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Classic Pioneer Camping - FDR State Park




The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: F.D. Roosevelt State Park   Camping: Classic Pioneer Camping - FDR State Park  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 17 2013  7:00 pm >> Sun, May 19 2013 11:00 am
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 17 2013 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 3 2013 3:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 16 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jennifer Howle
Jaime
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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:20
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 20 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

FDR State Park is Georgia's largest state park and only just over an hour south of Atlanta. Pioneer camping is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends and still feel like you have all the comforts of home. And have you tried my camp cooking yet? Mmmm!

It will be traditional pioneer camping (well, somewhat) so bring all your comfy, luxury camping equipment to enjoy good times with new and old friends. Parking is located next to the campsite so you will not have to carry your gear far. The campsite has a shelter, picnic tables, pit toilet, running water and a large fire pit. Sorry, no comfort station or electricity.

We will arrive Friday afternoon/evening (feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm), setup camp, cook up a good dinner and relax around the fire with fun conversation, stories and games. Music lovers are encouraged to bring their instruments. Saturday morning, we will have a nice breakfast, pack a picnic lunch, and head off for a moderate hike within the park, perhaps followed by a rousing game of kickball. Later, we will cook up a gourmet dinner and again relax around a roaring fire and enjoy the good company. Sunday, it is a light breakfast, and then pack for home. We should be out of there Sunday morning by 11am.

As with all of my trips, everyone pitches in to help cook and clean up afterwards.  To keep us organized, I will be e-mailing out a sign-up list for meals.  If you have a specific meal you would prefer to cook or clean-up for, please let me know in the notes section when you register for the trip.

Come on out and join us!!

*PLEASE NOTE: expect late nights carousing around the campfire, a little dog slobber, and an awesome weekend!


Required Items to Bring:

Tent
Sleeping bag & pad/air mattress
Change clothes for the evenings
Flashlight
Camp chair
Drinking CUP and/or coffee MUG
(1) bag of wood (important)

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Bug spray
Camelback & plenty of water
Good hiking shoes
Camera
Snacks to share with the group
Adult beverages (optional of course)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Pine Mountain, GA., 85 South to Exit 21, 185 South to Exit 42, left onto Hwy 27, continue thru Pine Mountain, turn left onto Hwy 354, left onto Myhand Road, another immediate right onto Davis Lake Road and about a mile down on the right, there is a gate to the pioneer campsites, continue down dirt road to first pioneer site on left, Site #2.


Notes:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, a limited number. 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 dog's behavior.  If the dog can not be controlled, trip leader may ask the dog to be removed from the trip. The trip leader must approve all dogs prior to the event!!


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$36.00/Person
Cost Includes:

$36 includes campsite 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, May 3 2013.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

Cancel on or before May 3, full refund less $5 administrative fee. Cancel after May 3, 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.