Camp Pilot Knob!

Bill
Camp Pilot Knob
Landmark #985 Imperial County Visited: Sept. 16, 2013 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque marking the largest military training ground ever to exist!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Camp Pilot Knob was a unit of the Desert Training Center, established by General George S. Patton, Jr., to prepare American troops for battle during World War II. It was the largest military training ground ever to exist. At the peak of activity here at Pilot Knob, June-December, 1943, the 85th Infantry Division, and the 36th and 44th Reconnaissance Squadrons of the 11th (Mechanized) Cavalry trained here for roles in the liberation of Europe, 1944-45.

OTHER TIDBITS: How large was it exactly? About 4,000.75 acres!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of E Clampus Vitus, Squibob Chapter!
  • Become a member of the Camp Roberts Historical Museum!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
On Sidewinder Rd, 200 yards N of I-8
Town of Felicity, CA 92283

ANNOTATIONS:
The plaque is at the intersection of Sidewinder Road and Tucker Road, both dirt and unmarked, but just over the train tracks!

From Los Angeles: ~262mi (422km) — 4.4hrs
From Sacramento: ~645mi (1039km) — 10.8hrs
From San Diego: ~161mi (260km) — 2.7hrs
From San Francisco: ~642mi (1034km) — 10.7hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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