2008 Camp Swank - Page 15

Kevy Baby · 02-15-2008, 12:08 PM

My concerns on the FCFS option are:

Is site squatting allowed? If we wanted four sites, would we have to have enough people able to go up on Thursday to get four spots? If say, only two couples can go up, would they be able to hold four spots?
Is it too much of a crap shoot to hope to get four spots? This concerns me a lot.

If we were all going up at the same time as a single caravan, it might not be as bad, but everybody will be arriving at different times. With as many people coming, I think we are much better off having a set destination.

innerSpaceman · 02-15-2008, 12:29 PM

We'd have to have at least four people and their tent(s) to nab 4 spots. But I don't think 4 adjacent spots would be a problem.

Certainly not a problem at Sheep Creek.

As for the Yosemite option, 2 nonadjacent pairs of internally-adjacent campsites is the best we could have hoped for anyway. I think that's a worst-case scenario at White Wolf, with 4 adjacent sites a distinct possibility.

We should know about the Group site in King's Canyon soon. But, personally, I'd rather take our chances at Sheep Creek if we're going to do King's Canyon.

Kevy Baby · 02-15-2008, 04:12 PM

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katiesue · 02-15-2008, 04:11 PM

OK - here's the scoop.

No group sites avaliable in Cedar Grove for our dates. However - June 1-15th Campsite B is open and A, B, C & D (she thinks D is the best one) are open June 8-14. If we get a reservation we do not pay until arrival then it's $40/night.

There are 5 midsize campsites in Cedar Grove but they are first come/first serve. They hold 7-19 persons. Then at least we'd only maybe need one of those plus a regular campsite. Just an option.

So do we want to try for an earlier date? If so when or do we move along to the plan B chance it method?

Kevy Baby · 02-15-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by katiesue

OK - here's the scoop.

No group sites available in Cedar Grove for our dates. However - June 1-15th Campsite B is open and A, B, C & D (she thinks D is the best one) are open June 8-14. If we get a reservation we do not pay until arrival then it's $40/night.

There are 5 midsize campsites in Cedar Grove but they are first come/first serve. They hold 7-19 persons. Then at least we'd only maybe need one of those plus a regular campsite. Just an option.

So do we want to try for an earlier date? If so when or do we move along to the plan B chance it method?

OK: I will defer to your expertise and experience on this. Since we are not taking any other vacation time as of yet, it shouldn't be a problem for me to get time off to go up Thursday (or was it Wednesday... maybe I should go look).

innerSpaceman · 02-15-2008, 04:53 PM

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.

Morrigoon · 02-15-2008, 04:55 PM

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.

swanie · 02-15-2008, 05:05 PM

If you decide to do it earlier in the month...I might be able to make it. The dates late in June interfere with our cruise from hell with the in-laws and in-family.

swanie

Gemini Cricket · 02-15-2008, 05:45 PM

Hmmm. White Wolf or Sheep Creek...
I vote for Sheep Creek. But that's just based on the name and that's all.

swanie · 02-15-2008, 05:48 PM

According to Katiesue, the group site reservations are for a specific site.

02-15-2008, 12:08 PM	#1
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	My concerns on the FCFS option are: Is site squatting allowed? If we wanted four sites, would we have to have enough people able to go up on Thursday to get four spots? If say, only two couples can go up, would they be able to hold four spots? Is it too much of a crap shoot to hope to get four spots? This concerns me a lot. If we were all going up at the same time as a single caravan, it might not be as bad, but everybody will be arriving at different times. With as many people coming, I think we are much better off having a set destination. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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02-15-2008, 12:29 PM	#2
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	We'd have to have at least four people and their tent(s) to nab 4 spots. But I don't think 4 adjacent spots would be a problem. Certainly not a problem at Sheep Creek. As for the Yosemite option, 2 nonadjacent pairs of internally-adjacent campsites is the best we could have hoped for anyway. I think that's a worst-case scenario at White Wolf, with 4 adjacent sites a distinct possibility. We should know about the Group site in King's Canyon soon. But, personally, I'd rather take our chances at Sheep Creek if we're going to do King's Canyon.
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02-15-2008, 04:11 PM	#4
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	OK - here's the scoop. No group sites avaliable in Cedar Grove for our dates. However - June 1-15th Campsite B is open and A, B, C & D (she thinks D is the best one) are open June 8-14. If we get a reservation we do not pay until arrival then it's $40/night. There are 5 midsize campsites in Cedar Grove but they are first come/first serve. They hold 7-19 persons. Then at least we'd only maybe need one of those plus a regular campsite. Just an option. So do we want to try for an earlier date? If so when or do we move along to the plan B chance it method? __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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02-15-2008, 04:53 PM	#6
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	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.
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02-15-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	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. __________________ 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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02-15-2008, 05:05 PM	#8
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	If you decide to do it earlier in the month...I might be able to make it. The dates late in June interfere with our cruise from hell with the in-laws and in-family. swanie
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02-15-2008, 05:45 PM	#9
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Hmmm. White Wolf or Sheep Creek... I vote for Sheep Creek. But that's just based on the name and that's all.
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02-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#10
swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	According to Katiesue, the group site reservations are for a specific site. Last edited by swanie : 02-15-2008 at 05:48 PM. Reason: I can't spell
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