sycamore creek
bash
The 3rd weekend in April & October
NEXT EVENT:
October 18th, 19th & 20th
The goal of Sycamore Creek Bash is bring men together for bonding, talking, group discussions and to enjoy each other's company outdoors in a beautiful natural/nature, undeveloped camping area.
The event is NOT meant to be a party scene.
Please volunteer to help with this event.
The last get together was amazing we gathered around a camp fire and talked about what it was like having children and other topics, it was really wonderful.
A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO BARS
Sycamore Creek Bash, also known as Sycamore Bash, is a outdoors camping gathering for LGBTQ+ and allies who love the outdoors. It is a great alternative to the gay bar scene, where you can enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, and meeting new people. Our group is environmentally conscious and always leaves the camping area clean. The Tonto National Forest Rangers recognize us as a quiet and peaceful group.
The event is "whatever" you make it, so let's make it fun!
Camping, sunbathing & Hiking
& Drinking a Cosmopolitan, Martini or Mojito!
Sycamore Creek is a beautiful location for sunbathing, camping and hiking!
To get to the water pool you must hike a trail, it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the creek.
WARNING:
The roads can be tough sometimes be careful and don't bottom out, go very slow!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
UNDEVELOPED CAMPGROUND
DIRECTIONS
THEME CAMPS
WATER LEVEL
NO TOILETS
NO TRASH BINS
NO COST OR PASS NEEDED!
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Caring for the forest?
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Since this is not an actual campground; however camping is allowed on Tonto National Forest land, we do not want to disturb the area/habitat. No writing on rocks or cutting down trees.
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No trash cans are provided at this campsite!
(Please haul out all of your trash you bring with you) You can HELP TREMENDOUSLY by picking up other people's trash that other people have left behind.
- No toilets or out-houses / There are NO Port-A-Jons at this location.
SYCAMORE CREEK BASH GUIDELINES
DIRECTIONS
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST
Click below for Directions
Road is not Marked
It is extremely easy to miss this exit, it's not marked so you have to look for the road in the photo and follow your GPS.
Once you turn off the highway you'll cross a creek. So you will pass through and over a concrete road with water flowing.
Hiking Trail Marker
ALWAYS HELD april & October
3rd Weekend of April & October
It's easy to remember it is always the 3rd Weekend
of April & October.
WHEN?
DATE:
Always the 3rd Weekend of April & October
COST:
IT'S FREE
, No Camping Park Pass Needed!
It's a National Forest Camp Site
Not Everyone Camping is with our Group
The Hiking Trail leads to the water pools, it is a fun trail with lots to see along the way.
How you know you're there!
If you pass over this creek, you're in the right place.
We are off to see the Wizard.
The trail at this area is well beaten down, but crossing the water you could get a little wet, maybe.
Forest Wildlife
& Being Very Cautious
Beware, this area
is very Rual, and you could run into all different kinds of wildlife so be prepared.
Watch out for Rattle Snakes!!!!
Forest Changes
Every year will be different, depending on the amount of water, sunlight, etc.
Things to consider
Camp Area
FREE, unlike Bartlett Lake this site does not cost any money, it's completely free, in the Tonto National Forest. Please remember, you are completely ON YOUR OWN for brining camping supplies. There are no Toilets or Trash Bins.
Wildlife
BEWARE & BE CAREFFUL, If you look closely, you'll see some beautiful & dangerous wildlife. Bring a camera for sure. Be aware of your surroundings at all times, be prepared.
People
Be RESPECTFUL of people camping in the area, they want to have a good time just like you do and please don't ASSUME someone is with our group!
Eco System
Keep the area how you found it as much as possible, it's very important. Removing dead trees or branches is fine.
simple steps to keeping you and your dog safe in the forest
- Always watch where your pet is at all times, especially at night!
- Put a bell on your pet's collar.
- Make sure or pets are in plain sight when you are outside.
- Watch to see what your dog is eating on the ground.
- Put a glow collar on your pet.
WOULD YOU RATHER BE ON THE LAKE, CHECK OUT BARTLETT BASH
