Camping Swanking - June 28 - July 3 - Page 12

innerSpaceman · 04-14-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I can reserve specific sites.

Dorst Campground Map

Site Reservations

Hmmm, at the Site Reservation Site, they list spots by Loop letter ... but the Map doesn't label the loops by letter, rather by range of specific campsite number.

Never having been there before, my guess would be that best spots - - no other features being known - would be those with naught between them and Buds Creek that runs through camp.

57 thru 60 look like a nice grouping that fits the bill.

Can you reserve more than one site at a time on that website??

Dates we'd be looking at are Thursday, June 28 thru Monday the 2nd (even though most people will likely leave Sunday, it's best not to commit to bugging out by noon that day.)

Not Afraid · 04-15-2007, 10:51 AM

Dorst Campground Map

Here is a map of the campground. The sites we have reserved are 121 through 125. We're near-ish to a creek and near to one of the hiking trails. AND, there no one across from us.

We had a bit if challenge finding 5 sites that were close to one another. Our only other option was 129 and the other outside sites near by, That loop seemed very crowded and there is no restroom nearby.

In order to get consecutive sites and days, we needed to block out all sites for all days. That's why there is the same per-person charge for everyone - regardless what days you decide to go.

And, if you only want to come up for a night or 2, do so. We just need to monitor the parking situation.

Morrigoon · 04-13-2007, 11:00 PM

Oh, coolness

Disneyphile · 04-14-2007, 01:36 AM

Ken and I are definitely in - we'll be driving up early Friday morning.

One car between the two of us (yes, I bring a lot of crap, and I won't block the windows while driving).

And our tent takes up about 8'x14' of space when assembled. (Not sure how large the sites are.) So, if we have to get our own due to space, we're not opposed to paying the full $20 per night.

Morrigoon · 04-14-2007, 01:43 AM

Hmm... no electricity to the campsites. Guess I shouldn't invest in the pre-lit tent eh?

Note to self: pick up solar lamps... and some garden fencing

Disneyphile · 04-14-2007, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Note to self: pick up solar lamps... and some garden fencing

We already have those.

And, we've got the lawn decor too - an entire flock of pink flamingos, a lawn gnome, and a few other ornaments. Also, a "Welcome" mat.

(Wait, I shouldn't be telling any of these trade secrets, lest I blow the competition for us.... hmmmmm. )

Morrigoon · 04-14-2007, 02:25 AM

Muahahah! I know all your trade secrets, woman!

(Of course, that's not gonna help me much, as you've pretty much locked up all the best (worst?) stuff)

Disneyphile · 04-14-2007, 02:31 AM

Plus, we now have the Cadillac of camping stoves/grills. Everyone will bow to our superiority of roughing it!

Morrigoon · 04-14-2007, 02:33 AM

Actually, what we'll be doing is lining up to use it

Of course, in addition to worrying about decorations, I have to worry about what I'm going to be decorating. So far this is the price leader for what I'd like. Oooh, or this nice little set. Dang, that's good for the price

Morrigoon · 04-14-2007, 02:49 AM

And you thought geeks only put LED fans in their desktops...

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04-15-2007, 10:51 AM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Dorst Campground Map Here is a map of the campground. The sites we have reserved are 121 through 125. We're near-ish to a creek and near to one of the hiking trails. AND, there no one across from us. We had a bit if challenge finding 5 sites that were close to one another. Our only other option was 129 and the other outside sites near by, That loop seemed very crowded and there is no restroom nearby. In order to get consecutive sites and days, we needed to block out all sites for all days. That's why there is the same per-person charge for everyone - regardless what days you decide to go. And, if you only want to come up for a night or 2, do so. We just need to monitor the parking situation.
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04-13-2007, 11:00 PM	#3
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Oh, coolness __________________ 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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Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Ken and I are definitely in - we'll be driving up early Friday morning. One car between the two of us (yes, I bring a lot of crap, and I won't block the windows while driving). And our tent takes up about 8'x14' of space when assembled. (Not sure how large the sites are.) So, if we have to get our own due to space, we're not opposed to paying the full $20 per night.
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04-14-2007, 01:43 AM	#5
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Hmm... no electricity to the campsites. Guess I shouldn't invest in the pre-lit tent eh? Note to self: pick up solar lamps... and some garden fencing __________________ 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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04-14-2007, 02:25 AM	#7
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Muahahah! I know all your trade secrets, woman! (Of course, that's not gonna help me much, as you've pretty much locked up all the best (worst?) stuff) __________________ 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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04-14-2007, 02:31 AM	#8
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	Plus, we now have the Cadillac of camping stoves/grills. Everyone will bow to our superiority of roughing it!
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04-14-2007, 02:33 AM	#9
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Actually, what we'll be doing is lining up to use it Of course, in addition to worrying about decorations, I have to worry about what I'm going to be decorating. So far this is the price leader for what I'd like. Oooh, or this nice little set. Dang, that's good for the price __________________ 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 Last edited by Morrigoon : 04-14-2007 at 02:42 AM.
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04-14-2007, 02:49 AM	#10
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	And you thought geeks only put LED fans in their desktops... __________________ 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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