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Church Campout Information

Activities

We have some fun activities planned for our weekend! Pick and choose what you want to do or join us for all of them! We hope you will join us for the BBQ on Saturday night. We will handle the chicken for everyone, all you need to do is bring a side or dessert to share.

Don't forget to be thinking about what you can do for the Talent Show! Look for the sign up sheet up by the BBQ tables!

Friday Activities

Since most people are arriving on Friday and setting up camp we don't have a ton of activities scheduled that day, but we do have a few activities that you are welcome to participate in if you would like!
  • We will have a scavenger hunt for the kids to complete. This can be something to help keep the kiddos busy while you set up camp or you can do it as a family! Totally up to you! Check the BBQ tables for info.
  • We will also have hot chocolate and bingo at the BBQ tables that evening.

What to Bring

In addition to all the camping gear you are bringing there are a few things that you might want to throw in as well:
  • Bikes - There are quite a few trails throughout the park which make for great riding. Most are dirt and they are everything from flat trails to hills and great mountain bike trails (see the map below).
  • Lawn Games- If you have a lawn game you love, definitely bring it along! There is a very large lawn in the middle of all of our campsites.
  • Fire Wood- Each campsite has a fire ring, so if you want a campfire, bring some wood along.
  • Board Games & Cards- Who doesn't love a good board game? I know I do!
  • Chairs- Make sure to bring your own chairs or something to sit on for the movie and church on Sunday morning.
  • Lake stuff- If you plan to spend some time on the water, kayaks or paddle boards would be fun. Life jackets are a must, whether your paddle boarding or just letting the littles swim.
  • Water toys- If you don't want to head down to the lake you might want to bring squirt guns and water toys to play on the lawn.
  • Umbrellas/Easy Ups- There is no shade down by the water and while the lawn area has some shade, it's always nice to have more!
  • Whittling Supplies- We will have soap whittling available during our kids craft time. If you have any whittling supplies, fell free to bring that along and join us!

Important Info

  • Check in is at 2:00pm. You are welcome to come into the park before check in time, but they can't guarantee your site will be available until 2:00pm.
  • The lake itself is a driving distance from our sites (see the map below) or a really long walk.
  • The water out there is not drinkable, so be sure to bring your own drinking water.
  • The park is huge and is home to lots of wild animals. Among these are deer, wild hogs, raccoons, and rattle snakes. Just be sure to be aware of your surroundings. And close-toed shoes are never a bad thing.
  • There is very poor cell reception in most of the park and no wifi. Reception isn't so bad at our campsites depending where you are, but I wouldn't count on it.
  • Quiet time begins at 10pm. We know how much fun camping is and sometimes we want to stay up late and keep the fun going, but we do ask that parents have their kiddos in their campsites either sleeping or doing a quiet activity by 10pm.
  • If you are bringing anything that would go on the water: kayaks, paddle boards, boats, etc. they will stop you at the main gate to inspect your craft. (This is including inflatable SUPs). If there is any kind of moisture at all, they will not let you bring the craft into the park. Invasive mussels that have been a huge problem in waterways around California and they are working hard to make sure San Antonio Lake stays clear.

Directions

Northbound 101
Take Exit 231Toward Fresno/Bakersfield
- Turn Left onto 24th street, continue for 8.3 miles (Turns into Lake Nacimiento Drive)
- Turn right onto Nacimiento Lake Dr/Godfrey Rd and drive for 9.3 miles. **Towards the end of the 9.3 mile stretch you will cross over the dam and your next left turn will be within 1.6 miles after crossing over the dam.
- Turn left onto Interlake Rd and drive 7.7 miles toSan Antonio Rd.
- Turn right onto San Antonio Rd and drive until you reach the Lake San Antonio Gate.  **Make sure to let them know at the gate that you are with Life Community Church for free entry for the day.
- Watch for balloons and signs to point the way to the service. We are in Redonda Vista E- loop campground at the Oak Room.
West Bound on Highway 46E
Continue straight onto 24th street towards Lake Nacimiento for 8.3 miles
-  Turn right onto Nacimiento Lake Dr/Godfrey Rd and drive for 9.3 miles. **Towards the end of the 9.3 mile stretch you will cross over the dam and your next left turn will be within 1.6 miles after crossing over the dam.
-  Turn left onto Interlake Rd and drive 7.7 miles toSan Antonio Rd.
- Turn right onto San Antonio Rd and drive until you reach the Lake San Antonio Gate.  **Make sure to let them know at the gate that you are with Life Community Church for free entry for the day.
- Watch for balloons and signs to point the way to the service. We are in Redonda Vista E- loop campground at the Oak Room.
South Bound 101
 - Take Exit 252, Jolon Rd (There are two exits for Jolon Rd, you want the second one)
-  Turn right onto Jolon Rd.
-  Quickly, turn left onto Nacimiento Lake Dr.  Drive for about 8.7 miles
-  Turn right onto Interlake Rd and drive 7.7 miles toSan Antonio Rd.
- Turn right onto San Antonio Rd and drive until you reach the Lake San Antonio Gate.  **Make sure to let them know at the gate that you are with Life Community Church for free entry for the day.
- Watch for balloons and signs to point the way to the service. We are in Redonda Vista E- loop campground at the Oak Room.