[pct-l] Campo Start Options

[Jeff Williams]

Hello from North Carolina.

I completed the AT in 2002 and have done about 900 miles of the PCT 
(Snoqualmie Pass, WA to Dunsmuir, CA).

I have a trip planned from Campo to Palm Springs in late April.  I 
planned on arriving in Campo about 6pm on April 19 by bus from San 
Diego.  I can't find anything in the guide books or journals that say 
anything about camping (safely) near Campo.  I did see that you 
shouldn't camp within the first 30 miles of the border if you're alone 
(which I will be).  Do you have any suggestions or can you give me 
someone to contact?  Could I stay near the border patrol station? Is 
there anyone in the San Diego area that would provide transportation to 
Campo early on Friday, April 20 as another option?  My flight arrives 
San Diego at 11am, April 19.

If there is someone interested in hiking part of this segment with me, 
that's something that could be considered.  I'm a 56 year old male with 
plenty of hiking experience.  I typically do 20 miles days depending on 
terrain, weather and available water.

Thanks for any advice.

Boone Trekker