2015 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - BIG SUR - CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST

2015 SURVIVAL GUIDE AND ITINERARY - BIG SUR - CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST
PROPOSED ITINERARY - PLASKETT CREEK CAMPGROUND

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DIRECTIONS TO CAMPGROUND
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.91722, -121.46535°55'2"N, 121°27'54"W
From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 north for approximately 60 miles to the campground.
From Monterey, take Highway 1 south for approximately 55 miles to the campground.



ITINERARY

SHOPPING - JULY 25

SUNDAY, JULY 26

• 6:30 AM  JULY 26
• Caravan meets at Porter Ranch Town Center by In-N-Out (118 Freeway & Porter Ranch Dr)
• 7:30 AM JULY 26
• Caravan Leaves
• 9:30-10AM Stop for Communion Service (Pismo Beach or Morro Bay)
• 12:00 PM Lunch  (please make sure to bring money for this)
• 2:00 PM Arrive at Campground

• PM Dinner

MONDAY, JULY 27

• AM Breakfast
• PM Dinner

TUESDAY, JULY 28

• AM Breakfast
• PM Dinner

WEDNESDAY JULY 29

• AM Breakfast, break down and clean up
• 10AM Check Out

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW or SHOULD KEEP IN MIND...

• Lunch sandwiches will be provided.  
• Making sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.
• Setup your carpool with other campers now.
• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.
• Please help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of gas, etc…round-trip is about approximately 600 miles (with excursions).  4.5 hours drive one-way.
• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape).
• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've use before and bring nail clippers.
• Group meals (breakfast and dinner) will be provided
• If you have special dietary needs please be prepared to bring those with you, we won't be able to accommodate for you.
• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)
• There are toilets at our campground.
• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.
• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).

WHAT TO BRING

• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Air Mattress (optional)
• Clothing: Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets, sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the day time (shirts, T-shirts, hats, swimsuit).
• Towels
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.
• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.
• Nail clippers.
• Bundle of Fire wood per car.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Flashlight
• Portable lamps
• Insect repellant (with DEET)
• Sunscreen
• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta
• Chair
• Batteries for radios and flashlights
• Coolers for food storage

OTHER

• Tool Box
• Camera (for making memories)
• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 4 days (esp. water)!!!
• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).
• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).
• Coins for showers

*If you are going to share equipment with anyone, i.e. a tent, make sure you know how many people fit in the tent so there’s plenty of room.

2015 EDGE Camping - Big Sur, Central Pacific Coast JULY 26 TO JULY 29

BIG SUR - CENTRAL PACIFIC COAST CALIFORNIA

JULY 26 TO JULY 29 (SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY)

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!

REGISTRATION STARTS JANUARY 18, 2015 AT 10PM PST

Overview

Plaskett Creek Campground offers a beautiful location just minutes from one of the largest and most popular beaches in central California. The campground gives visitors access to a variety of outdoor activities, including water play and exploration of the surrounding hills and forests. The family-friendly campground offers comfortably equipped sites, allowing anyone to enjoy a relaxing stay in the Los Padres National Forest.

Natural Features:

The campground is located in west-central California, on the east side of Highway 1. Sand Dollar Beach, the largest sandy beach in the Big Sur area, is just south of the campground. The Pacific Ocean borders the campground to the west and the surf can be heard at many campsites.

The campground has a park-like setting, under a scattered canopy of mature Monterey pine and cypress trees. Cedar trees provide a fragrant aroma. All sites are grassy. The campground is situated at an elevation of about 200 feet in the Los Padres National Forest.

Wildlife in the area includes fox, bobcat, deer and raccoon. Mountain lions and bears are occasionally seen in the area, although they have never entered the campground.

Recreation:

A short walk leads to Sand Dollar Beach, a very popular spot for surfing, fishing, swimming, exploring, sunbathing and more. Fishing permits are required for anyone over age 16. Anglers can expect a catch of yellow perch and other coastal surf fish. The beach is dog-friendly, as long as dogs are leashed and waste is picked up.

A variety of trails exist along the beach, which lead to the bluffs that overlook the beach and coves in the area. Additional hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed within a short drive from the campground, and offer scenic views of waterfalls, redwood groves and mountain meadows and streams.

Facilities:

The campground offers single-family sites, as well as three group campsites, for tent and RV camping. Group sites can accommodate up to 40 people and 10 vehicles. Extra vehicles will be charged an additional fee. Utility hookups are not available.

Individual campsites are each equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Flush toilets, sinks and drinking water are provided throughout the campground. An accessible flush toilet is located near Site 10. Group sites are equipped with several tables, grills and campfire circles. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided in the group area.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Campfire Circles Campfire Rings Drinking Water Flush Toilets Grills Group Camping Paved Parking Spurs	Paved Roads Picnic Area RV sites Tables Vault Toilets Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
Beach Access Biking Day Use Area Fishing Fuel Available Grocery Store	Hiking Horseback Riding Trails Hunting Surfing Trailheads

Know Before You Go

• Poison oak is abundant in the area
• Limit of 2 vehicles per site; additional vehicles are not permitted
• Click here for more information on the Los Padres National Forest

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.91722, -121.465
35°55'2"N, 121°27'54"W

From San Luis Obispo, take Highway 1 north for approximately 60 miles to the campground.

From Monterey, take Highway 1 south for approximately 55 miles to the campground.