The camp is located at the Gates Group Campground in the French Meadows area of the Tahoe National Forest. At Auburn (north and east of Sacramento), take the Foresthill exit from I-80 and drive to Foresthill (16 miles). It is necessary to fill up with gas in either Auburn (usually cheaper) or Foresthill. As you enter Foresthill, turn right onto Mosquito Ridge Road 96; the sign posted reads "French Meadows - 36 miles". This takes you onto a long, winding mountain road.

Once you reach the reservoir, drive across the levee. Turn left toward the group campgrounds. Approximately 3.6 miles from the levee (after passing a boat ramp and the French Meadows campground), turn right on Road 68. (If you encounter the Coyote Campground, you've gone past the turn.) After approximately 0.5 miles up the hill, turn to the left and drive another 0.5 miles into the campground.

Registration is under the big canopy. Note that there are restrictions on where we can camp; upon arrival, ask a staff member before choosing a campsite to avoid having to move later.

If you are traveling by plane, we have arranged transportation from the Sacramento Airport (SMF) to camp with the Super Shuttle at the following dates and times. Transportation is by reservation only.

1. To make a reservation, fill in the Airport Van Service form. To pay for camp also, click on the Continue Shopping button and go to the Camp Payment page to add it to you cart.

2. Make payment here or add the amount to your total registration and leave a note in the comments field for what the extra amount is for.

 

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July 16 - Round Trip $150.00 July 16 - One Way to Camp $85.00 July 17 - Round Trip $150.00 July 17 - One Way to Camp $85.00 July 25 - One Way from Camp $85.00

or Mail a check made payable to G.O.M.F. to:
G.O.M.F., PO Box 3998, Chico, California 95927-3998

Return departure from camp to the Sacramento Airport is 9:00 AM, Sunday, July 25 with estimated arrival time at the airport of 11:30 to 12:00 noon. It is best to book a flight after 1:00 PM on that day to allow enough time. If you need to arrive earlier, you will need to make your own travel arrangements.

Camp officially begins with lunch on Saturday, July 17. The vans arrive at camp between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. People arriving on Saturday, July 17 will miss the opening lunch and afternoon of classes.

The ride from the airport takes from 2-1/2 to 3 hours. Plan your trip accordingly.

Fees are per person, including children and youths. Payment is due by Friday, July 2, 2010. Upon receipt of payment we will e-mail you a confirmation letter with details for meeting the transportation service. If you are scheduled to arrive before 1:00 on one of the days listed above and your plane is delayed, the van service will wait a reasonable amount of time for you. There is a motel at the airport if needed.

If you need to cancel your van service reservation for any reason, we will refund all but a $25 processing fee per person provided you cancel by Friday, July 2, 2010. There is no refund after Friday, July 2, including if you miss the van for any reason.

If you are driving to camp and are willing to take passengers, let us know the number of passengers you can take and the route you will be taking. Many times people are willing to pay the amounts listed (or at least some amount to help with gas costs).

We also need to know your preference for connecting with passengers:

• give your phone number to prospective riders, for them to contact you

• give the phone numbers of prospective riders to you, for you to contact them.

We do not give out contact information for anyone unless we receive written (or verbal) authorization from them in advance.