Primitive Camping - Amicalola Falls State Park

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Primitive Camping - Amicalola Falls State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

National Forest near Amicalola Falls State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 17 2009 8:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Mar 15 2009 11:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 10 2009 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Phil 'Foz' Parkerson

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Member Cost:

$36.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Camping season is here! Its one of my favorite times of the year so lets head to the woods to enjoy the season. This month, we are headed to a campsite just outside of Amicalola Falls State Park. Amicalola is one of Georgias most popular state parks. Anyone hiking to the Hike Inn or the AT knows this park well. It's also famous for the highest cascading waterfalls east of the Mississippi River.

This is primitive camping, meaning there are NO comfort stations…although showers and bathrooms are available in the nearby state park (a 5-10 minute drive) should you be totally adverse to “roughing” it; NO electricity; NO potable water and NO shelters. Just because it is primitive camping does not mean we have to totally rough it though. Our campsite is within walking distance of our cars so feel free to bring all your luxury camping gear...large tents, air mattresses, coolers, reclining camp chairs and more...all are welcome.

We will arrive Friday, set up our campsite, then enjoy a simple meal of gourmet hotdogs and hamburgers. As night falls, we will sit around the campfire making a tasty new dessert, singing bawdy songs (whatever those are), and telling stories ‘till late into the night. Musicians are welcome and encouraged to bring their instruments.

Saturdays adventures are up to you. After a hearty breakfast, groups can split off to do whatever they please...sleep, relax in camp and read a book, play horse shoes (bring your own!), or widdle. Also, there are numerous hiking trails in the neighboring state park to a beautiful waterfall, Springer Mountain or the Hike Inn.

Saturday night, we will cook up an awesome 'mouth watering' meal and continue the fun, friendship and relaxation around our toasty fire.

Sunday morning, we will have breakfast and start to pack-up for home. There will be people at the camp until mid-day, so plan to stay as long as you like.

NOTE: Please advise any special food needs. We will accommodate your food needs IF advised in ADVANCE.

NOTE: In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the AOC no longer uses styrofoam/plastic plates, cups or utensils on our primitive/pioneer camping events. We will recycle all plastics, glass and aluminum during our event. We will provide everyone with reuseable plates, bowls, utensils to wash during the event. We ask for everyone to bring their own drinking CUP and/or Coffee MUG to wash and reuse during the event.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag/Pad
Camp chair
Warm/dry change of clothes
Cup and/or mug
Flashlight
Rain gear
Toilet paper
1-2 bags of firewood (very important)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking gear
Snacks
Camera
Personal items

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dawsonville, GA We will try to be at the site before dark (around 8:00 pm) in order to set up camp, and start cooking dinner… 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take 400 North to Hwy. 53 (on your left) Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east. Park is on your left.

Directions to the campsite to be provided by email prior to the event.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Are dogs permitted? Yes, dogs are welcome if leashed (no longer than six feet) while in the state park and accompanied by the owner at all times; however, they are not allowed in or around historic sites, cottages, lodges, group camps, swimming areas. Kennels are not available. Owners are responsible for care and feeding of thier dog. Owners should always clean up after their dog. Owners are solely responsible for their dogs behavior. Dogs that can not be controlled may be asked to leave the event.

Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes, but not if extreme weather conditions are forecast. If the trip leader cancels the event, full payment will be refunded.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please cancel asap so others on a waiting list may attend.

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- No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$36.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$41.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$36.00 includes your dinner Friday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast Sunday.
Payment is required within 10 days of signup to guarantee your spot on the trip. If payment is not received within 10 days, you will be moved to the waitlist until payment is received. If space is available, you will then be moved back to the attendee list.
Payment must be made to AOC via Paypal or by check. Checks should be mailed a week prior to Registration Cut-off. Payment must be received by Registration Cut-off.
No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Apr 10 2009.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you cancel on or before April 10th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after April 10th unless someone replaces you, pays in full and then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.