[pct-l] Camping at Campo (Trouble)

[Dave Fajer]

I agree totally with Robert Riess' comments based on my personal experience!

Coastal
On Apr 6, 2015 11:17 AM, "Robert E. Riess" <robert.riess at cox.net> wrote:

> This hiker's experiences are not typical.  I doubt the veracity of these
> incredulous statements. The US Border Patrol have been nothing but friendly
> and accommodating to hikers for many years.  It is absolutely not necessary
> nor desired to have hikers check in with BP on the way through Campo.
> Observing people who happen to be hikers using binoculars is part of Border
> Patrol's mission.  To be insulted for doing it is rude, and the mooner
> should be profoundly embarrassed and apologetic.  In my opinion, Yogi has
> been profound, accurate, articulate and eloquent in helping hikers
> unfamiliar with the PCT.  Her accumulated knowledge and advice have aided
> countless hikers.  There is no problem with camping near the border.
> Hikers will not be harassed by BP
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Brian Forestell
> Sent: Monday, April 06, 2015 10:15 AM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Camping at Campo
>
> The border patrol are hyper vigilant at Campo.  There were many agents who
> scoped us and at least one helicopter swept low to get a good look at us in
> the first two miles past the border.  A couple days later we could see a
> border patrol guy scoping us out with his binoculars.  I obliged him by
> mooning him.  The problem with camping that near to the border is that you
> will be likely harassed by the border patrol and there is a slim
> possibility
> that some frightened economic refugee might come running scared through
> your
> campsite.  We camped about three miles up the trail from the border in the
> chaparral and had a great sleep.  I think that Yogi is just projecting her
> own fears; in my opinion she can be a bit of a trouble maker and I would
> take any of her advise with a grain of salt.  My advice is just to tell the
> border patrol (there on the road on the way up to the monument) who you are
> and ask them where they would advise to set up for the night.  They are
> nice
> guys one on one and we had no problem filling up our water bottles at their
> station.  Your going to have a great summer.  Have fun.
>
> Trouble
>
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