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Lucky

Lucky

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epcotisbest said:
Elkmont is a long way from resort camping. It is a National Park campground and is very much real camping. No pools, mini golf, any of that stuff. Heck it does not even have showers. There are bathrooms with cold running water, but the actual campsites have no water or electricity.
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We camped there a couple of times when I was in grade school. I briefly visited 3 years ago and took a few pictures, and did the nearby Laurel Falls hike.
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21stamps

21stamps

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epcotisbest said:
That looks really nice and sounds like a lot of fun, but way too pricey for me. Elkmont is $20 per night, more in my price range. Our actual all time favorite camping spot is closer to home, and is the smallest state park in Georgia, Moccasin Creek State Park. Check it out if you get a chance.

https://gastateparks.smugmug.com/Moccasin-Creek-State-Park/

https://gastateparks.reserveamerica...roundDetails.do?contractCode=GA&parkId=530181
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Thanks! I will.

epcotisbest said:
Elkmont is a long way from resort camping. It is a National Park campground and is very much real camping. No pools, mini golf, any of that stuff. Heck it does not even have showers. There are bathrooms with cold running water, but the actual campsites have no water or electricity. To shower, the camp rangers will provide you with a list of local commercial, resort campgrounds where you can go and use their showers for a nominal charge. That works out fine for us. The other campgrounds are used to providing day use showers for National Park campers, so it is not an unusual thing, and the charge is only about $5 per person to shower there. Real camping.
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That may be a little too real for me just yet. I’m gettin’ there though. :)

Can you see your neighbors or are you completely secluded?
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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21stamps said:
I almost posted a photo earlier in jest.. will post now...

Location- Casa de 21Stamps.

Memorial Day weekend 2016. We had to cancel our camping trip, last minute, due to my job. Kiddo was disappointed, so I improvised. We camped in the backyard that weekend.
At least the restrooms were nice ;)


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I have bought a couple of different campers and tents over the years and we always visit Camp Backyard with each one before the actual trip. I like your style with the improv.
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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Here are a few pics camping at Moccasin Creek State Park:
I sold the cute little Aframe camper last year. Sorta wish I had kept it, but we are looking for something bigger. But then bigger is more hassle and less like "real camping," which is what we enjoy most.

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21stamps

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epcotisbest said:
Depends on the campsite but most are not secluded, with neighbors on most sides, some closer than others.
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That sounds doable.

epcotisbest said:
I have bought a couple of different campers and tents over the years and we always visit Camp Backyard with each one before the actual trip. I like your style with the improv.
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Thanks. Upside was the restrooms and that our dog was able to camp with us.
Downside- working two separate days after sleeping on an air mattress the night before. We slept out there for 3 nights. I could have gone in after the first one.. T wanted to “pretend like we were out in the woods”.

epcotisbest said:
Here are a few pics camping at Moccasin Creek State Park:
I sold the cute little Aframe camper last year. Sorta wish I had kept it, but we are looking for something bigger. But then bigger is more hassle and less like "real camping," which is what we enjoy most.

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That is so cute!! I want a camper so bad but just can’t pull the trigger. I rarely drive an SUV, my preference is a mid sized sedan, which can’t tow a camper. My goal this year is to buy a bigger and better tent...and more supplies so that we can do a camp site without electricity.
(I always bring an electric griddle)
 
21stamps

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The photos from Indiana are a campsite that a friend of mine rents annually, let’s us borrow it whenever we want.
They’ve made it so pretty, built a garage to hold golf cart, bikes, etc.
I’ve been on a waiting list for 2 years. I do have hesitation if I get called.. the camper would stay on site just like their’s does. I want to explore so many places in driving distance so who knows what I’ll decide if the time comes.
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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21stamps said:
The photos from Indiana are a campsite that a friend of mine rents annually, let’s us borrow it whenever we want.
They’ve made it so pretty, built a garage to hold golf cart, bikes, etc.
I’ve been on a waiting list for 2 years. I do have hesitation if I get called.. the camper would stay on site just like their’s does. I want to explore so many places in driving distance so who knows what I’ll decide if the time comes.
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Yeah, we like going to many different places, so the idea of having a campsite where the camper stays has no appeal. I suppose it would make camping easier though.
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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21stamps said:
Love the skylights!
How long does it typically take you to set up your site? With and without a tent?
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With a tent about 20-30 minutes including inflating the air mattresses. With the aframe it took about five minutes. Disconnect the camper, extend the corner supports, pop up both roofs and the walls, unload supplies. Done. Popping up the aframe itself was a one minute at most process once everything is in place.
 
21stamps

21stamps

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epcotisbest said:
Yeah, we like going to many different places, so the idea of having a campsite where the camper stays has no appeal. I suppose it would make camping easier though.
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The big advantage is the garage and storage. The golf cart is perfect because of the size of the campground. On their site itself, they’ve put plants all around.. tiki torches..a fountain.. large canopy with super comfy furniture. It’s especially perfect for their family with 2 teenage boys. Technically a double site and you can fit 3-4 tents on site. I think it would be great for T when he’s a tween/Teen. It’s only about 90 minutes from where we live so easy to get to, but you feel like you’re in a different world.
I love sitting at the pool and meeting older couples who are stopping for a few days in their giant motorhomes.. they always have such great stories and photos to share!

Chances of me purchasing a motor home- 0. Lol.. but I love hearing from people who travel in one!

Anyway.. we’ll see what I decide if I ever make it to the front of the waiting list.
 
epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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@21stamps here is the griddle we use to cook with when there is no electricity. Each Coleman gas canister is good for three to four meals, so you don't have to bring many. Eggs, bacon, pancakes, hasbrowns, are especially good, and easy on the Blackstone 17.

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epcotisbest

epcotisbest

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Lucky said:
We camped there a couple of times when I was in grade school. I briefly visited 3 years ago and took a few pictures, and did the nearby Laurel Falls hike.
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What a small world!
Take a look at your photo of the river and notice the bent tree on the right hand side and notice the big rock in the river. Compare it to my photo and you will see we took photos from the very same spot! That amazes me.

Your photo:
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My photo:
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Lucky

Lucky

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epcotisbest said:
What a small world!
Take a look at your photo of the river and notice the bent tree on the right hand side and notice the big rock in the river. Compare it to my photo and you will see we took photos from the very same spot! That amazes me.

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My photo:
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I thought they looked similar - but your photo is much better! Mine was with an iPhone. I took it from a bridge by the entrance.
 

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