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RE: New Meber
Welcome to the board and thanks for posting the pictures - nice looking Shasta. Its always good to see another camper from NC around here; we're a few miles outside Tarboro. Hope to see you on the road sometime.
Al & Cindy
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huachuca
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05/02/13 07:08pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Stealth camping on private property
I serve on the Planning Board of a rural county in northeastern NC and we have ordinances against this even if you own the property. A call to your local county or city Health Department should resolve this quickly enough.
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huachuca
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04/17/13 07:33pm |
Public Lands, Boondocking and Dry Camping
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RE: Big Bend Border Crossing is Open
This is a picture of the crossing in question. Some years back the kids from Boquillas would take you over on their burros. Most of the time the water was so shallow you'd not get your feet wet. Looking forward to a return trip soon.
http://images2.snapfish.com/232323232%7Ffp53833%3Enu%3D4973%3E4%3B7%3E255%3EWSNRCG%3D32%3A648%3A392346nu0mrj
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huachuca
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04/12/13 07:35pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: central campground Smokey Mountains RV&Cabin
Cheoah Point is a USFS campground in Nantahala NF with two cabins for rent within the campground area. Best guess is 2 - 2.5 hrs from Gatlinburg.
http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Cheoah_Point_Cabin_2/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=75479&topTabIndex=Search
We've never camped there or stayed in the cabins but often visit the area when camped at another nearby USFS facility (Horse Cove) but the CG fits most of your requirements.
Lots to do in the area - rafting on the Nantahala (and other area rivers), Great Smoky Mtn Railway(trainwreck from The Fugitive), Hikes in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, scenic drive on Cherohala Skyway (better than the Parkway IMO)
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huachuca
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03/27/13 10:15am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Where are you going for your season opener?
Cataloochee in GSMNP for Easter and then Frisco in Cape Hatteras NS next weekend.
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huachuca
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03/27/13 09:42am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Guadalupe Mtn. State Park/Carlsbad Caverns
Guadalupe Mountain Mountain NP has two campgrounds with Dog Canyon being our preference. Its located in a box canyon about 45 miles from the Caverns and seldom has more than a few tenters. The three or four RV sites are located loosely around the horse corral but we've never had neighbors while staying there. No problems with security as you have to drive through the ranger's yard to get to the campground. Beautiful area with lots of great hiking trails.
There is also a good bit of dispersed camping available in Lincon National Forest. Sitting Bull Falls is a nice stop within the NF.
A bit closer and also nice but more crowded is Brantley Lake SP. This is a good option if you need hookups.
While visiting the Caverns consider the Lower Cave tour. Well worth the extra money.
Al & Cindy
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huachuca
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03/18/13 05:25am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Suggestions wanted for small travel trailer
There are several mfrs of molded fiberglass trailers - in addition to Scamp (not Scamper, that's a different brand and style of trailer) and Casita. A good website to start with is -
http://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com/rv-for-sale
You might also want to check out www.fiberglassrv.com It has a classified section along with a lot of kowledgeable owners if you have questions.
Al
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huachuca
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03/17/13 05:40pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Cataloochee Valley
We've camped there several times with a 19' Scamp fifth wheel (really a gooseneck) towed by a double cab Tacoma. Take the shorter route; The road can get tight but we've never had a problem - just approach the blind curves slowly. I would not recommend taking the longer route with a trailer.
Beautiful area - lots of easily seen wildlife (elk and turkey) and great hiking trails. Reservations are required.
From the NPS website.
The most direct route into the valley is to take Cove Creek Road. To get to the valley from interstate I-40, exit at North Carolina exit #20 and travel 0.2 miles on route 276. Turn right onto Cove Creek Road and follow the signs 11 miles into the Cataloochee Valley. To get there from Oconaluftee or Cherokee, take the Blue Ridge Parkway to Highway 19. Follow 19 (toward Asheville) through Maggie Valley. Turn left onto Highway 276 N. Just before the entrance ramp to I-40 (but past gas station), turn left and follow the signs 11 more miles to Cataloochee. Using the Cove Creek Road route, motorists will be traveling on a gravel road for approximately 15 minutes.
A more scenic route (not recommended for RVs) is to take a long winding road, highway Route 32, from Cosby, TN to the Tennessee-North Carolina state border, where the road becomes gravel. It twists and winds into Cataloochee. (This route is not recommended if your passengers are prone to car sickness.) Using this route, motorists will be traveling on a gravel road for approximately 45 minutes.
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huachuca
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02/25/13 12:18pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: western trip
Palo Duro Canyon SP is a few miles outside of Amarillo and I-40.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/palo-duro-canyon
Beautiful area; we prefer the Mesquite campground at the far end of the Park.
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huachuca
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02/25/13 12:05pm |
Family Camping
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RE: Great Smoky National Park closures?
I'm not sure what's going on with our National Park Service lately. I realize budget cuts have been made but, to me, it seems to have forgotten why it exists.
For the past several years, three of the four campground in Cape Hatteras NS have opened Easter weekend. This year, its the Friday after Easter (4/05). They're losing revenue for one of the four three day weekends that occur during their normal open season. I've sent two requests for an explanation but have yet to receive a response.
Last year they implemented a permit system for beach driving - $50 for seven days or $120 for a calendar year. This is per vehicle rather than per driver. A small nuance but, if you have multiple 4WD vehicles as I do, each one must be permitted although I'd only have one on the beach at any given time.
I asked multiple staff members if this new revenue stayed within CAHA. The split was about even between 'Yes', 'No' or 'I don't know'. During our Labor Day stay, near the end of the season, I asked if vehicle use on the beach was up or down - no one knew or wouldn't say. I thought it only reasonable to measure the impact of something as drastic as the new access fee but apparently they didn't - or wouldn't say.
This is my experience in just one of the Parks we frequently visit. GSMP is another and I'd hate to see any changes as the original poster suggested may be on the way.
Al
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huachuca
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02/21/13 11:37am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Myrtle Beach or Outer Banks?
As others stated, the two areas are entirely different with the OBX being much slower paced (a good thing IMO). What activities do you enjoy? We live in northeastern NC and may be able to offer some suggestions.
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huachuca
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02/11/13 05:28am |
Family Camping
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RE: Big Bend National Park - Last years spring visit
Looklng at site availability on the recreation.gov website, I'd say March 8-15 will be the heaviest use by the Spring Break crowd this year.
We've been there before during this time and really enjoyed meeting and talking with the younger folks. No problems at all, just made me a bit envious.
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huachuca
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02/06/13 05:21am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Big Bend National Park - Last years spring visit
Thanks for posting; really enjoyed the photos. BBNP is certainly a special place. We've made at least a dozen trips since our first in 78 and still find something new with each visit.
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huachuca
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02/03/13 08:29am |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: OBX Cape Hatteras KOA in late June?
We live two hours away from the OBX and make a dozen or so trips each year usually staying at the NPS Frisco campground. Others have addressed the wind and mosquito question so I'll throw out a few suggestions for activities.
Manteo - Lost Colony Outdoor Play, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, NC Aquarium, Queen Elizabeth II sailing vessel and waterfornt docks.
Nags Head - Wright Brothers Memorial and Jockey's Ridge State Park/
Central - Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, check for programs at NPS visitor center
Southern - Ferry from Hatteras to Ocracoke, Ocracoke ponies, Ocracoke Village
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huachuca
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01/30/13 04:14pm |
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RE: Mid-Atlantic Beach Camping- Summer '13
NC Outer Banks? Frisco Woods in Buxton has soundside sites with electric. A beach access ramp to the National Seashore is across the road if you want to explore a bit with the 4Runner ($50 permit good for a week required by the Park Service for beach driving). The free ferry to Ocracoke is ten miles south for even more private beaches and the permit will cover you there as well.
If you want relaxed, beachfront, electricity and a unique experience, consider a couple of nights in one of the Park Service cabins on Portsmouth Island (next island south of Ocracoke and part of Cape Lookout NS). The cabins aren't anything special (bunks, flush john, shower, stove) but you'll have a twenty mile long island to share with probably less than a hundred other folks.
http://www.nps.gov/calo/planyourvisit/lodging.htm#Facilities
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huachuca
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01/21/13 06:45pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: Death Valley in Winter: Trip Report
Thanks for sharing; we really enjoyed both the pictures and the narrative.
Al & Cindy
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huachuca
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12/21/12 05:24am |
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RE: What to see near I-40 between Sedona, AZ and Memphis
Not too far off I40. Carlsbad Caverns, NM (take lower cave tour)- Camp at Dog Canyon (45 minutes from Caverns)in Guadalupe Mountains NP (Great hiking trails); Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln NF is nearby and worth a visit.
Palo Duro Canyon SP, Amarillo TX is a nice stopover. (The Lighthouse trail).
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huachuca
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12/19/12 06:29pm |
RV Parks, National Parks, State Campgrounds & More
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RE: 2013 scamp two questions
What would you want that's different from the current production model? I have a 16 side bath standard and a 19' front bath deluxe - both have air, hot water, shower, stove, AC, furnace, fridge (3-way on the 16', 110 & propane on the 19'), bike rack & awning. I've done minor mods (external storage access, larger tires, additional lighting, inverter, etc. to both) but haven't seen a need for much else.
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huachuca
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12/06/12 10:36am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Outer Banks
On the south end,Diamond Shoals in Buxton is good and you can get fresh seafood from their market at the same location. Captain's Table across the road is also good. Another market we've had good luck with is Buxton Seafood Market which is on Hwy 12 a couple of miles south of the lighthouse; brick building on the left.
On Ocracoke, the Pony Island restaurant has a great crab and swiss omelet for breakfast. Howard's Pub is woth a stop for the atmosphere amd serves a decent burger for lunch.
The Park Service campgrounds seldom fill up except Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. AC isn't a meed for us but we have a small camper that has good air flow from the Maxx fan.
Al
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huachuca
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11/11/12 07:17pm |
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RE: Guadalupe Mts. NP
I'd suggest the Dog Canyon campground over Pine Springs. Although its a bit rustic (the rv sites are "loosely" arranged next to the horse corral), you're unlikely to have many neighbors and the scenery is awesome. If Gary Carver is still the resident ranger, he's a wealth of info on that area. No reservation needed - as Gary told me on our first visit "If you can find your way back here, I'll guarantee you a place to park".
Watch for deer (early morning & late afternoon) and cattle (all day and night) in the road. Sitting Bull Falls in Lincoln NF is nearby and worth a visit. I don't recall it being much difference in driving time to the Caverns from either campground.
Lots of good hiking in the area.
Al
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huachuca
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10/30/12 07:33am |
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