We're a group of San Digo dads that get together once a month during the school year for a weekend of camping and riding with our families. The ripper-snappers get to run off-leash for the weekend and be kids, screen free, with dirt, bikes, and friends galore. The adults get to ride, relax, and connect with other parents that share the same passion.

Campouts start Friday after school and we finish on Sunday, typically by noon. All locations are a couple hours outside San Diego in the beautiful SoCal deserts.

There are riders of all levels, from first-time riders to former pros. Groups normally form based on how old and skilled their kids are. The 50cc class is known for their bravery and bad-ass-ness, while the "Big Kid" rides can test your fears at times. Rides can be more technical trail rides, to more wide open affairs when kids are in tow.

Despite the bravado, we keep things safe - with morning safety meetings and a community that looks out for one another, keeping the flock together is top priority.

Strength in numbers - Getting stuck in the sand can be a fun thing when you've got friends close by... or can be a nightmare situation if you're solo. There nothing like venturing out knowing you have a full posse that has your back should things take a turn for the worse.

How much does it cost?

It's free. We are just a group of dads that coordinate riding. However, a couple of the campouts do have fees that go to the property owners (Jevel Valley Ranch and Glamis North).

I haven't ridden since I was a kid, is that going to be a problem?

'Not a problem. Many of us grew up on bikes, but as time went on we no longer found a way to incorporate them into our lives. Dirtbikes with Dad gives you a reason to get back on a bike, now with your kids and some good friends.

The riding is as mellow or sketchy as you want it to be.

Can my wife come?

Yes. Despite the name, moms, brothers, sisters, cousins are all welcome. It's a family affair.

What's the word on drinking?

Adrenaline is the drug of choice. Most wake up at the crack of dawn with their kids and ride until the sun sets. That being said, a beer or two before bed is not uncommon but it's not a big party crowd; you're pretty beat after the sun is gone.

How long has the group been doing this? How many people?

We started and 2016 with about 10 families. Each campout there are typically around 40-60 people (adults plus kids).

Tent Camping or Trailer?

All campouts are accessible with a trailer. Over half of the people have a campers with the others tent camping or sleeping in the back of their truck.

Toilets?

Some of the locations including Superstition and Fish Creek there is not a toilet there. Ocotillo Wells it is driving distance. If you do not have a camper with a toilet, be sure to either bring your own or a shovel and get back to your roots.

What does a weekend look like?

• Arrive Friday evening after school - a few people come out first thing Saturday.
• On Saturday, "morning ride" is at 9:30am - meet at the campfire. This is about an hour or two.
• Once back, kids normally mess around, ride around camp, and screw around.
• Afternoon ride is typically a 'big kid' ride that is more challenging - this is less organized
• In the afternoon, we try to have some activity like ballon fights, or the pilgrimage to the Blu Inn to get ice cream in Ocotillo.
• Saturday at sunset we do appetizers or a pot-luck dinner to ensure people meet each other.
• Sunday people typically do a morning ride and are out by noon.

The 2025-26 season we are focussed on making each campout epic. Be it poker runs, fishing competitions, night hikes, prizes, you're not going to want to miss it. We are working with our sponsors to get some amazing giveaways and experiences lined up.