Family DIRT

A Blast in the Desert

November 4-6, 2022

NEW LOCATION FOR 2022 - OCOTILLO WELLS SVRA

What is Family DIRT?

Come experience Family DIRT Hume’s off-road event for the whole family. Bring your toys, RVs, and family members to the Southern California desert for an unforgettable weekend of off-road adventure, fantastic food, a challenging speaker, prizes, giveaways, and connection with other families. Ocotillo Wells SVRA has something for everyone, with a wide variety of terrain for all skill levels.

F.A.Q.s

Overview

How much is it? Check out the pricing below.
When do I have to register by? In order to receive your free D.I.R.T. T-shirt, you must register before October 16, 2022. Registration will still be open until the event starts, but registrations after October 16 will not receive the free T-shirt. But, you can register any time. There is no cutoff date.
How old do you have to be to attend? There is no minimum age, but a parent/guardian is required and responsible for any minors under their care at all times.
When does it start and end? The event begins with check-in on Friday at 3:00 PM and we’ll shut down on Sunday at 10:00 AM. However, feel free to come earlier and stay later.
How many meals are provided? We will be providing 3 meals (Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast) and a couple of snack times. An optional meal for purchase on Friday is available while supplies last. Otherwise, please bring your own food for dinner on Friday and lunch on the trail on Saturday. You can also go to the Blue-In Cafe for a hot meal as well.
Can I bring alcohol? No. This is a non-alcohol event.
Will there be prizes? You bet.
Will I have a good time? Oh yeah!
What should I bring? Your own accommodations, something to ride, tools, riding gear, helmet, goggles, cell phone, clothes, jacket, flash light, toiletries, lawn chair, snacks, something for lunch on Saturday, firewood, fuel, oils, family, your appetite, and a sense of adventure.

Location/Directions

Where? Our campsite will be located directly across Hwy 78 from Ocotillo Wells Recreation Area, next to the Ocotillo Resort RV park. Located 2.5 hours south of Los Angeles and 1.5 hours East of San Diego.
Where will we be camping? We will be camping next to the Ocotillo Resort RV park. We will not be in the RV area, and there are no hookups. Here are driving directions to our campsite.
What is the nearest riding area? Ocotillo Wells, directly across Highway 78, is the nearest riding area.
What are the rules in Ocotillo Wells SVRA? If you are planning on riding in Ocotillo Wells SVRA, here’s the visitor’s guide with the rules and other valuable info.
What skill level do I need to have? Nearby riding areas have a huge variety of terrain that is great for everyone from beginners to experts.
What’s the terrain like? There are roads, trails, washes, open desert, single track, hill climbs, and a sand dune.
Where are the nearest services? There are services nearby in Ocotillo Wells, Anza Borrego, and Salton Sea.
What’s the weather going to be like? Please check with online weather services. However, be prepared for cold evenings and possible blowing sand.

Camping and Riding

- Do I need to bring my own RV/sleeping accommodations? Yes. You are responsible to provide your own housing.
- Where can I rent an RV? *Here is a suggestion: luv2camp.com.
- Do I need to reserve an RV spot? You do need to register for the event, but there are no designated spots. Just come out and pick a spot near our meeting and kitchen area.
- Will there be RV hook-ups? No. We’ll be dry camping in the desert.
- Will there be port-a-potties? Yep.
- Can I rough it in a tent? Yes, but it can get cold and very windy. If the wind kicks up, it could blow your tent over!
- Do I need to bring my own ride? Yes, we will not be providing any vehicles to use or rent.
- Is this open to all forms of off-road vehicles? Yes, bring whatever you’ve got. It’s for motorcycles, quads, buggies, 4x4s.
- Does my ride need to be registered? Yes, all vehicles must be registered with a current green or red OHV sticker and all quads must have flags.
- What happens if my vehicle breaks? You are responsible to repair your own vehicles. Be prepared and bring tools (or a friend that has tools.)
- What happens if I get hurt? You are responsible for all risk and liability while you are riding. We suggest riding with a cell phone to be able to dial 911 in case of a medical emergency.
*Hume Lake Christian Camps provides this list of providers as a courtesy only. The listing of an equipment provider on this page does not imply an endorsement of their products, services or safety records. D.I.R.T. attendees who choose to use these equipment providers do so at their own risk.

Registration

How do I make sure I get my free DIRT T-Shirt? In order to receive your free D.I.R.T. T-shirt, you must register before October 16, 2022. Registration will still be open until the event starts, but registrations after October 16 will not receive the free T-shirt.
What if something comes up and I have to cancel? If you need to discuss cancelling your registration, please email our Registration Team or call us at 559-305-7788.
Who do I contact if I still have some questions? Contact Jason Andrews at jandrews@humelake.org or 559-305-7784.

What if I need to cancel?

If and when you are needing to cancel any spots, it will forfeit the full deposit per spot for what the deposit is at the time of cancellation.
We will offer a 100% refund for cancellations directly related to COVID-19 infection.