Friday, May 26, 2000
California Military Campgrounds
Military Campgrounds in California
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Admiral Baker Field Campground (CA1N)
Beale Fam-Camp (CA2A)
Big Bear Recreation Facility (CA3M)
Camp Roberts (CA19A)
Camp San Luis Obispo RV Park (CA4A)
Channel Islands Harbor Recreational Facility (CA5C)
Camp Del Mar Beach (CA6M)
Desert Rat RV Park (CA20M)
Edwards Fam-Camp (CA7A)
El Centro NAF Campground (CA8N)
El Toro Campground (CA9M)
Fiddlers Cove RV Park (CA10N)
Lake O'Neill Recreation Park (CA11M)
Lemoore NAS (CA24N)
Los Angeles AFB Famcamp (CA12A)
March Field Famcamp (CA13A)
Monterey Pines (CA21N)
Point Mugu Recreation Facility (CA14N)
Port Hueneme (CA22N)
San Onofre Recreation Beach (CA15M)
Sharpe Travel Camp (CA16R)
Travis Famcamp (CA17A)
Vandenberg Famcamp (CA18A)
29 Palms (CA23M)
Admiral Baker Field Campground (CA1N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: When you reach the gatehouse at the bottom of
Admiral Baker Road hill you must turn right (do not go straight ahead to
the old golf course campground). Go into the large parking lot on the
left (past the Army Reserve Center) to register at the M.W.R. office.
It's in a brown wooden building with blue sign, about 100 yards north.
The office is open every day from 0900-1700. At other times there is a
night host with a lighted sign at the entry into the campground.
Telephone: (619)556-1011
Season: All year
Reservations: Recommended
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Concrete
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30
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W/S/E
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$17.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Overflow
|
12
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None
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
Notes: Forwarding address:
Admiral Baker RV Park
c/o Navy Golf Course
San Diego, CA 92120
Member Input: Just returned from a week at Admiral Baker in San Diego and
thought I let you know about a few changes: The hours are now 0900 - 1700
daily; Have completely upgraded and now have 30+ sites with concrete pad
(two are handicap with additional concrete for picnic table) and all have
W/E/S.
I was there six nights (didn't qualify for the weekly rate) and it cost
$17.00 a night. A great deal as the park is only a mile and a half from
Jack Murphy Stadium (QualCom) where we took in a Packers/Chargers
game.
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Beale Fam-Camp (CA2A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Exit I-80 at Exit 111 and proceed North on SR-65 for approx. 25
miles, then turn right onto South Beale Rd.. Follow Beale Rd. approx. 6
miles to 14th St. and turn right and go approx. 1.4 miles. Turn left onto C St.
for approx. 1.4 miles and turn right onto 34th St. to campground on the left,
about 1 block.
Telephone: (530)634-3382
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
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|
Paved
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43
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W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Big Bear Recreation Facility (CA3M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (714)726-2626/2572
Season: RV's May - Oct
Reservations: Required
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
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Paved
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5
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W/E
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$12.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Camp San Luis Obispo RV Park (CA4A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: From US-101 in San Luis Obispo take SR-1 Northwest approx. 5.5
miles to Hollister Ave.. Turn left and go approx. 0.35 miles and turn left
onto Chorro Valley Rd.. Go 1 block and turn right onto Amador Ave.. Go
2 blocks and turn right onto Madera Ave. Camp is about 2 blocks on
your right.
Telephone: (805)594-6500
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
|
Monthly
|
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Hardstand
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4
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W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Hardstand
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8
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W/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Tent Spaces
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?
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None
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$5.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, National Guard, DOD Civilians, Other
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Channel Islands Harbor Recreational Facility (CA5C)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (805)985-9822
Season: All year
Reservations: Required
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
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Gravel
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6
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W/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves
Notes: 14 day limit.
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Camp Del Mar Beach (CA6M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (760)725-4111
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
|
Monthly
|
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Paved
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17
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W/E
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$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Hardpack
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39
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W/E
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$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Beach
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28
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W/E
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$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, DOD Civilians, Other
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Edwards Fam-Camp (CA7A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (805)277-1110
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
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26
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W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Camper Spaces
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10
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None
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$5.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
Member Input: FamCamp will be obtained in person at the FamCamp host site. Unlimited extensions
based upon availablity and with prior approval from the camp for Retired Military/DOD Personnel.
You can use the restroom and shower at the Youth Center 50 yards from the sites behind the pool,
(restrooms at the FamCamp are due to open this summer). There is a new Exchange due to open
in June also. (Charles Jacobs #7507)
Check out time is 1200.
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El Centro NAF Campground (CA8N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: From I-8 eastbound: Past El Centro, exit at
Westmoreland/Forrester Rd. Also sign for NAF El Centro and S30. Go right
at top of exit ramp (Forrester Rd.) and proceed north to 4-way stop.
Turn left onto S80 (Evan Hews Rd.) and proceed west to NAF El Centro
sign. Turn right, proceed North and through gate. DISREGARD ALL
INSTRUCTIONS TO CHECK-IN AT RECREATION CENTER. Bear left at "Y" and left
again onto First St. Continue until street name changes to D St. Follow
past sign for Palm Oasis RV Park and turn left into campground road JUST
BEFORE Building 318. Campground office is at corner of Bldg 318 (Gear
Issue) and is open 0800-1630 M-F only. At other times, check in with
campground Host at site #43, which should be just ahead of you after the
turn.
Telephone: (760)339-2524
Season: All year
Reservations: NOT accepted. First come, first served; but active duty
users have priority. No stay limit except for six sites. Three are
overnight only and three are one week only. Overflow stay required to
get on waiting list when campground is full.
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hard Sand
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82
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W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Dry Camp
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Unlimited
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None
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$3.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, DOD Civilians
Member Input: Submitted by: CAPT Dave Kletter, USN (Ret.) Member No. 3697
Number of RV sites available: 82 coarse sand, W/S/E (some 50-amp
service), concrete patios and all-aluminum picnic tables. 35' max length
restriction does not apply to newer sites. Can contract for CATV through
local cable company. Can also arrange for Imperial Valley newspaper to
be delivered daily to site.
Campground contains small building with lounge, rest rooms
and laundry facility. Only ONE restroom for each sex and each has only
ONE SHOWER. Laundry facility is open 24 hours/day and has the only
campground telephone. Bicycle helmets required. Mail accepted in care
of M.W.R. Gear Issue, Bldg. 318, NAF El Centro, CA 92243. Gas station,
NEX and Commissary on base (NEX and Commissary may be closed weekends).
No propane.
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El Toro Campground (CA9M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (949)726-2572/2626
Season: All year
Reservations: Required
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
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4
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W/S/E
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$12.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Camper Spaces
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21
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W/E
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$9.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Fiddlers Cove RV Park (CA10N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: From Hwy 5 take bridge to Coronado - Hwy 75. Turn left on Orange Avenue. Pass Naval
Amphibious Base.
Telephone: (619)435-8788/4700
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
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50
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W/E
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$17.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Dirt
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30
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None
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Space Notes: Dry camping available.
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Lake O'Neill Recreation Park (CA11M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Exit I-5 at Exit 51 and go West on E. Mission Rd. approx. 5.1
miles and turn right onto E. Alvarado St. for approx. 0.4 miles. Turn left
onto S. Main for approx. 0.8 miles and turn right onto Ammunition Rd.,
this will change to Fallbrook Rd.. Follow this road approx. 5.5 miles and
turn right onto 19th for approx. 0.3 miles and join Vandergrift Blvd. for
approx. 0.15 miles. Turn right onto Deluz Rd. for approx. 0.7 miles. Turn
left onto Lake O'Neill Rd. for approx. 0.4 miles to Sign In on your right.
Continue on Lake O'Neill Rd. for approx. 0.3 miles and turn right onto
Santa Margarita Rd. for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Lakeside Dr. for approx.
0.4 miles to campground on your left.
Telephone: (760)725-4111
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
URL:http://www.mwrcamppendelton.com
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Paved
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5
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W/S/E
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$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Paved
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40
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W/E
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$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Paved
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20
|
W
|
$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Dirt
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52
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None
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves
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Los Angeles AFB Famcamp (CA12A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: With reservations: Exit I-5 at Exit 43 and go West on Rosecrans
Ave. approx. 0.5 miles and turn left onto N. Aviation Blvd. for approx. 0.4
miles to campground on your left.
Without reservations: Exit I-5 at Exit 44 and go West on El Segundo. Blvd.
approx. 0.8 miles and turn right onto Douglas St. and go to Bldg. 220 for
sign-in. Go back to El Segundo Blvd, then East approx. 0.3 miles. Turn
right onto N. Aviation Blvd and go South approx. 1.4 miles to campground.
Since gate to campground is locked, you must either have reservations
(you'll be given the combination) or check in at the sign in to gain entry.
Telephone: (310)363-2081
Season: All year
Reservations: Required
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
|
15
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W/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
Member Input: The FamCamp is located 2 miles from LA AFB. Reservations are
highly recommended, user priority will be IAW AFI 34-101, you will need to
present an ID. Cards or a receipt of payment will also be required before
a guest will be allowed into the FamCamp. Fees, $8.00 night, $50.00
weekly. There are 15 sites, water, electric and dump available. Check in
at the Outdoor Recreation Office (Bldg. 220, Area "B", phone ext
363,2910 or 510-466-9111 before using camp. (Harold Hoyt #3469)
Mail forwarding address:
Equipment rental
61st ABG/SVRE
340 Challenger Way
Los Angeles AFB
El Segundo, CA 90245-4678
Went there a few months ago. No facilities available at the site. They have a Porta Toilet but no showers. I understand you can shower on Base at the Gym.
The Camp is ok, rate maybe a 4 on a 1-10 scale 10 being the best.
Donald Cole
July 21, 2000
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March Field Famcamp (CA13A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (909)655-1110
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
|
12
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E/W
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Overflow
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?
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None
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$5.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Point Mugu Recreation Facility (CA14N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (805)989-8407
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Paved
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67
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W/S/E
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$15.00-16.95 |
$? |
$? |
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Tent Spaces
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10
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None
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$6.00-8.00 |
$? |
$? |
Notes: Cable TV & Phone hook-ups available. Monthly rates available.
From Members: On the way back from Peoria, we stoppped at Pt Mugu NAS and
stayed at the famcamp there. The book says that they do not, repeat not,
take reservations. That is now incorrect as they do and will. Moreover,
Mugu is making major improvements to the camp. They are adding many
new sites and are/have paved the interior roads. They also plan a big
gezebo in the center of the camp.
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San Onofre Recreation Beach (CA15M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (760)725-7935
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
|
80
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W/E
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$12.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Sand
|
42
|
W
|
$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Paved/Sand
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26
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None
|
$8.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Sharpe Travel Camp (CA16R)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Exit I-5 at Exit 465 and go East on Roth Rd. approx. 0.8 miles.
Turn right A St. and go approx 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Redwood St. for
approx. 0.2 miles. Turn right onto Almond St. to campground.
Telephone: (209)982-2000
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Gravel
|
12
|
W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
From Members: Check in is at Site #1 in the FAM Camp with a very friendly Fam Camp
Host. He even helps you park. The Consolidated Club is on the NW corner of Almond
and Redwood. Exchange facilities are minimal.
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Travis Famcamp (CA17A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Exit I-80 at Exit 52 and take Air Base Parkway east approx. 5.4
miles to main gate. You will see FamCamp on your right as you enter at Main
Gate. Take two right turns to the office.
Telephone: (707)424-1110/5000
Season: All year
Reservations: Limited
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Gravel
|
72
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W/S/E/CTV
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Dirt
|
8
|
None
|
$3.00 |
$? |
$? |
From Members:
Here is some facts to post for the listing on Travis AFB FamCamp:
72 Full Hookup sites with Cable.
New Office and Laundry Room
Limited to 90 Days Stay per Calendar Year.
$10 per day for full hookup with Cable
$3 per day for Dry Camp. Limited number of sites.
Have some sites wired for Phones, but not yet available.
Bob Zambenini
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Vandenberg Famcamp (CA18A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: From US-101 near Las Cruces take SR-1 approx. 29 miles, through
Lompoc, to California St. and Main Gate of base. Follow California St.
approx. 2.8 miles to camp on your right.
Telephone: (805)734-8232
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
|
49
|
W/S/E
|
$15.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Gravel
|
19
|
None
|
$5.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Grass
|
15
|
None
|
$5.00 |
$? |
$? |
Authorized Users: Active Duty, Retirees, Reserves, National Guard, DOD Civilians
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Camp Roberts (CA19A)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Telephone: (805)238-8312
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Hardstand
|
12
|
W/S/E
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$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
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Desert Rat RV Park (CA20M)
Updated: Saturday, April 29, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Location: Marine Corps Logistics Base at Barstow, Ca
Directions: Back Gate- Duty Hours only
From I-15 Exit at Peggy Sue's Diner, go south to stop light in Daggett, turn west, follow
National Trails road along RR track to Back Gate.
From I-40 westbound you can exit north to Daggett and follow National Trails to Back Gate
Telephone: ?
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
|
12
|
W/S/E
|
$10.00 |
$? |
$? |
Input from members:
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Monterey Pines (CA21N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Monterey Pines RV Campground is located at the corner of Fairgrounds Road and
Garden Road in Monterey. Traveling SOUTH on HWY 1, exit at Casa Verde Way and turn left.
Continue through the light to Fairgrounds Road and turn right. The entrance is at the corner on
the left. Heading WEST from Salinas to Monterey on HWY 68, take Olmstead Road (right) and
turn left on Garden Road. The entrance will be on the right at the corner just before the light
at Fairgrounds Road.
Telephone: 831/656-4029 or 831/656-2167
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted using Visa, Mastercard or money order
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
|
30
|
W/S/E
|
$14.00 |
$? |
$? |
|
Camper Spaces
|
8
|
W/E
|
$12.00 |
$? |
$? |
Listed RV Campground Rates are for Active Duty, Reservist, Retiree, or Family Member
DoD Civilian: $16/day for full hook-up, $14/day for partial hook-up
Civilian Guest: $18/day for full hook-up, $14/day for partial hook-up
Member Input: A nice setting in the midst of the golf course with plenty of tall pines. Sign in
at the Pro Shop at the golf course.
Alice & Charlie Anderson (22 Jan 99)
Port Hueneme (CA22N)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Area Map
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: From US-101 in El Rio, CA take CA-232 (Vineyard Ave) southwest approx 1/2 mile to
CA-1. Follow CA-1 South approx 2.5 miles to W. Wooley Rd. West on W. Wooley RD. approx 1 mile
to S. Ventura Rd. South on S. Ventura Rd. approx 1.5 miles to Cutting Rd. and main gate to
base. West through main gate on Cutting Rd. approx 0.8 miles to Salsa St. North on Salsa St.
approx 0.4 miles to campground.
Telephone: (805)982-6123
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
|
34
|
W/S/E/CTV/Telephones
|
$19.00 |
$? |
$? |
Member Input: Pads are not level, there is a 3 - 4 inch slope for run off.
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29 Palms (CA23M)
Updated: Friday, May 26, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: The campground is located on Highway 62, NE of Palms Springs, California.
Telephone: (760)368-6853
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
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Type of site
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Spaces
|
Hook-ups
|
Daily
|
Weekly
|
Monthly
|
|
Camper Spaces
|
46
|
W/S/E/
|
$15.00 |
$? |
$200.00 |
Member Input: In the past few months the Campground at the Marine Base has come under the control of Special Services instead of Housing. Now active duty military as well as retired military are permitted to use the campground. It has approximately 46 spaces. The spaces are very wide and at least 70' long. They are all back in but the streets are wide permitting easy backing. Water sewer and 30 amp electric is included in the price of 200.00 per month and I think 15.00 per day. It is a great park and is close to everything. This park is not well known but when the word gets out it will fill up fast. The phone number is 760 368 6853 and they take reservations.
If you have any question just email me.
Gil Murdock
gjmurdock@earthlink.net
CWO4 USMC Retired
April 22, 2000
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Lemoore NAS (CA24N)
Updated: Thursday, August 17, 2000
Street Atlas 7 Map (Zipped)
Directions: Located on Hwy 198 between 99 & I-5, 6 mi. west of Lemoore.
From 99, turn off on 198 and keep going through the town of Lemoore until you see
the base on the right. From I5 coming from the north, it is 20 miles from the turnoff on 198.
From the south, you can turn off at hwy 41 to 198, where you will go west. We used the Avenal
Cut, which is confusing if you don’t know the area—there is a sign there saying NAS Lemoore
exit. You must turn left at the exit end, cross the freeway, go past the freeway entrance for
southbound I5, and turn left several yards ahead. Follow that road back across the freeway, a 2
lane through the agricultural area, for about 17 miles. There will be a sign for 198, where you
will go west for about a mile to the main gate.
Telephone: 559-997-8983
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted with Credit Card number
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Type of site
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Spaces
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Hook-ups
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly
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Paved
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12
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W/S/E/
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$13.00 |
$77.00 |
$300.00 |
Member Input: Located on Hancock Ave near the batting cages, driving range & Area 51 swimming pool.
The park has 12 sites with full hookups incl; elec / water / sewage, restrooms and showers.
The sites are paved, with gravel between the sites. Each has a picnic table and barbecue.
NOTE: Retired military & DoD may reserve space 5 wks in advance
Commissary is reached by taking Hancock to Franklin and turning left, proceeding on to left fork which is at the end; take it & turn left; commissary is a short distance on left. It can also be reached at time of entering main gate on 198. To go before arrival at Fam Camp, after entering the gate, take the first left turn (not the immediate first past the guard shack—it isn’t always feasible) and follow the street as it curves around until you reach the retail complex, where you’ll see a large parking lot. The Commissary, NEX & other stores, such as optical shop and Food Court, are located in that area adjacent to the commissary. Entrances to the parking lot are on both sides of it. On the side toward Franklin, there is a drive-through fast food.
The gas station and propane is across the street from the Fam Camp. Area 51 (for over 21ers) and Rec Centers are in sight of the camp. The base pool is also by the parking lot you enter to reach the camp. On the other side of the gas station are the bowling alley and a snack bar/ computer center, post office, and credit union, and Enterprise Car Rental. Across Franklin on Hancock are the gym, MWR/ Outdoor Rec., car wash, storage for RV’s & boats area.
West on Franklin past the new Hospital, just before you enter the housing area, a right turn will take you to the Jet Mart and Pizza shop.
The back gate is available only to housing residents with a Q sticker.
One thing that has been annoying—MWR has been lax about putting up a reserved card on their board at the entrance. Once you are there, you take a card and your payment over to MWR, or put a check in the pickup box if you come in after hours when the office is closed. As the camp hasn’t been full so far when we were there, it hasn’t been a problem of a drive-in getting a spot that should have been marked reserved, but it could be in the future. They take your credit card # when you call in a reservation, but don’t charge to it until you arrive. I don’t know what they do when you don’t show—perhaps just drop your reservation, or perhaps charge for one day.
Dave Brown
September 21, 1999
Jerry & I have recently used the Famcamp at NAS Lemoore in central California while helping our daughter & son-in-law pack out for a new duty station. The restrooms and showers building was in construction and should be finished soon. Alas, we just got the noise and the dirt before our trip ended. We had a chance to see the new Navy Inn, which is located adjacent to the old one and a walk across the field from the Famcamp. It's sure nicer than anything we had available during our active duty years--(years and years ago!). The original Inn is still in use also. Other construction is presently going on, much to our inconvenience while there. The main street to enter the old housing where our kids lived was all torn up, and the detours sucked up a lot of our expensive gas!
If you like hot weather, it's a good place to stop and stock up. If not, wait until summer is over.
Phyllis and Jerry Noe
July 26, 2000
I just found a flyer for the NAS Lemoore FamCamp that has been lost (lost in plain sight!) since I got home from there. As in Dave Brown's info from his stop there in '99, it has the name as being QOL RV Park (standing for Quality of Life). I changed it to LAO-820 because that's what the sign said that they put up to tell about the construction going on for the restrooms--so maybe you want to change it back to the QOL, I don't know what LAO stands for. Also I said Outdoor Recreation takes the reservations. It is called Outdoor Adventure Center. The flyer says there will eventually be laundry facilities, phone, and cable television hookups. Also included were 2 more categories for reservations: local active duty may reserve a site 10 weeks in advance, non-local active duty may reserve 7 weeks in advance.
Phyllis Noe
August 09, 2000
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