accommodates campers who arrive by bicycle. But it may be best to verify that. On 5/21/09, Jordan wrote: > > > Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have > done the ride to C

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM, Jordan wrote: > > Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have > done the ride to China camp. I loved it! Another option that I am > considering is Butano State Park. The main issue is most camp grounds > are already booked! Not for cycli

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

Butano is a nice spot, but no showers. Not an easy ride from the City, though. I reckon it would take the better part of a day to get there. -br On May 21, 12:09 pm, Jordan wrote: > Thank you all for these great suggestions. I am in the city and have > done the ride to China camp. I loved it!

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

I second the suggestion of Half Moon Bay. The hiker/biker site is just off the beach and separated from the "drive-in" part of the campground. Restrooms and showers are nearby and well maintained. Lots of good places to eat and grocery stores within a few miles of the state park. --Adele Newma

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

Here I live in San Carlos and do day rides to Pacifica all the time, but didn't even know HMB SP had a hike 'n bike I see a S24O in my future, maybe on the tandem w/my son Thanks! -br On May 21, 6:14 pm, Adele Newman wrote: > I second the suggestion of Half Moon Bay. The hiker/biker s

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

Seconding Sam Taylor and Butano, both. Memorial Park is closer than Butano, but is reservation-only (at least for cars) and seems to be crowded all the time, now. On May 20, 4:35 pm, Jim Cloud wrote: > I've camped previously at the Samuel P. Taylor campground north of San > Franciso.  It was a v

[RBW] Re: Looking for an easy available overnight camping spot near SF

To follow up on the earlier Half Moon Bay recommendation. We had a great time--thanks! My partner Emily and I just arrived in town about a month ago, and after a night on mt. diablo opted for something a bit cooler this time. I took some photos and put them here , if a