Classic Pioneer Camping - Elijah Clark State Park

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Classic Pioneer Camping - Elijah Clark State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Elijah Clark State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Aug 12 2011 8:00 pm >> Sun, Aug 14 2011 1:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 5:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, Jul 12 2011 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Jul 29 2011 5:00 pm

Event Duration:

Per Itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Jennifer Howle
Jason Hicks

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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:

One of my favorite pioneer camping sites, join us as we once again head to Elijah Clark State Park for pioneer camping on Clarks Hill Lake. Located right on the lake, pioneer camping at Elijay Clark is all about relaxation. Enjoy three days of sun, water, food and new/old friends.

Our campsite has a large pavilion with picnic tables, running water and a comfort station just a short walk away. Bring your water wings and swim floats cause we are right on the lake so there will be lots of swimming and sunning...and yes, moonlight swimming too. The Perseid Meteor Shower will be at its peak on Friday night, so you can watch from the center of the lake or bring your telescope for more intense stargazing.

It's a bit of a drive out to Elijah Clark but its truly worth. Leave ATL early if you can and get up to the lake early. We will arrive Friday, set up camp, cook a good dinner and relax around the fire with conversation, stories and games. Saturday morning, after a nice breakfast, we will hit the lake for a day on the water to relax and catch rays. The afternoon is yours to do as you wish...swim, sleep, read, play horseshoes or whatever. Later, we will cook up a gourmet dinner and again relax around the fire. Sunday, its a light breakfast and pack for home.

Located on the western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake (the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River), this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A renovated and furnished log cabin museum displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780.

The park also has fishing, swimming, a beach, miniature golf and three and ½ miles of hiking.

Come on out and join us!!

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag & pad/air mattress
Flashlight
Camp chair
Cup/Mug
(1) Bag of wood (important)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Swimsuit
Water wings/floats
Sunblock
Cooler with your favorite beverage
Camera
Bug spray

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

LincoInton, GA, 706.359.3458 8:00 p.m. at the pioneer campsite in Elijah Clark State Park. I-20 East to Exit 172, left on Hwy 78, right onto Hwy 43 towards Lincolnton, left on Hwy 220, in Lincolnton, right onto Hwy 378, the park entrance is 7 miles on the left. Follow signs to pioneer site. Total trip time is about 2 1/2 hours.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

144Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $57.60 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. NO other pets (ie, cats, birds, lizards, snakes, etc) are permitted. Kennels are not available. Owner is reponsible for feeding and watering. Owner should always clean up after their dog. 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 trip. There is a trip limit of 3 dogs!!

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$36.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$36.00 includes camp site rental and all meals.
Additional costs not included, $5 parking per car will have to be paid at the park office if you do not have an Annual Parking Pass.

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or Check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in meet the due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Jul 29 2011.

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*Note: Cancel on or before Aug 5, full refund less $5 administrative fee. Cancel after Aug 5, no refund unless someone from the waitlist replaces you, pays in full and then you will receive a refund less $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast. If the event is cancelled because of extreme weather conditions, you will receive a full refund.