Destinations
Guests are welcome to travel to the destination of their choice (subject to insurance limitations), but the following destinations are some of our absolute favorites.
LAKE MOJAVE
Located 10-15 minutes outside of Laughlin, NV lies Lake Mojave. Mojave is an incredibly beautiful body of water, providing breathtaking desert landscapes as you cruise up toward the Hoover Dam. There are several locations for RV camping and launching along the 67-mile long-lake. For those adventurous enough, we will give you tips for a trip to the base of the majestic Hoover Dam, including a stop at the hot springs along the way. Don’t worry, there are marinas for gas, food, and drinks along the way. This is one of our favorite trips!
Best Time to Go: Mohave water season runs from March to September. During the week gives you the best chance to find that perfect cove and avoid the lines at the launch ramp. If you go during the weekend, it is best to launch as early as possible and get off the lake by 3 pm to avoid the rush.
Warnings: Lake Mohave can be subject to sudden thunderstorms. As such, It is important that you check the weather if you plan to boat far from camp. Additionally, launching at Katherine’s landing, the main launch ramp near Davis dam, can get quite busy. With that said, it is an easy ramp to launch/trailer watercraft. We will provide all the training, information, and equipment you need.
Best Time to Go: Mohave water season runs from March to September. During the week gives you the best chance to find that perfect cove and avoid the lines at the launch ramp. If you go during the weekend, it is best to launch as early as possible and get off the lake by 3 pm to avoid the rush.
Warnings: Lake Mohave can be subject to sudden thunderstorms. As such, It is important that you check the weather if you plan to boat far from camp. Additionally, launching at Katherine’s landing, the main launch ramp near Davis dam, can get quite busy. With that said, it is an easy ramp to launch/trailer watercraft. We will provide all the training, information, and equipment you need.
SILVERWOOD LAKE, CA
Silverwood Lake is nestled in the lower portion of the San Bernardino mountains just 40 minutes north of the 15/91 interchange and is a perfect getaway for those who want to avoid the roads to Big Bear. Silverwood offers overnight RV camping where you can be riding the off-road trails in the morning and jet-skiing or boating that same afternoon. OHV trails include a “there-and-back” ride to the Lake Arrowhead area that is a blast (but long). Additionally, it is usually less crowded for watercraft launching, making it perfect to hone your launching skills.
Best Time to Go: There really is no bad time to go to to Silverwood. However, the peak summer heat may make off-roading unpleasant after 10 am (unless you’re heading back to the water). Likewise, you won’t have much fun on the water during winter.
Warnings: Other than basic safety, Silverwood is very easy to access, launch, trailer, and otherwise enjoy. With longer trails it is recommended that you bring your emergency kit (provided) and plenty of water on a long ride. Check All Trails (link below) for closure information before booking an off-road toy. We will provide all training, information, and safety equipment you will need.
Best Time to Go: There really is no bad time to go to to Silverwood. However, the peak summer heat may make off-roading unpleasant after 10 am (unless you’re heading back to the water). Likewise, you won’t have much fun on the water during winter.
Warnings: Other than basic safety, Silverwood is very easy to access, launch, trailer, and otherwise enjoy. With longer trails it is recommended that you bring your emergency kit (provided) and plenty of water on a long ride. Check All Trails (link below) for closure information before booking an off-road toy. We will provide all training, information, and safety equipment you will need.
OCOTILLO WELLS, CA
(Anza-Borrego State Park)
Ocotillo Wells is another favorite spot for off-road recreation. Ocotillo is approximately 2.5 hours from the 91/15 interchange just west of the Salton Sea. Ocotillo has an array of riding conditions, with technical trails and courses as well as dry washes (riverbeds) extending miles into and around the park. There are dozens of great rides, including trails to the Salton Sea and mud hot springs, to name a few.
Best Time to Go: The season is the same as Glamis, as is the magical experience you will have if you go during the week.
Warnings: You should take the same precautions as stated above (Glamis). There are a few (avoidable) soft/sandy spots which may require tire deflation, but generally the ground is hard-packed. Like Glamis, the main areas of Ocotillo have no hook-ups, so be prepared to drive to dump/refill, or pay a honey-pot operator. We will provide all the training, information, and safety equipment you will need.
GLAMIS, CA
(Imperial Sand Dunes)
Glamis is an all-time favorite for any off-road enthusiast. It is roughly a 3-hour drive SE from the 91/15 interchange. The dunes are perfect for beginner and experienced riders alike, with large dune “bowls” that can rise several hundred feet, providing a legit thrill-of-a–lifetime experience
Best Time to Go: Glamis season begins mid-October (once it cools down) and runs through mid-April. Permits are required (and provided to members at no additional cost). The absolute best time to go is during the week, when you can have the dunes (nearly) to yourself. Riding through an almost empty Glamis is something that lives in your DNA forever.
Warnings: First, weekends can be extraordinarily busy, with no shortage of irresponsible individuals who have been drinking (the same DUI laws apply to off-road vehicles). Second, if you plan to stay on the “washes,” you will have to deflate the tires to avoid getting stuck in the sand, which is a little extra work (we provide instruction and tools to rapidly deflate/inflate tires). There are plenty of areas that do not require deflating your tires. Finally, there are no hook-ups. While you can dump and refill water nearby, you must drive. Alternatively, you can pay “honey-pot” operators driving around to vacuum out your black/grey tanks and refill your water. We will provide all the training, information, and safety equipment you will need.
Best Time to Go: Glamis season begins mid-October (once it cools down) and runs through mid-April. Permits are required (and provided to members at no additional cost). The absolute best time to go is during the week, when you can have the dunes (nearly) to yourself. Riding through an almost empty Glamis is something that lives in your DNA forever.
Warnings: First, weekends can be extraordinarily busy, with no shortage of irresponsible individuals who have been drinking (the same DUI laws apply to off-road vehicles). Second, if you plan to stay on the “washes,” you will have to deflate the tires to avoid getting stuck in the sand, which is a little extra work (we provide instruction and tools to rapidly deflate/inflate tires). There are plenty of areas that do not require deflating your tires. Finally, there are no hook-ups. While you can dump and refill water nearby, you must drive. Alternatively, you can pay “honey-pot” operators driving around to vacuum out your black/grey tanks and refill your water. We will provide all the training, information, and safety equipment you will need.