Tell me about Ocotillo Wells

[ChumpChange]

I just got my trailer last weekend. Went to the beach and had a good time. We are going to try a week or so out in the desert come January. Where do I want to go? If I stay out there long, are there places to dump my tanks? Hookups? Is it just the middle of the desert?

 

[pw383426]

Camping ground pretty much. In the high desert. Good for dirt bikes and trucks, not so much fun for quads and buggys

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

We do Ocotillo at least 90% of our trips. And we ride quads. We have pretty much everything in our group:bikes, quads, SXS, and buggies. I love it there. It all dry camping except for one or two little campgrounds. The ranger station has a dump.

We basically drive our rigs a mile or two and sometimes 3 off the highway, find a good spot, make the wagon train and call it home for the weekend.

A bunch of us are heading out Christmas until New years. :beer

Some of my fellow Ocotillo lovers can give you more details, I have to get back to work now.



ps. I don't think Ocotillo is high desert PW, the salton sea is below sea level and that is not far. :hmm

 

[Carlson-jet]

Are the hot springs still going out there? It was about a 45 minute ride approx I think to the salton sea from O.W.

 

[pw383426]

Hmm you could be right, I just assumed because of only being a few minutes past Julian.

I enjoyed riding there, but that's cause I enjoy riding. I just love cruising in soft sand. After a weekend at Ocotillo my bike had scratches and dents, my muscles were sore, and I was dirty lol. Still fun for close it was to East County for me though. But for all out weekends I just prefer sand

 

[Duffster]

Cool place go to the Iron Door and have a few beers. Back when I was riding two wheelers all the time I thought it was the best place to ride. Was speedo clocked on my 88 CR500 on the road over 100mph.:skull

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

If you are looking for sand, Ocotillo is not the place.

But we enjoy getting dirty and have had many many many fun times there!

:beer

 

[essexjet]

I just got my trailer last weekend. Went to the beach and had a good time. We are going to try a week or so out in the desert come January. Where do I want to go? If I stay out there long, are there places to dump my tanks? Hookups? Is it just the middle of the desert?

Matt no hook ups and you can dump at the Arco station off of 86 express and 66th avenue in Cochella.

 

[knuckle head]

I just got my trailer last weekend. Went to the beach and had a good time. We are going to try a week or so out in the desert come January. Where do I want to go? If I stay out there long, are there places to dump my tanks? Hookups? Is it just the middle of the desert?

There are a couple places to dump out there. I have a rail and dirt bikes and I love it out there. If you want to go with a large group the first time we are planning a trip for the weekend of the 25-27 of January with a bunch of (Former) HBers (I guess we are RDPers now ) here is a link to some pics from previous trips. http://www.knuckle-heads.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10

 

[Riverbound]

Ocotillo last presidents day weekend.
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[RiverDave]

There are a couple places to dump out there. I have a rail and dirt bikes and I love it out there. If you want to go with a large group the first time we are planning a trip for the weekend of the 25-27 of January with a bunch of (Former) HBers (I guess we are RDPers now ) here is a link to some pics from previous trips. http://www.knuckle-heads.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10

If my house is completely done by then Stacy and I are all in!

RD

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

Ocotillo last presidents day weekend.

That is such an awesome picture! :beer

 

[ChumpChange]

Is it all pretty much hard pack where I won't get stuck with my two wheel drive?

 

[Riverbound]

Is it all pretty much hard pack where I won't get stuck with my two wheel drive?

There are a few sandy washes here and there...but guys run pre-runner rangers all over the place without getting stuck. if you are asking about the truck/trailer getting stuck. mine is a 2wd too and there is only one spot it was ever close to getting stuck. every where else is pretty much grated roads in and out.
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[knuckle head]

Is it all pretty much hard pack where I won't get stuck with my two wheel drive?

You should be fine. I don't have 4 wheel drive.

 

[dezertrider]

The Ranger station closed there dump station late last year. Just about a 2 miles past the ranger station is a RV resort called Desert Ironwoods. 10$ to dump and about 10$ to fill your water tanks. Ocotillo is about 160square miles of legal riding area. Most people hang near the ranger station but there is allot of remote riding where you wont see anyone even on the Holiday weekends.

:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:hotdevil:beer

 

[knuckle head]

Ocotillo last presidents day weekend.

Another View:

 

[dezertrider]

There are a few sandy washes here and there...but guys run pre-runner rangers all over the place without getting stuck. if you are asking about the truck/trailer getting stuck. mine is a 2wd too and there is only one spot it was ever close to getting stuck. every where else is pretty much grated roads in and out.[/QUOTE

2WD is just fine out there. I can take my 2wd Expidition through the hole park

 

[knuckle head]

If my house is completely done by then Stacy and I are all in!

RD

I hope you make it Dave

:beer

 

[78Hondo Cruiser]

Pretty much anywhere you camp there is hard pack which makes it really easy if all you have is 2wd. Nothing like waking up on I think its S2 riding across Ocotillo early in the morning and getting breakfast at desert rose.

Kyle

 

[knuckle head]

There are a few sandy washes here and there...but guys run pre-runner rangers all over the place without getting stuck. if you are asking about the truck/trailer getting stuck. mine is a 2wd too and there is only one spot it was ever close to getting stuck. every where else is pretty much grated roads in and out.[/QUOTE

2WD is just fine out there. I can take my 2wd Expidition through the hole park

Just in case you see this bush and your wife tells you not to try and make a U-turn around it you may want to listen to her :smackhead

The only time I got stuck while pulling my trailer:swear

 

[Cole Trickle]

Imagine the dustiest place on earth

Cool hard pack riding area that would be 1000X better if it rained 2 days before you show up.

I have been there 2X and had fun. With that said I would go back with a group to chill and party but it wouldn't be my 1/2/3 choice

 

[knuckle head]

Imagine the dustiest place on earth

Cool hard pack riding area that would be 1000X better if it rained 2 days before you show up.

I have been there 2X and had fun. With that said I would go back with a group to chill and party but it wouldn't be my 1/2/3 choice

A little dirt never hurt anyone

 

[dezertrider]

A few more pics :beer

 

[dezertrider]

Imagine the dustiest place on earth

Cool hard pack riding area that would be 1000X better if it rained 2 days before you show up.

I have been there 2X and had fun. With that said I would go back with a group to chill and party but it wouldn't be my 1/2/3 choice

Was out this past weekend and there was mud puddles from the previous storms

 

[Cole Trickle]

A little dirt never hurt anyone

lol...I'm low maintenence. As long as I have 100 beers,goggles and bandana I am good to go.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Was out this past weekend and there was mud puddles from the previous storms

Probably a great weekend

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

All the pictures are making me really excited for our New Years trip!!!!

 

[dezertrider]

So Rinda?

Who is planning the big Feast?

We need to do that again

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

So Rinda?

Who is planning the big Feast?

We need to do that again

Lets do it!!! We can do a Thanksgiving do over!!! :beer

 

[knuckle head]

One of the best parts about Ocotillo is for some reason no matter what direction you go when you leave camp you always end up in the same place:hmm

:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer

 

[knuckle head]

Lets do it!!! We can do a Thanksgiving do over!!! :beer

We will have the turkey fryer

 

[Riverbound]

One of the best parts about Ocotillo is for some reason no matter what direction you go when you leave camp you always end up in the same place:hmm

:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer

Is that a bar???...and how come I have never been there:swear:swear
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[mrs. bordsmnj]

One of the best parts about Ocotillo is for some reason no matter what direction you go when you leave camp you always end up in the same place:hmm

:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer

Just don't order 2 orders of nachos because the bartendar will threaten to punch you in the face.

 

[dezertrider]

One of the best parts about Ocotillo is for some reason no matter what direction you go when you leave camp you always end up in the same place:hmm

:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer:beer

Its not a Bar it the IRON DOOR:beer

 

[dezertrider]

Lets do it!!! We can do a Thanksgiving do over!!! :beer

I'm sure Kathy will help you make a list

 

[Riverbound]

Is that a bar???...and how come I have never been there:swear:swear

Its not a Bar it the IRON DOOR:beer

what does that mean?

Just don't order 2 orders of nachos because the bartendar will threaten to punch you in the face.

sounds like my kind of place
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[knuckle head]

what does that mean?



sounds like my kind of place

It means it's not just any bar it's the IRON DOOR!!!

and we don't take you because we know you will never leave

 

[Desertgirl]

It means it's not just any bar it's the IRON DOOR!!!

and we don't take you because we know you will never leave

:fsakes
Riverbound can save our seats for us, until we all come back.

 

[Desertgirl]

Just in case you see this bush and your wife tells you not to try and make a U-turn around it you may want to listen to her :smackhead

The only time I got stuck while pulling my trailer:swear

TARD!!!

Why don't you just listen to Shelli, we all know she is the smart one!

 

[Riverbound]

It means it's not just any bar it's the IRON DOOR!!!

and we don't take you because we know you will never leave

Im gonna find GPS coordinates and go alone then. If u guys end up missing me...you will know where to find me :beer


<---amazed he has never been there.:swear
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[Ca Sean]

Imagine the dustiest place on earth

Cool hard pack riding area that would be 1000X better if it rained 2 days before you show up.

I have been there 2X and had fun. With that said I would go back with a group to chill and party but it wouldn't be my 1/2/3 choice

Yeah it was pretty dusty the one time you met us out there. Even with the dusty conditions it's still a blast.

 

[Cole Trickle]

Yeah it was pretty dusty the one time you met us out there. Even with the dusty conditions it's still a blast.

It was a cool trip. I would have hated to be the quads trying to keep up in the dust while we were just missing rocks at 50

Wvweyone is going out the last week in january. we should do a 3 day weekend and we will sleep on the floor...lol

 

[mrs. bordsmnj]

Im gonna find GPS coordinates and go alone then. If u guys end up missing me...you will know where to find me :beer


<---amazed he has never been there.:swear

Seriously, you have never been there? I don't think I have been back since the bartendar told me he wanted to punch me in the face. It was that picture too, 2 New Year's ago.

 

[ChumpChange]

So anybody want to let me borrow a Rhino for a week?

 

[Cole Trickle]

Seriously, you have never been there? I don't think I have been back since the bartendar told me he wanted to punch me in the face. It was that picture too, 2 New Year's ago.

Did you insult his nacho making abilities?

 

[Ca Sean]

It was a cool trip. I would have hated to be the quads trying to keep up in the dust while we were just missing rocks at 50

Wvweyone is going out the last week in january. we should do a 3 day weekend and we will sleep on the floor...lol

I felt bad enough for you trying to dodge the rocks through that wash, back in the before time when your Rhino was just as fast as mine

Is that the same weekend as The Superbowl? If not we might be up to a trip.

 

[Cole Trickle]

So anybody want to let me borrow a Rhino for a week?

Trade you pinks for the boat

 

[Cole Trickle]

I felt bad enough for you trying to dodge the rocks through that wash, back in the before time when your Rhino was just as fast as mine

Is that the same weekend as The Superbowl? If not we might be up to a trip.

Dick...

We can race your jeep vs. my rhino next time out. When you get stuck I get to point and laugh while drinking your tangere

I have no idea when the superbowl is but I think everyone is headed out jan 25-27

 

[Ca Sean]

So anybody want to let me borrow a Rhino for a week?

Rhinos work pretty good out there. Mine never felt underpowered, like it did in the sand. Except in the washes. Their like a mini-Jeep out there