SUMMER 2009 - CAMPGROUNDS REPORT

Welcome Back:

It's another spring and the Scorpion Bay Campground and Cantina are still here, open for business. We're looking forward to another year of great surfing and fun. Kory and Taryn are back from their vacation. Juan and Juanico are serving and ready to welcome you when you arrive with a cold one. Cristi and Rosalina are cooking behind the bar. There is plenty of sand on the beach and First Point has been breaking.

Camping Is Once Again Permitted In The Federal Zone:

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation over the past two years. Beginning this spring, the Federal Maritime Zone in front of the campgrounds is open for camping. You will be able to set-up camp as before, on the cliff edge with an unobstructed view of the surf.

Water:

Water is still trucked in and water conservation is still a high priority. The recently installed secondary sewage treatment system is performing without a hitch.

Travel Safety:

Travel safety has been a concern for many. In the last year there have been no serious incidents involving tourists south of Ensenada. Even so, it's advised to travel in the daytime. Don't drive at night. There are several good reasons for this. Drive slowly. Every year there is at least one rollover on the dirt roads or salt flats. Always have Mexican auto insurance, it'll keep you out of jail if there is an accident - even if it wasn't your fault. If you're short on time or extremely cautious, consider flying to Loreto and drive to San Juanico from there.

Swine Flu:

There have been no reported cases of swine flu anywhere in Baja.

Bring Pesos:

Don't forget to bring Pesos. Change your money at the bank. The exchange rate is much better at a bank then at Pemex or stores. The town of San Juanico is at 12:1.

Scorpion Bay is a primitive recreation destination 650 to 890 road miles south of Tijuana depending on the route you take. Look on the West Coast of Baja California Sur, north of Magdalena Bay, south of San Ignacio Lagoon. San Juanico can be found near Punta Pequeña a south facing point with a lighthouse. La Purísima, to the east, is the closest town inland.

San Juanico is a Mexican fishing village in transition. In addition to the flow of visitors, some Americans have built palapas, set-up trailers and built cottages or houses in the town. Along the coast to the south is the Scorpion Bay campgrounds, restaurant and cantina. Travelers from around the world camp along the cliff edge and make the cantina and restaurant their center of activity. The area is open year round and is managed by Kory and Taryn Robertson.

The Managers

Their email address is: kory@scorpionbay.net

You may also contact Ruben Andrews, the General Administrator in San Diego, CA.
Phone (619) 239-1335, X-18
Fax (619) 235-6018
Email: ruben@scorpionbay.net