Sunday, January 9, 2011

My Town Monday: Cibbets Flat Campground, San Diego County

On Sunday, Mr. Summy, Child #4 and I drove about forty miles east and to an elevation of around 4,000 feet. Why? Mr. Summy would like the family to go tent camping.

So, we went to check out Cibbets Flat Campground. The nearest town is Pine Valley (to give those of you who know the area an idea of where we were).

Here's the sign at the entrance. There was another sign, too, made of ropes. Cute.

It's a small campground with only 25 spots and a self-pay station. You're on your honor (although presumably there's some spot checking) to place your money in an envelope and leave it in this column thing. Apparently, the campground is rarely busy, so there's no need to make a reservation. Great place for a last-minute weekend getaway.


Here's a shot of Child #4 walking along a trail. Love the scenery! Very Californian.

Finally, here's Child #4, praticing eating at the picnic table on Site #10. She's very ready to go camping. Her mother? A little less so! Sorry to report that I'm kind of a whiny camper, but I'll give it my best shot when the weather warms up. It was only 45 degrees there in the afternoon.

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15 comments:

  1. Travis ErwinJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Camping I like. It's sleeping on the ground that me and my back object to.

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  2. BarrieJanuary 9, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Travis: I agree!!! I'm a lousy sleeper to begin with. When camping, I end up exhausted. Plus I'm not super keen on the restrooms. ;)

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  3. TeresaJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Hi Barrie,

    I enjoyed camping with the family a very long time ago, but that stopped after I turned 35. It is a very pretty campground. Maybe Mr. Summy will go in for renting a trailer/pop-up tent. At least you don't have to worry about rocks and sticks poking you in the back.

    Teresa

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  4. David CranmerJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Once I left the Army I left camping behind. Give me a log cabin and a bed and I'm fine. Still, some great shots there, Barrie.

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  5. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Teresa: I hear you! I am truly not much of a camper! I had not even thought about renting something more comfortable. Thank you for the suggestion!

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  6. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    David: Can you believe I took those photos with my CELL PHONE?! I got a new camera for Christmas, but forgot to bring it with me. BTW, I just read your short story. FANTASTIC!
    http://tainted-archive.blogspot.com/2011/01/wild-west-emonday-melanie.html

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    that's a little cold for my blood, too. but pretty.

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  8. StacyJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    The only good thing about camping is s'mores and ghost stories. So be sure to have lots of both!

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  9. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Stacy, I like the way you think!

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  10. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Green Girl: Too cold for me too! I think this better be a summer adventure!

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  11. Charles GramlichJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I just like to sleep on my back deck, which is just like camping without the hassle.

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  12. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Charles, I will mention your back deck to Mr. Summy! Ha!!!

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  13. Susan R. MillsJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    I used to go camping a lot. I'm not so into it anymore. Maybe I should try it again. I hope you have a wonderful time when the weather warms up.

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  14. BarrieJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Susan, I think you should try camping before me, and let me know how it goes. :)

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  15. Barbara MartinJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Barrie, camping is a lot of fun and great for exercise. I expect to see your future camping trips posted. I'm sure you'll get to love them, especially as those times to escape the "rat race" of the city.

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