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Old 29 Dec 2008
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Dean Creek is close, loots of amenities, but a look at the map of the site shows that the tent area is completely surrounded by RV's - not exactly my idea of good ambience for a motorcycle travel event!

I'm also unsure about their facilities for presentations. They say meeting room and outdoor amphitheatre, but nothing on capacity or photos of them. Regardless I'd say it's a no, but the area sure looks great!

The Mattole River area also looks good, but I'm not finding enough info on resorts in the area. Anyone?
resors or even houses are few and far between in the Mattole valley. Go to google eatth and look up Petrolia CA and you will see how remote it is. On the other hand the grange hall might be a good option. Lots of room and i can find out where to rent port a potties for you. as for catering i know of a couple of places that do that as well. Let me look around if you want. and I will get back to you.
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Patricks point state park has large 3 large areas for group camping. Here is a link.

Camping & Picnicking

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Abalone - Penn Creek - Agate Beach
The Abalone, Penn Creek, and Agate Beach campgrounds have 124 family campsites, each with a table, stove, and cupboard. Water faucets and restrooms are nearby. The park also features fully developed picnic areas complete with barbecues and restrooms. During the summer, a variety of interpretive programs are available. Check the bulletin boards for specific details about campfire programs, nature hikes and other interpretive programs of special interest. Youngsters enjoy leaning about the environment through the Junior Ranger Program.

Three family campgrounds offer 124 campsites and two group campgrounds can accommodate up to 120 people. Picnic sites are plentiful throughout the park and three group picnic locations can be reserved.

The park's group campground, Beach Creek can accommodate up to 120 people. There is a covered cook shelter (cooking stoves are not provided), hot showers, seating for 120 and a place to build a traditional campfire.

Lookout Group Area
24 people
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Red Alder - Sumeg - Bishop Pine Picnic Areas
There are three picnic areas that can be reserved directly through the State Park Reservations System.
Red Alder is suitable for groups up to 100 people
Sumeg is suitable for groups up to 100 people
Bishop Pine is suitable for groups up to 50 people.

Red Alder (does not provide propane stoves) and Sumeg have covered cook shelters with propane stove and sink, restrooms, picnic tables, a fire ring, and barbecue. Bishop Pine has more limited parking, a barbecue and picnic tables. Restrooms are nearby.

Group Picnic areas may be reserved from 9:00am until Sunset.

Red Alder and Bishop Pine may also be reserved for over night use. If you wish to stay past Sunset you must also rent the facility for the following day.
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resors or even houses are few and far between in the Mattole valley. Go to google eatth and look up Petrolia CA and you will see how remote it is. On the other hand the grange hall might be a good option. Lots of room and i can find out where to rent port a potties for you. as for catering i know of a couple of places that do that as well. Let me look around if you want. and I will get back to you.
Yes please!

Remember - food, presentation room and camping in one place, one way or another. Portapotties and catering is fine if needed.
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resors or even houses are few and far between in the Mattole valley. Go to google eatth and look up Petrolia CA and you will see how remote it is. On the other hand the grange hall might be a good option. Lots of room and i can find out where to rent port a potties for you. as for catering i know of a couple of places that do that as well. Let me look around if you want. and I will get back to you.
When I toured the Grange Hall over a year ago the lady in charge said they had contact with caterers ... and as I mentioned, the kitchen looked good and was in regular use for the regular events held there. (Tri-Tip Cook off ecetera). And don't forget the big outdoor BBQ area. Fire Pit too IIRC.

As I mentioned, there is a big field next to the main building. I can't recall exact dimensions but it was pretty good, maybe football field size? and they may have more land there to camp on?? I'm guessing 50 to 100 could camp there. The main building has a couple bathrooms but for sure porta-potties would be needed. I think they have showers in the bathrooms there as well.

The lady there was very helpful and interested but best of all was the low rental for the week ... like around $300 to $400 total. As mentioned also, the pay campground is right next door ... about a five minute walk, IIRC. Perhaps some sort of group rate could be struck with this guy? This place has potties and showers. The Matole river is right there, so perfect swimming in Summer/Fall.

If you live near there, please have a look. I'm sure the Lady in charge will remember me and my friend Bob.

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Buck Meadows
Buck Meadows is on Hwy 120 in the Stanislaus National Forest and about 13 miles from Yosemite National Forest. It is very centrally located in California.

Summer days are hot, evens cool. No threat of rain - late May-June-July-August- September are almost guaranteed 100% dry.

Sonora, Columbia, Coulterville, Groveland are nearby historic gold towns.

There are unlimited off road and paved road day trips and loops, big and small. Those who want wish can ride over Tioga Pass and back over Sonora Pass - an incrediable day ride. Really spectacular, not to mention Yosemite.

Several mountain lakes, swimming holes, caves, mines, giant sequioa trees, fly fishing, and old western drinking establishments to explore.

Yosemite Pines Campground offers all amenities - cabins, camping, pool, meeting room, etc.

Here is the link: Yosemite area Lodging, Camping, Cabin Rentals, Campground near Yosemite National Park

There are also several hotels and B&B in the area.

I have not read all the post. But I would suggest that whoever is in the lead of a HUBB meeting set a date, then nail down a location.
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