{"id":13984,"date":"2019-07-16T17:41:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T00:41:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tx.netius.net\/?p=13984"},"modified":"2019-07-20T20:31:55","modified_gmt":"2019-07-21T03:31:55","slug":"laguna-hanson-baja","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/totalescape.com\/outside\/lakes\/laguna-hanson-baja\/","title":{"rendered":"Laguna Hanson Baja"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"hammock\"<\/p>\n

Laguna Hanson<\/strong><\/h2>\n

aka Laguna Juarez, Baja\u00a0California Mexico<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"pinetree\"<\/h2>\n

(Laguna is Lagoon or Lake in Spanish)<\/p>\n

elevation:<\/strong> 5,500′<\/p>\n

Located inside the Sierra Juarez Mountains<\/strong>
\nParque Nacional Constitucion de 1857, or
\nConstitucion de 1857 National Park, Baja California, Mexico<\/p>\n

Pine forests in Baja California: Dirt roads access Laguna Hanson, so come prepared to drive many miles with dust & potholes — more than 20+ miles from the paved highway just to reach this prime high elevation destination. Since most of Baja is desert, dirt and coastline, this location is a rare treat for those wishing to travel (off the beaten path). The tallest mountain peak in Baja is nearby with the University Observatory.<\/p>\n

\"observatorio\"<\/a>
San Pedro Martir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"camp\"Baja Camping in the Mountains<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water levels drop well below normal & what we end up with is a shallow lake with huge boulders emerged. Kinda surreal looking. Tall pines & dense forest surrrounding lake. Wide open & flat areas perfect for biking, stargazing and group camping.<\/p>\n

\"grazerland\"<\/p>\n

\"4x4\"<\/strong>This Baja National Park campground is more like dispersed, or open camping around lake shore. Very popular place in the summer months & if you want seclusion camp away from the lake, deep in the forest. The best quiet spots are located in the north east vicinity.<\/p>\n

No motorhomes allowed: the road is steep, long, all dirt and narrow in certain spots.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"baja<\/a>
Baja Maps from NatGeo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
    \n
  • bouldering (rock climbing)<\/li>\n
  • camping<\/li>\n
  • dirt bike trails<\/li>\n
  • hiking trails<\/li>\n
  • horseback trails<\/li>\n
  • hunting<\/li>\n
  • kayaking<\/li>\n
  • mountain biking<\/li>\n
  • off-roading<\/li>\n
  • sightseeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n


    \nNo services at lake. Minimal camping facilities. Self sufficient campers a must.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \"check\"<\/strong>BRING EVERYTHING = ice chest w\/ block ice, drinking water, flat tire repair kits, tow strap; extra blankets, medication, first aid kit. There is no store within 30+ miles of here, and the dirt road is very long (both ways) – so it is best to be prepared with all food and beverages.<\/p>\n

    LOCALS NOTE: An occasional rancher may approach your camp with his farm truck, selling fresh made cheese, beef jerky or other farm produce.<\/p>\n

    \"campfire\"No pavement, no picnic tables.<\/strong>
    \nMinimal pit toilets, few rangers patrolling and rock fire rings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    CAMPERS TIP: The toilets can be nasty!! Bring a shovel and wipes; walk into the forest for your bathroom break.<\/p>\n

    See our CAMP POTTY page for pooping in the wild<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    \"greatbkrds\"<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    \"dirtbikes\"OHV trails are nearby. OFF ROADING<\/strong>, dirt biking and 4×4 routes are essentially any dirt road that is within this forest; Drive slower, keep your ears peeled and watch out when they pass you, cuz they are most nimble and quicker.<\/p>\n

    No motorcycles signs are posted, but that doesn’t stop them riding all hours of the night. The\u00a0mountains near Tecate and Mike’s Sky Ranch<\/a> both cater to dirt bikers and tours, and are located nearby (sorta).<\/p>\n

    Park rangers & rules here are a lot more lax that in the “States”.<\/p>\n

    MAP NOTE: Google Maps has this place listed as Laguna Juarez<\/p>\n