Author Topic: Glamis (Read 12849 times)

rjt500r · « **on:** November 22, 2014, 10:29:25 AM »

Looking for some advice for a first time trip to Glamis. The wife and I are heading to Lake Havasu City in December to visit family and up grade our toyhauler. We are planning a couple of days at Glamis, we will be pulling a 39' fifth wheel. Any advice would be greatly appreciated on which camp area we should go to, I'm a little concerned about the size of my trailer, and be able to get to the popular spots. Coming from Oregon looking forward to our first visit to Glamis.

KASEY · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2014, 04:17:42 PM »

lol the size of your trailer??? I have seen 100' long double stackers in there before,, its a totally different world down here nothing like what your use to,,, just go to vendors row at the glamis beach store,, acres of parking

rjt500r · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2014, 09:26:15 AM »

Yeah, Yeah I admit the trailer statement was pretty dumb!! But I my own defense I did say I've never been there before. We have like trees and shit we have to navigate around in our camp areas.:fighting0082:

broken1 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2014, 02:14:25 PM »

We made the trip twice between 08 & 09 & parked where KASEY is talking about. We had a freightliner fl70 with a 38' toyhauler & a huge volvo coach with a stacker trailer. The coach & trailer was around 100' long. Parking these two behemoths was no problem in that camp site. It's a huge hard pack area & it's flat as glass. One thing about glamis is it's dusty so be prepared for that. It's definitely worth the 22 hour drive.

aztecgwynn · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2014, 04:58:00 PM »

As long as you do not go on the big holiday moving that behemoth should not be an issue! Now the dust issue broken1 is talking about is from parking on the wash road or washes parking site. But there are also parking areas on Gecko Rd, Glamis flats both which have no dust issues unless it it windy then all bets are off:) Personally I park on Glamis flats or close to vendor row, no dust and parking always available and accessible, and most important no dust. You will have fun out there enjoy your time out there and do not forget to buy weekly or monthly passes to be out there, and passes are sold thru vendors out there.

Rupp250 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 26, 2014, 01:39:00 PM »

Get your weekly camping pass here.

https://secure.kinsail.com/partners/parks.asp?p=isd&pt=store

And you will need an out of state permit.
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=25669

rjt500r · « **Reply #6 on:** November 27, 2014, 09:41:51 AM »

Thanks guys, great info. Working on finalizing the deal for the Raptor this weekend if all goes well will be at Glamis dec 17-19!!

Maxxh2o · « **Reply #7 on:** November 27, 2014, 04:10:00 PM »

Have fun!

rjt500r · « **Reply #8 on:** November 28, 2014, 10:37:22 AM »

Quote from: Maxxh2o;46762

Have fun!

Thanks, Looking forward to the trip. My Zilla/TRX won't be ready by then but i will bring my TRX250r and my TRX500r and of course the wife's Banshee.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 28, 2014, 01:14:35 PM »

Take plenty of pics! I'd love to go to Glamis someday, it's quite a hike from Ohio

KASEY · « **Reply #10 on:** November 28, 2014, 03:59:10 PM »

there is a group coming from your area in march!!! check out the IMPERIAL INVASION ON FACEBOOK,, they still have a few spots open for machines right now,,,

rjt500r · « **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2014, 10:06:16 PM »

Made it to Glamis, we got about an hour of riding in today before dark. Can't wait for tomorrow and explore some more!!

ytman · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2014, 08:09:49 PM »

AWESOME!!!!! Lots to see

Vader · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2014, 10:18:53 PM »

Was out there last weekend. Got to ride deep in some of the new open area that used to be closed until this year. Found some incredible duning out there. Make sure you visit The Wall about 1.5 mikes south of china wall. The Wall is softer and steeper than china wall.

rjt500r · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2014, 10:04:26 AM »

Unfortunately we are leaving today, we got to see only a small portion of whats here and it is awesome. We are planning another trip with our Oregon group for at least a week. Anyone who is on the fence about a long drive to get here, do it, it's worth the drive. I'll post some pics when we get home and settled in.