Escapees September-October 2024

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California BEAUMONT : Dowling Fruit Orchard, pkg lot. No facilities. Free. O/N OK. I-10 x93, go 1/2 mi W on SR 60, S side. Wide variety of fresh fruit in season. Dried fruit and stan dard market vegetables all yr. 951-845-1217. David Goetz #137974 CABAZON : Morongo Casino, pkg lot. No known stay limit. I-10 x104 (Seminole Dr.), go N, follow signs for RV pkg E of casino, to N and E of bowling alley. 49500 Seminole Dr. 33.92478 -116.80018. Jan 20–major construction, park in truck areas if needed, watch for dead-ends. RV pkg behind casino not allowed. Well lighted, security cameras. Tram stop to casino. Quiet. Nice mtn views. Dumpster next to tram stop. Free D and potable W with fuel purchase of $50 or more. Propane is pricey but gas is cheapest in area. Excellent cell service. WiFi at hotel and casino. Sign up for players card, ask about $10 free play or food. Near huge outlet mall. Patricia Kerns #119457 HIGHLAND : Yaamava' Resort & Casino, pkg lot. BD. Free. thee-day limit, maybe more. No registration process. From Highland take SR 30 (I-210/SR 210 some maps) E, take x79 Highland Ave, merge onto E Highland Ave, TL on Victoria, go N one mi, TL at stop sign and sign “additional parking” into lot across from pkg garage (crossing over parking garage exit rd), go to far S lot for RVs and trucks. 777 San Manuel Blvd. 909-864-5050. Chas Wilder #88717 PALM SPRINGS : Santa Rosa/San Jacinto Mtns NM, lg relatively- fl at pkg area (BLM). Free. No prohibitive signs. 14-day limit. Five mi S then E from town on SR 111/E Palm Canyon Dr., turn S on Palm Hills Rd. When pavement ends (300') veer L and proceed to fl at open area (500'). 33.78989 -116.49091. Nearest st address 4781 E Palm Canyon Dr. Undeveloped desert area with several dirt rds. Easy turnaround. Lg rigs prob OK but possible soft sand in some areas, scout ahead. Strong cell signal. Hiking trail. Walk to grocery store, gas, restaurant and laundromat. tinyurl.com/yd47da4s Scott Ross #109562 SAN JACINTO : Soboba Casino. RV O/N OK, check in with security for more than one nite. I-10 x94, go 10.4 mi S on SR 79 to Ramona Expy, TL, go 2.6 mi to Lake Park Dr, TL, go 0.7 mi to Soboba Rd, TR, go 1 mi to casino, turn at second drive, go to far west lot. Bruce Ratcli ff #48001

Florida MCDAVID : BD (Escambia River Water Mgmt Area). Tables, fi re rings, grills. Porta-johns, trash service. Free. 14-day limit. 30 mi N of Pensacola on US 29 (2/3 mi S of jct with CR 164), at N30 51.514 W87 19.387, go E on Mystic Springs Rd to end of rd at N30 51.306 W87 18.715. Room for at least fi ve RVs. Boat launch, picnic areas. Verizon 3G fi ve bars. Good solar. Along Escambia Riv. Howard Krakower #101117 MILTON : Bayside CG, Yellow River WMA (FL Fish & Wild life). 11 BD sites, tables, fi re rings. Porta-johns. Free but permit required, see myfwc.com/recreation/camping or 850-265-3676. I-10 x31, go 9 mi S on SR 87 to Choctaw Field Rd, 30.50704 -86.90505. TR (W), go 2.7 mi on paved rd. TR (N) on dirt rd (good condition, 25 mph) at 30.51395 -86.94886 that goes around the N end of the air fi eld, go 4.9 mi to CG at 30.51664 -87.00719. All sites within 50' of bay and shaded by huge oaks, with great view of the water. myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/ yellow-river Margie Wilson #102666 MUNSON : Bear Lake CG (SF). 20 E/W sites, mostly paved, some pull-thru. Tables, fi re rings. Rest rooms/showers. May be discount if 65+ or 100% disabled. Fee info: fdacs. gov/Forest-Wild fi re/Our-Forests/State-Forests/State-For est-Recreation/Passes-and-Reservations. Reservation required at: fl oridastateforests.reserveamerica.com. Two mi E of jct SR 191, go N at sign. Lg-rig OK. Some sites satellite OK. Antenna+ampli fi er needed for Verizon signal. Great view. Walk or ride bike across dam. Five-mi foot trail around lake. Fishing pier, boat ramp (elec. motors only). Alligators alleged to be present. This is prob the best of the Blackwater SF CGs. 850-957-6140. Guy Gipson #84383 PENSACOLA BEACH : Ft Pickens CG, Gulf Islands Natl Seashore (NPS). 200 paved 30- or 50-A E/W sites and BD in 2 areas. Tables, fi re rings. Rest rooms/hot showers, D. E $40, non-E $26, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. From US 98 in Gulf Breeze, cross bridge ($1 toll SB only) S to Santa Rosa Island, go R (W) on SR 399 to Ft Pickens area. Or, from US 98 in Navarre, cross bridge (no toll) S and TR on SR 399, go 19 mi. N30 19.3 W87 16.568. Sometimes closed due to fl ooding. Cycling along shore, swimming, white sandy beaches. nps.gov/guis/planyourvisit/eatingsleeping.htm Rick Schafer #81691

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