Outdoor Adventure USA

What is the best option for fuel in the area, with a couple of trail runs I am sure I will want to top of the tank. Are there any markets?

Looking on Google maps I don't see any gas stations in the vicinity.

EDIT: just noticed that the campsite has a general store

Nearest town is Julian where there are markets, gas stations, and restaurants. From camp, I'm guessing that it's about a 30 minute drive (maybe a little less - maybe not)

DaveK wrote:Nearest town is Julian where there are markets, gas stations, and restaurants. From camp, I'm guessing that it's about a 30 minute drive (maybe a little less - maybe not)

Thanks Dave. I am not really concerned with the market, just want to make sure I have enough fuel for the weekend

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sdnative wrote:Depending on where you are coming from, there are several places to get fuel. Unfortunately none are close to the campground.

Ocotillo (I8 &S2)
Julian
Santa Ysabel
Borrego Springs
Westmorland

Ocotillo is no longer an option. Last time we were there the pumps weren't open. They said they were done selling fuel there.

Did someone say extra gas

dlichterman wrote:Did someone say extra gas

I have 2 cans that are only a few months old, but one has already spring a leak and the paint on the inside is coming off like crazy. worst case scenario I could fill the one can, then filter it before it goes in the truck, but I am not too fond of that idea. I will just plan to run into town and top off if needed.


just for note, these are the cans I have http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/u ... x?a=984598 Stay away from them. I had them a bout a month when the one sprung a leak and the paint started coming off the inside.

Those cans are very poor reproductions of the real NATO fuel cans. One easy way to tell the difference is the welded seam - the originals have a sunken seam, so that you can't make contact by accident and damage the seam itself. The exposed seam on the imitation is a serious issue if it makes contact - it's easy to see how a leak can start...

An unfortunate instance of the "Made in the USA" label being used to market a poorly designed, poorly made product.

Ahh Borrego Springs is not that far...just top off after or before a run. My Jeep gets 15 to 16 mpg. I can run from my house in National City to AB and the trail and make it home on one tank. I always carry 2 5gal cans anyway. Never can tell what happends.

JJ

Anyone want some black market Arizona fuel? Only $4.25 a gallon...