Jamestown Elementary School

Getting There   |   Site Description

Getting There

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Directions	From 99: Turn east at Manteca on 120 towards Sonora and follow the signs to Oakdale, 19.9 miles. From Oakdale, take Hwy 120/108 east towards Sonora, 31 miles to Jamestown. The highway bears left at Jamestown. Turn right on Fifth Ave. (just before Kelley Motors). The school is 100 yards down, on the left. From Angels Camp, Highways 4 and 49: Turn south on 49 towards Sonora. In 9.9 miles, turn right on Rawhide towards Jamestown, go 4 miles. Turn left on 108/120, then turn right on Fifth Ave. (just before Kelley Motors). The school is 100 yards down, on the left.
Distance	138 miles
Driving time to, 4 AM	2 hrs and 20 minutes.
Driving time from, 3 PM Sun	2 hrs and 36 minutes, but actual speed depends on traffic
Slow bits	Good portions of the highways for many miles around Jamestown are one lane in each direction, winding roads without many opportunities to pass slow traffic. Although the speed limit is 55, there seem to be many sightseers going much slower. Have patience, drive carefully, don't get stressed--it's a beautiful drive.
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Site Description

Overview	A small, quiet, pleasant grassy schoolyard near an historic, active Sierras Gold Country town. It has barely room for 2 rings, and crowded set-up around the only space at either end of the rings.
Parking	Parking on a quiet street several hundred feet from the ring. You'll need a cart or lots of energy to haul your equipment in.
Restrooms	Permanent restrooms in the school not far from the rings, but the port-a-potties set up close to the ring are much more convenient.
Dog romping	There are a couple of large lawns for running your dogs.
Shade/Shelter	No shade or shelter.
Camping	You can set up a tent onsite for no cost. No showers. Very limited street parking (no hookups) for RVs. There is excellent RV/tent camping 3 miles away at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora, $15/night for RVs.
Food	Nothing onsite or within easy walking distance. Many nifty restaurants in the touristy area of downtown for dinner, a long walk or short drive away. Not sure about fast food anywhere in the vicinity...
Notes	BThis is cozy site. Don't plan on spreading out; be courteous and stay as compact as possible to fit everyone on the same lawn as the rings. But this makes it a bit more friendly and comradely.