Pet friendly campsites in devon/dorset or somerset?

daddytobe

I'm looking to book a weekend camping break in South Devon, Somerset or Dorset that accepts children and dogs.

Any suggestions?????

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Have a look at;

www.dogfriendlybritain.co.uk

We have two German Pointers, and many sites aren't willing to take on two large dogs, but we have found some good ones on this site.

Camping facilities around South Coast?

Chantel Ge

Contact numbers for Holiday Resorts

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Loads of countries have a South Coast. I'll assume you mean England. Here's a few websites that you may find useful:

http://www.uk-sites.com/caravan_and_campsites_directory/SouthCentral.htm

http://www.lovetoescape.com/rrps/holiday_properties/England/all_regions/South_West_England/all_towns/Camping_and_Caravan_sites.html

http://www.fairfieldsfarm.com/South_Coast_Camping.htm

http://www.alanrogers.com/camping/county.php?SearchCountyCode=64

www.campsites-devon.co.uk

http://www.aboutbritain.com/campsites/campsites-in-devon-page1.asp

aboutbritain.com/campsites/campsites-in-cornwall-page1.asp

www.campsites-cornwall.co.uk

Hope this helps!

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Kodiak Canvas Tent??

Q. Hi, my husband and myself are looking to purchase a good quality tent for our family of five. My question is, has anyone ever used or owned a Kodiak Canvas tent? And what suggestions if any do you have for at least a season 3 tent? Thanx for any answeres.

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I purchased a Kodiak Canvas 14x10 a couple of months ago and love it. Our scout troop has the springbar and they are more money than the Kodiak. I think the Kodiak has them beat. They are easy to set up with just one person and I am 6'3" and can walk around on the inside. We bought ours from Cabelas and seemed like a good deal. Have fun Camping

What kind of tent should we get?

TaDa

I don't know anything about camping, but we're a family of four and will be going on camping trips with the Boy and Girl Scouts. What kind of tent should we get? What style? (Idiot-proof set-up would be good.) What's a good brand? (We're in Texas, so we're more likely to be camping when it's hot not cold.) Thanks!

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For car-camping I always advise families to get a separate three-man, three-season, nylon dome tent for each two or three people. Maybe some families enjoy a slumber party atmosphere the first night, but by the second night I'll bet most people would prefer a little privacy.

Some people see one of those big two or three room "cabin" tents and think that's the answer, but those things are overkill, often too large for the campsite.

Even though you're camping in the summer, a dome tent with full rain fly is essential in case of a freak storm. If it's hot you can take it off, unlike a cabin tent which is usually just one layer. Some dome tents have more mesh screen rather than nylon on the inner layer and those would be the coolest.

REI http://www.rei.com/ has many good quality tents, including their own brand which are a great deal. http://www.rei.com/product/745955

If there's any chance the Scouts might be going on a backpacking trip sometime in the future, and are required to bring a tent, you might want to think about the weight of that second "kids" tent and instead try to buy the lightest 2 man, 3 season tent. This one is reasonably light for two people to share carrying it. http://www.rei.com/product/705525

I just remembered, after all that, that I also always advise people never to buy tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, etc. for their first camping trip(s) and instead to borrow or rent the more expensive gear to give yourselves a chance to learn what your personal preferences are without spending big bucks. REI also rents tents, sleeping bags, pads, backpacks and camp stoves. They have six stores in TX: http://www.rei.com/FindStores?state=TX&radius=900

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Where can you go camping on the beach in southern california?

Justin M

Im looking for a site where you can camp on the beach like on the sand, not an rv park, not in the woods by the beach. In southern california by la but not too far by san diego

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Many beach areas are closed to camping due to the harm done to natural resources by camping. There is no reason to sleep on a beach when plenty of developed tent pads and campfire rings exist in stable woodlands above beaches. When I was a Forest Service Ranger, I did not enjoy cleaning-up thousands of pounds of rock rings blackened by beach bonfires or shoveling buckets of broken glass from parties out of beaches where campers wading or swimming could cut their feet on abandoned trash.

Checking past Yahoo! Answers:

The best spot is Carpinteria State Beach. 12 miles south/east of Santa Barbara. My favorite beach is Carpinteria, which is rated at "The World's Safest Beach". There is plenty of beach for swimming or body surfing. There are some excellent tide pools on the south end of the beach, and some large natural tar seeps nearby, which is how the beach got its name (The Spaniards noticed that the local natives used the tar to make their canoes... the word Carpinteria basically means "wood shop"). Also, there are plenty of places to explore in the nice little town. There are fun local restaurants like the Spot (just look for the line of people on Linden Avenue), the Palms (where you cook your own steak), or Giovanni's Pizza (where they have excellent antipasto salad). There is even an old-fashioned candy store called Robitaille's (RO-bah-ties). Kids will also probably like the surf shop (Matt Moore's Rincon Designs), and Foster's Freeze... nothing like a ice cream cone on a warm afternoon. The trains go by, but itâs a minor inconvenience compared to the benefits. In fact, itâs a source of entertainment, since you can put a penny on the tracks and watch it get smashed flat by the train. Also, there is a train platform about 100 yards from the north end of the campground, which we have used when someone in our group hast to come late or leave early. Camping on the beach doesnât get any better than Carpinteria, which puts you steps away from the sand and surf. Be sure to bring your bikes: Itâs one of the favorite activities besides going to the beach. Just before dinnertime, the campground has more bikes moving than cars. This is probably the most family-friendly camping on the coast. However, youâll need to plan well in advance: Sites book 6 months in advance, so you have to think of summer camping in the winter (Memorial Day weekend books November 1, for example).

McGrath State Beach, Ventura: This is a nice enough beach. Technically, you are on the beach, but itâs almost ¼ mile to the water over the dunes. And no trains to worry about.

Point Mugu State Park: Near Oxnard, it consists of two campgrounds: Sycamore Canyon and Broome Beach. Sycamore Canyon is nice enough. My dad used to love it here. There was a fire about 15 years ago which destroyed the campground, but itâs grown back nicely. Broome beach is a windswept parking lot just off PCH. Not much in the way of amenities here.

Leo Carrillo State Park, Malibu: Note the name. Most people call it Leo Carrillo State Beach, but itâs on the inland side of PCH, and you can walk under PCH to get to the beach. Since the beach is covered with large rocks, itâs low on my list of favorite campsites.

Doheney State Beach, Dana Point: This is one of the few campgrounds that have actual beachfront sites. There is a VERY nice park next door, and you are within walking distance of the Dana Point Harbor and shops. Just across PCH and the RR tracks, there is a condo development where you could pay hundreds per night to stay. Or, you could pay twenty bucks and camp right on the beach. The choice is yours. This is another one of my favorite spots for tent camping.

i there any family camping places near shreveport la?

matt

we have a fifth wheel
i looked online and most places seem boring and for old people.

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google LA tourism campgrounds

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How much is a vacation for 6 people in BC Canada ?

Jacob

so we're planning to go on a family vacation in british colombia, we live in victoria BC and we don't want to go far aways because we don't really like traveling, its going to be a 2 week vacation, whats a good family fun place in here ? 3 adults and 2 teenagers and one child if that matters, we just want to go a day maybe fishing and a day on the beach and something like that, i know its not enough info so just give an estimate

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Assuming you have a mini-van/SUV capable of holding six people... gas would be $50/day if you are driving, you are looking at around $300 for a ferry off the island (and back), food is around $200/day, hotels around $250/day (assuming two rooms), etc.

Something like camping would obviously be less expensive. Food is significantly less and you wouldn't need hotels. Picking someone on the island saves on the ferry. Something like Long Beach/Pacific Rim Park in Toffino or Rath Trevor in Parksville. As long as you have the tents, you would be looking at $200/day for a camp site and food. If you don't want to rough it, you can look at cabin/condo rentals in those areas. More around $300/day with food. You could also likely rent an RV or trailer.

Likely the least expensive holiday would run $2000 for the two weeks of camping. Add a few cabin/condo rentals and the price would likely be in the $3000 range. Hotels and a lot of driving, more in the $4000 range.

Note that things like fishing can get extremely expensive for six people rather quickly. A salmon fishing license is $13 (free for those under 16) and a boat charter for 6 people could easily run $300 a day.

Are police allowed to attack peaceful protesters in Canada?

Justin

Specifically in Ontario... if people are protesting, example occupy wall street, and they are just sitting around or yelling into mics not fighting or throwing stuff, why do police still attack them?

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In Canada we have laws and we empower police with enforcing laws. It would be illegal for police to attack some who wasn't breaking the law.

Fortunately, Canada and Ontario have a number of laws such as loitering, littering, squatting, blocking public access, health violations, camping in public parks, destruction of public property, public deification (pissing and pooping in the park), disturbing the peace, public consumption of alcohol, unlawful assembly, etc. And the police are required to enforce those laws also.

And when courts rule that such actions are illegal and the police hand out notices to stop committing those illegal acts and you don't comply, the police are empowered to use force in order to get them to stop committing those crimes and/or to arrest them.

If the protesters were "just" peacefully sitting on the sidewalk, the police wouldn't have 'attacked' them. In fact, they wouldn't have gotten any media attention and no one would have heard of them.

No, they were committing numerous offenses. They pitched tents, camped over night, destroyed the lawn, left huge piles of garbage, made noise all night, had alcohol and drugs, had propane and stoves going, etc. They tore apart sprinkler systems for drinking water, resulting in burst pipes and mud-pits, They cut off tree branches for firewood. They parked a 25' kitchen outside the place -- no permits. Nearby stores and buildings were vandalized. Dozens of events at the parks had to be canceled, families couldn't use it, etc. Needles were found around the park. After several serious reported crimes (an attempted rape, one stabling, and two men arrested on drug charges) and several hundred complaints by neighbours, businesses, and citizens.... police had to have a constant presence. Courts repeatedly issued warnings, eviction notices, and eventually told the police to evict the squatters.

The total cost was in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Your claim that they were just "sitting around" is at variance with the known facts.

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Best place to stay in Vancouver, BC?

Robear

My husband and I are traveling from Midwestern U.S. to Vancouver for our honeymoon and are looking for the best place to stay.. either camping or hotel.. if you know of any great places please pass on your wisdom ^_^

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Hey so many place to stay in Best Vancouver, BC. But becaiuse of your honeymoon i am suggestiong you the best place to stay in Vancouver, BC. These are listef blow-

Pacific Palisades Hotel, 1277 Robson St. - This hotel in downtown Vancouver has its own "Hot Dates, Hot Rates" discount packages, worth 20% off on select travel dates. Its light, hip decor and breezy style are complemented by a nice hotel spa: A quick spa visit before or after hitting Vancouver's hot spots helps you relax in luxury, at relatively cheap prices. This is a certified pet friendly hotel.

Century Plaza Hotel & Spa, 1015 Burred St. - The best aspects of this not luxury, not cheap hotel are its spa and on-site restaurant. While making hotel reservations, request a renovated room; they are far superior to their non-renovated neighboring rooms. There are several decent discounts and hotel packages on its website. The restaurant and spa here really are excellent. The Beyond Restaurant & Lounge is a treat, and the Absolute Spa is a destination in and of itself.

Delta Vancouver Suites Hotel, 550 West Hastings Street - Of the best cheap (or, not 5-star) hotels in Vancouver, this is the most business travel friendly. All rooms are suites, making this a convenient Vancouver hotel for family travel as well(request a pull-out sofa bed in the living area for the kids). West Hastings can be somewhat rowdy at night: Ask for a high floor to reduce ambient traffic noise. The on-site Manhattan restaurant has wonderfully presented food and great mixed drinks. And talk about a cheap hotel in Vancouver: Children up to age 17 stay free, while kids (up to age 6) eat free!

Blue Horizon Hotel, 1225 Robson St. - All rooms are corner suites and each has its own balcony; this sought-after architecture in a mid-range hotel is due to its original incarnation as an apartment building. The higher floors, in particular, offer the best 5-star views a relatively cheap hotel can offer. The West End of Robson Street can't be beat as a cosmopolitan vacation spot. The many great restaurants here almost make up for Blue Horizon's lack of room service.

The Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson St. - The Listel calls itself the most artful hotel in its class for a reason; the Museum Floors feature original Northwest Coast art, and the Gallery Floors showcase borrowed contemporary works from the Buschlen Mowatt Art Gallery. Art lovers have an easy 4 block stroll to the Vancouver Art Gallery. Besides the visual art, Listel Hotel stands apart from the others on this Best Hotels list in that the ground floor is home to O'Doul's Restaurants & Bar, with nightly live jazz. O'Doul's hosts the Vancouver International Jazz Festival.

Coast Plaza Hotel & Suites, 1763 Comox St. - In 2007, Coast Plaza was a People's Picks winner as one of the best places to stay in Vancouver (Seattle Times, 2007). It's easy to see why: Unlike some other best hotels here, the free wifi, free local calls, 24-hour room service and other details make it easier for a business or leisure traveler to relax and not feel nickeled-and-dimed (a pet peeve). Many travel packages are available, such as seasonal family packages, the Bed & Breakfast package, and the Pay Now & Save Rate, a hotel discount to that makes it seem almost cheap to stay at this hotel. This is a certified pet friendly hotel.

Georgian Court Hotel, 1773 Beatty St. - By far the most elegant of the best midrange hotels, the Georgian Court also offers seasonal discounts and travel packages through its website. This hotel is steps away from Robson St., yet the interior is quiet and calm. The free wifi is great, and more hotels should follow suit. There are pet friendly options available; inquire when the hotel reservation.

The best hotels in Vancouver, B.C. don't have to be the 5-star ultra luxury spots. After all, most visitors to this fun city aren't planning to spend that much time in their rooms or suites. Step up from the Days Inn world and enjoy a bit of class and sophistication, while still appreciating the relatively cheap rates of discounts and travel packages. Vancouver is such a fun city, and these hotels help make vacations there even better.

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Enjoy your honeymoon in Vancouver :)

How do I get (I'm on foot) from Vancouver, BC to a campground/free place to camp close to the city?

Q. I'm staying in a hostel one night but would like to find a free campground that is near the city where I can hang out for a few days. Anyone know how I could go about doing this?

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there isn't a whole lot of camping that is close to downtown. there is one RV park in north vancouver just across the lions gate bridge called capilano RV park you can easily get there by public transit or taxi. depending on where your going after vancouver there are some better places to camp on the outskirts of the city but are quite a but farther out of downtown.

golden ears provincial park is a really nice campground and is quite far east of the city in Maple Ridge but is still accessible by public transit. if you are heading to Whistler or Pemberton area there are lots of nice places to camp in Squamish which is about half way from Vancouver to Whistler and is accessible by train or greyhound and possibly public transit.

if you are heading south to Seattle area then there are places to camp in South Surrey/Whiterock

for info on how to get around with the public transit visit:
http://www.translink.ca/

you won't find anyplace free to camp, but if you are a little adventurous you could set up camp in stanley park for the night but i'll warn you that there are lots of bums that live in the park and i'm not sure how friendly they would be.

good luck

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Cost of traveling in New Zealand?

ohad n

We are intending to fly to New Zealand in November but afraid it will be too costly. We would like to buy a van (for 2 people) sleep in camps and cook our food. How much should cost a month in New Zealand?
What should be the best and cheapest way to travel there?
Thanks

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I am unsure where you are coming from? Look out for a cheap airfare, which comes up frequently. Air New Zealand, or Qantas, Emirates - there are several airlines. You need to book from your country though so look at Expedia or travel Zoo where they give you comparative airfares.

Buying a van - there are several places that sell vans in Auckland and no doubt Christchurch. You will land in one or the other.

Otherwise go to http://www.Trademe.co.nz and check out second hand motorvans on their auction site. It is your best way of getting ideas on prices etc.They are the biggest site for selling cars etc.

If you decide to hire a motor home go to http://www.holidays-in-newzealand.com/new-zealand-motorhome-hire.html There are all brands and models here.

The other option is a bus pass. Check the bus page on this site. You pay a set amount for unlimited travel.You could stay in backpackers and hostels. Or hire or buy and old car and have a tent.Most camping grounds have a cook house.It depends on your budget. The van would be more comfortable.

Have a browse around this site for a lot of relevant information.

What are New Zealand housetruckers,explain?

Kevin7

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Housetruckers are individuals, families and groups who convert old trucks and school buses into mobile-homes and live in them, preferring an unattached and transient lifestyle to more conventional housing. These vehicles began appearing around New Zealand during the mid-1970s and even though there are fewer today they continue to travel New Zealand roads.

There are few places left in the world where housetrucking can be an uninhibited lifestyle with the kinds of simple home made rigs New Zealand boasts. In other countries stringent laws regarding the roadworthy standards of older vehicles have forced many old housetrucks and buses from the roads and into graveyards of isolated farm paddocks and wrecking yards. Other laws concerning where one may park or camp have seriously restricted life on the road. The Kiwi housetrucker, living within a culture which popularizes the benefits of preserving these old motor relics, appreciates their truckers' haven. [3] That New Zealand transport law requires that all vehicles submit to a thorough mechanical Warrant of Fitness every six months ensures that these old motor-homes remain roadworthy.

Many housetruckers choose to travel in convoy, and in New Zealand there are trucker groups of families who travel together from city to city, and who assemble most weekends in different parks to hold markets from where they sell their wares. There are two separate groups who travel New Zealand today selling their market goods; these are Gypsy Faire [4] and Gypsy Travelers. [5]

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s many housetruck conventions and grass-roots festivals of all themes were held throughout New Zealand where housetruckers would converge, not only for the event, but for the opportunity to connect and share information with other truckers from across the nation. These events were conducted around areas considers as alternative lifestyle zones within the country. Many a low-key festival circuit was held throughout the regions of Coromandel, Northland, West Auckland, the west coast of the South Island and around Takaka out of Nelson. [6] For two decades Mollers farm at Oratia west of Auckland, a popular venue for blues and folk festivals, [7] offered an open house for truckers to park on a semi-permanent basis.

The idea of the nomadic styled mobile home was spawned from the international 1960s and 1970s counterculture movements, New Zealand with its unique Kiwi experience was fashioned from the early American and British hippie crusades and the then alternative music revolution. In the 1960s and 1970s hippie culture spread worldwide through a fusion of rock music, folk, blues, and psychedelic rock; it also found expression in the arts, specifically in literature, the dramatic arts and the creative arts.[8] The early and modern housetruckers essentially derived their cultures and belief systems from these original influences.

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Considering relocating shifting to Rishikesh with family and settling down there.?

joyace21

I am from Delhi. I am seriously considering to shift/relocate from Delhi to Rishikesh or some other closely similar location. My idea of relocating to Rishikesh is to have more open spaces, spacious house, better weather, being close to nature etc.

At the same time i have few apprehensions,

1. How about the electricity/power and water situation in the region.
2. How about law and order and safety in general for residents in the town.
3. How about schooling as kids are about to start their schooling from next session.

also i want some information on the locations within the city Rishikesh where i can buy a plot of land ranging between 500-1000 square yards for arounnd 50 lacs. I dont want it closer to the heart of the city as my don't need to because i work from home and also would like to stay away from noise and closure to nature.

I have asked a lot of question in one but your detailed replies would be highly appreciated.
Kindly do provide me answer with whatever details information that you have.

Regards

Amit S.

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Demographics http://www.ask.com/wiki/Rishikesh
As of 2001[update] India census[11], Rishikesh had a population of 59,671. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Rishikesh has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 68%. In Rishikesh, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.


Rishikesh http://wikitravel.org/en/Rishikesh
Stay safe
A holy city it may be, but Rishikesh draws more than its fair share of criminals and conmen. Don't walk around alone at night and beware of the motives of sadhus offering one-on-one tutoring.

Watch where you step, cows and their leftovers are abundant. Watch out for the sometimes brash food stealing monkeys, too.


[edit] Get out
Shivpuri is one of the most visited places around Rishikesh, and only 10 km away. It is the hub for many adventure sports like river rafting, camping and trekking.
Rajaji National Park - just 20 minutes drive away.




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Backpacking through India?

Meghan H

I'm planning to go to India on a backpacking trip with my boyfriend. I would like to know from others who've done this what they brought and about how much it cost. Include as many expenses as you can think so we can plan accordingly. Also if you have a tip of a cool place to visit please let me know. As a female going to India do I need to be cautious about clothing? What should we make sure to bring? How much did it cost you? where was your favorite place? How long of a trip was it? what season/time of year is best to go? Maybe a local could help out too?


thanks!

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First: the season you go in will dictate what areas you should be in. Since I visited India in the summer months I spent my time farther north. I had a wonderful backpacking trip in Himiachal Pradesh (the valleys are beautiful and very relaxed. Each valley has it's own character, and you can get rooms in villages very easily). Ladakh is only open for tourism in the summer, and has beautiful views (it's very high altitude) and different cultures: a mix of Kashmiri- Muslims and local Buddhists (similar to Tibetan Buddhism).
I also visited some amazing Hindi cultural centers such as Varanassi and Rishikesh.
I'm not sure how high or low end you personally want to go when it comes to accommodations, but you really can live on 15 US dollars a day pretty easily. It all depends on your demands of a room, food, etc.
As for clothing: You will be able to tell when you reach an area what you will be comfortable wearing. If there are more tourists, you might feel fine wearing a tank top. In villages, sometimes it's less pleasant. Expect to be stared at. In no situation did I feel comfortable wearing above the knee shorts, and when it comes to packing I'd bring more t-shirts than tank tops, but overall it's obvious when you reach a town what is appropriate.
What to bring really depends on where you will be, but if you plan to be in villages, I've found that the most useful thing ever is a head-mounted flashlight. I bought one after someone rightly said to me: "If you want a flashlight than you will also want your hands". It's incredibly useful if you are in a small place with less lights at night, or if you want to check out a cave. Other useful things are basically any medication you feel likely to need: Pepto Bismol is a good idea. But Doctors in India speak English and if you get sick don't hesitate to go to your nearest clinic. I had very good experiences with the medical care there.
Mosquito coils are also quite useful, but again, it really depends where you will be. If you are planning on low end accommodations, the BEST thing is to have a comforter cover, or sleeping sack (these are more compact and you can get them at stores that sell camping equipment). You can then sleep in it if your bed seems unclean to you. It's particularly useful when you reach somewhere late and are too tired to be picky about where you spend the night.
I really enjoyed my trip in India and I hope you guys do too!

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Where is a awesome place near tennessee to go wilderness camping!?

PAUL T

I'm looking for a place to go camping!
There is Paris, TN but not enough wilderness or mountains, too much water and crackheads!!!
Then there is the Smokey mountains but they are too commercialized??? What should I do!

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have you tried land between the lakes on the west end of the state.My son was stationed at fort Campbell and we went there in a pop=up and 4-wheeled the back roads, a ton of old camp sites there. Get a map of the roads at golden pond the roads are numbered but the map helps

Looking for a good camping place?

violetsrbl

We are looking for a nice camping area near Memphis for a family reunion. The state parks allow no alcohol, and KOA wants very, very quiet after 10. We have lots of children, and want to do campfires at night. Does anyone know of a place without heavy restrictions.

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Land Between the Lakes may work, however it is far from Memphis. Have you looked into Arkansas state parks, obviously being out of Tennessee they have different restrictions and are close to Memphis. Perhaps the Holly Springs National Forest ( http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/mississippi/hollysprings/ ). As they do have camping but I have not found the restrictions.

However a nice option I did find is the campground at John W Kyle State Park, in Mississippi a short drive from memphis.
Link:
http://mississippistateparks.reserveamerica.com/ms/John_W_Kyle/Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=MS&parkId=152813

On top of that they do seem to allow alcholic beverages the wording is a bit funny but you can read about it http://home.mdwfp.com/PDF/Parks/ParksP11002.pdf on page 5 of that document

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Instant up tent comfortable?

Has anyone used the Coleman "Instant Up Tent " ?
It is a new product in their lineup.
Six months ago a small vendor was displaying a fairly durable and expensive line of tents at Costco that look similar in design to the new Coleman Instant Up Tent. I have been trying to find them on the internet, but to no avail.
The Coleman product is cheaper but clearly is not made of the same materials.
My camping tents have been the 3 season quictent 2 man 1 room tent. I gave it to my son and now I wish I had it back.
My last boating/tent trip we got caught in fowl weather the last 2 days. I set up my Quick Shade canopy over my tent and we stayed dry but it took two structures to do that.
Hoping for experiences with an instant up tent.
http://www.quictents.com/peaktop/2-3man-pop-up-camping-tent.html

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My friend is using peaktop family tent, a valuable tent,easy to set up and portable.
We used an "instant up" tent for a few years and enjoyed it. The rain fly was not great but we live in the desert so didn't much care. I could never get the hang of twisting it "just so" to get it back into its bag but my wife as adept at it. The biggest gripe I had was that when it was stowed it was still bigger than I liked; not convenient for stowing in a car's trunk but ok for a pickup bed. When our last one got worn we just bought a regular rectangular tent.

custer state park camping SD.??

Mommyof2pr

at custer it says you pay a fee per camping unit.. it says a camping unit is vehicle, motor home, camper, tent. etc.. So IF we bring a camper and our car. will they charge us two fees. does that sound right. that doesnt sound right because that way everyone has to pay 2 fees who the heck sleeps in their car almost everyone will have a tent or pop up of some sort. also do you think if i have 3 tents that connect to each other thru little tunnels is that considered 3 tents or 1. im so confused? its sounds crazy to me.

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My family and I have camped in CSP many times as well as other SD State Parks. It's my understanding you wonder if you'll have to pay for more than one vehicle and/or more than one sleeping unit. Your car or truck you arrive in is not included as a camper unit unless it's an obvious area to sleep. If you are able to park your vehicle on the parking pad, not on the grass, and pitch your tent or assemble your camper on the site you'll be fine. A tent that connects to another tent should still be defined as a "tent" not "tents". We have a pop-up and our girls enjoy the 12'x12' tent we pitch for them on the same site with no extra charges. I can't see any problems with your situation. You'll be fine. Oh. Don't worry about Rattlesnakes but keep a safe distance from the buffalo, they really are "wild". The Park will be one you'll never forget, I promise.

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