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Pumpkins-by-the-bus (California) VENUE CHANGED!!!

Event Details

Time: October 22, 2011 at 2pm to October 23, 2011 at 2pm
Location: Lake Solano Park, Winters, CA
Street: 8685 Pleasants Valley Road
City/Town: Winters, CA 95694
Website or Map: http://www.solanocounty.com/d…
Event Type: campout
Organized By: VWCamperfamily Admins
Latest Activity: Oct 24, 2011

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Event Description

Loosely organized Halloween-themed camp out.

$21 per night per site, $10 for extra car, 2 cars max per site.

Costumes, Jack O'Lanterns and Candy Corn are optional.

Frivolity is not.

About: Lake Solano Park is located at the base of coastal foothills west of the town of Winters and offers an array of recreational opportunities. A destination point for outdoor enthusiasts since its creation in 1973, Lake Solano Park caters especially to anglers, boaters, campers, velociraptors, swimmers and picnickers. It is ideal for hiking, bicycling, bird watching and wildlife photography.

Location:
8685 Pleasants Valley Road
Winters, Northern California 95694

Directions:
From Sacramento:
Take I-80 West (26 miles) to HWY 505 (11 miles), at Winters/CA128 exit turn left onto CA128 go (5.3 miles). Turn left onto Pleasants Valley Road/County Road 86. Arrive at 8685 Pleasants Valley Road on right.

From San Francisco:
Take I-80 East (53 miles) to Lagoon Valley/Cherry Glen Road exit. Turn left over the freeway and onto Cherry Glen Road, Bear right around the curve and then turn left onto Pleasants Valley Road (12.4 miles) to 8685 Pleasants Valley Road. The campground will be on your left, picnic area on your right.

Alternate route (recommended for Vanagons and larger vehicles):
Take I-80 East to Vacaville, exit onto I-505 North. Take the exit for Highway 128/Winters. Turn left on Hwy 128. Drive through Winters. Turn left onto Pleasants Valley Road. Drive to 8685 Pleasants Valley Road. Campground will be on your right. Picnic area is on your left.

Comment Wall

Comment by westywoman on July 30, 2011 at 7:52pm: I have some great halloween music and eeerie sounds to contribute. Telephone number for reservations was busy all day July 29. Furlough Fridays?

Comment by Ned Zoller on September 20, 2011 at 4:13pm: Van is fixed, and I will be there. Anyone willing to share the cost of the campsite. If you have one already reserved I would like to share with ya.

Let me know..........Ned...

Comment by westywoman on September 27, 2011 at 5:52pm: Link above is broken. Try this:

http://www.co.solano.ca.us/depts/rm/countypark/sandybeach.asp

Comment by westywoman on September 28, 2011 at 1:16pm: PLEASE TAKE NOTE: I spoke to Sandy Beach Park Campground personnel today in an attempt to make a reservation. All 26 of the reservable sites are taken. There are 15 first-come, first served sites. So, if you have a reservation, you're golden. If you don't, it may be risky to assume you can get a spot. Perhaps we could get a list of those that have reservations and see if there's enough sites reserved to ensure everyone can get a spot? Staff said the first three weekends in October are all booked up.

Comment by Kris Hansen on September 28, 2011 at 5:51pm: Gosh darn it!! I knew I should have made reservations sooner!! Did they mention what time they start taking FCFS's?

Comment by Joe on September 28, 2011 at 6:05pm: Looks like I may need to arrive on Friday morning then.

Comment by Kris Hansen on September 28, 2011 at 7:25pm: I could possibly get there on Friday afternoon to get another spot, if that's an option.

Comment by Patricia Reed on September 28, 2011 at 8:26pm: Hi,

Michelle and I can't make it 'til Saturday, is there anyone we can double up with? T-Rex is behaving, not so badly, and we would like to take her out.

Thanks,

Tricia

Comment by Blake and Shelby on October 3, 2011 at 8:43pm: We didn't get a reservation yet. I may be able to head up Friday morning to get a spot or two if I'm able. -Shelby

Comment by Julia Weber on October 8, 2011 at 6:29pm: Oh no, we did not make a reservation, either and wont be able to come until Saturday ... would someone, who arrives on Friday let us share a site?
Let me know :-), Halloween is my favorite holiday!
Thanks,
Julia