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.
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.
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.
JULY 9-16
SILVER CREEK CAMPGROUND, 3111 Silver Creek Rd., Mill Spring (Saluda) NC, Ph: 828-894-2331
$220/week; 30/50 amp full hookups.
Wi-fi at sites, no cable TV. They have a picnic pavilion, fishing pond, and a creek at back of campground.
Cancellation Policy: website is confusing; for less than 14 days from the arrival date, there may be a $25 charge.
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
WINNGRAY CAMPGROUND, 26 Winngray Ln., Waynesville, NC 28785, Ph: 828-926-3170
$230/week, plus electricity per kilowatt; 30/50 amp full hookups.
Wi-fi and cable TV at sites. Fenced dog park.
OCTOBER 1-8
To be determined.