Classic Pioneer Camping - Victoria Bryant - Fri, May 15 2015

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Classic Pioneer Camping - Victoria Bryant


The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: Victoria Bryant State Park   Camping: Classic Pioneer Camping - Victoria Bryant  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 15 2015  5:00 pm >> Sun, May 17 2015 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Wed, Apr 15 2015 6:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, May 1 2015 3:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 21 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate (Exploratory)
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: 26 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Nestled in the rolling hills of Georgia’s upper Piedmont, this is one of northern Georgia’s best kept secrets. A beautiful stream flows through the park, providing the perfect setting for an after-picnic stroll. Hikers can follow either the short nature trail or the longer perimeter trail that travels through hardwoods and crosses creeks. Animal lovers should keep an eye out for wildlife while passing food plots along the perimeter trail. Two small ponds are open for public fishing, and a swimming pool is open during summer.

Pioneer camping (aka car camping) is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends and still feel like you have all the comforts of home.  Bring all your comfy, luxury camping equipment to enjoy good times with new and old friends. The site is located by itself and has water, a real restroom (!), a shelter with picnic tables, and 2 adirondack shelters that sleep about 10 each. There are lantern posts, ground grills, a group fire ring, and flagpole. Showers are available at the office bathroom for $3 per person. There is no electricity in the campsite.

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. 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:

Located 2 miles north of Franklin Springs on Ga. Hwy. 327. Pioneer Campsite #1

Victoria Bryant State Park
1105 Bryant Park Road
Royston, GA 30662

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.296750 | W -083.160716

Camping/Park Office 706-245-6270


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 or PC Banking. 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.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, May 1 2015.
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 1, full refund less $5 administrative fee. Cancel after May 1, 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.