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LA RIVER CAMP OUT

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ClockshopCA State Parks, and MRCA are hosting the first-ever LA River public campout. We are pleased to present a late-afternoon of outdoor exploration at the Rio de Los Angeles Bowtie parcel followed by a traditional campfire program and night under the stars. This one-night opportunity will allow Angelenos a chance to camp inside the city, on the banks of the scenic LA River Glendale Narrows.

Location: Rio de Los Angeles Bowtie Parcel | 2800 Casitas Ave. (apprx.) | L.A., CA 90039 | Map/Directions

Lila Higgins of the L.A. Natural History Museum, Kat Superfisky of Mia Lehrer + Associates Landscape-Architecture  firm and a MRCA Ranger will conduct a guided exploratory walk, discuss the native environs and plant life along the river, and lead participants through memory mapping exercises using aerial imagery from do-it-yourself balloon mapping efforts at the site of Michael Parker’s sculpture “The Unfinished.” Artist and veteran camper Michael Parker will also be on-site sharing camping tips and info about the sculpture.

Apprx Schedule:

4:30 – 6pm   Memory Mapping Workshop
6:30 – 8pm   Dinner*

Sunset Campfire led by CA State Parks + MRCA

+ Additional activities throughout the evening.

* Food is bring your own – we will have a large BBQ grill on-site so bring all your favorite grillables!

RSVP Required. A limited number of campsites will be available by reservation on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Park Rangers onsite throughout the entirety of the event
  • Portable toilet and fire pit available
  • Traditional camping gear recommended including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, chairs, lanterns/flashlights/headlamps, cooking and eating utensils, cooler, water, and snacks
  • No dogs allowed.

We especially welcome first time family campers by offering full camping set-ups, including tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads (by reservation only) courtesy of CA State Parks and the FamCamp trailer program. RSVP below and email info@clockshop.org to request your gear.