Camp

[XJ20]

33.19191 N, 111.29622 W

Paste the coords in google map for directions to camp. This is flat desert camping with plenty of room for rv’s and trailers.

Hotels are about 30 miles away in florence, mesa, and apache junction. There is a motel in florence called the blue mist. If anyone knows of another post it.
http://www.bluemistmotel.com/ (http://www.bluemistmotel.com/)

Trails will be accessed from camp.

[OddBallXJ]

I will be bringing my 5th whl tl.

[gllemley]

The calendar doesn't say anything about the Florence Arizona rockfest. Where is it, anyone know?

George Lemley

[gllemley]

the florence coordinates don't help me. Can you describe in words where the Rockfest is? The Dells, Cochran, Whitlow Ranch, Teacup Ranch, Mineral Mtn., something like that.

[KRAKER]

The camp is off cottonwood rd and 79. Thats all I know really without GPS

[OddBallXJ]

the florence coordinates don't help me. Can you describe in words where the Rockfest is? The Dells, Cochran, Whitlow Ranch, Teacup Ranch, Mineral Mtn., something like that.

Foothills of Mineral Mtns. E on US 60, S on SR 79 for 5 miles to Cottonwood Canyon Rd, E on Cottonwood Canyon for about 3 miles to the camping area.

[jmaxj]

does anyone know if that bush hwy is good to tow down? i'll be coming in from the 87 and that looks like a short cut to the 60

[Wounded XJ]

Not as good as the 17, but still a good road. Are you coming through the Flagstaff area? If you are it is faster to go the 17 to the 101 to the 60. The Flagstaff to Payson route while wide is slow and curvy.

[jmaxj]

Not as good as the 17, but still a good road. Are you coming through the Flagstaff area? If you are it is faster to go the 17 to the 101 to the 60. The Flagstaff to Payson route while wide is slow and curvy.
no. will be coming from holbrook to payson then towards mesa

[Wounded XJ]

no. will be coming from holbrook to payson then towards mesa

What kind of setup are you hauling?

[jmaxj]

What kind of setup are you hauling?
just the good old truck\trailer\jeep combo nothing to serious, i've run many of the routes from moab to mesa in my car and to me that seemed like the easiest way to run south

[Wounded XJ]

It should work. You will have some work cut out for you in the Strawberry area, but I'm sure you will do fine. I say go for it.

[jmaxj]

It should work. You will have some work cut out for you in the Strawberry area, but I'm sure you will do fine. I say go for it.
thats the plan i just have never been down the bush hwy thats why i asked and yes the strawberry area was the only major concern but nothing different than what the mountain climbs here are really.

[Wounded XJ]

The 87 is 4 lane divided from Payson to Phx. Smooth hauling after Strawberry and Pine!

[OddBallXJ]

There's no need to go through Strawberry and Pine if traveling from Holbrook. jmaxj- pm sent.

[Wounded XJ]

Holbrook to Show Low to Payson method?

[OddBallXJ]

Holbrook to Heber to Payson (377 s out of Holbrook).

[XJ20]

NAXJA got its permit application approved for the campsite and the permit from the arizona state land dept has been received.

A search for port-o-potties is next. http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

[AZRockRunner]

NAXJA got its permit application approved for the campsite and the permit from the arizona state land dept has been received.

A search for port-o-potties is next. http://www.dakotacom.net/~jeepster/tipshades.gif

I will ask my buddy TuffXJ and see if he can hook us up with some smokin deals.

[2K Xj]

Hello Guys,

is there a link that has all the boreing info, like cost, etc.
I would love to attend. Can you come and go.

also, am i allowed to post this on the JeepForum site?

thank you

[KRAKER]

Well here are the official rules on events.

Section 2: Event Regulations
Each Event shall have an assigned Trail Master. The Trail Master shall lead the Event always with safety in mind. The Trail Master shall have ultimate decision-making authority for all Event decisions, unless a higher-ranking Director is present at the Event, in which case that Director has unilateral decision-making authority. All event Attendees shall follow Trail Master/Director instructions at all times.
An Event shall consist of only the off-road trail rides or other specifically designated activities. The Event begins at the time of the pre-run Driver’s Meeting or functional equivalent, and ends when the group returns to a designated point. For multi-day events, this means that the Corporation will not organize or coordinate camping or other activities, except as a service to the Members. The Event itself is limited to the organized trail rides.
If no Chapter or National Director attends a scheduled Event, that event is automatically cancelled as a formal Event sanctioned by the Corporation. Any further activity by Members or others shall not be affiliated with the Corporation.
Each Attendee is ultimately responsible for his or her own safety. Safety concerns shall be brought up to the Trail Master or an attending Director immediately.
Should the Trail Master or any attending Director determine that any Guest or member is posing a risk to safety, or simply to the enjoyment of the Event itself, that Guest or member may be asked to leave via escort provided it is deemed safe to do so by the attending ranking Director and/or Trail Master.
All participants shall be defined as an Attendee, either Member or Guest. At no time will any other vehicle be allowed to join any Event. The Trail Master and/or attending Director shall enforce this policy without exception.
Attendees shall notify the Trail Master or an attending Director prior to leaving the group for any reason. While NAXJA Directors cannot physically restrain any Attendee to prevent them from leaving, a safety assessment shall be made prior to approving any such action.
Attendees shall adhere to Tread Lightly principles at all times. This includes the environment and also the Attendee’s vehicle. Attendees shall not put their vehicles at undue risk of damage that would potentially delay the progress of an Event. The Trail Master and/or attending Directors shall monitor Tread Lightly principles, and failure to comply may result in an Attendee being dismissed from an Event.
Alcoholic beverages and other controlled substances are prohibited while driving on or off-road. This includes consumption prior to an Event. Failure to comply will result in dismissal from the Event and shall constitute grounds for termination of Membership.
Attendees bringing pets shall control them at all times.
Attendees shall exercise discretion in the use of vulgar, profane, and/or potentially offensive language during the course of all Events. In the event of a complaint regarding language, the determination of the Trail Master or attending Director shall be final and binding, and shall be rendered impartially.Section 3: Required Equipment for Event Participation
NAXJA VERY HIGHLY recommends that all event participants have a CB Radio.
NAXJA requires all listed items to be present, and available for use, for a vehicle to be permitted to participate in a event. Participants are expected to stow equipment and all other items within their vehicle in a safe manner, conscious of the effects of OHV use and possible shifting of items.
NAXJA Safety Inspectors will use this list for safety inspections prior to any event. The Safety Inspector has final say in approval or rejection of any vehicle for event participation and may at anytime defer to a second event or club officer for additional ruling.
NAXJA expects each event participant to carry insurance and registration sufficient to meet the legal requirements of their vehicle state of residence and for the roads and trails traveled for the event. NAXJA is not responsible for assuring an entrant's vehicle is legal for the roads and trails traveled in the event.Equipment List
Visibly charged fire extinguisher (BC or ABC)
First aid kit
Adequate spare tire, jack and lug wrench
Safety belts for driver and any current passenger
Adequate attachment points in the front and rear of the vehicle:
Acceptable forms of attachment points: (All Items must be mounted in a manner to provide adequate strength and integrity)
Tow hooks of OEM or greater integrity
D-Rings
Shackle/Clevis
20ft 10,000lb snatch strap without any metal hooks
Secured battery (no bungee cords)So I did see areason why you couldn't. But I'm not the official voice. The attendance is free and you can come and go as you please. As
far as cost. it's free as far as I know.

[AZRockRunner]

The event is free but we will be holding a raffle and the tickets will cost $$$. We hav yet to determine the cost of the raffle tickets but that should be done soon.

This event is for jeep XJ and MJ owners as that is our primary focus. This is also designed to boost our membership as we can get more XJ/MJ owners out on the trails with us and show them we are good people.

I would not recommend posting this on any other forum personally.

Lata

[Mdub]

Anyone thinking about taking State Route 87 south to Mesa then to FJ should keep an eye on the road closure. Last I saw they didn't know when they'd be able to re-open. From azcentral.com:

Arizona 87 remains closed as work continues today
Buckling pavement in Slate Creek landslide area shut down stretch through the weekend
Associated Press
Mar. 24, 2008 12:00 AM

State highway crews worked Sunday to remove dirt from a landslide area that closed north and southbound lanes of Arizona 87 between Phoenix and Payson on Friday.

That work will continue early this morning. Officials with the Arizona Department of Transportation have not yet decided when the highway will reopen because of safety issues.

"When we finish that excavation, we will know better how to address the pavement repair," said Bill Williams, an ADOT spokesman. Engineers are assessing what can be done to safely reopen the highway.

On Friday, crews discovered buckled pavement at milepost 224, between Sunflower and Rye in the Slate Creek area, ADOT officials said.

The southbound lanes of the four-lane divided highway are most severely affected.

Until the highway reopens, the Arizona Department of Public Safety recommends motorists traveling north use either U.S. 60 through Globe or Interstate 17 north to Arizona 260 from Camp Verde to Payson. This is also the recommended route for those traveling south from northern Arizona.

Southbound traffic was being routed onto Arizona 188, while northbound traffic was closed at the Bush Highway near Fountain Hills, officials said.

Motorists can dial 511 for roadway information.