Welcome to the Great Outdoors Palm Springs (GOPS) Chapter of California Great Outdoors, Inc. Our chapter serves the entire Coachella Valley not just Palm Springs. We are an incorporated, non-profit, all-volunteer organization sponsoring outdoor and social activities predominately for gay and lesbian people. Our chapter (with over 140 members) is one of five chapters covering most of the Southern California region which has more than 600 members. Our activities include weekend camping trips, day hiking, backpacking, 4x4 off-road trips, social gatherings, game nights and other interesting events.

Each chapter sponsors their own calendar. At any one time, there are a number of activities to choose from. Click on the Links button on your left for other Great Outdoors Chapters. All Great Outdoors chapters promote inter-chapter unity, encourage fellowship and exchanging of ideas. Please click on the various buttons to the left to find out more details about our Chapter.



Great Outdoors Mission Statement: Great Outdoors is an organization dedicated to supporting and predominately empowering the gay community through various social activities with an emphasis on the advancement of knowledge of our outdoor environment and the enhancement and enjoyment of camping, hiking and wilderness training.

Featured Overnight Event - Kern River Rafting Spring Jamboree - 6/7-10/2012 Click Here For Information, Trip Notes & Registration Form

Featured Overnight Event - Lake Perris Campout - 6/15-17/2012 Click Here For Information, Trip Notes & Registration Form

Featured Overnight Event - Hurkey Creek Park Join Chapter Campout - 7/27-29/2012 Click Here For Information, Trip Notes & Registration Form