Overland Expo West 2019 - Who is going and where are you coming from?

[Deserttramp]

morning everyone,
according to weather service, flag is suppose to get about inch and half of rain this coming week and highs in the 60's and lows in the high 30's next weekend, with some wind. course this is a week out forecast.
first time going and don't know about the paid camping site.
coming up from southern Arizona Thursday afternoon,
guess ill be bring my burn barrel and some firewood for the evenings
you all have a save trip and see you there.
laters

 

[Deserttramp]

It's my understanding, no wood fires allowed, must be propane.

Really? that bites.
I also cook off this barrel, guess i'll give them a call today to see if what there rules are,
thanks

 

[Zel]

I'll be leaving Utah on the 14th. I'll be driving my RV towing the Jeep. In process of moving back to North Carolina. It just so happens there is an Overland Expo along the route!

 

[Red_Rock_Overland]

We are in Vegas joining up with the convoy 40 group

 

[desertpir8]

I'll be headed up there on Wednesday late morning from the Phoenix area. Planning on dispersed camping on wedesday night NW of expo site and then being in line for Expo Weekend pass check-in by Thursday 11am to hopefully get a good camping spot. If you guys see my rig, stop and say hi!

 

[TacoInACrowd]

I’m driving down from south eastern BC. Leaving on the 13th. First time I’ve been to the expo, does camping fill up early?

Here’s some photos of my truck, come introduce yourself if you see me there

 

[Nickzero]

We will be in Flagstaff tomorrow! We are coming in from a 44 day excursion running the Trans America Trail from ONX NC. Pumped to meet every one. We will be downtown on the 15th and camping inside both nights. Looking to setup a convoy trail ride after the event.

 

[Nickzero]

Coming from Austin, planning on leaving the morning of the 15th, it's about 1000 miles for me. Will be driving my new ZR2 Bison, with an Xventure XV-2 in tow.

Here's a picture of my prior gas ZR2 and the trailer, the Bison is the same color. Can find me by the license plates on the truck and trailer:

Nice setup!

 

[Mojavewanderer]

I’m driving down from south eastern BC. Leaving on the 13th. First time I’ve been to the expo, does camping fill up early?

Here’s some photos of my truck, come introduce yourself if you see me there

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I really like your camper!

 

[desertpir8]

I’m driving down from south eastern BC. Leaving on the 13th. First time I’ve been to the expo, does camping fill up early?

Here’s some photos of my truck, come introduce yourself if you see me there

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On-site camping is sold out at this point. There does appear to be dispersed camping within a half mile to a mile from the expo.

 

[TacoInACrowd]

On-site camping is sold out at this point. There does appear to be dispersed camping within a half mile to a mile from the expo.

I believe I get onsite camping with the Overland experience ticket. I was more wondering if people arrive early to get good spots.

 

[desertpir8]

I believe I get onsite camping with the Overland experience ticket. I was more wondering if people arrive early to get good spots.

Ahh, yes, camping is included with your ticket. But, you will want to get there early to have your choice of spots and be closer to the expo area (unless you want to be further out in the boonies). I'm planning on arriving at checkin at around 11am on Thursday to try to get a nice camp spot. From what I heard camping will be a bit tight, so you'll get to know your camp neighbors. Should be a good time!

 

[TacoInACrowd]

Ahh, yes, camping is included with your ticket. But, you will want to get there early to have your choice of spots and be closer to the expo area. I'm planning on arriving at checkin at around 11am on Thursday to try to get a nice camp spot.

Alright, good to know. Thanks. I’ll have to try and arrive early.

 

[Sonarman]

Leaving tomorrow from Bay Area going to camp on East Side of Sierras and be in Flagstaff on Wednesday.

 

[2Jeeps&PatriotX1]

Heading out from Denver wed morning, staying the night somewhere in southeast UT (valley of the gods maybe?) then heading down to Flagstaff Thursday am. Wife is staying behind, so it’ll be me and the dog in my truck (she’s afraid I’ll go wheeling in Moab without her if I take her wk2 trailhawk) on our maiden voyage with the new camper and first expo.

 

[Nickzero]

We are in Flagstaff tonight. --- We will be camping off Naval Observatory Rd primative camping area tonight. There are many open primitive camping spots to park your RV or Rig. We stayed in that forrest last night and it was quiet and relaxing. These are Free camping locations so respect the land and tread lightly. (Ioverlander screenshot linked for exact location) - nikko and Lee on YouTube.

 

[Brisley62]

Heading out tomorrow morning from Napa, CA. We’ll be traveling hwy 395 south to Lone Pine 1st day, then thru Death Valley landing in Bullhead City day 2, then thru Oatmen, Kingman and on to Flagstaff.

 

[Sonarman]

I am making camp tonight just east of Kingman. Hualapai mountain park. Head towards Flagstaff tomorrow .

 

[Deserttramp]

lunch at work, loading the truck tonight, and heading up from chandler Thursday afternoon
half day for work .

 

[desertpir8]

Made it up here. Found a fantastic dispersed campsite about a mile or two west of the venue for tonight. 10+ camp spots. About 20 min all unpaved backroad drive to the venue from this spot. It is quiet, no-one else is here. 4G service is enough to set up my wifi hotspot. Not sure if its National Forest or State Trust, but I have permit for Trust, so am good for the night.


GPS coordinates if anyone else needs a spot tonight: 35.137550, -111.731730

Monitoring 146.460 MHz on site.