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*EVENT CANCELLED* 2019 Independence Day Celebration Big Bear Event
Independence day celebration.
Ok everyone! Dust off your trucks and other MV's, put your flags in their holders, and join us for the Independence Day Celebration for a weekend of patriotic fun! This years event will be held once again at the beautiful Big Pine Flat equestrian campground in Big Bear, California.
Fun, food, freedom, and fireworks!
There will be a Trail Run/Convoy to camp, Fire works show Run, Trail run, Flag waving MV convoy drive though Big Bear, camp activities for the whole family, horse shoes, darts , BBQ and probably other activities. It will be a fun relaxing weekend away from it all, along with seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Details below.
Be sure to bring plenty of fuel and supplies, including your favorite beverages.
Location: I have reserved/pre-paid for the Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground.
There is a $20.00 per person fee to help cover the campground fees, Kids are free.
The location has picnic tables, vault toilets, water, grills, campfire circle (campfire and grill use allowed, but is dependent on the current fire danger I have to verify before leaving at the time of the event.)
I will be bringing a stand alone sink, soap and towel for a hand washing station.
You can go to the Campsite at any time during the Event, just follow the directions below.
Thursday- Convoy/trail run to camp starting at the I-15 freeway in Hesperia traveling down Main Street Hesperia then we head up the dirt roads to the campground, map link and details below.
Thursday- Fire works run we will leave camp and head thru Fawnskin and find a spot to watch the fireworks on/over Big Bear Lake touted as the Largest Fire works display in Southern California! https://www.bigbear.com/event/?id=1947
Friday- Trail Run though the mountains.
Saturday- Flag waving Convoy thru Big Bear.
Saturday- Evening Camp BBQ, I will BBQ for everyone.
Please Tread Lightly, do not park on vegetation and stay on established roads and trails, do not bring fire works!
Please post up if attending, what you will be driving and how many in your group. you can also just show up at the site anytime during the event, I just like to get an idea of how many will be attending ahead of time to have enough food for the BBQ.
Directions to Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground:
Latitude : 34.315212
Longitude : -117.016314
Elevation : 6820ft
Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn left onto Forest Road 3N14(also known as Rim of the World Dr and Coexy Rd/ Coxey truck trail.) and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground.
google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1...e3!4m2!4m1!3e0
Thursday Convoy: meeting spot is behind the Shell gas station across the street from the In-N-Out Burger located at 13074 Main St Hesperia, CA 92345, right off the 15 fwy. Morning meet time and departure to be determined. The route will take us to Bowen Ranch Rd and Roundup way in apple valley CA, going up Coxey Truck Trail (NF 3n14) passed Horse springs Campground(vault restrooms available) we could have lunch or snack here depending on time weather etc., then continue on to big pine flats which is where the campground is located.
Google map showing convoy meet place and route: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.4...782487!1m0!3e0
Here is a link to a the past 2017 Event: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...-San-Bernardino-Mtns-camping&referrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2016 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2015 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2014 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
A past one day trip to the area to get an idea: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Adventure Pass info, Basically to drive to the camp ground and back no stopping no pass required. if you stop along the way a $5.00 Day Adventure for each day a Pass is required or an annual pass can be purchased for $30 which are available at retailers such as Big 5 etc., and the Big Bear Discovery center. if going on any truck trail rides or the convoy it would be a good idea to have one since we will be stopping at points.
Where to buy Adventure Passes, retail stores and online:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/p...fsbdev7_007751
Campground pictures below.
*****EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*****
*****EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*****
Independence day celebration.
Ok everyone! Dust off your trucks and other MV's, put your flags in their holders, and join us for the Independence Day Celebration for a weekend of patriotic fun! This years event will be held once again at the beautiful Big Pine Flat equestrian campground in Big Bear, California.
Fun, food, freedom, and fireworks!
There will be a Trail Run/Convoy to camp, Fire works show Run, Trail run, Flag waving MV convoy drive though Big Bear, camp activities for the whole family, horse shoes, darts , BBQ and probably other activities. It will be a fun relaxing weekend away from it all, along with seeing old friends and meeting new ones.
Details below.
Be sure to bring plenty of fuel and supplies, including your favorite beverages.
Location: I have reserved/pre-paid for the Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground.
There is a $20.00 per person fee to help cover the campground fees, Kids are free.
The location has picnic tables, vault toilets, water, grills, campfire circle (campfire and grill use allowed, but is dependent on the current fire danger I have to verify before leaving at the time of the event.)
I will be bringing a stand alone sink, soap and towel for a hand washing station.
You can go to the Campsite at any time during the Event, just follow the directions below.
Thursday- Convoy/trail run to camp starting at the I-15 freeway in Hesperia traveling down Main Street Hesperia then we head up the dirt roads to the campground, map link and details below.
Thursday- Fire works run we will leave camp and head thru Fawnskin and find a spot to watch the fireworks on/over Big Bear Lake touted as the Largest Fire works display in Southern California! https://www.bigbear.com/event/?id=1947
Friday- Trail Run though the mountains.
Saturday- Flag waving Convoy thru Big Bear.
Saturday- Evening Camp BBQ, I will BBQ for everyone.
Please Tread Lightly, do not park on vegetation and stay on established roads and trails, do not bring fire works!
Please post up if attending, what you will be driving and how many in your group. you can also just show up at the site anytime during the event, I just like to get an idea of how many will be attending ahead of time to have enough food for the BBQ.
Directions to Big Pine Flat Equestrian Group Campground:
Latitude : 34.315212
Longitude : -117.016314
Elevation : 6820ft
Highway 330 to Running Springs, then head northeast on Highway 18 to Highway 38. Do not cross the Big Bear Lake Dam. Continue on Highway 38 to Fawnskin. Turn left onto Forest Road 3N14(also known as Rim of the World Dr and Coexy Rd/ Coxey truck trail.) and continue about 6 miles to Forest Road 3N16. Turn left and continue less than a mile, then turn right and continue to the campground.
google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.1...e3!4m2!4m1!3e0
Thursday Convoy: meeting spot is behind the Shell gas station across the street from the In-N-Out Burger located at 13074 Main St Hesperia, CA 92345, right off the 15 fwy. Morning meet time and departure to be determined. The route will take us to Bowen Ranch Rd and Roundup way in apple valley CA, going up Coxey Truck Trail (NF 3n14) passed Horse springs Campground(vault restrooms available) we could have lunch or snack here depending on time weather etc., then continue on to big pine flats which is where the campground is located.
Google map showing convoy meet place and route: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/34.4...782487!1m0!3e0
Here is a link to a the past 2017 Event: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/showt...-San-Bernardino-Mtns-camping&referrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2016 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2015 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Here is a link to a the past 2014 Event: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
A past one day trip to the area to get an idea: http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...ferrerid=19939
Adventure Pass info, Basically to drive to the camp ground and back no stopping no pass required. if you stop along the way a $5.00 Day Adventure for each day a Pass is required or an annual pass can be purchased for $30 which are available at retailers such as Big 5 etc., and the Big Bear Discovery center. if going on any truck trail rides or the convoy it would be a good idea to have one since we will be stopping at points.
Where to buy Adventure Passes, retail stores and online:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/p...fsbdev7_007751
Campground pictures below.
*****EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED*****
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three weeks to gooo 
The children of our forefathers will be so disappointed. I can only presume that this was a hard decision.