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Here's an idea to toss about. If the Las Vegas get together shifts a little ot the West, and the spring Camp Dirtbag shifts a little to the East, we could have one big get together together. Probably having the event in Nevada would be best.
One drawback, potential long drives for both groups.
The Cima Domes (where Jim Morrison did LSD & saw Native American spirit guides) & Death Valley fit that bill.
Death Valley would be cool. It goes from flat, below-sea-level dry desert to Sierra Nevada elevation mountains. Tons of 4x4 trails. Down side, it's National Park Service which means permits up the south end & no firearms or booze without the Feds giving you a proctology exam.
If it's just a get-together the dry lake SE of Vegas would be best. It's BLM & not uncommon for Jamborees for various group. BLM is usually easy to work with if you get the proper okays & don't mistreat the environment.
If serious 6x6 trails are needed then Pahrump or more northerly like Mesquite/Gold Butte would be better. Gold Butte is a protected zone. But it's a great area if you obey the rules & don't act like a Richard.
As tempting as it might be, I'd avoid Lake Mead & North Shore Road. Sure, there are great 4x4 trails there. But it's all National Park Service & the rangers, how should I put it, resemble male anatomical features. Booze & especially guns would be a no-no. Cliff diving is fun. But the constant Big Brother feeling from the rangers ruins the experience.
Also, FYI, most universities/schools take Spring Break the second week of March. The semester usually ends at the very beginning of May.
A very early May date might allow some of the younger members to join if they are in college. Mid-March is a little cold. April is nice, as is May. June-August forget it.
PM me if you have further questions. I've been in Vegas for 30 years & know every inch of the surrounding mountains for a hundred mile radius.