OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[Disneyphile]

Here's a travel blog with some more info and pictures of Sheep Creek:

http://www.maryjomellado.com/Camping...sequoia_01.htm

(Be sure to check the other "camp" links on the left of the page to view more site photos.)

This includes how to pay/"reserve" your site upon entry. However, sites are now $18 per night, according to the official park site (that info is on the "Key Information" page in the Wiki).

Tip: for those who want to save extra money, try to plan on the maximum of 6 people in your site (maximum of 2 cars) so you only have to pay $3 per person per night. 5 people in a site runs $3.60pp, 4 people at $4.50pp, 3 at $6.00pp, and 2 at $9.00pp. And, sometimes, that extra space is worth the extra money, so it really depends on personal comfort level.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

This includes how to pay/"reserve" your site upon entry. However, sites are now $18 per night, according to the official park site (that info is on the "Key Information" page in the Wiki).

At $18 a night, we can get as many sites as we feel like it. That's CHEAP!

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

At $18 a night, we can get as many sites as we feel like it. That's CHEAP!

Exactly. People can team up or spread out as they like.

Anyway, I'll add a "Things to Do" page to the Wiki so folks can plan hikes or other activities. I'll find out more about the horseback info and add the hiking trail info too.

[Capt Jack]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Anyway, I'll add a "Things to Do" page to the Wiki so folks can plan hikes or other activities. I'll find out more about the horseback info and add the hiking trail info too.

oooh, never been on a horse. sounds fun.

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

oooh, never been on a horse. sounds fun.

I believe if you're over 200 pounds, you'll have to ride a mule. (Not saying that you are or anything, but just a warning note.)

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Tip: for those who want to save extra money, try to plan on the maximum of 6 people in your site (maximum of 2 cars) so you only have to pay $3 per person per night. 5 people in a site runs $3.60pp, 4 people at $4.50pp, 3 at $6.00pp, and 2 at $9.00pp. And, sometimes, that extra space is worth the extra money, so it really depends on personal comfort level.

We base the costing of common expenses on an overall average. For example, the total cost for all sites for all nights becomes a lump cost spread evenly over all participants. It is based on an average of four persons per site.

And like NA said, $18 per site per night is dirt cheap.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

We base the costing of common expenses on an overall average. For example, the total cost for all sites for all nights becomes a lump cost spread evenly over all participants. It is based on an average of four persons per site.

And like NA said, $18 per site per night is dirt cheap.

Then, we need to collect funds prior to going and one person pay for all sites once they get there.

If someone wants to organize that, great.

According to the current tally, we'll have 19 people, which means 5 sites. 5 sites x $18 x 4 nights divided evenly is $18.95 per person for the whole trip.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Then, we need to collect funds prior to going and one person pay for all sites once they get there.

If someone wants to organize that, great.

If persons pay for individual sites on their way in and I know about it (it is recorded), it all works out in the end.

That is, as long as no one has a problem with me handling the accounting.

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Another thing to watch for are the fruit stands on the Highway 180.

There are gay bars with no stools?

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

If persons pay for individual sites on their way in and I know about it (it is recorded), it all works out in the end.

But, it still requires that person to get there early (probably before 10am), and set up gear at each site.

[innerSpaceman]

I'm gonna rise with the dawn, go watch dear frolic in a meadow, hike to a waterfall, come back to camp for breakfast, go climb a mountain, hang out by the river, enjoy dinner with friends, sit around the campfire with a drink in my hand for about an hour and then plummet back to sleep.

If there's a HammockLand, I'll try sitting still in one for 15 minutes if I can.


I've got excess energy. Nature seems to exacerbate that, not calm it.

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

But, it still requires that person to get there early (probably before 10am), and set up gear at each site.

So I will be getting to Sheep Creek before 10am on Thursday (hmmm, thanks for the advice, Disneyphile) and -- to the extent anyone will lend me their tents - - I'll try to populate four beautiful, riverside campsites.