California Federation of Mineralogical Societies -Annual Field Trip: Gold Rock Ranch AZ- Dumortierite, Petrified Palm Wood, Kyanite
This was just submitted so sorry about SHORT notice.
California Federation of Mineralogical Societies
Annual Field Trip To Gold Rock Ranch Area.
by Bob Fitzpatrick, CFMS Field Trip Chair – South 2006
This trip is open to all rockhounds that agree to abide by the AFMS Code of
Ethics, the directions of the field trip leader, and practice safe
rockhounding. A Consent and Assumption of Risk Waiver of Liability form must be signed
upon arriving at the campsite.TRIP LOCATION -Gold Rock Ranch, 12 miles west
of Yuma AZ on S-34 (Ogilby Road).
WHEN – December 1, 2, 3, 2006.
SPONSOR – CFMS Field Trip, South.
ORGANIZATION – CFMS
MATERIAL TO COLLECT – Dumortierite, Petrified Palm Wood, Kyanite and much
more.
LEADER – Bob Fitzpatrick. Please notify the Ranch by 11/29/06, Talk to
Bobbie the manager, (928) 919-6220 or (928) 920-0603 if you plan on attending.
Feel free to call or email me if you have any questions or need more information:
Phone: (951) 845-3051
Email: RURocky2@aol. com
PROPOSED SCHEDULE – Each day we will be going to different collecting areas.
All trips will leave at 9:00 a.m. SHARP (Arizona time) from the campgrounds.
Assemble at 8:45 for details and instructions for each day’s trip.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMPSITE – The ranch is located 12 miles west of Yuma on I-8,
then north on S-34 (Ogilby Road). Go 9 miles on S-34, then turn left on Gold
Rock Ranch Road, go 1-1/2 miles and you’re there. Please check-in at the
ranch office in the store.
VEHICLES – The roads to the ranch and campgrounds should be okay for most
cars, trailers and motor homes. From the campsite to the collecting areas,
4wheel drive or high clearance vehicles are recommended.
TOOLS – Collecting bags and boxes, digging tools, rock hammer, eye gear,
spray water bottle, etc., Be sure to bring your camp chair to sit in at night
around the campfire at night.
SAFETY CONCERNS – Do not lick the rocks, use sun screen when needed, stay
away from rattlesnakes, use bug spray, be aware of flash floods, be aware of
things around you, team up with a buddy and don’t get lost.
WEATHER – We are planning on nice weather-sunny days; cool, clear, star
filled nights. But remember, it can rain this time of year so be prepared and
plan ahead.
CAMPGROUNDS & FACILITIES: If you want to camp on the ranch, the fee is
$20.00 per night, if we have a large group they will lower the fee to $10.00 per
night, you will have the use of the restrooms, showers and much more. They
have a few cabins for rent (first come first serve). If you plan on staying on
the ranch please call the ranch and talk to Bobbie the manager at (928)
919-6220 or (928) 920-0603; their website is http://www.goldrockranch.us/ You
can dry camp just outside the ranch, no water, no services, no toilets, at no
cost, or if you prefer, there are motel accommodations in Yuma, AZ.
ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD AT THE RANCH: Friday night there will entertainment
at the ranch for us to enjoy, On weekends they have a Chuck wagon breakfast
where you can eat before heading out on the field trips.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Please come and join us for the day or camp out with
us. Bring your food, lots of water, cell-phone, walkie-talkies, GPS, first aide
kit, camera, flashlight and lots of firewood. In the evenings we will all
join together and have a good old time around the campfire, roasting
marshmallows, telling jokes and remembering the special times we’ve shared with
friends. Please call the ranch and let them know you are coming. I should be
arriving at the ranch around noon on Friday
Update: This is the new website for people wanting to go on their own since event has passed:
HISTORIC GOLD ROCK RANCH is a full service R V Resort, Campground & Mobile Home Oasis in the Southern California Desert – located just 12 miles west of Yuma on I-8, then north on S-34 (Ogilby Road) just 9 miles then left on Gold Rock Ranch Road
for 1 1/2 miles and you are home for the winter.
GPS coordinates: 32* 52.909N -114*51.733W (IMP)