Courtright

[Aaron McDonald]

Wondering if anyone has information on camping at Courtright.  I have taken a look at the forest service site and it states that PG&E runs the camp grounds. I called the ranger station and was told that they open up on memorial day.  I am putting a weekend together with some friends and want another option if the campground is closed.  Any suggestions?

Thanks

[susan]

We've camped on the side where they don't charge fees which is to the right when you arrive at the reservoir, instead of leftward to the pay camp. It's nice... but appears the nice spots can fill fast.

[John]

At the res:

Across the dam is free-for-all. The rest is regulated. Across dam is way gooder.

Or camp a little bit before the reservoir which I believe is free forest service free-for-all too. Also gooder.

[mungeclimber]

rumor control was that the Forest Service posted some signs for no camping over by Power Dome (across the dam).

that is the best place and fills fast in the good season, since you can walk to Power Dome from there.

[John]

There is parking exclusively for a day use geological exhibit behind Power Dome but a 10 second drive further you can camp for free but there are really limited options in the peak season. The campgrounds are, well, campgrounds. RV's, etc.

Seriously, just camp before you get to the main res area where it is unregulated. There are some hillbillies around but don't dress too purdy they will not find you attractive and leave you alone.

[Aaron McDonald]

Thanks for the beta!

[mungeclimber]

pics Aaron?

[Aaron McDonald]

Courtright is this weekend and I will be sure to post.

[mungeclimber]

sorry got my dates mixed up when I saw yer post

[susan]

Hoping to see some posts on Courtright. Anyone have some most recommended areas and climbs?

I found a couple from a trip we took one stormy weekend last year.

[mike a]

hi, it looks like you found nosferatu, amazing climb 5 stars for sure, i start from the ledge have the belayer   belay from the ledge, either way still awesome climb, hope you had fun and my book was helpful, happy climbing arechiga.

[mike a]

O sorry, thought that was aaron's pix from his trip last month, there is a new 3 pitch route to the right of power dome looks great, it's called swiss cheese, the dude who put it up post some stuff on it on rockclimbing.com he said it goes at 5.9, i am psyched on checking it out this season, cheers.

[susan]

Thanks Mike. Sounds good! I had forgotten the name of the climb Nosferatu. It is a really good one. Have yet to climb on Power Dome. What a massive dome. Got there just in time for thunder and lightening. It was very cool just being there anyway.

[DaveyTree]

I saw pics.of Swiss Cheese. I believe Kroll or Chambers put that up. Kroll working on new guide for Courtright and Wishon. Down and right from Power is Not Power Dome. I think it's 3 pitches.

[John]

Is Not Power Dome worth the approach?