Second Annual Indiana(with honorable mention to all other states and Canada) Jamboree

**hoosierarcher** · 08-15-2010, 07:55 PM

Have dates been established?

**Rick** · 08-16-2010, 07:49 AM

I just checked on availability at Big South Fork and the group spots are reserved. There are a lot of individual campsites still open for October 22-24 but it does look like a group has already reserved 7 that are together. We can still make reservations and be relatively close (20-30 feet apart).

I also looked at Cades Cove and there are only 4 sites in B Loop and 3 sites in C loop left. Only 3 in B loop are close together and 2 in C loop together.

I think we need to make a decision today or tomorrow and get booked someplace. It doesn't look like anyone wants to lay claim to the decision making for everyone and I certainly understand that. Soooooo.....I'm going to say Big South Fork since it still has reasonable availability. If anyone disagrees then step to the plate. I don't care where we go we just need to make a decision on someplace and get it booked.

**crashdive123** · 08-16-2010, 08:14 AM

I'll put in my vote for Big South Fork. I'd like to make reservations this week for where ever we decide.

**roar-k** · 08-16-2010, 08:21 AM

Big South Fork is always a blast.

On another note, I recommend Mammoth Cave Natl. Park for those of you up KY way.

**Rick** · 08-16-2010, 11:11 AM

Well, all of us (Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois, Tennessee [I probably missed someone] and anyone else that wants to come) will be there.

**kyratshooter** · 08-16-2010, 11:16 AM

BSF is good for me.

Do we need to book our own slots?

**huntermj** · 08-16-2010, 11:29 AM

BSF is good with me.

**crashdive123** · 08-16-2010, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by kyratshooter

BSF is good for me.

Do we need to book our own slots?

Since a group site is not available, that's probably going to be the best way to do it. Once we nail down the spot (looks like we may have done that) I would suggest making reservations and then posting what site/loop you made them in. This way we can try and stay grouped close (or far, far away depending on your mood).

**Justin Case** · 08-16-2010, 12:36 PM

I hope all of you have a great time, for those of us that cannot go, we will continue to have a daily virtual Jamboree here on WSF

**Pocomoonskyeyes3** · 08-16-2010, 01:37 PM

So I am assuming that BSF is the location?

**crashdive123** · 08-16-2010, 01:41 PM

It's got the votes so far. Cades Cove sounds great, but there just isn't the availability for the weekend we're going. What say you Poco?

**Pocomoonskyeyes3** · 08-16-2010, 01:46 PM

October 22nd - 24th at BSF Ky sounds like the deal to me. If you are asking for my seal of approval, you have it!!

**Rick** · 08-16-2010, 01:48 PM

It's actually in Tennessee but it's so close to Kentucky some of the folks that live around there vote in both states.

**crashdive123** · 08-16-2010, 01:52 PM

So it's settled? Brandy Creek Campground in BSF? If so, I'll make reservations this evening when I finish work. If anybody else makes any, post your site/loop if you'd like.

**Rick** · 08-16-2010, 01:53 PM

We'll be in loop A. That's the primitive loop.

**Rick** · 08-16-2010, 02:02 PM

I just booked in A15. The fee is $19 per night with a maximum of 6 people per site so it's possible to double up although the sites are not nearly as large as they were in Indiana. A couple of small tents (2 person) would fit but that's about it. Book A13 or above. The sites below A13 are downhill from the restrooms and you'll have to hike uphill to get to them. A13 and above are on the same level.

Here is a map of the campground and a link to the reservations system.

Campground:

http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisi...0CG%202009.pdf

Reservation system:

http://www.recreation.gov/tn/Bandy_C...O&parkId=70988

A14 is listed as handicapped but I didn't see any difference between it and any other camp site other than its proximity to the restrooms. It didn't have a handicap picnic table or fire pit or anything special.