Los Angeles Moto Campout

Schedule

Sat Jul 24 2021 at 11:00 am to Sun Jul 25 2021 at 11:00 am

Location

Campo Alto Campground | Maricopa, CA

Los Angeles Moto Campout
About this Event
Welcome to the Los Angeles Moto Campout

Hey everyone,

Thank you for picking up a ticket from us for the Los Angeles Moto Campout. We're excited to see you at the Campo Alto Campground on Saturday, July 24. We'd like to communicate some updates and encourage you to refer to the EventBrite event page for all updates and details around the campout.

We'd like to encourage everyone to pick up your camping necessities such as a tent, a sleeping bag or blanket, and a sleeping pad. We are partnering with Biker Gear Club and Off Track to help you find the gear you're looking for.

Here's a message from Off Track:

<blockquote>Off Track is proud to partner with Los Angeles Moto for their first annual campout. To help our riders, we are offering a 15% discount on the essentials. If there is anything that you need and don’t see, let us know. We are constantly adding more items to the online shop daily.</blockquote><blockquote>This happens once a year so take advantage of this deal throughout the entire store!</blockquote><blockquote>Terms & Conditions:</blockquote>

Los Angeles Moto Campout members only along with website email signup
15% off everything
Online and in-store
Coupon code: campout21

<blockquote>We will have extra items available for sale at the site:</blockquote>

Tents
Blankets
Air mattresses
Tire plug/repair kits

<blockquote>Off Track - 1322 Coronado Ave, Unit C, Long Beach, CA 90804 - www.rideofftrack.com - @rideofftrack</blockquote>

Please review the content carefully. What did we miss? Feel free to respond to our emails or contact us via our EventBrite event page or Instagram with your feedback, questions, comments and concerns.

Updates<blockquote>We're tracking the changes as they develop with the state re-opening, we'll be updating you as we know more with the campgrounds and dates.</blockquote>

To accommodate everyone, we changed the location from Holiday Campground to Campo Alto Campground
We're keeping the dates the same: July 24-25
We now offer several routes to destination, including a coastal and a no-freeway option
Bear alert
Los Angeles Moto Campout Raffle
BB shooting gallery
No charcoal and wood fires

- Per order from Los Padres National Forest
- We got propane for cooking, light and warmth

Photography<blockquote>We booked a photographer for the event! Avory's coming out to kick it with us and capture the campout in pictures and drone footage.</blockquote>
Donations<blockquote>We have had a tremendous response for the call for donations, thank you all so much who donated on our GoFundMe page! It's not too late to get us over the goal line in the next few days, the donations enable us to have the best time possible. </blockquote><blockquote>Update: we are well over the goal, thank you so much. Your generosity is much appreciated. The money will be well spent.</blockquote>
Saturday ride to camp<blockquote>Looks like people are gathering at Deus Ex Machina (1001 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291) at 10am on Saturday, July 24. The route we’re hearing about is the longer, scenic, cooler, some-freeway back way via the PCH and CA-33. Feel free to stop at Neptune’s Net for lunch and at Auto Fuels in Oxnard for gas. Ride safely, see you all at the camp.</blockquote>
Weather at the campground<blockquote>Daytime: mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Nighttime: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.</blockquote><blockquote>Full weather report from campground will be posted on Instagram on Friday.</blockquote>
Dinner menu

Tri-tip
BBQ Chicken
Vegan sausages
Baked beans
Potato salad
Coleslaw
Rolls & buns
S’mores
and maybe something special for dessert!

Coffee Sunday morning<blockquote>We'll be providing some coffee & madeleines for your ride home.</blockquote>
Supply vehicles<blockquote>The supply vehicles are for staff use only to transport camping supply that benefits everyone to and from the campground.</blockquote>
Social media<blockquote>Please tag @losangelesmoto and use the hashtag #losangelesmotocampout.</blockquote>
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Campground Info

Located in the Los Padres National Forest, the Campo Alto Campground allows up to 70 people and we selected it because of its remoteness and camp vibe.

<blockquote>"At 8,250 feet the campground is shaded by a thick blanket of Jeffrey pine. Great views of the Carrizo Plain to the north, Cuyama Valley, Quatal and Apache Canyons to the west, as well as views of the San Joaquin valley to the east and Lockwood Valley and Sespe ranges to the south, are also some prevalent attributes of this little piece of heaven." - website</blockquote>

The campground is at the end of the Cerro Noroeste Rd, it's the last stop. Ride it until you can ride it no mo'. The road is paved to the campground.

<blockquote>Los Angeles Moto’s primary interest is riding motorcycles and if we can hang out and camp with fellow riders who love the same, all the better. This will be the first ever Los Angeles Moto campout and hopefully not the last!</blockquote>

Los Angeles Moto Campout is an overnight, Saturday to Sunday ride and camp event.

<blockquote>We hope to ride with you, kick it at the campground, have some fun and games, raffle off some prizes, have a beer (or twenty), enjoy a meal prepared by our hostess, sip on some rock & rye, share moments together and turning in for the night before trekking on back to civilization Sunday morning.</blockquote>

Motorcycle campouts are a little different from motorcycle camping. One difference is the food & drink situation. We'll have water, soft drinks and beer & booze. We'll have food and snacks for everyone. Bring booze if you must but otherwise we encourage you to leave cooking gear and supplies at home. Use the space you just saved for a duffel bag you can use as a pillow.

<blockquote>Pack light. We'll have just about everything you need there already. Bring the personal items such as a tent, a sleeping bag or a blanket, a hammock, but you don't have to worry about things like firewood, sun tents and coolers. If you have a motorcycle camping chair, bring it, you'll probably use it.</blockquote>
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Tickets

The capacity of the campground is 70 people. We intend to have some staff and volunteers so we'll be selling about 60 tickets. We're releasing the first batch of 20 and seeing how it goes. Please bear with us! We'll be releasing additional tickets over time.

<blockquote>Please note this event is 21+, rain or shine and the tickets are non-transferable but they are refundable until two weeks prior in case your plans change and you can't make it.</blockquote>

If you have any questions as you buy tickets please feel free to reach out to us via EventBrite event page or Instagram. Please bookmark and refer to this page as the source of information about the campout.

<blockquote>UPDATE: Well, that didn’t take long. The first batch of tickets was gone in less than half an hour. The demand is obviously high and since we intend to be inclusive and equitable, we enabled the Waitlist feature on EventBrite event page. We will release an additional batch of tickets soon.</blockquote>

We are now completely sold out.

<blockquote>Please join the waitlist and we will release the tickets on the first come, first served basis if there any cancellations or increased capacity.</blockquote>

"Buy the ticket, take the ride." - Hunter S. Thompson

Ride

If you're interested in riding with others to the campout, we encourage everyone to meet at Deus Ex Machina (1001 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291) on Saturday at 10am for a 10:30 KSU departure.

GPS<blockquote>34.831589, -119.209918</blockquote>Routes

We have a few route options for you to get to the campground:

Straight shot - I-5 (100 miles)
Coastal - CA-33 (165 miles)
No freeway (125 miles)

<blockquote>Here's a link to Google Maps.</blockquote>

The final stretch to the campground is some of the best riding Southern California has to offer.

<blockquote>Please slow down and be careful around some potholes and patches of gravel caused by falling rock. The deer are getting bigger and they cross the road, along with bears, who mate in June and July.</blockquote>

Otherwise, any street motorcycle should be okay, the 650 cafe racer pictured on this page made it just fine.

<blockquote>Think about the time of day when you're going to be traveling because of the excessive heat. You may want to consider riding at night or early morning to get close to campground around lunch time before proceeding to the campground.</blockquote>
Event Photos

Camp Rules<blockquote>Okay, fam, the rules are pretty simple.</blockquote><blockquote>We're not going to hover or tell you what to do. There'll be plenty of time to mingle with people you know and to get to know people you don't. Figure it out.</blockquote>

Please no burnouts: You’ll just kick up dust.
Quiet hours are after 10pm: You don't have to go to sleep, but please keep it down.
This is a ticketed event: Sorry, no ticket, no entry.
Buddy system: Please take care of each other.
No colors: This is not a motorcycle club sanctioned event.
Safety third: Have fun riding and camping.

<blockquote>That's it.</blockquote>Things you should bring to the campout:

Camp vibes
Tent or hammock
Sleeping pad
Sleeping bag and/or blanket
Water bottle and/or mug
Sunblock

Things we will have at the campout:

Full moon
Restrooms
Potable water
Mini bikes
Lanterns
Fire pit
Benches
Ice
Parking for motorcycles
Warm summer day
Cool summer night
Shade
Coolers
Party lights
Beer
BB shooting gallery
Space for your tent / hammock
Soundsystem
Toilet paper
Compostable

- Plates
- Napkins
- Cups
- Straws
- Utensils

Camp vibes
Booze
Curated music playlist
Camping gear for sale

- Tents
- Blankets
- Air mattresses
- Tire plug/repair kits
- Chairs
- Hats
- Beanies
- Koozies
- T-shirts
- Flannels
- Knives
- Mugs
- Headlamps
- String lights

Meal options

- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Meat

Things we won't have at the campout:

Power
Running water
Parking for cars
Kids
Pets
ATM
Pre-assigned campsites
Colors
Nonsense
Dumpster (pack it in, pack it out)

Camp Activities

BB shooting gallery
Mini bike races
Cornhole tournament
Dinner
Raffle
Campfire

FAQ
All your questions are answered here
What is included in the price of the ticket?<blockquote>A camping spot, dinner and snacks, water and drinks, House beer (while supplies last), booze from Slow & Low, BB shooting gallery and fun & games!</blockquote>
Can I come if I’m under 21 years old?<blockquote>No, sorry! California law is zero-tolerance for underage drinking. Since we will have a beer and a booze sponsor and campers can bring in their own alcohol, we cannot be responsible.</blockquote>
Can I bring my kid? Pet?<blockquote>No and no. Get a babysitter and doggysitter so you can enjoy your campout!</blockquote>
Can I bring a passenger?<blockquote>Yes, but they will need to buy their own ticket. Tickets are sold one ticket per person.</blockquote>
Can I come hang out?<blockquote>Yes, but you will need to buy a ticket.</blockquote>
Can I buy multiple tickets?<blockquote>One at a time, one ticket per person please.</blockquote>
What do I need to bring?<blockquote>Suggestions: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow, chair, bug repellent, headlamp, water bottle and a mug, sunscreen, ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. Camp vibes is a must!</blockquote>
How do I check in?<blockquote>We will have wristbands for all registered campers.</blockquote>
Are we pre-assigned camping spots?<blockquote>No. You’ll choose a spot when you arrive. There’s plenty of space, flat areas and shade. You can park your bike and set up your tent in the same area. Please be neighborly!</blockquote>
Are tickets refundable/transferable?<blockquote>Refunds will be a case by case basis. Refunds close July 10. Tickets are not transferable. Ticket sales close July 11.</blockquote>
Do I have to camp?<blockquote>No, you don't have to stay the night and we’d hate to see you go but please ride responsibly.</blockquote>
Are there toilets/running water?<blockquote>There are two restrooms with vaulted toilets. There should be plenty of toilet paper. No running water at the bathrooms or at the campground. We’ll have hand sanitizer and wet wipes available so you can freshen up.</blockquote>
Will there be campfire?<blockquote>Yes, we'll have a propane fire pit!</blockquote>
Can I drive there?<blockquote>No, motorcycles only. Pack light and pack tight on your bike because the only other vehicles at the campground will be hauling party supplies. Since we'll be providing food & drink you won't need anything outside of camping gear.</blockquote>
Do I need cash?<blockquote>Yes, cash is preferred for raffle tickets. We will be drawing for some awesome prizes!</blockquote>
Is there cell phone service?<blockquote>Spotty. Your mileage may vary. Wonderful excuse to unplug for the weekend. We recommend you use the camera features on your phone to capture memories.</blockquote>
What are we eating and drinking?<blockquote>We will be cooking dinner on the grills at the campground. There will be options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans too. Also, all the s’mores! House Beer is generously providing us with lots of beer. Slow & Low is providing us with booze. We’ll also have water bottles and some non-alcoholic drinks too.</blockquote>
What am I paying for exactly?<blockquote>$30 is going primarily to pay for the food, water, ice, drinks, camping items needed for food preparation and camp fees.</blockquote>
What can I do to contribute?<blockquote>We set up a GoFundMe page for those looking to donate money to the campout.</blockquote><blockquote>If you're looking for volunteer your time, please reach out to us via EventBrite event page or Instagram, or by leaving a comment with your registration.</blockquote>
Will there be a ride down to the campground?<blockquote>Please self-organize to get to the campground. We'll provide a few route options starting off from Deus Ex Machina (1001 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291) at 10am on Saturday, July 24, including a coastal and a no-freeway routes. As always, the route maps will be posted on Rever and Google Maps. If you miss the ride, please proceed directly to the campground!</blockquote>
Will there be events throughout the day?<blockquote>Yes! We’re thinking up some games for y’all! Mini bike races, cornhole tournament, lanyard weaving contest (just kidding). We added a BB shooting gallery. Arrive early to participate.</blockquote>
Can I volunteer to help out with the event?<blockquote>We'll make an open call for volunteers as needed. The process is the same, please get a ticket and it'll be refunded upon successful completion of your shift.</blockquote>
What about colors?<blockquote>Sorry, this is not a motorcycle club sanctioned event and colors are not allowed.</blockquote>
What bike do I need to bring?<blockquote>Any street-legal motorcycle.</blockquote>
What about booze?<blockquote>Slow & Low is sponsoring this event and providing us with their signature rock & rye.</blockquote>
Can I set up a hammock?<blockquote>Yes, but you’ll need straps instead of rope to tie around the trees and branches. Be warned you’ll probably have to fight off the people who will want to lounge on your hammock.</blockquote>
What if the campground is not available?<blockquote>We'll re-locate or re-schedule as appropriate.</blockquote>
How much dirt road to get there?<blockquote>Virtually none, the road is paved to campground, but there are a few gravel-y and sandy potholes where we encourage people to slow down and pick a line. The last few dozen feet have more gravel and sand so please be careful. We also want to suggest that riders air down about 5 PSI and adjust their suspension preload if carrying gear.</blockquote>
Are there any bears?<blockquote>The Forest Service posted that there’s been some bear sightings. We encourage everyone to slow down on the way up to and back from the campout and to leave your food at home. We’ll secure food and drink that we’ll be making available to everyone. Remember a bear don’t care, and it’ll tear up your bike and tent for a pack of gum.</blockquote>

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Support

We're working with several organizations and individuals to make Los Angeles Moto Campout the best damn experience on the planet. Here are some of the contributing parties. Interested in throwing down? Let us know via EventBrite event page or Instagram, or donate on our GoFundMe page.

Sponsors

House Beer provided us with 25 cases of premium crafted lager.
Slow & Low is providing us with a dozen bottles of their signature rock & rye.

Vendors

We are partnering with Biker Gear Club and Off Track to put together packages and products for the campout.

Benefactors

Please take a look at our GoFundMe page for the list of the generous people who donated to the Los Angeles Moto Campout!

You too can donate money towards the campout if you like. A donation won't get you in, but it won't hurt.

Raffle

Buy raffle tickets here from by Biker Gear Club.

Exciting prizes from:

RSD
Twisted Road
Biker Gear Club
The House of Machines
Los Angeles Moto
Rever
Iron & Resin
Eagle Rider
Off Track
North Menswear
and more!

Legal
Disclaimer<blockquote>Motorcycles and riding motorcycles is dangerous. Ride at your own risk and to the level of your abilities and skills. We assume no responsibility for anything. Coming out to ride or camp implies nothing. Obey traffic rules.</blockquote>

By participating in this event you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from this group function without regard to negligence. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold the group's Host, Organizer, or any of the group's Assistant or Co-Organizers liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or property arising directly or as a consequence of a group activity. You also agree that your membership and/or participation in this group is based on an "at-will" basis. A general safety meeting will be held prior to departure to this ride and all riders must be present to attend. Please have 'in case of emergency' a contact number programmed in your phone.