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FRIDAY - November 14th
- Gates open at 12PM
- Dutchman Campfire – 8PM
SATURDAY - November 15th
GROUP HIKE 7AM-9AM
Mourning group hike up Cardiac to Barks Canyon
SPEAKERS 10AM-1PM
- TV Personality: Woody Wampler – Gold Panning and Prospecting Tips & Tricks
- Dutch Hunter: John Wayne Galloway – Treasure Hunting Stories & Info
- Ranger: Marissa Oberhelman & Staff - Tonto National Forest News & Info
DINNER BREAK 5-6PM
EVENING GUEST SPEAKERS 6PM-10PM
- Richard Leveille – Consulting Exploration Geologist
- Author: Glenn Rogers - 10 Reasons Why It’s Not in The Superstitions
- TV Personality: Vanessa Lucido – Stories from Curse of Oak Island and Q&A
- Author: Jason Fritsch - Cracking the Code on The Lost Dutchman Mine
CAMPFIRE GATHERING 10PM
SUNDAY - November 16th
- Goodbyes and Pack Up
- Gates Close 11AM
This is a rough outline of the schedule. Everything can and more than likely will change as we go. Weather, cancelations, and other unforeseen things happen. I would also add there will be other things planned besides what is here. Saturday will be a very full and packed day.
CAMPING INFO
- Gates will be open a little before noon on Friday
- Please camp to the west of Wayne's host camp, Upper lot for RV's, and anywhere that is not blocking the buildings or main walkways. If you have any question, ask.
- There will be people tent camping so be courteous with your generators. I would recommend the upper lot if you want to run one all night long.
- Please keep track of your trash and take it with you when you leave
- There is no running water in camp. Make sure to bring what you need for the weekend. Food, Water, and basics.
- Bring flashlights. There will be some lighting this year but most of the camp will be pitch black. There will be no moonlight this year
- Clean your camp area once your packed and leave it the way yFRIDAY - November 14th
Gates open at 12PM
Dutchman Campfire – 8PM
SATURDAY - November 15th
GROUP HIKE 7AM-9AM
Mourning group hike up Cardiac to Barks Canyon
SPEAKERS 10AM-1PM
TV Personality: Woody Wampler – Gold Panning and Prospecting Tips & Tricks
Dutch Hunter: John Wayne Galloway – Treasure Hunting Stories & Info
Ranger: Marissa Oberhelman & Staff - Tonto National Forest News & Info
DINNER BREAK 5-6PM
EVENING GUEST SPEAKERS 6PM-10PM
Richard Leveille – Consulting Exploration Geologist
Author: Glenn Rogers - 10 Reasons Why It’s Not in The Superstitions
TV Personality: Vanessa Lucido – Stories from Curse of Oak Island and Q&A
Author: Jason Fritsch - Cracking the Code on The Lost Dutchman Mine
CAMPFIRE GATHERING 10PM
SUNDAY - November 16th
Goodbyes and Pack Up
Gates Close 11AM
This is a rough outline of the schedule. Everything can and more than likely will change as we go. Weather, cancelations, and other unforeseen things happen. I would also add there will be other things planned besides what is here. Saturday will be a very full and packed day.
CAMPING INFO
- Gates will be open a little before noon on Friday
- Please camp to the west of Wayne's host camp, Upper lot for RV's, and anywhere that is not blocking the buildings or main walkways. If you have any question, ask.
- There will be people tent camping so be courteous with your generators. I would recommend the upper lot if you want to run one all night long.
- Please keep track of your trash and take it with you when you leave
- There is no running water in camp. Make sure to bring what you need for the weekend. Food, Water, and basics.
- Bring flashlights. There will be some lighting this year but most of the camp will be pitch black. There will be no moonlight this year
- Clean your camp area once your packed and leave it the way you found it.
- Gates will close Sunday by about 11AM
- There is a map below showing some of the areas to camp
MISC. INFORMATION
- There is really only one rule. Everyone is welcome to attend. Once you come through the gates all issues you have with anyone must stay out there. This is a unique gathering for Dutch Hunters, Treasure Hunters, History Buff's, and everyone who loves the Superstition Wilderness.
- There are outhouses but bring your own paper/wipes
- Be conscience of where you park. If you are coming for the Saturday events only. I would advise parking in the main upper lot right when you come through the main gate. Lower areas will already be full for people camping the whole weekend. We must have all the main paths and roads open for safety! We would like to continue having this even each year, but safety could shut us down. There is a map below showing the best place to park. If you're coming for the day only, please use the green area shown below.
- Remember we are in a private camp loaned for the event by The Don's of Arizona. There will be members from the Don's, myself and Wayne Tuttle to help answer questions and help. Do not wing it if you do not know. Ask we are more than happy to help.
LOCATION
20452 E Peralta Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
- Using both Apple Maps & Google maps will get you right to the camp by using the address above.
- For those not using digital maps you would take 60 Eastbound to Peralta Road. Take Peralta through the subdivision and school. Follow it until it turns to a dirt road. Follow that road and take it slow if you're in a car. A regular car will make it but use caution. There will be grey Dutchman Rendezvous signs to help show the way. Follow them to the Lost Dutchman Trailhead and look for the small road running off that lot. It will go right into the camp.
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Green Area Main Parking
Brown Area Camping
Red Area Reserved for Hostsou found it.
- Gates will close Sunday by about 11AM
- There is a map below showing some of the areas to camp
MISC. INFORMATION
- There is really only one rule. Everyone is welcome to attend. Once you come through the gates all issues you have with anyone must stay out there. This is a unique gathering for Dutch Hunters, Treasure Hunters, History Buff's, and everyone who loves the Superstition Wilderness.
- There are outhouses but bring your own paper/wipes
- Be conscience of where you park. If you are coming for the Saturday events only. I would advise parking in the main upper lot right when you come through the main gate. Lower areas will already be full for people camping the whole weekend. We must have all the main paths and roads open for safety! We would like to continue having this even each year, but safety could shut us down. There is a map below showing the best place to park. If you're coming for the day only, please use the green area shown below.
- Remember we are in a private camp loaned for the event by The
Don's of Arizona. There will be members from the Don's, myself and Wayne Tuttle to help answer questions and help. Do not wing it if you do not know. Ask we are more than happy to help.
LOCATION
20452 E Peralta Road, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118
- Using both Apple Maps & Google maps will get you right to the camp by using the address above.
- For those not using digital maps you would take 60 Eastbound to Peralta Road. Take Peralta through the subdivision and school. Follow it until it turns to a dirt road. Follow that road and take it slow if you're in a car. A regular car will make it but use caution. There will be grey Dutchman Rendezvous signs to help show the way. Follow them to the Lost Dutchman Trailhead and look for the small road running off that lot. It will go right into the camp.
Green Area Main Parking
Brown Area Camping
Red Area Reserved for Hosts
) predicting rain. The Friday night fire was so big we had trouble actually forming a circle. Saturday morning started with a group hike of 28. Tonto National Forest also had a well known Ranger hike with us. The hike was great and the majority made it all the way to Barks Canyon. Author Jack Carlson & Wayne Tuttle provided some history and information throughout the trip.
