Rancho El Camino | Informal Campsite
Mexico
Details
- Verified:
- almost 2 years ago
- GPS:
- 24.19366, -110.20557
- Elevation:
- 122.0 masl
- Website:
- ranchoelcamino.org/main-en/
- Contributor:
-
famvanfiles.com
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- Yes - Average
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- Cold
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- Running Water
- Big Rig Friendly:
- Yes
- Tent Friendly:
- Yes
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
Something not right?
Description
Rancho el Camino now allows overlanders to camp on their property. The ranch is a community outreach and youth services facility that serves the locals of La Paz.
Located at the base of the mountains at the end of a 5.5 km flat dirt road, the ranch is accessible to 2WD, low clearance vehicles. NOTE: google map directions are WRONG. Exit the highway (Libramiento) at coordinates 24.165750, -110.250237, approx. 1.1 km north of the Checkpoint Pemex station. (See detailed directions below)
After weeks of beach camping, this was a nice change of pace. We hiked the surrounding mountains, rode horses and caught up on our emails/social media while enjoying a different side of Baja. This is truly an oasis in the desert where spring water literally flows from the ground creating a legitimate palm oasis in the arroyo.
The camping area is at the upper portion of the fenced property. The lower portion of the ranch (a 5 minute walk from the camping area) contains a pavilion with WiFi, children’s playground, horse corrals and garden. If interested, ranch staff can lead hikes and horse rides (reach out to pre-arrange).
Special considerations:
-Front gate clearance is 13’4”
-For Pet owners, this is an active ranch with ranch dogs and horses. Dog owners should plan to keep their dogs on leashes to avoid any problems.
-Secure dry camping with WiFi for 200 pesos donation.
-Close to the ferry and Checkpoint Pemex Station (with laundry and showers)
——————————
Detailed directions from Checkpoint Pemex parking lot.
0.7 mi (1.1 km) N on Libramiento to exit coordinates, turn right, ZERO ODOMETER
0.9 mi (1.5 km)
To the cattle guard. Keep right/straight
3.0 mi (4.8 km) Stay right at split. Rancho El Camino sign.
3.2 mi (5.2 km) Drive thru a little gap in the fence. Past a few rural buildings on your left
3.4 mi (5.5 km) Gate to Rancho el Camino
Why? By checking in after you’ve visited a place you let others know this place is still functional. You can also add or correct any information.
Latest Check-Ins
As described. Overlanders pull through gate then 180* to the left, camping in front of Overlanders sign on cistern and around lone shade tree with picnic table. Paul and facilities are a short walk down the road to the east. Staff leave after 2:00 pm. kids still on break so don't know that situation.
Report Check-InRancho el Camino now allows overlanders to camp on their property. The ranch is a community outreach and youth services facility that serves the locals of La Paz.
Located at the base of the mountains at the end of a 5.5 km flat dirt road, the ranch is accessible to 2WD, low clearance vehicles. NOTE: google map directions are WRONG. Exit the highway (Libramiento) at coordinates 24.165750, -110.250237, approx. 1.1 km north of the Checkpoint Pemex station. (See detailed directions below)
After weeks of beach camping, this was a nice change of pace. We hiked the surrounding mountains, rode horses and caught up on our emails/social media while enjoying a different side of Baja. This is truly an oasis in the desert where spring water literally flows from the ground creating a legitimate palm oasis in the arroyo.
The camping area is at the upper portion of the fenced property. The lower portion of the ranch (a 5 minute walk from the camping area) contains a pavilion with WiFi, children’s playground, horse corrals and garden. If interested, ranch staff can lead hikes and horse rides (reach out to pre-arrange).
Special considerations:
-Front gate clearance is 13’4”
-For Pet owners, this is an active ranch with ranch dogs and horses. Dog owners should plan to keep their dogs on leashes to avoid any problems.
-Secure dry camping with WiFi for 200 pesos donation.
-Close to the ferry and Checkpoint Pemex Station (with laundry and showers)
——————————
Detailed directions from Checkpoint Pemex parking lot.
0.7 mi (1.1 km) N on Libramiento to exit coordinates, turn right, ZERO ODOMETER
0.9 mi (1.5 km)
To the cattle guard. Keep right/straight
3.0 mi (4.8 km) Stay right at split. Rancho El Camino sign.
3.2 mi (5.2 km) Drive thru a little gap in the fence. Past a few rural buildings on your left
3.4 mi (5.5 km) Gate to Rancho el Camino
Report Check-In