Pioneer Camping - Tugaloo State Park

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Pioneer Camping - Tugaloo State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Tugaloo State Park, Lavonia, GA. 30553

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Jun 19 2009 8:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 6:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 21 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jun 5 2009 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to 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:

20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Pioneer camping (aka, car camping) is one of my favorite warm weather activities and it is my birthday weekend (actually, the 23rd but close enough) so I thought I would great to once again combine the two into something fun for all. For the month of June, we are headed to Tugaloo State Park located on beautiful Lake Hartwell. Tugaloo is the Indian name for the river which once flowed freely prior to construction of the Hartwell Dam.

Our campsite sits on a wooded peninsula right on the lake. The site has a shelter, picnic tables, running water and a pit toliet. The park has a nice sandy beach, volleyball, miniature golf and fantastic large-mouth bass fishing.

The agenda as always is simple and laid-back...Friday we will setup camp, cook a simple dinner and relax around a glowing campfire.
Saturday it is breakfast, a morning activities (ie, short hike), lunch and the afternoon is open to swimming, sunning on the beach, volleyball, kayaking, etc. We will round out the day with a gourmet dinner and another homemade dessert and a campfire.
Sunday it is a light breakfast and then pack for home.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag, pad or air mattress
Bug spray
Flashlight
Camp chair
Rain gear
Drinking Cup and/or coffee Mug
**1 or 2 bags of firewood (Important)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Swimsuit and towel
Suncreen
Kayak or canoe
Inflatable rafts
Personal items
Changes of clothes
Musical instruments
Camelback
Good hiking shoes
Kooler with choice of adult beverages
Snacks
Camera

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

I-85 North to Exit # 173; left onto GA 17 North to Gerrard Road, turn right; go 1.5 miles to GA Hwy 328, turn left and proceed 3.3 miles to park entrance on right. Park gates close at 10:00 p.m. so don't be late.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

178Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

6:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $71.20 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. Owner is reponsible for feeding and watering. Owner is also responsible for dogs behavior. If the dog can not be controlled, trip leader may ask the dog to be removed from the event.

Event is rain or shine but trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please remove yourself so others that may be 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 includes campsite rental and all meals.
Additional costs include $3 parking fee and shared gas expense if you carpool.

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking and check. It is your responsibility to get payment in to meet due date. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Jun 5 2009.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you cancel on or before June 12, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after June 12 unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

No partial payment for partial attendance.