Mammoth Pools Camping August 2007 [Archive]

Sandman

Apr 27, 2007, 07:21 PM

Hello and welcome to our online community! Every August, members of this website plan a camping trip to Mammoth Pools, so we have some members that are very familiar with that area. You can use the search feature above to search for "mammoth pools" and you will find some of our topics that have useful info for you. Also, scroll down to see the "Similar Threads" linked below. I'm sure others will post some helpful info, as well.

beautiful_mess38

Apr 28, 2007, 08:23 AM

Take road 200 east. There will be signs leading you to Mammoth Pools. Roads have alot of curves drive slow and enjoy the views. Thier awesome.

bvillercr

Apr 28, 2007, 08:47 AM

I'm not familiar with the area. Is road 200 off of 41, and is it near Oakhurst or Bass lake turn off?:shrug:

Yosemite_Wolf

Apr 28, 2007, 09:41 AM

Road 200 is off of route 41. As you are travelling north on 41... you will come to a passing lane and the sign will post the O'neals turn off. Turn Right and that is 200. You will pass thru O'neals and then by NorthFork before heading up to Mammoth Pools.

OH.. and if you are behind a jeep with an arm hanging out of the back... DON'T tailgate her!!! LOLOL :rofl: :)

Dodgergirl

Apr 28, 2007, 12:04 PM

We most likely will be setting up a topic soon for the 2007 Mammoth Pools camping trip, but it looks like the dates will be on or about August 8th thru Aug. 15th. For those of you who plan, it helps to be able to request some or all of these dates in advance with employers.

beautiful_mess38

Apr 28, 2007, 08:04 PM

You an also get to road 200 from the Bass Lake area. Head toward Northfork.

Pop-Rocks

May 06, 2007, 01:30 PM

Dodgergirl

Jun 18, 2007, 10:24 AM

I've been asked by a few people in the past couple of weeks about the Mammoth Pools camping dates.

I'll be there August 10th thru 15th. I'll be heading up early on the 10th & leaving after breakfast on the 15th so I can get to work by 3.

Some people are talking about going up on the 8th and leaving on 12th, which is cool, too. For those of you who haven't been to one of these trips, a little info...

*We set up in one big group, with a main campfire centered in the middle. People (families, etc) come and go during the week staying as long as or as short as they are able.

*We have day trips to the lake, and if we a have a boat, it makes it so much more fun.

*Families (or individuals) usually pick one night for the family meal. This way we don't have 10 people having to cook, we have one person responsible for bringing that meal, and everyone pitches in to cook (and usually clean up, too..)

*Everyone who comes up after the first group arrives generally brings a few extra bags of ice. We usually have anywhere between 10-15 ice chests lined up, kind of a community kitchen...

*For the most part, animals are left at home, that way we don't have dog fights around the campfire...

This year is gonna be extra fun because the Meteor showers are projected for the early morning hours of the 10th & 11th.

Kim

Jun 18, 2007, 11:17 AM

This will be my first one.....I will personally see to bringing the fun.

Dodgergirl

Jun 18, 2007, 11:21 AM

This will be my first one.....I will personally see to bringing the fun.

Ahhh,,, you'll get to meet the infamous Man With Pole :rofl:

Surfus

Jun 18, 2007, 11:46 AM

I thinking we will stay at the OVER FLOW spot this year?
This is the spot the KIDS when to find their Ladies.
the right side of the bridge.

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 18, 2007, 12:00 PM

Ill prolly only come for fri and sat nite since I can't bring any dogs. Its hot and I don't want to leave my dogs out in the pen for more than that.....Hopefully I will be off of work august 10 and 11. I would love to bring my Lab... he and Sammy could wreck havoc all over Mammoth Pools. (I promise to leave the everlicking Pitbulls at home... but they will be PISSED!) But alas, Ill be there for one, maybe two nights.

Surfus

Jun 18, 2007, 03:53 PM

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 18, 2007, 04:24 PM

i thought that were the dates Surfy. don't we usually go on those dates? if its the dates you state... then I might be able to manage one day during the week.

Dodgergirl

Jun 18, 2007, 07:07 PM

The past two years we have gone on whatever weekend the 12/13th falls closest to. I know I would never agree to going on a camping trip that close to school being back in session (Aug 16th & 17th are teacher work days, this calendar has been effective for over a year)and school starts on Monday... Pops & I discussed it a month or so ago, guess we'll see what happens...

BGW

Jun 18, 2007, 07:19 PM

I merged the 2 most current Mammoth Pools threads that deal with camping...not that it effects me as I will be camping at Bass Lake all summer anyways...reading all the posts might help settle the date debate.

Dodgergirl

Jun 18, 2007, 07:33 PM

OK now im cornfused
We have had it set for the last 6 months for us to go on the Tue 8/14 thru the Sun 8/19
We have several people that have set this date and have taken off work and we have rearanged Dr apointments for this.
I do think Messy has the same date set to go.

Dodge where did you get the 10th?

Read back to page 1 of this thread (thanks for the merge BG, I wouldn't have thought of that) Really don't think posting the yahoo transcripts is appropriate.

Kim

Jun 19, 2007, 02:05 PM

Now I don't know which days to request off :o

Pop-Rocks

Jun 19, 2007, 03:20 PM

Yeah I am not sure what happened I looked at my calender from home and the store and they both say August 14-19,2007 and we schedule Baby Surfy and Baby Pop's Doctors appointments and pellet deliverys are schedule around the trip. We also have approx 15 people that have schedule those days off to go camping. one couple are bringing a 13 man party barge and there are 6 of us bringing quads and of course the Tail Gate BBQ. So there is no way we can change our days.

Dodgergirl

Jun 19, 2007, 08:55 PM

Wow. Well, you guys have fun, I'm sure we will, too... I already requested my days off back in April from the Gauge & really can't change it now.

Pop-Rocks

Jun 20, 2007, 06:26 PM

Sorry Dodge for us not being able to change ether. You will be missed maybe next year.

Dodgergirl

Jun 21, 2007, 11:06 AM

Sorry Dodge for us not being able to change ether. You will be missed maybe next year.

Yeah, we'll miss y'all, too... it's a bummer that you guys planned your family camping trip so close to the OAF (YAF) dates, thats probably how you got mixed up... Maybe you should write in the 2nd weekend in Aug on your calendar for '08 so theres no confusion next year.. : )

As for me, I plan on hanging out from Friday on & staying up really late on Sat & Sun to view the Meteor Showers, gonna be kinda cool.... should get some great photos... gonna bring that new digital, Sandman?

Surfus

Jun 21, 2007, 11:31 AM

I'm sorry you guys cant make it the same time we will be there.
:cry::mad::(
We started planing our dates this winter. Messy was here working at the shop and we worked it out so we can have OTHER non OO friends come also. As of now we have over 15 people coming up with us and bringing lots of water and land toys.
I'm sure we showed Dodger it has been written on our 1 year wall planner at the shop for over 6 months for we have some weddings to go to and other family stuff happening around the week before the camping trip.

I did not know that the OO trip was officially on the 2nd weekend? i'm sure we changed the dates last year or maybe it was the year before because of some conflict.
We only go camping once a year so our family trip is the OO trip

beautiful_mess38

Jun 21, 2007, 11:42 AM

I always thought the camping trip was 1 week not 2 or 3 days. The week would start Aug 10,11 Fri or Sat and end the 18, or 19 Sat or Sun. It's only 2 1/2 hours away. I don't mind staying til sunday. Being home by early afternoon to get the kids ready for school on Monday.

Last year and I'm looking at my calender we left on Aug. 8th Monday (I came up on the 9th) and stayed til Aug 13th Sunday.

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 21, 2007, 11:48 AM

What days are you going up on Messy? Ill prolly have to plan around the 14-16th.

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 21, 2007, 12:49 PM

So lets call it the OO Forums week long camping trip.. from the 10th thru the 19th...... two full weekends... and a whole week in between.... that way Nurses like Kim and I can get to join in for a few days of fun and frivolity and beer and wine...and Man with Pole.

Kim

Jun 21, 2007, 08:56 PM

Well, my class reunion is on the 17th, so I believe I'll be up there from Saturday or Sunday until Thursday the 16th. With any luck, I'll get to hang out with everyone.

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 22, 2007, 08:13 AM

I never saw any dates posted... just assumed it was the same weekend as always. But I can only go for 2 days anyway.

Newcomer

Jun 22, 2007, 01:44 PM

There are people in your life who've come and gone
They let you down and hurt your pride
You Better put it all behind you; because life goes on
You keep carring' around that anger, it'll eat you up inside

I've been tryin' to get down to the Heart of the Matter
But my will gets weak
And my thoughts seem to scatter
But I think it's about forgiveness
Forgiveness

Yosemite_Wolf

Jun 22, 2007, 04:08 PM

Newcomer...... you rock! Love it.

Sandman

Jul 15, 2007, 12:41 AM

I just wanted to bump this (merged and edited) thread to the top for everyone to remember that Mammoth Pools camping is right around the corner...

The poll above shows the dates that Yosemite Area members will be going. Choose the dates that best works for you.

As far as the dogs thing goes, I'm bringing Kato. I'll keep him tied up near my tent, about 50 feet away from the general camp. When I go to the water for the day I let him run free. I don't see why others can't do the same. Not sure if that's still an issue or not anyways, but just thought I'd mention it in case it was an issue for someone that wants to come along. If you have a dog, just keep it under control. That's required up there by law anyways.

Dodgergirl

Jul 15, 2007, 08:49 AM

Yes, I imagine everyone would be free to choose if they wanted to bring their own pets & look after them. I may have overstepped in the first post, (re: what to bring) but as usual, I'm always watching out for the kids... but my boys are big enough to know not to play with other peoples pups... (just gotta keep them away from the neighboring campsites teenage girls)

The first year I chose not to bring Elvis because I knew there were gonna be little children around & I can't always trust him around the young'uns... and, and that is a big and, I didn't particularily wanna be watching my dog whilst I was off partying...

Sandman

Jul 19, 2007, 05:59 PM

<table id="betterb"><tbody><tr><td> Mammoth Pools Camping - Aug 10-12 - You Are Invited!!!</td> </tr> <tr> <th>
</th> <td style="" class="blacktextnb10"> Some people have been asking me about the camping trip so I thought I'd put out a reminder! Here are my plans:

You, your friends and family of all ages are invited!!!

Mammoth Pools
Aug 10 - 12 Weekend
Camp with the group or get your own spot
Bring your boat if you have one! Otherwise, bring a raft. ;)

Also, the meteor showers will be at it's peak this weekend!!!

So talk to your friends and family and get out here and camp with us before summer is over!

I will be cooking dinner on Saturday night for everyone that responds saying they will be there. If you want to be in charge of a group meal, let me know what meal you'll be preparing and I'll let you know how many people to prepare for.

This camping trip happens every year and you are bound to run into a bunch of people you know up there.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Dodgergirl

Jul 19, 2007, 09:53 PM

Guess I'll be cooking Breakfast on Sunday morning... probably right after the meteor showers... Looking forward to this for a long time now, and it looks like my favorite camping buddy will be going along with us...
You bring the marshmallows... I have the wine...

Kim

Jul 23, 2007, 09:58 AM

A couple questions....
Will my cell get service there (with a pregnant 19 year old and an 85 year old grandma with an irritable heart I need it) or should I learn to send smoke signals?
What is a good thing to bring for dinner that keeps a few days?

Sandman

Jul 23, 2007, 10:02 AM

Verizon works at the store so you could check voicemail as often as you would like. No service at the campground but the store is walking distance.

Chili? Stew?

Dodgergirl

Jul 23, 2007, 10:18 AM

Sandman

Aug 01, 2007, 08:33 AM

Only 9 days til the Mammoth Pools camping trip begins! Woo hoo!!! :dance:

Patagoniamaniac

Aug 01, 2007, 09:33 AM

who all will be there the weekend of the 10? that is maybe when we are planning to go but the following weekend would work too.
also do you need to pay ahead for a space it's been years since I've been there I hardly remember the place...we have a 24 ft motorhome...we will bring lots of halibut to bbq...yummy!

Sandman

Aug 01, 2007, 10:05 AM

According to the poll above and going by what people have told me... So far I think the weekend of the 10th will be:
Sandman
Dodgergirl
Keith
Kim (Epic?)
Jberetti
broken
skaterdave may be there
Corky may come up for a night or two
I'm sure a few other forum members will jump on at the last minute. I'm sorry if I forgot anyone. I'm just going by what my brain remembers right now.

Plus I sent out an invite to my friends on myspace and many people have expressed interest in coming. This may include my friends David, Vannesa, Jay, Jeremy, Sabrina, Marlo, Brian, Marty, and a bunch of others. Also, all of these people may invite more of their friends.

I believe Brian and Jeremy are going to bring their kite board setups and give that a try out there since it gets so windy in the afternoon. We also plan to have boats for wakeboarding.

No matter who and how many people show up, it's sure to be a blast and we'd love to have you come along if it works out with your schedule. We will be camping in the campgrounds so your RV would work well and they usually have space available without reservations but I do plan to go up early Friday and can save enough space for everyone. I may even head up Thursday just to be safe to get a spot before the weekend travelers.

Remember, it's also the meteor shower weekend. :)

Patagoniamaniac

Aug 02, 2007, 10:56 AM

I think we may be heading up the 17th instead of the 10th....Depends on how much I get accopmplished before the kids go back to school.....

Sandman

Aug 02, 2007, 06:31 PM

We'll miss you Patagoniamaniac. Have fun with the rest of the crew.

monkey

Aug 09, 2007, 05:21 AM

I'm sorry to hear that. Even though I wasn't able to go, I sounded like you were going to have alot of fun. Hopefully you can find some other kind of trouble to get into!

beautiful_mess38

Aug 09, 2007, 08:21 AM

Not to get anyone confused. Myself, Pops, Surfy, Wolfie, Pata, Wygirl...ect Will be up there the week of 14th thru 19th.

Sandman

Aug 09, 2007, 11:12 AM

I have friends that were going to go up there over the weekend and when they saw how low the water was they turned around and went to Redinger. If you bring a boat up there, be careful for rocks just below the surface. I may be headed to the ocean instead...

beautiful_mess38

Aug 09, 2007, 01:48 PM

Surfy's sis was just there. She gave us water info. We'll be ok.

Newcomer

Aug 09, 2007, 03:15 PM

I also heard it was pretty low. Seems like the only lake that is still up pretty good is Huntington. I wanna take the boat out I just need to figure out where?

Dodgergirl

Aug 10, 2007, 12:26 PM

I'm sorry to hear that. Even though I wasn't able to go, I sounded like you were going to have alot of fun. Hopefully you can find some other kind of trouble to get into!

Well.... The only trouble I'll be getting into is at work tonight, but tomorrow I'm leaving for some fun and sun... oh, and a winery or two...(Too bad my replacement hurt her hand and is having trouble doing my job, kinda puts me in the gotta be responsible position, hmmmmm....)