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Facility
The Western Regional is being held at Dos Picos State
Park which is between Poway and Ramona, California. This
facility is centrally located to the attractions of San Diego as
well as the local mountains and desert. It is off of highway 67
on the way to Julian and the Anza Borrego desert. It is close to
one of the county’s best climbing and bouldering areas, Mount
Woodson, as well as shopping, restaurants and fast food. We
have reserved the entire Pavilion area which has a large central
pavilion, barbeques, fire pits and picnic tables. Dogs are
welcome!
Downtown Ramona is less than 10 minutes to the east, with easy access to shopping and restaurants.
Agenda
We have some interesting presentations planned for attendees, topped off by a Pig roast and an auction of cave gear and memorabilia to benefit the Western Region. View the current agenda.
Caving!
•Cahuilla Creek: Nice boulder talus cave, with some nice rock climbing and the chance to get wet.
•Thunder Canyon Cave: fantastic underground river canyon with a 50ft and 80ft waterfall rappels. A Dread Chimney and a Terrible Traverse complete the full through trip experience. Rating: Intermediate (Advanced with high flowing water)
•Mud Caves: mile long underground desert tunnels and dry waterfalls excavated by ancient rivers. Rating: Most are Easy, apt for Family & Beginners. e-Ticket & Hidden are the most demanding, probably Intermediate.
•Midnight Creek : exceptional multi-level cave perched under a lake. Massive water dripping from the ceiling provides a unique underground “Rainstorm” experience and good chances to need wetsuits. Rating: Beginner / Intermediate depending on water level.
•Lawrence Welk: popular mazy boulder cave with a small stream running through it maintaining a small population of albino frogs. Massive graffiti decorations give name to The Demon Room, Glow Room and others. Rating: Beginner
•Mossy Grade Cave: small cave right next to the campground. Perfect for practice with the kids. Rating: Family
•La Jolla Sea Caves : popular destination among for kayakers. Multiple through passages and cracks. Colorful Garibaldi fish, California Seals and Kelp forest make for a fantastic snorkel opportunity. Rating: Beginner, but can become tricky at high swell
•Sunset Cliffs Sea Caves: hard to access sea caves for the intrepid kayaker. Hidden passages become accesible at low tides, but only for a short period of time. Rating: Beginner to Intermediate
View the current trip list.
If any of these caves are familiar to you, volunteer to be a trip leader! Send an email to regional at sdgrotto.com
Other Activities
•Iron Mountain Hiking: A 6 mile round trip hike to Iron Mountain, located 10 minutes from the campground
•Mount Woodson Hiking: Some of Southern California finest boulder climbing is located on Mt Woodson.
Camping
The group site that has been reserved for the Western Regional consists of 13 large camp sites arranged around a central meeting building. Each camp site can accommodate up to 8 people and the sites will be shared. Each site has a fire pit, barbeque, running water and AC power that you will need for recharging your caving lights for the “big ones”! Fire wood will be provided. Showers are nearby. Because of limited parking most cars will need to be left in the nearby “day” lot after unloading.
Hotels
There are several hotels nearby in the towns of Ramona and Poway. Click here for a map and list.
Extras
A 50th anniversary commemorative T-shirt will be available for $14. You can also purchase Western Regional hats ($15) and mugs ($6.50) when you register and pick them up at the Regional. The hats are ball cap style and come in many colors (black, maroon, charcoal gray, hunter green, khaki, and navy). The hats and mugs will have the Western Regional logo on them and will make a wonderful reminder of the 50th year celebration of the Western Region. We can’t guarantee we will have extras at the Regional, so please buy these when you register.
Please remember the fund raising auction. If there is anything you can donate, please bring it with you to the Regional on Labor Day weekend, or if you can't make it, drop it in the mail: San Diego Grotto, Russ Hunsaker, 1540 Savin Dr., El Cajon, CA 92021. Remember, all proceeds go to the Western Region and all donations are tax deductible! Thanks. For questions or suggestions: rbhunsaker@aol.com
Download the Camp Brochure (PDF) or Registration Form (PDF)
Email any questions or comments to regional at sdgrotto.org
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