Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3

innerSpaceman · 02-01-2007, 10:16 PM

I'm breaking this out of the general 2007 swanking thread because a camping excursion requires a little more planning and prep.

Specifically, the campgrounds in Sequioa/Kings Canyon that take reservations start taking them less than a week from now on February 7. There's only two that take ressies, but that leads me to believe they are among the more popular camgrounds ... and are that way for a reason. In any event, all other things being equal, I'd prefer to have ressies than not.

Still, I will gladly defer to the knowledge and experience of people who have camped in Sequoia, and if first-come, first-served campgrounds are more desireable ... we can certainly go that route a bit more spontaneously. One caveat to that, though ... is that you can't save campgrounds for people who aren't there. So in a situation (such as the one I envision for this swanking) where some people start out on a Thursday, but most come up for the weekend ... it would be difficult for everyone to get camp sites near one another.

Just sayin'

Here's a handy map of all the campgrounds and where they are, with some info below on the various amenities and logistics. Someone mentioned an affinity for Sheep Creek in the 2007 Swankings Thread. Dorst and Lodgepole are the two that accept reservations.

So, let's pick the date, and otherwise get the ball rolling. Especially if we determine that ball needs reservations. And let's determine that real soon, eh?

Ah, waking up in the woods to the smell of coffee and hot bacon!

Swanky Camping!!

BarTopDancer · 02-01-2007, 10:18 PM

ooo Camping!

Any weekend but the last weekend in April and first weekend in May work for me.

Gemini Cricket · 02-01-2007, 10:23 PM

I'll bring a pen to ward off mountain lions.

Not Afraid · 02-01-2007, 10:45 PM

As far as saving campgrounds.....ythe first person to arrive just pays for them all, puts the little sign on the post and maybe a chair or something in the camp. That should be enough to save it.

As for campgrounds, Dorst and Lodgepole are in Sequoia rather than Kings Canyon and Sequoia is always MUCH more crowded (which I why I usually camp in Kings Canyon).

Last weekend of April is Coachella and is out for us. Lashbear wil be here in April, so we can't go camping when he's here.

Disneyphile · 02-01-2007, 11:25 PM

First weekend in May for us too!

(And like iSm, I prefer reserved sites, but I'll go along with the majority decision.

)

innerSpaceman · 02-04-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Any weekend but the last weekend in April and first weekend in May work for me.

(emphasis added)

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

First weekend in May for us too!

So, I'm not sure if Disneyphile was saying the first weekend in May was also bad for them, or if she was misreading what BarTopDancer had posted.

Clarification, please.

But, assuming people meant what they posted, I left the first weekend in May off the poll. For now.

Disneyphile · 02-04-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Clarification, please.

First weekend in May is great for us.

In the meantime, I also voted for Mother's Day weekend.

Either of those are perfect timing.

Not Afraid · 02-01-2007, 11:44 PM

If everyone feels most comfortable making a ressie than we have the three to choose from. Dorst in Sequoia (higher elevation than the others and it will be COOOOLD at night); Grant Grove (nice area, a bit lower but nothing great or; Cedar Grove - Canyon View. I've only stayed at Sheep Creek in this area and it is LOVELY! I like being in a canyon with the Kings River rushing by and Zumwalt Meadows an Muir Rock just down the way. However, the canyon dead ends, so you don't have as many places to go - driving. Hiking is great and horse back riding is close by. It is also a bit warmer in the canyon than it is at the higher elevations and early May can still be a bit icy.

Of course, I've camped in actual snow in Sequoia proper in April. Nice way to chill with wine if there's no river nearby.

I've also seen bears in all of these areas. They start at the higher elevations and work their way to the lower ones as the year progresses, but bears will be bears.

Morrigoon · 02-02-2007, 12:28 AM

Oh jeez, I gotta get me some camping gear! Luckily, already got the cot as a guest bed (if you don't have one of these, ya gotta get 'em... it's a folding frame, like the chairs, and on top of the frame is a zip pouch to hold a very thick inflatable mattress

LIke a real twin bed, almost.

Need a tent though, LOL. Maybe I should look into one of those fancy ren-faire dealies

j/k.

Kevy Baby · 02-02-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Need a tent though, LOL. Maybe I should look into one of those fancy ren-faire dealies

j/k.

Something like this?

View Poll Results: What Weekend's Best for The Great Outdoors of Swank?
May 12 / 13 (means missing Mother's Day)	2	12.50%
May 19 / 20	1	6.25%
June 16 / 17 (means missing Father's Day)	1	6.25%
June 23 / 24	4	25.00%
June 30 / July 1 - did I mention my Bday's the 2nd?	9	56.25%
May 5 / 6 (includes Cinco de Mayo!)	3	18.75%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

02-01-2007, 10:16 PM	#1
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3 I'm breaking this out of the general 2007 swanking thread because a camping excursion requires a little more planning and prep. Specifically, the campgrounds in Sequioa/Kings Canyon that take reservations start taking them less than a week from now on February 7. There's only two that take ressies, but that leads me to believe they are among the more popular camgrounds ... and are that way for a reason. In any event, all other things being equal, I'd prefer to have ressies than not. Still, I will gladly defer to the knowledge and experience of people who have camped in Sequoia, and if first-come, first-served campgrounds are more desireable ... we can certainly go that route a bit more spontaneously. One caveat to that, though ... is that you can't save campgrounds for people who aren't there. So in a situation (such as the one I envision for this swanking) where some people start out on a Thursday, but most come up for the weekend ... it would be difficult for everyone to get camp sites near one another. Just sayin' Here's a handy map of all the campgrounds and where they are, with some info below on the various amenities and logistics. Someone mentioned an affinity for Sheep Creek in the 2007 Swankings Thread. Dorst and Lodgepole are the two that accept reservations. So, let's pick the date, and otherwise get the ball rolling. Especially if we determine that ball needs reservations. And let's determine that real soon, eh? Ah, waking up in the woods to the smell of coffee and hot bacon! Swanky Camping!!
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02-01-2007, 10:18 PM	#2
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	ooo Camping! Any weekend but the last weekend in April and first weekend in May work for me. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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02-01-2007, 10:23 PM	#3
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I'll bring a pen to ward off mountain lions.
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02-01-2007, 10:45 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	As far as saving campgrounds.....ythe first person to arrive just pays for them all, puts the little sign on the post and maybe a chair or something in the camp. That should be enough to save it. As for campgrounds, Dorst and Lodgepole are in Sequoia rather than Kings Canyon and Sequoia is always MUCH more crowded (which I why I usually camp in Kings Canyon). Last weekend of April is Coachella and is out for us. Lashbear wil be here in April, so we can't go camping when he's here.
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02-01-2007, 11:25 PM	#5
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	First weekend in May for us too! (And like iSm, I prefer reserved sites, but I'll go along with the majority decision. )
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02-01-2007, 11:44 PM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	If everyone feels most comfortable making a ressie than we have the three to choose from. Dorst in Sequoia (higher elevation than the others and it will be COOOOLD at night); Grant Grove (nice area, a bit lower but nothing great or; Cedar Grove - Canyon View. I've only stayed at Sheep Creek in this area and it is LOVELY! I like being in a canyon with the Kings River rushing by and Zumwalt Meadows an Muir Rock just down the way. However, the canyon dead ends, so you don't have as many places to go - driving. Hiking is great and horse back riding is close by. It is also a bit warmer in the canyon than it is at the higher elevations and early May can still be a bit icy. Of course, I've camped in actual snow in Sequoia proper in April. Nice way to chill with wine if there's no river nearby. I've also seen bears in all of these areas. They start at the higher elevations and work their way to the lower ones as the year progresses, but bears will be bears.
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02-02-2007, 12:28 AM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Oh jeez, I gotta get me some camping gear! Luckily, already got the cot as a guest bed (if you don't have one of these, ya gotta get 'em... it's a folding frame, like the chairs, and on top of the frame is a zip pouch to hold a very thick inflatable mattress LIke a real twin bed, almost. Need a tent though, LOL. Maybe I should look into one of those fancy ren-faire dealies j/k. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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