The Jeepers Jamboree is considered the oldest,
toughest and largest organized event of this type in the world. It has worldwide publicity through TV, radio, magazines and newspaper. The Jamboree has taken more than 35,059 vehicles and 101,984 people over the Rubicon Trail. People from all over the world have participated in this trip.
The Jeepers Jamboree has exclusive use of the Rubicon Trail for its events. Be sure to check your calendar. Trail date restricition is July 21 - July 26 and July 30 -August 2, 2010.
The world-famous Jeepers Jamboree starts in Georgetown California. Vehicles travel east over approximately 45 miles of paved and dirt roads crossing the dam at Stumpy Meadows and the old cattleman's stop of Uncle Tom's Cabin. At Loon Lake, the off-roading begins.
REFUND
PENALTY
Reservations to 21 Days before trip
$35.00
20 Days to 8 Days before trip
50%
7 Days to 1 Days before trip
80%
Trip Date and Beyond
100%
Refunds are mailed and made payable to drivers only. You may replace a passenger without charge.
Registration
Each participant MUST check-in at the Georgetown office during registration.
Informational packets, wristbands and give-away items will be distributed.
You cannot access the trail without a wristband!
Jeepers Jamboree
Registration Times - 4 Day Trip
Wednesday
July 21
9am to 9pm
Thursday
July 22
9am to 9pm
Registration Times - 3 Day Trip
Thursday
July 22
noon to 9pm
Friday
July 23
6am to 7am
Jeep Jamboree
Registration Times
Thursday
July 29
9am to 9pm
Friday
July 30
6am to 7am
Bears!
Keep food safe in Rubicon Srprings! Don't keep food in your tents! Don't try to feed the bears!
Georgetown
Elevation : 2,600
Population : 1,150
Available : Groceries, ice, ATM, gas, restaurants, and lodging.
*Gasoline is available 24 hours *
The weather is unpredictable...
Be prepared for chilly mornings, chilly evenings and hot summer days. We may also have an occasioanl afternoon thunder shower.
Garbage
There will be a dumpster located at the staging area at the end of the trail.
Plastic bags are for garbage, Mesh bags are for CA redemption items. Please keep separate.
Cell phone service is available allong the I-80 corodor and is marginal along Hwy. 89.
CB (Citizens Band) radios and FRS (Family Radio Service) walkie talkies are useful for communication over short distances with others on the trail (CB's are common for jeepers and FRS for hikers), but have limited distance (several miles).
Satellite phone (Iridium, Globalstar, Inmarsat) are best for emergency communications.
2 meter and 70 cm. amateur (ham) radios have greater distance and can often be linked to repeaters on mountain tops, but require a license.
About $250 new.
Click here for a list of Repeaters in the Tahoe and Sierra Foothills Area from Don's Notes
Overnight Accommodations:
Camping
Rubicon Springs camping is included in your registration fee.
South Fork Campground - close to trail head NO FEE
