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Campers' Group Bulletin - Summer 2024 |
Summer is Nature's finest gift to humans.- Nit Op
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June 30-July 1, Camping Trip, Round Valley Wilderness Campground, Lebanon NJ The brisk blue waters of Round Valley Reservoir attract swimmers, boaters, fishermen, picnickers and campers to its scenic shore. The reservoir covers over 2,000 acres and is approximately 180 feet deep, the deepest lake in New Jersey. It has a water capacity of 55 billion gallons. Round Valley is one of the few NJ parks that offers wilderness camping. The campsites on the eastern side of the reservoir are accessible only by hiking a rugged trail or paddling in. The campers' parking lot is 3 miles away by foot from our campsites. We have reserved a group campsite that is accessible either by boat or by foot only. Pack your canoe/kayak or backpack to our waterfront site. You cannot drive to these sites. This is not a car camping trip. ALL PADDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PROPERLY FITTING PFD (life jacket) AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON THE WATER, ZIPPED AND BUCKLED SECURELY. NO EXCEPTIONS! RSVPs ARE PER PERSON. This is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. To join this trip, you must RSVP on Meetup.com.
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July 3-7, Camping Trip, Oquaga Creek State Park, Bainbridge NY Oquaga Creek State Park is a 1,385-acre state park in Broome, Delaware, and Chenango counties, west of the Catskills. It contains 55-acre Arctic Lake located amidst rolling, wooded hills, and offers swimming and paddling, with a car top boat launch, and great fishing for anglers. The park also features nature trails and a camp store. Oquaga Creek has no cell or WIFI service. Unplug and unwind! Easy to advanced hiking is available in the area. Extensive paddling can be found at the nearby Cannonsville Reservoir, a 20 min drive to the closest boat launches, and the Pepacton Reservoir, a 45 min drive from the campground. Boat rentals are available at Al's Sport Store at the Pepacton Reservoir in Downsville. All boats must be clean of parasites. A recreational boat permit is required. *** Anyone paddling with the group must wear a PFD, zipped and buckled securely, at all times when on the water. NO exceptions allowed. *** We have reserved 15 sites in the Tamarack and Red Pine loops. Each loop has a bath house with flush toilets. The sites have a picnic table and a fire ring, no electric. It is recommended to bring a canopy since not all our sites are shady. Quiet hours are 10 P.M. to 6 A.M.
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July 19-21, Camping Trip, Rivers Bend Rustic Group Camping, Walpack Township NJ Rivers Bend Group Campground is located on the New Jersey side of the Delaware River National Recreation Area, off Old Mine Road. Its close proximity to the Big Flatbrook Creek and the Walpack Bend of the Delaware River allows campers to enjoy the peacefulness of nature with easy access to outdoor recreational opportunities. Hike, swim or paddle, right from or near the campground! We have reserved 2 rustic group campsites that include fire rings, picnic tables, bear proof trash containers, and food lockers. These primitive group campsites are in a large open area with trees around the edge, just above the Delaware river. Potable water is available, and there are vault toilets centrally located at the site. No showers. Pets are not permitted, except service dogs. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited. RSVPS ARE PER PERSON. To join, you must RSVP on the meetup.com page for this event.
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August 2-4, Camping Trip, Upper Delaware River Camping Trip (Class I & II Rapids), Lackawaxen PA Join us for a river camping adventure! This outing requires that you either have a whitewater capable canoe or kayak, or privately arrange with an outfitter to rent one. You will need to navigate class I or II rapids during the trip. Some experience is recommended. This is a car-camping trip, with day paddles on the river. This riverfront campground provides flush toilets and warm showers. RSVPs ARE PER PERSON. You can join us for 1 or 2 nights, arrive on Friday or Saturday morning. Saturday we will most likely shuttle up to Narrowsburg and paddle the easy class I+ water back down to the campground. Sunday we may do a longer paddle downstream from the campground to Lackawaxen or Barryville, navigating class I & II rapids, then shuttle back. ALL PADDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A PROPERLY FITTING PFD (life jacket) AT ALL TIMES WHEN ON THE WATER, ZIPPED AND BUCKLED SECURELY. NO EXCEPTIONS! This section of the Delaware River contains mostly class I & class II rapids, and possibly some class II+ rapids depending upon the water level (TBD). It is best to have some river paddling experience, but everyone should be able to handle the easier paddle north of the campground. This is a RAIN OR SHINE EVENT, however, a very poor weather forecast or poor river conditions may cause this trip to be cancelled or postponed. RSVP and pay $68.50 on the Meetup.com page for this event.
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August 23-25, Camping Trip, Taconic State Park, Copake Falls NY What a great time to visit this vista filled park! Easy to advanced hiking is available. The campground is near Alander and Brace Mountain. After a vigorous hike you can jump into the "cool" water at majestic Bash Bish Falls! Bicycle the Harlem Valley Rail Trail; it is great for mountain bikes and hybrids, or map out a route on the quiet roads in this bucolic area with a hybrid or road bike. Hot showers and flush toilets available within walking distance to our sites. Pay $34.00 via PayPal on the meetup.com page to join this trip.
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August 30-September 2, Labor Day Weekend, Rogers Rock, Hague NY Located on the northern end of Lake George, Rogers Rock is a very popular family campground. Campers can enjoy hiking, swimming, boating, bicycling, and fishing. It is located just 6 miles south of Ticonderoga which has many historical sites of interest and educational opportunities. 32-mile-long Lake George covers an area of approximately 28,200 acres, with a maximum depth of 190 feet. We have reserved several the sites in the 230 and 240s. They are campsites for tents or hammocks only. RSVPs are per tent, not per person. Warm showers and restrooms are near our section. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. Our sites are pet-friendly. If the owner and dog have not camped with us or met us before, the owner MUST contact the the event host for permission BEFORE RSVPing. Dogs should be leashed, quiet, and get along with other dogs. Owners MUST present a valid rabies certificate at the office when checking in. (A rabies collar is not sufficient.) Our trips are RAIN OR SHINE EVENTS, however, a very poor weather forecast or poor road conditions may cause the trip to be cancelled or postponed. The hosts, and only the hosts, announce or even discuss any weather forecasts on the trip page. PLEASE, do not post any weather-related comments. If you must discuss, please message the hosts privately! *** Start and end times above reflect the hours we are allowed to occupy the campsites. Check-in starts after 12:00 pm on Friday, check-out is 11:00 am Monday. When you RSVP, you are paying for the 3-night weekend. The online payment of $49 is for one tent, which will only cover the cost to camp with the group. RSVPs are per tent, NOT per person. During the weekend, we will split the cost of firewood.
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September 13-15, Camping Trip, Grande Isle, South Hero VT Ideally situated on the southernmost tip of the Lake Champlain Islands in South Hero, VT., our campground offers campsites and cabins on the shores of Lake Champlain. Enjoy an unending panoramic view of the bay, lake and mountains beyond! We have lakefront campsites. Bicycling, boating, kayaking, fishing and hiking will be the main activities. There is a causeway and ferry on Lake Champlain that allows us to bicycle from the campground into Burlington VT! Camp Skyland is a full service private campground with rentals and many amenities. Sorry, this campground doesn't allow pets. RSVP on the Meetup page for this event.
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September 20-22, Bike Ride/Camping Trip, Fishermen's Memorial State Park, Narragansett RI There's no better way to see the sights of Block Island than by biking! We will stay at a Rhode Island campground that is only a 10 minute bike ride from the Block Island ferry. There is a beautiful 7.5 mile loop that includes nine stops along major sights at the southern end of the island (see info below), plus there can be an option to add 8.5 miles that wind through some of Block Island's most beautiful landscapes. Also, depending on your riding ability, another 14 miles or so can be added to the day to see more of the island! Fishermen's Memorial State Park Campground offers scenic vistas near the dunes and ocean. We have reserved several tent-only sites in Area 3 for 3 nights. This area has a bathroom and shower building. Each campsite allows a maximum of two tents, and 1 car. An additional car must park in a designated parking area about a 3 minute walk away. To join, RSVP and pay $69.75 on the meetup.com page for this event.
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September 27-29, Camping Trip, Wawayanda Rustic Group Camping, Hewitt NJ Camp with us in this beautiful park. Hike the park trails, including a section of Appalachian Trail, and paddle glacial Wawayanda Lake. We have reserved rustic group sites. Sites contain tables, fire rings, 2 composting toilets, and no showers. Water is available at the camp office. Lake access but no boat rentals on site. There is parking close to but not on the sites. RSVPs are per person. A 20-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail runs through the park, while the top of Wawayanda Mountain offers sensational views. More than 40 miles of trails are marked in the park. The park also features the Wawayanda Iron Furnace and Barrett Farm Historic Sites. Well-behaved dogs and their owners are welcome. Our sites are pet-friendly. If the owner and dog have not camped with us or met us before, the owner MUST contact the the event host for permission BEFORE RSVPing. Dogs should be leashed, quiet, and get along with other dogs.
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