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Classic Pioneer Camping - James H Sloppy Floyd




The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park   Camping: Classic Pioneer Camping - James H Sloppy Floyd   National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Apr 10 2015  4:00 pm >> Sun, Apr 12 2015 2:00 pm
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 3 2015 3:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Mar 27 2015 3:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 22 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jennifer Howle
Allston
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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:25
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 21 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Camping season is here! It's one of my favorite times of the year, so let's head to the woods to enjoy the season. This month, we are headed to James H 'Sloppy' Floyd State Park.

Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, this quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of lake loop trails and relax in swings while watching for the many bluebirds that live in the park. The trailhead to the scenic 60-mile Pinhoti Trail is only a 1.6-mile hike away.

Our site is located by itself and has water, pit toilets, two Adirondacks, a picnic table, fire ring, and grills. There is no electricity.  This is pioneer camping (aka car camping), so feel free to bring all your luxury camping gear...large tents, air mattresses, coolers, reclining camp chairs and more...all are welcome.

Friday night we will arrive and set up camp (feel free to arrive anytime after 1pm).  Dinner will be around 8pm, and we can enjoy the rest of the evening getting to know each other.  Saturday, after breakfast, we will do an area hike (probably a D3 or D4) and then the rest of the day is on your own. Kayaking, card games, bocce ball, watching grass grow, naps, or juggling are all excellent ways to pass the time. Later, we'll have a yummy dinner and then we can relax around the fire. Sunday, after a light breakfast, we will pack for home.

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.

Join me for another fun and relaxing edition of pioneer camping with Jenn!

*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
Clothing for cool or warm weather
Rain Jacket
Flashlight or headlamp
Camp chair
Drinking CUP and/or coffee MUG
(2) 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 3 miles southeast of Summerville on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road via U.S. Hwy. 27.

James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park
2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd
Summerville , GA 30747

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.439933 | W -085.337250


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. Dogs must be approved by the trip leader prior to the event!!!


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

$36.00 includes your dinner Friday, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday.

Payment may be made via PayPal or PC Banking. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in before the due dates. Please allow two days for processing a PayPal or PC Banking transaction.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Mar 27 2015.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

If you cancel on or before March 27, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after March 27 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full.  In that case, you are eligible for a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the 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.