A 5th Annual Jamboree

[natertot]

I didn't get a chance to check out camping, but our drive through Pisgah National Forest was fantastic. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pisgah_National_Forest

Hey Crash, check out this campsite. It is gated and a half mile away from other sites. Less worries about the neighbors. Also has a creek 50ft away from the site. Lot's of activities to do as well including fishing, hiking, rafting etc for those interesting in those kinda things. This spot has my vote.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc...48608&actid=33

I just noticed it closes Sept. 4th.......

Here's another one that looks pretty good in Pisgah.

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc...48168&actid=33

[roar-k]

I will be there for the Jamboree and possibly bring the little man and wife this year.

Also in GSMNP you will be charged $4 a head for back country camping. They just started it and the fee is due when you check in. I do not remember if it's per night, but that may be as well.

[crashdive123]

Here's a few pictures on our drive through Pisgah.

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[natertot]

Looks like a great place to crash, Crash! I know....bad joke. Did you by chance check out the link I listed above for a site? What's your thoughts?

[crashdive123]

I read the brief write-up it had - haven't looked further yet. Not sure how far the walk in is - doesn't sound too far. Got to remember that a few of the folks attending have a few ailments. I know Mrs. Crash prefers hot showers.

[natertot]

I read the brief write-up it had - haven't looked further yet. Not sure how far the walk in is - doesn't sound too far. Got to remember that a few of the folks attending have a few ailments. I know Mrs. Crash prefers hot showers.

Yeah, the walk in doesn't seem too far to me either. Does the site not have running water? I just kinda thought a slightly more secluded spot would help ensure we wouldn't run into a drinking party again. I'll see if I can dig up some more camping sites within Pisgah as well.

[crashdive123]

When we stopped at the ranger station they (volunteers) didn't have too much info on the camping. They did say that they were run by outside concessions. Don't know if that is all of them, or just the ones nearby the station.

[crashdive123]

Since we're kicking around "Jamboree" in another thread, I thought I'd bump this one.

[crashdive123]

Has anybody been to the Cosby Group Camp? http://www.reserveamerica.com/campgr...O&parkId=70916 Looks like they have 3 group sites (20 people each) available for the third weekend in October - located about 20 miles from Gatlinburg.

[BornthatWay]

Well as long as it is within a one day drive would be great. The main thing is the access available i.e. interstate as much as possible to make travel quicker to get there. I know we would enjoy something close to Gatlinburg. It would be nice to get a location nailed down soon so that we can all make plans to be there. I too prefer to have hot showers and not a walk in due to my back issues. I think the important thing is that if we have an issue with a wild party close by that we contact the ranger however the party did not bother me as I slept right through it.

So let's make a decision and start making plans. I need a nice get together with this group again. We had so much fun so I hope that lots of people will be able to attend. You just do not know what you are missing. When we all got together it was as if we already knew each other very well and so it was a great experience.

I did read that there are not showers at Cosby. This might make it a little less of a choice than some other locations. I know that the hot showers are nice for me to help get the kinks out of my back.

[1stimestar]

Those are lovely fall colors. Are there any hot springs around that part of the country? Maybe you all could have it there and have a soak.

[crashdive123]

I too would like to nail down a location soon. Just tossed out that one to get the ball rolling. I've got no experience in the area other than the places we have already attended.

[BornthatWay]

Cosby looks pretty good to me. I will look to see if I can find anything else that might have shower facilities gut I can survive without a shower for a couple days. We do need to get a location settled on so that people can start to make plans to commit to the Jamboree.

[crashdive123]

bump...............

[crashdive123]

I called the folks at the Cosby campgrounds today and was informed that no camp grounds in Smoky Mountain National Park has hot showers. I'm certainly good with that, but I know I'll have more luck convincing Mrs. Crash to go if there are hot showers.

Anybody else have a suggestion?

[BornthatWay]

I have been looking around at possible parks and found Nantahala National Forest in NC it is west of Pisgah park and they do have group camp sites with showers. The group camp names are Appletree Group camp or Kimssey Creek Group Camp. The number is 1-828-524-6441. I do not know if this is a possibility or not. I would like someone else to take a look at it also as I have not been there but it seems to have the things we are looking for.

[crashdive123]

I'll do some research on my end.

[BornthatWay]

Thank Crash. Winnie is planning to come to the Jamboree again so we have to get a spot so that we can have a great time again. Tanks Crash for taking a look to see where we might have the Jamboree.

[crashdive123]

Here are a couple with group sites available.

Briar Bottom Group Campgrounds http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Br...abIndex=Search

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Ca...abIndex=Search

[Winnie]

As long as you promise Sandys sister won't be coming to the party, I'll be there. Oh, and I don't want another eight legged lodger either!