I just got back from Ocotillo Wells this afternoon after a week end of off roading their, Believe me it is not a camp site for nomads, on a normal week-end the place is packed with off road vehicles. ATV's, UTV's dirt bikes, there is no peace and quiet, some campers find it necessary to play their music loud until 2am. As soon as the sun comes up the dirt bikes and quads side by sides start their engines and it doesn't stop until after mid-night. It wasn't to bad this week end because of the rain and Super Bowl, but normally the place is packed.
Both of these places are beautiful. There are pros and cons with each. I like the bathrooms at the one but like that there are no atvs at the other one. I hope you are have a blast in Baja.
I like your videos a lot. Love seeing your Casita in action. My wife and I are waiting for our Oliver LE2 to be built - and hope to do some boondocking like you guys.
@@DoriMena We are doing fine. The weather here in California has been cold an wet. We began to worry when you went five days between post. We enjoy your videos and you both are doing a great job of taking us along. Be safe and stay in touch.
Hi Dori and Mena, you will need to update or edit your video to reflect that the use of drones is not permitted since 2016 in both Ocotillo Wells SVRA, as well as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (which includes Clark Dry Lake and Hawk Canyon where you did some drone shots as well). See policy here: ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1170/files/555-16-01-Drone_Feb2016.pdf
(250 grams). They are exempt from FAA regulations as long as they are flown in a safe way in an uncontrolled airspace that does not interfere with other aircraft. The FAA gives some examples of UAS types that do not require registration that are compared with similar types (heavier weight) that do require registration.
OMG! Ocotillo Wells is an off road recreation area. Why would you camo there without a bike and then complain about the noise. Next time camp in Borrego near palm canyon camp ground. Bikes aren’t allowed.
Pronounced “Ocka-tee-yo”! Good video!
Thanks
Great reviews -- thanks!
Thanks for watching
I just got back from Ocotillo Wells this afternoon after a week end of off roading their, Believe me it is not a camp site for nomads, on a normal week-end the place is packed with off road vehicles. ATV's, UTV's dirt bikes, there is no peace and quiet, some campers find it necessary to play their music loud until 2am. As soon as the sun comes up the dirt bikes and quads side by sides start their engines and it doesn't stop until after mid-night.
It wasn't to bad this week end because of the rain and Super Bowl, but normally the place is packed.
There are two alternatives: Hawk Canyon and Clark Dry Lake. Thanks for watching!
Both of these places are beautiful. There are pros and cons with each. I like the bathrooms at the one but like that there are no atvs at the other one. I hope you are have a blast in Baja.
Thanks for watching!
loved the intro, music & picture ! btw, thanks for the GPS coordinates, it's appreciated
Thanks for saying so and thanks for watching!
Awesome vid appreciate all the info
Thanks for watching
you're seeing a lot of the USA ----thanks for the vid, review, views, drone shots
We’re really blessed in Northern America. Wide open spaces, ever changing landscapes, and of course, the atlantic, gulf and pacific coasts.
I like your videos a lot. Love seeing your Casita in action. My wife and I are waiting for our Oliver LE2 to be built - and hope to do some boondocking like you guys.
Thanks for watching! You’re going to have so much fun boondoking with the Oliver. Great little trailer.
Very nice. 😀😎😎
Thanks!
I think you guys should do an in-depth video on how to find Amazing Campsites! Lou💚
Great idea! (Mena)
Be safe in Mexico. We will be watching.
Hey Curt! Thanks for watching! How is everything?
@@DoriMena We are doing fine. The weather here in California has been cold an wet. We began to worry when you went five days between post. We enjoy your videos and you both are doing a great job of taking us along. Be safe and stay in touch.
Be safe..would be nice to have a drone to see the scenery and other areas from a sky perspective:)
Drone footage of Hawk Canyon is at the beginning, and Footage of Ocotillo Wells SVRA is at 13:14. Thanks for watching!
Oh------i see u do have a drone:)
Thanks for watching!
Awk a teeyo!
Thanks for watching
Cool place , Thanks for all the info ! Be careful in Mexico I’m sure it will be amazing.😎
So far, so good. I can’t wait to get to the warmer weather.
Nice truck . Thats by the Salton Sea right ? .
Thanks, yes it is. :)
Hi Dori and Mena, you will need to update or edit your video to reflect that the use of drones is not permitted since 2016 in both Ocotillo Wells SVRA, as well as Anza-Borrego Desert State Park (which includes Clark Dry Lake and Hawk Canyon where you did some drone shots as well). See policy here: ohv.parks.ca.gov/pages/1170/files/555-16-01-Drone_Feb2016.pdf
(250 grams). They are exempt from FAA regulations as long as they are flown in a safe way in an uncontrolled airspace that does not interfere with other aircraft. The FAA gives some examples of UAS types that do not require registration that are compared with similar types (heavier weight) that do require registration.
Not a “NON OFF-ROADER” friendly recreational area. This is an OFF-ROAD PARK.
Indeed. It was fine midweek for a day or two. Thanks for watching.
whats the name of the campsite with the bathrooms ?
It should be in the video. Otherwise it is on IOverlander.
There are bathrooms and shade shelters spread all throughout the area. There's several.
Its pronounced Ockoteeeyo
So it is!😅
OMG! Ocotillo Wells is an off road recreation area. Why would you camo there without a bike and then complain about the noise. Next time camp in Borrego near palm canyon camp ground. Bikes aren’t allowed.
Great advice. Thanks for watching.
Pronounced Ocotillo Not osotillo it’s a Mexican word meaning spiny scarlet flower desert shrub
Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!
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