Lots of people light illegal campfires back on Nacimiento Ferguson. People always think they know what they are doing, until the mountains go up in flames. As a matter of fact, that beautiful drive over Nacimiento has been burned beyond recognition.
3:14 Not sure what sandwich you were eating, but it looked comparable to Vietnamese sandwiches, Banh Mi. If you haven't tried it then I recommend trying it.
I loved this video. Thanks for the tips. Some questions from a n00b camper: 1: Camping along Nacimiento-Fergusson is prohibited -- is it permitted on all the roads that branch off it? BTW the order expires in a month. Is that good news? Is camping along that road as awesome as the even more remote spots? 2: What's the etiquette around occupied sites? Will people drive up to the site you're using and plop down next to you if there's enough space? 3: You mention spending the day down in the valley and coming up to the ridge to camp in the evening. Does that increase the risk of not finding a good site, or does this area not get all that crowded due to its remoteness?
Adam! You're asking awesome questions. 1. There are several legal and opportunistic campsites along Nacimiento-Fergusson road near Ponderosa Campground and its river. I would not camp off the road except at one of the obvious spots by the river. Here's one such pull out where I've see people 35.9903137, -121.3645207. My video explores Prewitt Ridge, which should be legal for dispersed camping and have plenty of space. I went there a matter of weeks ago and the dirt road leading out to it is in even better condition than before. Just remember to be prepared to handle your human waste and leave no trace. 2. On Prewitt Ridge, there are pull outs that only have space for you, and there's open spaces where people will camp next to you. Along the river by Ponderosa Campground, the pull outs also appear more private. 3. This is definitely a risk. However, this entire area is fairly remote, so I wouldn't stress too much. Especially on Prewitt Ridge, you'll find something.
Thank you this video is so helpful! We are going in a road/camping trip fe AZ to CA and can't wait to spend time here. We love primitive camping but after the bugs comment, we may stick to the designated campsite.
Thanks for the helpful video! I am trying to make a trip to Big Sur soon with a big group of around 12 people. Would these spots you talked about be good for big groups and do you have any advice on where/how we can all still camp together while still being respectful of the laws and other campers? Thank you!
Alex, glad you liked the video! Prewitt Ridge is great for large groups for sure - assuming folks are familiar with backcountry / leave no trace techniques. There's no garbages and no toilets. We dug cat holes for our business - remember to make 'em 6 inches - and hauled our toilet paper out. If you don't want to mess with all that, there are some lovely sites further inland at and near Nacimiento Campground. They're right on a river that's great for fishing and taking a dip.
This video is so helpful, Im curious tho, do you think any of these roads would be open now during the covid situation? My birthday is this weekend and I kinda wanted to do some car camping! Any other suggestions would be awesome! Thanks for posting this!
Thanks! I can’t wait for shelter-in-place to open so I can make an update video! I’m not sure what their status is, actually. Just keep in mind that legally, only essential travel is permitted right now in California. I’d be out there camping now, too, but I’m trying to stay local and only hike nearby, and off-peak hours.
There are actually a number of other camp sites in that vicinity. Check out my buddy’s guide on the area www.overlandtraxx.com/post/big-sur-adventure-route
Thanks for the video on this place! It's freaking amazing! However I wish you stated that those flies bite. I'm glad you said something regardless because I came prepared with a screen canopy but I highly advise anyone going that you do just this!! Enjoy this place and please bury your shit!
Dude thank u for sharing ur discoveries! Much appreciated. Hope whoever sees this is respectful
Great video and thanks for bringing us along.
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Lots of people light illegal campfires back on Nacimiento Ferguson. People always think they know what they are doing, until the mountains go up in flames. As a matter of fact, that beautiful drive over Nacimiento has been burned beyond recognition.
Brooke. I've never been offroading.
Now we have that out of the way . I have a 2011 lx570 stock. Am I good to off-road big sur?
3:14 Not sure what sandwich you were eating, but it looked comparable to Vietnamese sandwiches, Banh Mi. If you haven't tried it then I recommend trying it.
Brooks you are so witty! Are you a Gemini? When conditions are right hope to get there one day
Awesome tips heading up from LA this week
Happy to help! What are you planning on doing?
Dude thanks for this I’m gonna take my identical FJ to yours to this spot.
Great car choice 👍🏻
I loved this video. Thanks for the tips. Some questions from a n00b camper:
1: Camping along Nacimiento-Fergusson is prohibited -- is it permitted on all the roads that branch off it? BTW the order expires in a month. Is that good news? Is camping along that road as awesome as the even more remote spots?
2: What's the etiquette around occupied sites? Will people drive up to the site you're using and plop down next to you if there's enough space?
3: You mention spending the day down in the valley and coming up to the ridge to camp in the evening. Does that increase the risk of not finding a good site, or does this area not get all that crowded due to its remoteness?
Adam! You're asking awesome questions.
1. There are several legal and opportunistic campsites along Nacimiento-Fergusson road near Ponderosa Campground and its river. I would not camp off the road except at one of the obvious spots by the river. Here's one such pull out where I've see people 35.9903137, -121.3645207. My video explores Prewitt Ridge, which should be legal for dispersed camping and have plenty of space. I went there a matter of weeks ago and the dirt road leading out to it is in even better condition than before. Just remember to be prepared to handle your human waste and leave no trace.
2. On Prewitt Ridge, there are pull outs that only have space for you, and there's open spaces where people will camp next to you. Along the river by Ponderosa Campground, the pull outs also appear more private.
3. This is definitely a risk. However, this entire area is fairly remote, so I wouldn't stress too much. Especially on Prewitt Ridge, you'll find something.
Thank you this video is so helpful! We are going in a road/camping trip fe AZ to CA and can't wait to spend time here. We love primitive camping but after the bugs comment, we may stick to the designated campsite.
Thanks for the helpful video! I am trying to make a trip to Big Sur soon with a big group of around 12 people. Would these spots you talked about be good for big groups and do you have any advice on where/how we can all still camp together while still being respectful of the laws and other campers? Thank you!
Alex, glad you liked the video! Prewitt Ridge is great for large groups for sure - assuming folks are familiar with backcountry / leave no trace techniques. There's no garbages and no toilets. We dug cat holes for our business - remember to make 'em 6 inches - and hauled our toilet paper out. If you don't want to mess with all that, there are some lovely sites further inland at and near Nacimiento Campground. They're right on a river that's great for fishing and taking a dip.
This video is so helpful, Im curious tho, do you think any of these roads would be open now during the covid situation? My birthday is this weekend and I kinda wanted to do some car camping! Any other suggestions would be awesome! Thanks for posting this!
Thanks! I can’t wait for shelter-in-place to open so I can make an update video!
I’m not sure what their status is, actually. Just keep in mind that legally, only essential travel is permitted right now in California. I’d be out there camping now, too, but I’m trying to stay local and only hike nearby, and off-peak hours.
Update? Did you end up checking it out recently? Thanks 😊
Think an AWD Sub Forester could make it down the road you were describing?
Heck yeah, dude!
Heck yeah!
amazing tips
Thanks Sam! I hope you make it out there!
link to the collaboration video?
I think the other guys got busy and it didn't get published!
@@GetLostwithBrooks damn you covid!
Hey bro, do you need a camping permit for Prewitt Ridge?
Not last I checked! I am curious if it’s open right now, though.
I know. Best way for social distancing. If there’s no gate maybe there’s people up there, unless you got the rangers rolling around.
There are actually a number of other camp sites in that vicinity. Check out my buddy’s guide on the area www.overlandtraxx.com/post/big-sur-adventure-route
Mario C if you go, let me know what it’s like right now!
@@GetLostwithBrooks Forsure man! Still trying to figure out if its open or not before driving over there, its about 5 hours away from me.
can you have fires at those campsites?
Hey Jon, you totally can. Go grab a California Campfire Permit and you’ll be all set.
Unless theres a fire ban
I would hope the permit website would take that into account!
Check the usfs website, currently there are NO fires allowed unless it’s a designated campground.
Yeah not going there. Never had trouble in the Sierras
Thanks for the video on this place! It's freaking amazing! However I wish you stated that those flies bite. I'm glad you said something regardless because I came prepared with a screen canopy but I highly advise anyone going that you do just this!! Enjoy this place and please bury your shit!
I’m glad my video could help you! Yeah... those flies are menaces. BITING menaces. Good on you for coming prepared.
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Fucking KOOK
I mean, you’re not wrong...
That’s my backyard....I been in social Distancing for years
That’s the way to do it
Get Lost with Brooks Great video bro
Utter waste of time...talking head, no camp scenes.
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