Campgrounds would not hold sites for us this year, so make your reservations ASAP (within 2 weeks if possible). Some have non-refundable deposits, so check the cancellation policy on campground websites or discuss when making your reservations. When you make a reservation with a campground, tell them that you’re with Southeast Lows (Loners on Wheels). They will try to put our group together, but no one would guarantee it. As usual, it was difficult finding campgrounds at the rates we prefer. After you make a reservation, please email southeastlows@gmail.com to let Cheryl know that you plan to attend.

APRIL 2-9

TRACKROCK CAMPGROUND, 141 Trackrock Camp Rd, Blairsville GA, Ph: 706-745-2420
Call by February 12 to ensure a site. They’re on winter hours; if they don’t answer, leave a message and they’ll call you back. They recommend asking for sites 57-69, which are pull-thrus, and have a group pavilion and fire pit.
With Passport America: 30 amp, $180/week; 50 amp, $202.50/week.
Without Passport America: 30 amp, $240/week; 50 amp, $270/week.
They have wi-fi at sites, but no cable TV. They have a 4-acre fishing/swimming lake, hiking trails, horse stables and guided trail rides.
Cancellation Policy: deposit will be returned if cancelled no less than 10 days before arrival date.
Directions on their website under “About Us” says RVs should not follow GPS or mapping programs. Follow directions on the campground website. From North Carolina (to avoid Hwy 64), go toward Franklin, then Hwy 23 to Clayton, then follow the “From South Carolina” directions.
Seven people attended the campout. No photos have been posted to Facebook, and Shutterfly no longer has Share sites for photos.

MAY 7-14

FOOTHILLS FAMILY CAMPGROUND, 1661 Hogan Rd, Forest City NC, Ph: 828-245-4064 (Dawn)
Pull-thru, 30/50 amp full hookups.
With Passport America: $202.50/week
Without Passport America $270.00/week
Cancellation Policy: Credit card will not be charged if canceled no less than 7 days before arrival date.
Most sites have wi-fi; no cable TV at sites. They have a picnic pavilion, swimming pool, and a fishing pond.
Website says address is not GPS friendly, so follow directions on their website.
Twelve people attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows.

JUNE 4-11

R HAVEN OVERNIGHT FAMILY PARK, 7643 Hwy 11 S, Rising Fawn GA (about 20 minutes to Chattanooga TN), Ph: 706-657-8334 (Butch)
They have eight 50 amp sites and three 30 amp sites but could possibly have more by June.
$245/week, water & electric only but will empty our tanks for us on site, and they have a dump station.
Also have a 2-bedroom cabin for $125/night.
They have horseshoes, badminton, basketball, a creek, and a fishing pond.
They don’t have a website but are on Facebook.
Directions to the campground will be included in confirmation emails.
Seven members arrived, but Vickie fell and broke her kneecap and had to leave Monday. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows.

JULY 9-16

CROSS WINDS FAMILY CAMPGROUND, 159 Sowers Road, Linwood NC, Ph: 336-853-4567
They are holding 12 sites for us until June 18; make reservations ASAP but before that date. Their cancellation policy is on their website; there is a fee for cancellations.
They have a pool, WI-FI, cable TV, catch-n-release pond, and a rec room we’ll have for the week.
All sites are pull-throughs in Section C.
$320/wk full-hookups 50 amp.
$302/wk full-hookups 30 amp.
Full payment is required when you reserve, and you’ll receive driving directions with your confirmation.
Five members attended. Marilyn and Pat hosted. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows.

AUGUST 6-13

DAVID CROCKETT BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK, 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd #5825, Limestone, TN
To request a site with our group call Tesa at the park office, 8am-4pm M-F, Ph: 423-257-2167.
$30/day for full hookups, with Senior Discount.
The Nolichucky River flows through the park, and there is fishing on the river. Their website has Activities and  Upcoming Events. The swimming pool is permanently closed.

SEPTEMBER 10-17

Cancelled because so many on a caravan trip. Not any fault of Winngray Campground; they were very understanding about the cancellations.
When I called to cancel (because of my wrist) I learned that only one person had NOT canceled. I let Mary Ellen know so she could also cancel.

OCTOBER 8-15

SPACIOUS SKIES HIDDEN CREEK, 1210 Deacon Drive, Marion NC. Ph 828-652-7208
They are holding 10 sites for us until September 25; after that date, they will release the sites not reserved. Their cancellation policy is on their website; there is no refund within 3 days of reservation and 10% of total for more than 3 days. Don’t be concerned if you see old bad reviews online. Spacious Skies is new management and they have made many improvements.
They have WI-FI, a small pond (muddy after heavy rains), a game room, and a pavilion.
Our sites are up a hill on an overlook. All our sites are full-hookups 30 & 50 amp, back-in.
$343.63, with 15% discount if we have 6-10 sites
If we have 11+ sites, discount will be 20%