New to camping

[readysetgo]

Are you taking perishables? If so, do you have a method for storing/transporting and will it last throughout your trip?

Regarding perishables, small tip:

Take two coolers. Use one for drinks and other things you'll be grabbing often throughout the day. Use another (usually smaller) for the perishables. This way they stay cold/safe longer since opening and closing the cooler constantly will shorten the life of ice, raise the temp etc.

Good luck.

[G-forceJunkie]

For a beginner, the campgrounds at a lake are a good idea. They will have facilities like bathrooms and water. Your usually close to town for food or stuff you forgot. Something other than hiking to do like fishing, boating, etc. Castaic and nearby Piru lake have campgrounds. Expect to pay about $40 a night.

[Jeepergeo]

I'd steer clear of Joshua Tree until they clean up the mess left there over the shutdown. Bunch of inconsiderate tourists looking for a free vacation destroyed that place.

Josh

Where exactly was this destruction? I was there during the shutdown and again the first Friday after officially reopening and saw no destruction whatsoever.

[hermosabeach]

If you have access to a small pickup, there is a single track across from the hungry valley recreation area

Cross a small stream and drive 7-10 miles up this single track road.
Full size pick ups are too wide.

At the top is a loop with some camping designated areas.

I have not been for years. Look it up on google maps


No water
No toilets

Just places where it was ok to camp. I am not sure fires are allowed.

[tsmithson]

[tsmithson]

Yes on Lake Cachuma I camped there when I was young and again a couple of years ago. Good Suggestion!