Central coast CA

I hadn't caught this thread till just now! Arroyo Grande is home. The only pic I have of my newer rig is from early August right after we got it sitting at Lopez Lake where there should be about 18' of water! The truck has definitely transformed from that pic thanks exclusively to this frikkin' site!

 

high mountain, big falls, cuesta ridge, dunes, pozo

 

@GrizzledBastard
We Spent a few hours with the boys at Lopez Lake last week.
- It seems we found the same spot.

 

My 5 Cities Toys

 

Santa Maria Here! There is also West Camino Cielo down by Santa Barbara. Fun little trail. Few tight squeezes and awesome views.

 

Is that Suicide (what we called it back in High School) right off the 1 in Cayucos?

 

Negative, big sur

 

Any 3rd or 2nd gens need their trucks tuned next Thursday? I'll be in Santa Barbara / Goleta.

 

Truck camping a couple years ago.

 

How the hell did I miss all these new posts?

@OZ TRD That's the spot! Did you fly that pic by drone or tele it from the peninsula hill? Glad to see they had taken down most of the barrier fencing. Last time I was up on that side, it was after the rains and it was all blocked off!

I'm about to get back on my daily morning bass fishing fuckery with my boat up there. Ocean season is done so it's time to transition! This is a great time of year and we still have water to launch in.

 

Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd - took it all the way through to Hunter Ligget / Jolon

 

That last photo has strong Nacimiento-Ferguson Road feel to it.

EDIT: LOL!! You posted while I was typing! I guess I called it!

 

I used to live up there and tbh never went through that way - it was a little unnerving when getting to the base checkpoint!

 

Yep. I've camped in those two campsites down right near the entrance to Hunter Liggett, Nacimiento is one and Ponderosa is the second, IIRC. In good water years, the river is really bitchin running through there. In the 40 years I have been up here, I have driven that road in a truck/car maybe 4 or 5 times. I've been on it on my Sport/Tour moto more like 100x.

 

Nope - just warning signs (nothing saying through travel wasn't permitted, but that you were subject to being searched).

 

Geeez, you just reminded me. The first time I went up there was from the 101 side (Jolon/Lockwood). My GF (now wife) and I went camping for the first time at the Nacimiento camp. When I got to the gate at FHL, they wanted ID and insurance info to pass through. I wasn't aware that was necessary and I didn't have my insurance info in my truck. This was like the late 80's. It was already evening as we drove up after work on a Friday to spend the weekend. It was either turn around and drive back to Atascadero to 41 and then out to Morro Bay and all the way back up Hwy 1 and N-F Road over the top or go home or get a citation for not having proof of insurance. I took door #3 when I found out right before we turned around to leave that it was like a $25 citation but through the Feds! It was worth the ticket!

Today, have your paperwork at the ready to go through. I've been through where no one checked anything and you just drove thru the gate but they've been having LOTS and LOTS of maneuvers up there and the MOA is always hot so when there is such base activity, REALLY mind your shit because they'll pull you over for breaking 25 mph and give you the serious business including searches as mentioned. Anything you get popped for is on a Federal Level there. Not like dealing with city cops and getting an nice little envelope to send your bail in.

 

Hello Central Coast,
Just thought I’d put it out there that I’ll be in Pismo Beach Saturday 2/19 - Monday 2/21 if anyone is interested in a KDMax tune feel free to PM me or text 408-533-2337.
Thank you