We just returned from a weekend trip to Truckhaven. No Explorer, it got painted this weekend, and I am picking it up in a few days.
I found a great place to camp up on the mesa that gets us access to both sides, Truckhaven and Ocotillo OHV (I think). I did not walk all the way down the Octollio trail, but it looks well traveled and goes in the right direction.
There is a way down into Truckhaven from right here, that I saw a Tacoma drive up, so I know any Explorer can make it.
This entrance is 2.0 miles west of the second closed road on the right if you are heading west on S-22, and 1.5 miles east of the huge relay tower.
And another, you can see where our RV was parked and its right on the edge of the cliff, and there is a way down just past it.
In front of the RV is kind of a off shoot of the mesa that has a few spots already cleared for tents, and looks mostly flat for camping. There is even a fire ring at the edge of the cliff, for scenic campfires. If someone gets there around noon, it should not be a problem getting the spot, or one near it. I just liked this one because it has a interesting way down into Truckhaven.
I also have it on GPS
33 degrees 16.751N
116 degrees 03.550W
395' above sea level.
What do you think??