serano campground for big bear fest

[Gerr]

so what spots are the area the group is staying in ????

I wana make reservations soon so we can have a spot at least near the group

[GrimmJeeper]

a few of us are wondering this, let get a bit of a discuission goingg, only a month left to get ready!:party:

[Gerr]

wernt we down around the 92/93 site (for the BBQ) last year?

[Jump This]

wernt we down around the 92/93 site (for the BBQ) last year?

Thats about right. I'm making my res. for site no. 1 or 2.....as far away from Remi and his Dad that I can!!
Those two always cause trouble.....
:D

[Gerr]

ok we reservedspot 94 the loop is aparently available except my spot :)

To make reservations on line
http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&agency=nrrs&parkCode=serr

I couldnt keep waiting I had a commitment from my wife to go again this year so I had to pull the trigger and get something before she changed her mind. We will be ther friday morning through sunday ( I talked her into taking a precious day off work which is rare)

[GrimmJeeper]

i just booked #95 for me and my boy, howdy neighbor muahahhahaha:piratefla

thanks for the link to booking

[Skwerly]

Oooooh, i wanna go! What run is this, and when is it? How do you book sites? (yea, i dunno much ;)).

[Gerr]

http://www.naxja.org/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=180 for info

http://www.recreation.gov/campground...ar kCode=serr for reservations

[Skwerly]

Thanks :).

[rpraterxj]

I think I am going to be at spot Motel6, room unknown!!

I may camp, though. I need a reason to buy a tent...

I am going up Friday morning around 10:00. I have to wait for my mother-in-law to arrive and drop my wife off at the airport.

This will be my 3rd year! I encourage everyone to come out. Friday is the trail maintenance day, then Sat is the trail runs, BBQ. & raffle.

See you all in about 4 weeks!

[Gerr]

I think I am going to be at spot Motel6, room unknown!!

I may camp, though. I need a reason to buy a tent...

I am going up Friday morning around 10:00. I have to wait for my mother-in-law to arrive and drop my wife off at the airport.

This will be my 3rd year! I encourage everyone to come out. Friday is the trail maintenance day, then Sat is the trail runs, BBQ. & raffle.

See you all in about 4 weeks!

Damn forgot about the trail cleanup day part guess I wont show up till saturday............................ lol

I will be leaving our place about 10am should be there by noon. Our plan is to go to the zoo and do some fishing friday break the heep.......hopefully not to badly.......... saturday, get drunk :) and go home sunday afternoon

[RWKHausSupply]

well I should have my heep back up with the rockjock 60 front and 14 bolt rear just about the weekend this is planned for, so I booked two spots 89 and 91, If I cant make it I will sell off my spots for face value to other NAXJA members at least. But I think I will make it. With extra room for others if anyone cares to pay for some of the camp site $ then your welcome to join in on my land lol...

[djblade311]

unfortunately, I dont think I can make this one

[rpraterxj]

unfortunately, I dont think I can make this one

Dude! You got to.. at least make it a day trip on Saturday.....

[djblade311]

well, I've got a party to go to and the in-laws are also in town and I might not have my junk running by then.

[corbinafly]

well, I've got a party to go to and the in-laws are also in town and I might not have my junk running by then.
The last I saw, your rig's already ready....

Kyung

[olympic4x4tech]

well, I've got a party to go to and the in-laws are also in town and I might not have my junk running by then.


You can use my jeep if you put in the new ball joints. Its already packed and ready to go. Just need to put in the ice chest. :looney:

[djblade311]

I'm working on some stuff and it will be decommissioned for a little bit.

[djblade311]

You can use my jeep if you put in the new ball joints. Its already packed and ready to go. Just need to put in the ice chest. :looney:

are the axles still hosed? or were they just bad ball joints?

[olympic4x4tech]

are the axles still hosed? or were they just bad ball joints?

front had twisted in the pumpkin and the inner C bent.

Rear is slightly bent and blew out the bearings.

Ive got a new front with new gears and a truss sitting on my porch but i cant get the ball joints out with my bfh. So when i have time ill do it right. The rear im getting re-tubed and throwing in new bearings.

[Kejtar]

FYI:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=243460808&postcount=21

[rpraterxj]

FYI:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=243460808&postcount=21

Cool!

Thanks Remi. Any word on the size of area or parking restrictions?

Also, should folks cancel their existing reservation or hold off until you guys post up? I just looked on the recreation.gov site. There is a $10 cancellation fee.

Thanks again

[Kejtar]

Cool!

Thanks Remi. Any word on the size of area or parking restrictions?

Also, should folks cancel their existing reservation or hold off until you guys post up? I just looked on the recreation.gov site. There is a $10 cancellation fee.

Thanks again
I can't give any details as we don't have any details yet. I know there is a cancelation fee so noone cancel anything till we sort our stuff out. Also I did post for folks to hold up (http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=243441184&postcount=4) ;)

[Gerr]

ok in the loop where people have made reservations there are only 5 spots and one double spot available so why not fill it up use the double spot for BBQ and raffle and late takers can reserve spots in the other part of that loop?

PS this info is accurate as of 645am
spots available in current loop
87
92/93 (double spot)
98
99
100
101

The area directly above is completly open other than spot 76/77 the double

[RWKHausSupply]

FYI:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showpost.php?p=243460808&postcount=21

So you saying that the "loop" that was mentioned wont be used now?

[Gerr]

So you saying that the "loop" that was mentioned wont be used now?
I think that is what he is saying which is why my last post shows it is still possible to use what some of us have already reserved and fit everyone else there too.

theres been enough room in that area in past years so why not this one?

Remi, what I took from your earlier posts was that some one was gona try and get a are to our selves this year and that was posted weeks ago, I and others asked for updates since then and got nada so I figured it wasnt happening. some one elses suggestion was if we dont hear anything to just make reservations in the are of last year........so thats what I did. Could I have waited a couple more weeks for information and reservations.....possibly BUT would there still be spots open where we could camp as a group? who knows. I try very hard to not be a last minute decision maker and if I haddent started thinking of this 4 weeks ago (when I started bugging the wife and my boss) I more than likely would not be going.

Im not bashing or trying to be difficult just voicing my opinon

[RWKHausSupply]

I agree, one month out and nada is a little close for my lifes planing. Even at a month I have to confirm that I will make it due to jeep and personal other plans. But I am thinking its poss.

As for the camp ground. Its Cinco de mayo weekend! You think the latino crowd doesnt like to camp as a family then your in for some surprise I am thinking when it comes to availibility its going to be hard to find soon, or so IMO.

So I booked what I was reading was in the "In" location.

In any case if its not with the group thats cool. I not huge on having to be in the hype, but close to it would be nice still.

[Gerr]

I agree, one month out and nada is a little close for my lifes planing. Even at a month I have to confirm that I will make it due to jeep and personal other plans. But I am thinking its poss.

As for the camp ground. Its Cinco de mayo weekend! You think the latino crowd doesnt like to camp as a family then your in for some surprise I am thinking when it comes to availibility its going to be hard to find soon, or so IMO.

So I booked what I was reading was in the "In" location.

In any case if its not with the group thats cool. I not huge on having to be in the hype, but close to it would be nice still.
I totally agree Id rather be close to the group but ehh I can still have fun if I have to walk a ways to see who just did something

[4xSanta]

Looks like a private party in the 90's section of Serrano i'm not movin...... Santa space #90

[GrimmJeeper]

just got my confirmation :D


National Recreation Reservation Service - Reservation Confirmed

Reservation # XXXXXXXXX
State: CALIFORNIA
Reserved for: MIKE VINCENT
Nat'l Forest/Lake: FS-BIG BEAR
Client # 1-2735905
Facility: SERRANO
# of People: 2 to a Max of 8
Site 095/SERRANO EVENING STA
# of Vehicles 1
Site type FAM STANDARD SINGLE
Equipment:
Arrival date: Fri May 04 2007
Depart date: Sun May 06 2007

[Mr.OverKill]

im in 87.

[bburge]

Well, there's not much left on the 86-101 loop, 98-101, down at the end...

'Cause I just booked the double! :wow:

* Reservation #: 1-5994243
* Arrival Date: Thu May 03 2007
* Check-in: 2:00 pm
* Loop/Site: Sites 86-101/ 92/93

* Reservation Type: Overnight
* Departure Date: Sun May 06 2007
* Facility: Serrano
* Site Type: FAM STANDARD DBL


Does that mean that I'm hosting the raffle? :doh:

I might be willing to share the double with someone, but I have to warn you:

I SNORE. :lecture: Bring hearing protection... :listenmus

Also, coming in Thursday, checking out Sunday.

bburge

[KRAKER]

I've got 96

[Gerr]

welcome to the party guys :)

[Skwerly]

Just reserved spot 98, I'll be there! :) :)

[Brendan_91XJ]

I reserved 100... See you all there!

[karstic]

I know who's in 97.

[bburge]

OK, I see that all the sites in the 86-101 section are booked for 05/04 & 05/05.

We have (as best I can tell):

87 mr overkill
88 mattyj
90 santa
92/93 bburge
94 dzraces
95 grimmjeeper
96 kraker
97 karstic
98 skwerly
99 remi
100 brendan
101 remi

Looks like we have _outsiders_ in 86, 89 and 91...

bburge

[Gerr]

woohoo let the party begin!

[RWKHausSupply]

OK, I see that all the sites in the 86-101 section are booked for 05/04 & 05/05.

We have (as best I can tell):

87 mr overkill
88 mattyj
90 santa
92/93 bburge
94 dzraces
95 grimmjeeper
96 kraker
97 karstic
98 skwerly
99 remi
100 brendan
101 remi

Looks like we have _outsiders_ in 86, 89 and 91...

bburge

Um yeah I am sometimes a outsider. But either early in this thread or the other one I posted that I had booked 89 & 91 over a week ago.

If anyone wants to buy some land from me thats cool. I got two spots thinking if I dont use it all I can recop some of the 122$ and rent out some of the excess.. 15$ per night if interested. thats less then half. Just tring to be fair...

I will only have me and maybe my 14yo daughter (doubtful) and maybe a buddy and his TJ. It looks to be a pretty good sized two side by side sites. I do drink, and do snore. And dont liek lots of smoking near me in camp. so if you can live with that your welcome.

[markw]

Ok, I took 80. How do I get there now. :) Ie, fastest 55mph route from SD.

[bburge]

Dang Robert! I missed that one!

80 markw

87 mr overkill
88 mattyj
89 robertk
90 santa
91 robertk
92/93 bburge
94 dzraces
95 grimmjeeper
96 kraker
97 karstic
98 skwerly
99 remi
100 brendan
101 remi


Cool, so the only one we don't have in that section looks to be #86!

Anybody else in Serrano, but not in the loop (physically)?

bburge

[GSequoia]

I've got my eyes on site 68, gotta check out my interagency pass first though becuase I might be entitled to a discount (it's in a Jeep, where it belongs ;)

Waited too long to get my old 92/93 site ;)

[cal]

I'm pretty sure I'm crashing site 87. Is there going to be a stocker run? I'm not sure I'm ready for bigbear.

[Hildy]

The Hildy clan* will be there, in a stock 4x4 Suburban (no XJ yet :-( ), booked at site 83. Looking forward to meeting more of y'all.

Planning on the stocker run(s) with cal... dunno what all's up there, the suburban's offroading has been so far limited to the mojave road (twice; the second time with no damage! :-) ).

*clan, at this time, means me, wife, and six kids (6 mos -> 9 yrs).

[Gerr]

im sure there will be a easy run and there always seems to be a few people in non xj's so no worries.

[rpraterxj]

I'm pretty sure I'm crashing site 87. Is there going to be a stocker run? I'm not sure I'm ready for bigbear.


Just for you Cal....

[Gerr]

I vote Cal gets a all pavment run and just cruses the lake all day.........heck I bet he does more damage to his rig that way

[cal]

I vote Cal gets a all pavment run and just cruses the lake all day.........heck I bet he does more damage to his rig that way



hey now.. I'm not REMI.

[Hildy]

Not to be an annoying newb, but from reading the description on the .gov website, it sounds like there are those park-style bbq grills* at each campsite at Serrano. Is that correct? (Makes a difference on the menu... ;-) )

--Hildy

*The one's I'm thinking of are a four-sided metal box on a metal post, at about waist height...

[bburge]

It's been a couple of years, so someone can correct me if I'm wrong...

But I believe they are metal rings driven into the ground with a grate covering about one third of it - about boot high.

bburge

[RWKHausSupply]

It's been a couple of years, so someone can correct me if I'm wrong...

But I believe they are metal rings driven into the ground with a grate covering about one third of it - about boot high.

bburge

Yep thats about it. And I dont know if currently or not, but your not allowed to have charchol BBQ's. Just firepit or fuel/gas/propane.

[Hildy]

your not allowed to have charchol BBQ's. Just firepit or fuel/gas/propane.
Does that mean you can do charcoal in the firepit only, or that you can't do charcoal at all?

:confused1 Hildy

[RWKHausSupply]

Does that mean you can do charcoal in the firepit only, or that you can't do charcoal at all?

:confused1 Hildy

Well the last time I was interested in a charcoal BBQ it was just before the drought ended last yr I think it was. And they were having nothing non gas out of the pit. in the pit I dont think they care or would know.

[Gerr]

burn it in the pit and if they ask you toss a pice of wood on and say whats the differnce they shouldnt care though unless they say no fires at all

[FishPOET]

Last year the SBNF changed their fire regulatuions. Wood and Charcoal fires are ONLY permitted in designated fire rings at developed sites. (developed sites are campgrounds, picnic areas and yellow post sites).

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/conditions/

Fire conditions change. Currently fires are allowed in designated fire rings at developed sites. By the middle to the end of the summer expect that no campfires or charcoal fires to be allowed. Only gas stoves.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/passes/

Campfire Permits - You can help protect the forest from wildfires by knowing and following rules for the safe use of fire. You must obtain a California Campfire Permit if you plan to build a campfire in a yellow post site or use a stove, unless you are in a developed recreation area (campground or picnic area). Wood and charcoal fires are never permitted outside yellow post sites, picnic areas or campgrounds.

[Kejtar]

hey now.. I'm not REMI.
bite me! :D

[Gerr]

Last year the SBNF changed their fire regulatuions. Wood and Charcoal fires are ONLY permitted in designated fire rings at developed sites. (developed sites are campgrounds, picnic areas and yellow post sites).

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/conditions/

Fire conditions change. Currently fires are allowed in designated fire rings at developed sites. By the middle to the end of the summer expect that no campfires or charcoal fires to be allowed. Only gas stoves.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/passes/

Campfire Permits - You can help protect the forest from wildfires by knowing and following rules for the safe use of fire. You must obtain a California Campfire Permit if you plan to build a campfire in a yellow post site or use a stove, unless you are in a developed recreation area (campground or picnic area). Wood and charcoal fires are never permitted outside yellow post sites, picnic areas or campgrounds.
You forgot to mention if you have a onboard welder and get caught using it on the trail with out a fire permit in your possion it is a $2000.00 minimum fine if the fire danger is above low. I have seen 2 of those tickets given out in big bear by differnt rangers

[hellbilly04]

well I should have my heep back up with the rockjock 60 front and 14 bolt rear just about the weekend this is planned for, so I booked two spots 89 and 91, If I cant make it I will sell off my spots for face value to other NAXJA members at least. But I think I will make it. With extra room for others if anyone cares to pay for some of the camp site $ then your welcome to join in on my land lol...

Hey Robert, I'm thinking about coming up Friday am now with my RV & if you don't have anyone in the other vacant spot I would like to take it.. :cheers: Bill

[RWKHausSupply]

Hey Robert, I'm thinking about coming up Friday am now with my RV & if you don't have anyone in the other vacant spot I would like to take it.. :cheers: Bill

I would but I have now me (ford tow rig and XJ) and my buddy clint (TJ and very small 4x4 trailer) and then one other guy in a XJ with very small trailer. Your only allowed 2 cars per single site. sorry.

[Cherikon]

I have been working a weird schedule lately and was curious if there were any sites left at Serrano?

If so, which ones?

Still debating on Motel 6 or breaking out the tent.

TIA,
Coullt

[GrimmJeeper]

I have been working a weird schedule lately and was curious if there were any sites left at Serrano?

If so, which ones?

Still debating on Motel 6 or breaking out the tent.

TIA,
Coullt

fish poet posted all the info for us! thanks doug!

use the links at the bottom you can frind out what sites are taken.

Serrano Campground.

Check in time is 2:00pm. Check out time is 1:00pm. Quiet time is from 10:pm to 8:am. Pets must be on a leash at all times and not left alone in the campground.

Serrano campground is equipped with showers, toilets and telephones.

Sites 1 & 2 are reserved for SBNFA volunteers. Reservations must be made through the Discovery Center. There is no charge for volunteers (this includes Adopt-A-Trail volunteers)

Reservable RV sites with hook ups, and a dump station. $33.00 per night for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle. $5.00 for extra vehicle. Maximum number of people per site - 8
Site #s - 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64

Reservable Single sites. $23.00 per night for 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle. $5.00 for extra vehicle. Maximum number of people per site - 8
Site #s - 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 67, 68, 72, 75, 78, 79, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 103, 105, 106, 107, 108, 111, 114, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 129, 130, 131, 132

Reservable Double Sites $46.00 per night for 2 vehicles and 2 towed vehicles. $5.00 for extra vehicle. Maximum number of people per site - 16
Site #s - 69/70, 73/74, 76/77, 81/82, 84/85, 92/93, 109/110, 112/113, 115/116, 125/126, 127/128

There are approx 20 non-reservable campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. You may select any open, non-reserved site that is available. The fee is due 1/2 hr after selecting camp unit, if your arrive after hours, check in at the Kiosk after 8 am the following day

Non campers –showers $3.00 per person.

http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/recreation/camping/index.shtml

http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&agency=nrrs&parkCode=serr

[Cherikon]

Thanks for the links Grimm-

No luck though- everything is taken.

I am searching for hotels around the area.

[Kejtar]

Thanks for the links Grimm-

No luck though- everything is taken.

I am searching for hotels around the area.
campsites are still available:
See Details 69/70 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Dbl 16 60

available
See Details 81/82 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Dbl 16 52

available
See Details 068 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 47

available
See Details 072 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 50

available
See Details 075 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 52

This number range is in the first half of the loop where everyone is staying so it's all next to each otehr. No clue why they separated the loops into different sections.

[Cherikon]

campsites are still available:
See Details 69/70 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Dbl 16 60

available
See Details 81/82 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Dbl 16 52

available
See Details 068 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 47

available
See Details 072 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 50

available
See Details 075 Sites 65-85 Fam Standard Single 8 52

This number range is in the first half of the loop where everyone is staying so it's all next to each otehr. No clue why they separated the loops into different sections.


Remi- you're always a life saver- thanks again. I'm looking into reserving a site on Monday.

Thanks again for your help with this.

Later,
Coullt

[Cherikon]

PROUD OWNER OF SPOT # 78- yeah baby!!!! :party: :party: :party: