2008 Camp Swank - Page 13

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 12:23 PM

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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 · 02-12-2008, 12:23 PM

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 · 02-12-2008, 12:26 PM

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

Gemini Cricket · 02-12-2008, 12:27 PM

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

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 12:28 PM

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.

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 12:32 PM

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)

innerSpaceman · 02-12-2008, 12:34 PM

Well, i went ahead and posted a poll anywho. It's got the basic choices, and we can hash out details later.

Morrigoon · 02-12-2008, 03:07 PM

Group campsites are only $40/day? That beats the heck out of paying for 4 or 5 individual sites!

Disneyphile · 02-12-2008, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Group campsites are only $40/day? That beats the heck out of paying for 4 or 5 individual sites!

Yep. Even if only 10 people showed, it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

innerSpaceman · 02-12-2008, 03:56 PM

That's cause, in my experience (admittedly limited to a few National Parks), Group Campsites are absolutely lame.

02-12-2008, 12:23 PM	#122
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	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.
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02-12-2008, 12:26 PM	#123
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	poll: always a good call to get things rolling and let everyone know 'da haps' __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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02-12-2008, 12:27 PM	#124
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I say King's Canyon or the dreaded Widow's Peak.
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02-12-2008, 12:28 PM	#125
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	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.
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02-12-2008, 12:32 PM	#126
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	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)
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02-12-2008, 12:34 PM	#127
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, i went ahead and posted a poll anywho. It's got the basic choices, and we can hash out details later.
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02-12-2008, 03:07 PM	#128
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Group campsites are only $40/day? That beats the heck out of paying for 4 or 5 individual sites! __________________ 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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02-12-2008, 03:56 PM	#130
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	That's cause, in my experience (admittedly limited to a few National Parks), Group Campsites are absolutely lame.
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