Logistics

Directions: Panoche Hills is about 2.5 hours drive from San Francisco.  From Interstate 5 North, take Exit 379 and turn right (West). Turn off Little Panoche Road onto Panoche Access Road about 12 miles from Interstate 5 or about 1 mile north of Mercey Hot Springs. From Interstate 5 South, take Exit 368 and turn left (West) onto Panoche Road. After approximately 18.5 miles, turn right onto Little Panoche Road and drive 8.2 miles. Turn off Little Panoche Road onto Panoche Access Road about 1 mile north of Mercey Hot Springs. From Hollister, take CA-25 for approximately 39.5 miles, turn left onto Little Panoche Road, and drive 8.2 miles. Turn off Little Panoche Road onto Panoche Access Road about 1 mile north of Mercey Hot Springs. 

There may be a code lock at the main BLM gate - make sure you know the code! Follow Panoche Access Road uphill for approximately 3.8 miles, go through a gate on the left before you pass picnic area/bathroom and follow the road to P3. After the gate, look for a suitable place to set up your camp. Do NOT drive more than 15 feet off the road. Some roads may have been impacted by the rains, so while 4WD is not required, pay attention to the surface of the road.

GPS COORDINATES: 36.7193N 120.8157W

Phone / Internet: PHONES DO NOT WORK IN PANOCHE HILLS. The nearest place with land line and WiFi is Mercey Hot Springs.

Camping Gear: You will need to provide your own camping gear, including all necessary water. Consider bringing a shade/rain/wind-proof structure for additional comfort. Expect temperatures of low 70s during the day and low 40s at night, with a potential of strong winds. There will be portable toilets and a couple of sun/wind shelters for communal use. Bring any comforts and supplies you would normally bring on a multi-day camping trip and check out our suggested packing list. Also, keep in mind that the winds can be quite strong, so make sure to secure your camp and all your possessions.

What to Bring: Firewood, musical instruments, art supplies, games and toys, rituals and sacred objects, and any other items for your recreation, relaxation and restoration.

Food: We envision some potluck-style meals, and self-managed meals the rest of the time. There is no expectation that you have to bring enough for everyone - just enough for yourselves and some to share. Participants are responsible for their own food and/or contributions to the shared table by bringing raw food supplies, prepared dishes or cooking meals on site.  You are encouraged to not bring chametz with you, but instead join others in baking your own matzos! Please feel to free to observe any holiday or health-based dietary restrictions for yourself and abstain from judging what others eat.  - everyone is expected to be responsible for own food.

WHAT YOU PROVIDE:

• All necessary camping and survival gear

• Food, water, and other supplies for yourselves

• Toys, musical instruments, games, activities, and anything you need to enjoy yourselves, alone and with others

• Curiosity and openness to new experiences