2008 Camp Swank

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Do you guys want to do King's Canyon this year, and Yosemite some other time?

If that's the case, there are quite a few group campsites in Sequoia/KC too.

Or, we could always do it closer to home this year in the Angeles Forest or some other region if it would help more people attend. Just a thought.

[innerSpaceman]

Should we start a new thread with a poll?

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Should we start a new thread with a poll?

Maybe in a sec. I'm researching a few other cool locations and maybe we can add them.

[Not Afraid]

The link I posted to above is to a group site in Sequoia NF. I've both camped and cabined there and it's really beautiful but doesn't have the spectacular scenery as the NPs.

There are also many sites outside the Valley nearer to Oakhurst and Bass Lake.

Personally, I'd prefer going to Kings Canyon.

[Capt Jack]

poll: always a good call to get things rolling and let everyone know 'da haps'

[Gemini Cricket]

I say King's Canyon or the dreaded Widow's Peak.

[Disneyphile]

Kings Canyon National Park

Sunset Campground (elevation 6589 ft): 1/8 mile west of Grant Grove Visitor Center. Store and showers nearby. Two sites available (A and B). Each site hold 15-30 people with a fee of $40 per night per site. RVs and trailers must camp in regular campsites nearby.

Reservations are made by mail or fax only:
-Sunset Group Sites
-PO Box 926
-Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
-FAX: 559-565-4391 or 559-565-4390

For group camping information only, call 559-565-4341 November-April or 559-565-4335 May-October.
Click for information on regular campgrounds including Sunset.


Canyon View Campground(elevation 4635 ft): 1/2 mile east of Cedar Grove Visitor Center. Store and showers nearby. Four sites available (A, B, C and D). Only one site per organization per day. Each site holds 20-40 people, with a fee of $40 per night per site. RVs and trailers must camp in regular campsites nearby.

Reservations are made by mail or fax only:
-Canyon View Group Sites
-PO Box 926
-Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
-FAX: 559-565-4391 or 559-565-4390 (January-April)
-FAX: 559-565-0314 (May-October)

For group camping information only, call 559-565-4335 November-April or 559-565-3792 May-October.
Click for information on regular, non-group campgrounds including Canyon View.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Why don't we go ahead and snag a reservation, we can always cancel if something better comes up, but at least we'll have secured something.

Agreed

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

1) I'm cool with earlier. It was Disneyphile who had an issue with dates, so hopefully we'll hear from her soon.

2) Am I to understand you can reserve a random Group Campsite, but which one you get is first-come, first-served?

3) In any event, but especially if Item 2 is a "yes," I'd rather take our chances with first-come, first-serve at Sheep Creek.

Where did you get the idea for #2? I looked back at DP's post (copied below) and I don't see anything that mentions this.

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Kings Canyon National Park

Sunset Campground (elevation 6589 ft): 1/8 mile west of Grant Grove Visitor Center. Store and showers nearby. Two sites available (A and B). Each site hold 15-30 people with a fee of $40 per night per site. RVs and trailers must camp in regular campsites nearby.

Reservations are made by mail or fax only:
-Sunset Group Sites
-PO Box 926
-Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
-FAX: 559-565-4391 or 559-565-4390

For group camping information only, call 559-565-4341 November-April or 559-565-4335 May-October.
Click for information on regular campgrounds including Sunset.


Canyon View Campground(elevation 4635 ft): 1/2 mile east of Cedar Grove Visitor Center. Store and showers nearby. Four sites available (A, B, C and D). Only one site per organization per day. Each site holds 20-40 people, with a fee of $40 per night per site. RVs and trailers must camp in regular campsites nearby.

Reservations are made by mail or fax only:
-Canyon View Group Sites
-PO Box 926
-Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93633
-FAX: 559-565-4391 or 559-565-4390 (January-April)
-FAX: 559-565-0314 (May-October)

For group camping information only, call 559-565-4335 November-April or 559-565-3792 May-October.
Click for information on regular, non-group campgrounds including Canyon View.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Where did you get the idea for #2?

No need to go back to DP's post from days ago. This is from Katiesue's of a little while ago re Cedar Grove group campsites:

Originally Posted by katiesue

A, B, C & D (she thinks D is the best one) are open June 8-14. ... There are 5 midsize campsites in Cedar Grove but they are first come/first serve. They hold 7-19 persons.

So, I reiterate. If Group Sites are first come, first served ... why bother with them over the Loved-It-With-Our-Own-Eyes pre-swankapproved sites in Sheep Creek?


Yes, Group Camp would be a few dollars cheaper for each camper. And technically, some spot would be reserved.


I don't think either are sufficient advantages.



In fact, I'm gonna vote we grow a collective set and try for White Wolf in Yosemite.

[Disneyphile]

Just called to inquire about the KC sites I just posted. We need to fax in a request, and then they'll contact us if the dates are available. However, the ranger was confident that June should be available - he said the holiday times are usually sold out first.

Anyone want to fax over a request today and see if we can score it?

How about June 26th - 30th? (Th-M)