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**crashdive123** · 07-26-2011, 06:29 AM

Poco - If I read it right no imported wood, but since you are already in the state it's probably worth a call.

The list so far..

Equus
Poco
The boys
PGVoutdoors
Rick
Crash

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-26-2011, 01:52 PM

Firewood and other Camping Regulations:
http://www.nps.gov/maca/planyourvisi...egulations.htm

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-26-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally Posted by Sparky93

How soon will you need to know if someone is coming, I'd like to come but I don't know if my school schedule will allow me to. From Lafayette to Petersburg to the campground is six and a half hours. Sucks freshmen aren't allowed to have cars, google shows going straight from Lafayette on 65 only takes five hours. Maybe I can become a freinds with somebody with a car between now and then and convince them to drive me.....

Even though we try to keep things a bit organized, everyone is free to come and go as they please. When you know you are going to attend, send a PM to crashdive123 and he'll put your name on the list. We'll try to keep track of two things; 1) campsite space, 2) food contributions for Saturday nights meal (we've had too much food in the past).

The last two years we used individual campsites that were located near each other. It was up to each person to get their own site. The later you waited, the bigger the chance you had of not getting a site next to the group. This year were using group sites, I have reserved two group sites that allow 24 people each to camp. These sites should hold six to eight tents. Maple Springs Campground has only 7 campsites, all group sites. If we need additional space we can try to rent more campsites. See Post No. 83 for more information.

**crashdive123** · 07-26-2011, 08:20 PM

The list so far..

Equus
Poco
The boys
PGVoutdoors
Rick
Laughingbeetle
Crash

**laughingbeetle** · 07-26-2011, 08:31 PM

The perfect time of year for some camping!

As far as food goes..and I know it is early yet, my thought was that I would bring basic ingredients for one skillet meals, and go from there. Let me know as things move along what might be liked. I make a pretty mean campfire chili if I do say so myself!

**laughingbeetle** · 07-26-2011, 08:46 PM

2 1/2 hours drive..not bad at all

**randyt** · 07-26-2011, 08:51 PM

What are the dates? My brother lives in glascow and a son lives in edmonton. I could make two visits with one road trip so to speak.

**COWBOYSURVIVAL** · 07-26-2011, 09:06 PM

I'd sure like to meet ya'll...I'll be checking on boat access....Does anyone know if there is a place to put a large Jon boat in and fish?

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-26-2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by randyt

What are the dates? My brother lives in glascow and a son lives in edmonton. I could make two visits with one road trip so to speak.

Dates: October 21-23
Campsite check-in 12:00 noon Friday, check-out 11:00AM Sunday

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-26-2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by COWBOYSURVIVAL

I'd sure like to meet ya'll...I'll be checking on boat access....Does anyone know if there is a place to put a large Jon boat in and fish?

The Green River is the major waterway within the park boundaries. I know they canoe and Kayak it, but that's all I know so far. I'll look into what's available and get back with you.

**Pocomoonskyeyes3** · 07-26-2011, 11:14 PM

Interesting Google Map view of the area.......
http://maps.google.com/maps?pq=maple...-8&sa=N&tab=wl
Use the "Earth" map and you can see pretty much most of it.

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-26-2011, 11:26 PM

We have plenty of trees at out campsite.
Good link thanks. Nothing like aerial photography before sending in the ground recon team.

Aerial view of the camp:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=maple+...0.414,46.415,0

The letter (A) is for identifying the campground. Our campsites are numbers 3 and 4 located on the bottom of the loop.

Zoom out and look southeast to the letter (E), that's Mammoth Cave six mile drive away.

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-27-2011, 01:29 AM

The two closest lakes to where we'll be camping are Nolin Lake and Green River Lake. If you're looking to do some boating, call the park offices to see if the lakes suit your needs.

Nolin Lake - http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/nl/
Nolin Lake State Park
2998 Briar Creek Road
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
270-286-4240
Park Manager: Tammie Honeycutt

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Photo taken by: http://kentuckyscenic.com/nolin-lake/

Green River Lake - http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/gr/
Green River Lake State Park
179 Park Office Road
Campbellsville, KY 42718-9351
270-465-8255
Park Manager: Sharion Abney

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**pgvoutdoors** · 07-27-2011, 02:06 AM

Here's a link to the complete Kentucky Fishing & Boating Guide for 2011. (pdf 48 pages)
http://fw.ky.gov/pdf/2011fishingandboatingguide.pdf

All motorized boats must be licensed and displaying their license sticker and numbers. Kentucky honors out of state registration that are up to date.

Canoes and kayaks that do not have motors are not required to be licensed.

Refer to the guide book for additional information.

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-27-2011, 03:12 AM

WANTED

Men and women wanted for a great journey into the land of Kentucky. No wages. Great Fall weather. Long weekend with the possibility of dinner in the dark. Safe return likely. Honor and recognition upon success.

Boots In The Field!

**kyratshooter** · 07-27-2011, 10:47 AM

How about the restricted access by ferry?

That ferry has an 8 ton limit, which is no big deal, but it also has 16 foot length restriction, which will limit access by trailer.

Will that be a problem for anyone?

At any rate, I'm in too.

**pgvoutdoors** · 07-27-2011, 12:47 PM

Originally Posted by kyratshooter

How about the restricted access by ferry?

That ferry has an 8 ton limit, which is no big deal, but it also has 16 foot length restriction, which will limit access by trailer.

Will that be a problem for anyone?

At any rate, I'm in too.

Glad your coming Kyratshooter! Good point about the ferry.

The ferry is primarily for cars, but there are other roads to get to the campground in case your pulling a trailer. You just have to circle around a bit.

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**kyratshooter** · 07-27-2011, 01:00 PM

Anyone flying in with limited gear PM me.

For this short weekend we locals can probably set you up with enough to keep you safe and happy. You will not be needing much food/cookware from all indications.

Sparky, check out the bus schedule to Cave City and Mammoth Cave. The busses still run along the inter-states and perhaps someone from camp could run to town and pick you up. That is how I got to the AT when I hiked the Trail. Grayhound is still backpack friendly if you check it as baggage.

**Pocomoonskyeyes3** · 07-27-2011, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by kyratshooter

Anyone flying in with limited gear PM me.

For this short weekend we locals can probably set you up with enough to keep you safe and happy. You will not be needing much food/cookware from all indications.

Sparky, check out the bus schedule to Cave City and Mammoth Cave. The busses still run along the inter-states and perhaps someone from camp could run to town and pick you up. That is how I got to the AT when I hiked the Trail. Grayhound is still backpack friendly if you check it as baggage.

Although we DON'T live in Cave City, that is actually where our Mail goes... Really we are near Glasgow, but Cave City is on the way. So we could pick him up probably.