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SGVRC: Pismo Beach Campout
Pismo Beach, CA, USA
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🏖️ SGVRC Pismo Beach Dunes Adventure 📅 September 19–20, 2026 📍 Oceano Dunes SVRA, Pismo Beach, CA 🟠 A weekend of dune bashing, beach camping, and good company
This Adventure is now open to all paid members of the RCA!
Get ready for another unforgettable SGVRC adventure! We're rolling out to one of California's most iconic OHV destinations — the Oceano Dunes SVRA — for a full weekend of sand driving, beach camping, and great company.
🛻 Trip Overview This is a guided convoy trip from Ventura to Pismo Beach, culminating in an afternoon of dune bashing and an overnight beach campout right on the sand. You'll be fully self-sufficient, but the payoff is worth it — wide-open dunes, salty ocean air, a potluck dinner on the beach (Chris is bringing a full pizza oven setup 🍕), and a campfire under the stars.
🔋 EV + Convoy Notes
Meet at Ventura RAN (Pacific View Mall, 3301 E. Main St.) at 9:00 AM with at least 70% SOC Charging stop at Pismo Beach RAN (~112 miles from Ventura) — lunch break while you charge Pismo Beach RAN has 8 stalls + nearby EA chargers — bring your adapter! Air down to 28–30 PSI before entering the dunes (compressor strongly recommended)
🧭 Requirements To keep things safe and fun, each vehicle must have:
•
Whip flag (min. 8 ft, bright color) — required by CA State -Parks. On-site vendor sells them for ~$20
•
All your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag rated for cold temps, warm layers)
Optional, but highly recommended:
•
First aid kit
•
Recovery gear (traction boards, tow strap, shovel, portable air compressor).
Evening temps on the coast drop into the low 40s with wind — pack accordingly!
🍖 Return Route Sunday after breaking camp, we'll caravan back to SoCal with a group lunch stop at Rancho Nipomo — a local Santa Maria-style BBQ institution. A great way to cap the weekend.
🗺️ Full itinerary, route with points of interest, and sign-up questionnaire coming soon!
Let's hit the sand and make some memories at Oceano Dunes!
📝 Important Notes A $25 event fee applies (covers club keepsakes). Beach camping reservations must be made individually via Reserve California (
reservecalifornia.com
) — max 2 vehicles per reservation. Search for Oceano Dunes SVRA. Book early, spots fill fast!
For membership details, go here:
https://rivianclubs.org/membership/
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SGVRC: Pismo Beach Campout
Pismo Beach, CA, USA
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🏖️ SGVRC Pismo Beach Dunes Adventure 📅 September 19–20, 2026 📍 Oceano Dunes SVRA, Pismo Beach, CA 🟠 A weekend of dune bashing, beach camping, and good company
This Adventure is now open to all paid members of the RCA!
Get ready for another unforgettable SGVRC adventure! We're rolling out to one of California's most iconic OHV destinations — the Oceano Dunes SVRA — for a full weekend of sand driving, beach camping, and great company.
🛻 Trip Overview This is a guided convoy trip from Ventura to Pismo Beach, culminating in an afternoon of dune bashing and an overnight beach campout right on the sand. You'll be fully self-sufficient, but the payoff is worth it — wide-open dunes, salty ocean air, a potluck dinner on the beach (Chris is bringing a full pizza oven setup 🍕), and a campfire under the stars.
🔋 EV + Convoy Notes
Meet at Ventura RAN (Pacific View Mall, 3301 E. Main St.) at 9:00 AM with at least 70% SOC Charging stop at Pismo Beach RAN (~112 miles from Ventura) — lunch break while you charge Pismo Beach RAN has 8 stalls + nearby EA chargers — bring your adapter! Air down to 28–30 PSI before entering the dunes (compressor strongly recommended)
🧭 Requirements To keep things safe and fun, each vehicle must have:
•
Whip flag (min. 8 ft, bright color) — required by CA State -Parks. On-site vendor sells them for ~$20
•
All your own camping gear (tent, sleeping bag rated for cold temps, warm layers)
Optional, but highly recommended:
•
First aid kit
•
Recovery gear (traction boards, tow strap, shovel, portable air compressor).
Evening temps on the coast drop into the low 40s with wind — pack accordingly!
🍖 Return Route Sunday after breaking camp, we'll caravan back to SoCal with a group lunch stop at Rancho Nipomo — a local Santa Maria-style BBQ institution. A great way to cap the weekend.
🗺️ Full itinerary, route with points of interest, and sign-up questionnaire coming soon!
Let's hit the sand and make some memories at Oceano Dunes!
📝 Important Notes A $25 event fee applies (covers club keepsakes). Beach camping reservations must be made individually via Reserve California (
reservecalifornia.com
) — max 2 vehicles per reservation. Search for Oceano Dunes SVRA. Book early, spots fill fast!
For membership details, go here:
https://rivianclubs.org/membership/
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