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2022 Camping Schedule

APRIL 3-10

APACHE FAMILY CAMPGROUND & PIER, 9700 Kings Rd., Myrtle Beach, SC. Ph: 843-449-7323
$288.00+/- per week (depending on area), full hook-ups, cable TV and Wi-Fi at sites.
$25 fee if cancelled at least 7 days in advance. Non-refundable $75 deposit if less than 7 days.
They’re holding only 6 sites for us in Bobbi Harden’s name (not the group’s name).
Reserve ASAP For Sites Closest To Beach.
Fourteen people attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

MAY 1-8

DESOTO STATE PARK, 7104 DeSoto Parkway NE, Ft. Payne, AL.
Ph: 256-845-5075 (Amanda) Office is closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
$45/day (weekdays); $51-$53 (weekends). Full-hookups, WI-FI near office.
The park has an interpretive center, a museum, kayaking, fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildflower walks. Several local roads are not advisable for RVs. GPS directions are not dependable; follow directions on the park website.
They’re holding 11 sites for us until February 7. Amanda can tell you if a site is suitable for your RV.
RESERVE ASAP.
Eight members attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

JUNE 5-12

RIVER VISTA RV RESORT, 20 River Vista Drive, Dillard, GA. Ph: 706-746-2722
$308.28/wk Full hookups, back-in (if we reserve 11+ sites)
$327.55/wk Full hookups, back-in (if we reserve 5-10 sites)
Discuss when you reserve if you want a pull-thru site.
Campground has an outdoor and an indoor pool, sauna, outdoor spa, fitness center, clubhouse ($50 charge), pavilion (no charge), cable TV and Wi-Fi at sites.
$15 fee for cancellations at least 6 days in advance. No refund for 5 days or less in advance.
They’re holding 15 sites for us; RESERVE NO LATER THAN MAY 5.
Ten members attended the campout, including one new member (Karen Grindstaff). Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

JULY 10-17

KINGS HOLLY HAVEN CAMPGROUND, 647 Wears Valley Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN.  Ph: 865-453-5352
$46+tx/day for 30amp back-in;  $49+tx/day for 50 amp pull-thru
With 10% Good Sam discount: $41.40+tx/day for 30 amp back-in; $44.10+tx/day for 50 amp
pull-thru
Campground has a pool, pavilion, and cable TV and Wi-Fi at sites. They’re on the Pigeon Forge Trolley Route.
$5 handling fee for cancelled reservations.
They’re holding 15 sites for us. RESERVE NO LATER THAN MARCH 1.
Nine members and three guests (Ernie’s relatives) attended. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

AUGUST 7-14

RUTLEDGE LAKE RV PARK RESORT, 125 Jillian Trail, Fletcher (Asheville), NC  Ph: 828-654-7873
$290/wk, full hookups, cable TV and Wi-Fi at sites, pool, and fishing lake.
$20 fee for cancellations at least 14 days  in advance; no refund for less than 14 days.
They’re holding 14 sites for us. RESERVE NO LATER THAN MAY 31.
Ten members (one new, Debi Curzio) attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

SEPTEMBER 11-18  

RIVER  BOTTOM FARMS FAMILY CAMPGROUND, 357 Cedar Creek Rd. (Google Maps incorrectly has State Rd.), Swamsea SC.  Ph: 803-568-4182
$252+tx/wk  Full hookups, 30 or 50 amp.
Wi-Fi  at sites, pool will be open until Sep. 18, Club room and pavilion, three fishing ponds, nature walk to creek and North Edisto River.
Cancellation policy: $50 deposit is non-refundable.
They’re holding 12 sites for us; early reservations are more likely to get sites near the group, but RESERVE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 16.
Seven members attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

OCTOBER 2-9

BROAD RIVER CAMPGROUND, 8181 Elberton Hwy., Tignall, Ga.  (Broad River and Strom Thurmond  Lake). Ph: 706-359-2053
$25.00/day, water & electric; some sites have 30amp and some have 50 amp; some double sites have a 30 amp and a 50 amp. Dump station in campground; can dump grey water through garden hose only on some sites. $7 cancellation fee at least 3 days in advance. Loss of deposit +$3.50 fee if less than 3 days.

At the moment, not many reservations on books for Oct; but could fill up fast as it is close to Broad River and Strom Thurmond Lake. They are not holding sites for us.
RESERVE NO LATER THAN MAY 31.
 
Nine members attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.
 

2021 Camping Schedule

APRIL 4 – 11

ZOOLAND FAMILY CAMPGROUND, 3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd, Asheboro, NC 27205
Tel: 336-381-3422 ( Diane is our contact)
$270/week – Full Hookup (30 or 50 amp), Pull thru
$249/ week – Water & Electric only (30 amp), Back in
Deposit is rate for one night. Cancellation policy: Full refund if made at least 14 days in advance. No refund if made 5 days or less in advance.
I made my reservation this morning (3/13). They didn’t have any full hookup sites available, so I reserved a Water & Electric and put my name on a waiting list for a full hookup.
Last time we were there, some GPSs showed the campground being further down the road. Their sign was hard to see, but they’ve added a new sign saying that you’re approaching the campground. Start looking for their signs on the left after a short bridge.
Eight people attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

MAY 2 – 9

DOWN BY THE RIVER CAMPGROUND, 292 River Campground Rd, Pineola, NC 28662
Tel: 828-733-5057 ( Kim is our contact)
All our sites are off-river and are pull-throughs
$250/ week, up TO 33 foot
$290/ week, 34 foot up to 36 foot
$320/ week, 39 foot and up
THEY DO NOT ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS – CHECKS ONLY. Deposit is 1/3 of total.
Cancellation Policy: Will Refund deposit less 10% with 10 days notice. Will refund ½ of deposit with 4 days notice.
Seven people attended all or some of the campout. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

JUNE 6 – 13

SAVANNAH OAKS RV RESORT, 805 Fort Argyle Rd, Savannah, GA 31419
Tel: 912-748-4000 (Penny is our contact)
$244/ per week – full hookup, pull thru
1 night non-refundable deposit

JULY 11 – 18

FORT TATHAM RV RESORT & CAMPGROUND, 175 Tathams Creek Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
Tel: 828-586-6662 & 844-858-6010 & 850 375 9769 (Bill is our contact)
$288/ week
Six people attended the campout. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

AUGUST 1 – 8

SPRINGWOOD RV PARK, 810 Donaldson Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Tel: 864-277-9789 (Paul is our contact)
$274/ week
They expect to have only about 7-10 sites available; CALL IMMEDIATELY.
The campground office is closed on Sunday, but information sheets will be on the office door.
Six members attended the campout. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

SEPTEMBER 12 – 19

LAKE HARTWELL RV RESORT AND CABINS, 400 Ponderosa Point Rd, Townville, SC 29689,
EXIT 11 OFF I85, www.camplakehartwell.com
Tel: 864-287-3223 (Marsha is our contact)
They have a rec center and a pavilion that we can use. No Wi-Fi or cable TV, but $100 deposit for Direct TV until box is returned.
Cancellation Policy: Refund of one-night deposit with 7 days notice.
30 & 50 amp full-hookup, pull-thru sites; all rates include tax:
With Passport America, $217.68/wk
With Good Sam or military discount, $290.25/wk
Full rate with no discount, $322.50/wk
Seven members attended all or part of the campout. Nine had reserved but two had to cancel for medical or mechanical problems. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

OCTOBER 3 – 10

LAKEVIEW RV RESORT, 4550 Hwy 11 E, Bluff City, TN 37618
Tel: 423-538-5600
$274.70/week, 30/50 amp full hookups, Wi-Fi and cable at sites. One night deposit. They’re holding 15 sites for us until the end of August. If you plan to attend, MAKE YOUR RESERVATION BY AUGUST 31. The office closes at noon on Sunday, but an info packet will be outside the office.
They have a heated pool, which may be open if the weather isn’t too cold. We will have use of their pavilion. The lake was drained in 2014 but is being refilled and may be near or at full level this year. The campground is in the process of rebuilding their dock on the river but doesn’t have boats for rent at present. Six members camped with us, and Sandie joined us for activities and had us over for a campfire one evening. Photos are on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

2020 Camping Schedule

NOTE: When campout posts have been added, each campout heading below will be a link to it’s campout post.

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
APRIL 5 – 12

MURPHY-PEACE VALLEY KOA, 117 Happy Valley Rd, Marble, NC 28095
Phone: 828 837 6223 (Selene is our contact)
$240.00 week – Full hookups
MUST RESERVE BEFORE MARCH 15

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
MAY 3 – 10

SPRINGWOOD RV PARK, 810 Donaldson Rd, Greenville, SC 29605
Tel: 864 277 9789 (Paul is our contact)
$220.00 week
MUST RESERVE BY APRIL 1

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
JUNE 7 – 14

SOUTHERN RETREAT RV PARK, 7445 Blythe Island Hwy, Brunswick, GA 31523
Tel: 912 261 1025 (Ann is our contact)
$210.00 per week – with tax $235.20
Any Passport America member not staying the full week can get 3 nights Mon – Thurs at $22.40/day.
MUST RESERVE BEFORE MAY 1
Although officially cancelled, Bobbi Harden hosted; nine attended.

JULY 5 – 12

KING’S HOLLY HAVEN RV PARK, 647 Wears Valley Rd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
Tel: 865 453 5352
$31.50/day, $220.50/wk plus tax for 30 amp with Good Sam discount.
$34.20/day, $239.40/wk plus tax for 50 amp with Good Sam discount.
$35/day, $245/wk plus tax for 30 amp with no discount.
$38/day, $266/wk plus tax for 50 amp with no discount.
Campground is on trolley route; and they have cable TV and Wi-Fi at sites, a swimming pool, and a pavilion. They are holding 15 sites. Cancellation policy is to refund all but $5, even if you cancel as late as the day before the campout.
RESERVE BY MID-JUNE.
Bobbi hosted; nine attended.

AUGUST 2 – 9

CANE CREEK PARK, 5213 Harkey Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Tel: 704 843 3919
Water & Electric $30.00 per night (Union County resident $22.50)
Full Hookups $35.00 per night (Union County resident $26.50)
RESERVE EARLY
Bobbi hosted; seven attended.

SEPTEMBER 6 – 13

CAROLINA KING RETREAT & MARINA, 5999 St Paul Rd, Summerton, SC (use this address for GPS)
Between I95 and 15301 (between Summerton & Santee)
Tel: 803 478 2800 (Charlotte is our contact)
$100 – $125 per week for new campground sites
Each site is 20, 30, or 50 amp
Fishing pond, Pontoon boats for rent, new picnic tables, etc
RESERVE BY JULY 1

OCTOBER 11 – 18

MURPHY-PEACE VALLEY KOA, 117 Happy Valley Rd, Marble, NC 28095
Phone: 828 837 6223 (Selene is our contact)
$240.00 week – Full hookups. Cable and Wi-Fi at sites, and we can use their pavilion.
MUST RESERVE BY SEPTEMBER 15

 

2019 Camping Schedule

When you make a reservation with a campground, tell them that you’re with Southeast LoWs or SeLoWs. For campgrounds that do not assign sites in advance, tell them you’re with Southeast LoWs or SeLows when you arrive. When you’ve made a reservation, please email southeastlows@gmail.com to let Cheryl know you’ve reserved. This Campground Schedule will eventually have links for all the campouts to separate campout posts with maps to the campgrounds, links to attractions in the campout areas, and other details.

APRIL 7 – 14
STONE MOUNTAIN PARK CAMPGROUND, 4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Tel: 770 498 5710 or 800-385-9807
$379/wk without rally discount
$299.20/wk with 20% rally discount and a waiver of the $20 gate fee if at least 15 people RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 21. Full-hookups and cable. Wi-Fi may be spotty at sites. They have a pavilion they prefer we use instead of gathering at sites. Absolutely no alcohol is permitted outside your RVs in the park. Laser show on Saturday night included, and campground office sells tickets for area attractions.
One night deposit is required when you reserve. Their cancellation policy will be on your confirmation email. Notice the low clearance warning in your confirmation. Use the East Gate via Exit 8 on US-78. MUST RESERVE NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 21.
Campout Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

MAY 5 – 12
PARNELL CREEK RV PARK, 115 Parnell Cir., Woodville, AL 35776, Tel: 256 508 7308
(Near lost luggage store, 25 miles from Huntsville–NASA
MUST RESERVE BY MARCH 25, 2019.
They are holding 15-20 sites for us. All sites are pull-thru, full hook-ups. Wi-Fi but not cable at sites. Antennas pick up some channels, or they have Direct TV dishes for $2/day. They have a meeting room, clubhouse, and pavilion. There will be highway noise, so you may want to bring earplugs for sleeping.
Check-in is 1 pm, and they’re in Central Time Zone.
$145.80/wk for 30 AMP, with 3 days Passport America and 4 days Good Sam discounts.
$168.00/wk for 50 AMP, with 3 days Passport America and 4 days Good Sam discounts.
Campout photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

JUNE 2 – 9
BANDIT’S ROOST PARK, 667 Jess Walsh Dr, Wilkesboro, NC 28697, Tel: 877 444 6777
(On W Kerr Scott Reservoir) This is a Corps of Engineers Park, so it is water/electric with dump stations.
To make a reservation, go to recreation.gov and type Bandit’s Roost in the Search box.
RESERVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER DECEMBER 2, 2018. They accept reservations six months in advance, and this is a popular campground in the summer. I (Cheryl) looked at the map online and am suggesting Loop A, Sites 18 through 28 (on the water) and sites near those.
They have a swim beach, and at sites on the water you can pull a kayak up on shore. Campout photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

JULY 7 – 14
CROOKED CREEK RV PARK, 777 Arvee Lane, West Union, SC 29696, Tel: 864 882 5040
$287.98 per week (including tax) full hook-ups 30/50 amp. On Lake Keowee, with a swim beach and a large pool. They are holding 20 sites for us at the lower rate but RESERVE NO LATER THAN JUNE 1. They have Wi-Fi and cable at the sites and a picnic shelter we can use. You will need a water pressure regulator.
Campout photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

AUGUST 4 – 11
CAMPING WORLD RACING RESORT CAMPGROUND, 6600 Bruton Smith Blvd, Concord, NC, Tel: 704 455 4445
(Formerly Charlotte Motor Speedway Campground)
$161 week for 30 or 50 amp full hooks. Wi-Fi at sites but not cable. There is a picnic shelter behind the campground office that we can use. They are holding 15 pull-thru sites on Row L and 5 back-in sites nearby for us. Mention our account # 7197773 or Cheryl Love when you reserve.
RESERVE BEFORE MAY 1 – PAY BY JULY 1
I remembered having problems finding my campsite last time we were there, so I called for directions. This is what I was told. Turn off Bruton Smith Blvd into the driveway with the large sign for zMAX Dragway, then take the first right into the Resort Entrance. Park on the Resort Entrance road to walk to the Campground Office. (Get the Wi-Fi code and campground map from the office.) If you turn left toward the Campground Office parking, you will not have room to park even though the map shows “Parking.” After you’ve got your map, you’ll take the next left, then the next right (before the campground office) and drive to Row L. Some campout photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows.

SEPTEMBER 8-15
APACHE FAMILY CAMPGROUND AND PIER, 9700 Kings Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572, Tel: 843 449 7323
$336 Per week beachfront, full hookups
RESERVE BY JULY 1, with $75 deposit.
18 people attended the campout. Some campout photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows.

OCTOBER 6 – 13
MOUNTAIN GLEN RV PARK, 6182 Brockdell Road, Pikeville, TN, Tel: 877-716-4493
$214 week (including tax), 30 & 50 amp full hook-ups, pull-throughs. No cable but excellent Wi-Fi. They are in the Central Time Zone. We will have the key to their group room for the week. They also have a pavilion and a game room we can use. RESERVE BY AUGUST 7. Your card will be charged 50% 60 days before campout. Their cancellation policy is on their website. GPS may not get you to the campground; use directions on their website.
11 people attended the campout. Photos are posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly

2018 Camping Schedule

We have temporarily suspended the $5 camping fee for each campout that you attend. When you make a reservation with a campground, tell them that you’re with SeLoWs. For campgrounds that do not assign sites in advance, tell them you’re with SeLows when you arrive. When you’ve made a reservation, please either comment on the campout post on this website or email Cheryl Love (southeastlows@gmail.com) to let her know you’ve reserved. This Campground Schedule will eventually have links for all the campouts to separate campout posts with maps to the campgrounds, links to attractions in the campout areas, and other details.

2018 Camping Schedule

NOTE: When campout posts have been added, each campout heading below will be a link to it’s campout post.

April 1-8, Hollywood, SC

Lake Aire RV Campground – 4375 SC 162, Hollywood, SC 29449  (near Charleston), Tel:  843 571 1271. $243.04 week — full hookup, 50 amp; $203.84 week – full hookup, 30 amp; $180.32 week – Water & Electric. Everyone in our group will get these Passport America rates even if not a member of Passport America. The campground is also giving us use of a pavilion all week. Will not be charged until arrival for the campout, and no charge for cancellations at least 24 hours in advance. We had 25 people at the campout. Photos have been posted to Facebook/Southeast Lows and Shutterfly

May 6-13, Dillard, GA

River Vista RV Resort, 20 River Vista Dr., Dillard, GA 30537, Tel: 706 746 2722. All sites are full hookup. Tell them that you’re with Southeast Lows (SeLows) when you make a reservation. Your confirmation email may have the rate as $240 plus tax, but we had 22 reservations by April 6, so we get a discount rate of $224 plus tax. We have reserved their rec room for the week. We had 23 people at the campout. Photos have been posted to Facebook/Southeast Lows and Shutterfly.

June 3-10, Mount Airy, NC

Mayberry Campground, 114 Bunker Rd, Mt Airy NC 27030 (Andy Griffin’s hometown), Tel: 336 789 6199, Cable & WiFi  (sites 16-30 have been set aside for us), $213.06 week. 19 people attended the campout. Some photos have been posted to Facebook/Southeast Lows.

July 1-8, Maggie Valley, NC

Stonebridge RV Resort, 1786 Soco Rd, Hwy 119, Maggie Valley, NC 28751, Tel:  828 926 1904, Cable TV, $240.00 per week (included tax) for 30 Amp – Section F sites reserved for us; $270.00 per week (included tax) for 50 Amp – different section. They still had sites available as of April 18, but reserve ASAP as THIS IS JULY 4^TH WEEK! Tell them you’re with SeLows when you reserve. Their cancellation policy is a $10 fee if cancelled more than 14 days before campout, and 1 night plus $10 if cancelled less than 14 days before campout. We had 14 people at the campout, and 2 more visited briefly. Photos have been posted to Facebook/Southeast Lows and Shutterfly.

August: 5-12, Knoxville, TN

Southlake RV Park, 3730 Maryville Pkwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, Tel: 865 573 1837
Full hook-ups $260.49 week (includes tax); water/electric $205.65 week (includes tax) Reserve ASAP to get a site with the group or to get a site at all. Their cancellation policy is a one night fee. We had 8 people at the campout. Photos have been posted to Facebook and Shutterfly.

September 2-9, Asheboro, NC

Zooland Family Campground, 3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205, Tel: 336 381 3422, $226.95 Per week Passport America, They are holding 20 sites for us. WE MUST MAKE OUR RESERVATIONS AT LEAST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE. CANCELLATIONS REQUIRED AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. We had 10 people at the campout. Photos have been posted to Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

October 7-14, Four Oaks, NC

Raleigh Oaks Rv Resort & Cottages, 527 US Hwy 701 South, Four Oaks, NC 27524, Tel: 919 934 3181
$270.00 Per week (includes tax) – full hookup with 30-50 amp on each site. They have 2 pools, WiFi, Cable TV, billiards, 16 showers, hot tub, etc. They have a Thursday night dinner. If we have at least 10 people, we will have the rally room every morning from 8:30 to 10:00 and 4 nights from 4-6. They are holding 20 sites for us. WE MUST MAKE OUR RESERVATIONS AT LEAST 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE to receive the 12% discounted rate of $270. Their cancellation policy is $25 charge if cancelled at least 7 days before campout; no refund if made less than 7 days before campout. We had 12 people at the campout. Photos have been posted on Facebook/Southeast Lows and on Shutterfly.

 

2017 Camping Schedule

2016 Camping Schedule

April 3- 10

Carolina Landing RV Resort, 120 Carolina Landing Drive, Fairplay, S.C. an Encore Park,
Phone 888-318-1243. Passport America. Sunday-Thursday, $19.80 (includes resort fee). Friday-Saturday $29.00. Thousand Trails/Encore Members could be free or $3.00/day. Full hookups, club house, boat ramp, mini golf, rec center, etc. Click here to see the April Campout Summary. Click here to view the April 2016 photos on Shutterfly.

May 1 -8

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Road, Hiawassee, Ga. 30546, Phone
706-896-4191. Area 2, 96 sites with full hookups, paved sites/WIFI/Internet/cable TV. Reservations accepted after Jan 1, 2016. Call early; fills up fast. @Weekly rate $197.00 interior sites, $232.00 lakeside ( Lake Chatuge). May Campout Summary

June 5-12

The Barnyard RV Park, 201 Oak Drive, Lexington, S.C. 29073, Phone 800-633-6351. 128 spaces total, 48 full hookup. , 48 pull throughs, Adjacent to Flea Market, $165.49/week. June 2016 Campout Summary. Sandra posted some photos on our Southeast Lows Facebook.

July 3-10

Pride Rv Resort, 4394 Jonathon Creek Road, Waynesville, N.C. 28785, Phone 800-926-8191. Passport .America, $22 off-creek or $27 on-creek. 141 sites, heated pool, hot tub, mini golf, free WiFi, etc. They’re holding 12 sites for us until June 3. There’s no charge for cancellations made one week in advance, so reserve early if you think you want to attend. Click here to view the campout photos on Shutterfly.

August: 7-14

Zooland Family Campground, 3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro, NC 27205,
Phone 336-381-3422. Passport .America, Monday-Thursday $17.25/night; Friday-Sunday $31.05 if Good Sam, AAA, etc.; $34.50 If full price. 147 sites , N.C. Zoo, Lowe’s Speedway, potteries, river and pond fishing, club house, mini golf, pools. Click here to view August Campout photos on Shutterfly. Click here to see an August 2016 Campout Summary.

September 4-11

Falls Lake State Recreation Area, Holly Point Campground, 14424 New Light Road (2 miles north of 98), Wake forest, N.C. 27587, Park Office 919-676-1027, Make reservations ASAP at reserveamerica.com or call 1-877-722-6762. Sites 22 through 32 on Loop 2 are available as of now, but may fill up quickly. Cheryl reserved Site #21.– Close to Raleigh-Durham. 89 sites with water/electric hookups, dump station, swimming, fishing, hiking and biking trails, $22.00/night, $127/week with senior discount, taxes and fees. Click here to view the September campout photos on Shutterfly. Click here to see the September 2016 Campout Summary by Janet Dickson.

October 2-9

Battlefield Campground and RV Park (formerly Lookout Mt./Chattanooga South KOA), 199 KOA Blvd., Ringold, GA 30736 (about 10 miles from Chattanooga). Phone 706-937-4166. Weekly rate 30amp $175.00, 50amp $200.00. Click here to view the October campout photos on Shutterfly. Click here to see the October 2016 Campout Summary by Cheryl Love.

2015 Camping Schedule

APRIL 5-12

Lake Hartwell Camping and Cabins, 400 Ponderosa Point, Townville, SC, 888-427-8935 or 864-287-3223 (Directions are on their website). Need to reserve early as this park fills up quickly. Cancellation fee is one night rental. Passport America $17.50/day for 50 amp, $16.10/day for 30 amp, full hook-ups, with one day full price. Mini-golf, horseshoes, pontoon rental $115.00/4 hours, canoe rental, tennis court.
The Escapees are having the SKP ACRE Rally in Sevierville, TN, April 15-21. Bobbi Harden is organizing a SOLO pre-rally to start April 12th (the day our campout finishes) and continuing on the 13th & 14th, then staying for the ACRE Rally.

MAY 3-10

Moonlight Lake RV Park and Campground, 180 Moonlight Drive, New Bern, NC, 252-745-9800, http://www.moonlightlake.com/. $140/wk full hookups, including cable and Wi-Fi. They have only 38 sites so you need to reserve early.
The caravan to Nova Scotia will go from here to Williamsburg, VA.

JUNE 7-14, Cave Spring, GA

Cedar Creek Park, 6770 Cave Springs Road SW, Cave Spring, Ga., 706-777-3030
$174.00/week on the creek, $144.00/week Mountain View. Volleyball, horseshoes, fishing, biking, canoe and Kayak rentals, tubing, pavilion/lodge, Wi-Fi. Cheryl Love and Bob Hollup are co-hosts.

JULY 5-12, Mt. Airy, NC

Mayberry Campground, 114 Bunker Road, Mt. Airy, NC, 336-789-6199 (Directions are on their website) Weekly rate, includes 2 nights P.A. $213.06. They’re holding 8 more sites for us near a pavilion that we can use. Cheryl Love and Larry Massey are co-hosts.
Click the Photo Menu to view the campout photos, or go to our Southeast Lows Facebook site to view the campout album there, or  view the campout album on Shutterfly.

AUGUST 2-9

Warrior Creek Campground, Wilkesboro, NC, W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir, US Corps of Engineers. You can make reservations at www.recreation.gov or call 877-444-6777. (The park office number, 336-921-2177, will not be operational until April 14.) $24 or 12 with Golden Age Passport, 53 sites, Need to reserve early. GPS coordinates are 36.11056, -81.30944 or 36o6’38″N, 81o18’34″W. Directions to the campground are on the website. Some sites reserved are 35, 38-39, 42, and 52. Note: check-in is later than usual–4 pm.
Click the Photo Menu to view the campout photos, or go to our Southeast Lows Facebook site to view the campout album there, or view the campout album on Shutterfly

SEPTEMBER 6-13

Myrtle Beach State Park, 4401 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC, southcarolinaparks.com or call 843-238-5325 (campground office) or 866-345-7275. Water/30 amp electric site $37.64/day; full hook-up 30amp site $42.12/day. Water/50amp electric site $41/day; full hook-up 50amp site $45.48/day. Discount for senior/disabled South Carolina residents. Some sites reserved are on Circle 3.

OCTOBER

No October campout is planned as of now. If you would like to host an October campout, please let Cheryl Love know. FMCA will be having a rally in Asheville in October.

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2014 Camping Schedule

NO MARCH CAMPOUT

APRIL 6-13

Lake Greenwood, S.C., 302 State Park Rd., Ninety Six, S.C.
Make reservations through reserveamerica.com or call 864-543-3535.
Water/electric 30/50 amp, from $19/day. Bobbi has reserved site #53 (waterfront), so look for a site nearby.

MAY 4-11

Eagles Nest Campground, 1111 Wears Valley Rd., Pigeon Forge, TN.
865-428-5841 or 800-892-2714.
Passport America rates 30 amp $19.08/day, 50 amp $22.70/day. The campground requests that you make your reservations early to be with the group. Those continuing to Alaska leave approximately May 9th, depending on weather in Montana.

JUNE 1-8

Kampers Lodge of America, 3465 US Highway 301 N., Wilson, NC
252-237-0905, http://www.kamperslodge.com/
Passport America rates $157.50/wk, 22.50/day, pull-through, full hookup, 30/50 amp; free Wi-Fi; $2.50 for cable. They are holding 10-15 sites for us until May 25. They take a credit card number but only charge to the card for no-shows. Pay with cash or check upon arrival. Co-hosts: Jimmy Crawford and Cheryl Love.

JULY 6-13

Tom Johnson’s Camping Center at the Charlotte Motor speedway.
http://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/camping/daily/
$23/day, $161/wk, pull-throughs, full hook-ups.
For reservations, call Christina, 704-454-6404. If you get her voicemail, leave a message and she will return your call within a day or two. Christina has 10-15 sites on hold for us until the middle of June. Cancellation policy: they do not give refunds (only credit toward a future stay), but you can give a deposit as long as you pay the full amount before your arrival. Jimmy Crawford and Cheryl Love will be Co-Hosts and will be in the first two of our group’s sites.

AUGUST 3-10

Croft State Park, 450 Croft State Park Road, Spartanburg, SC,
Make reservations through reserveamerica.com or call 866-345-7275.
Water/electric, $150.92/wk; with SC senior discount $102/wk.
Canoe/kayak and fishing boat rentals are available; 15-mile bike trail. This is a popular campground in the summer, so reserve early. Sites 28, 30, 34, 36, and 37 have been reserved thus far. Co-hosts: David Poole and Sharon Hatch.

SEPTEMBER 14-21

Cartoogechaye Creek Campground, 91 No Name Road, Franklin, N.C.28734.
828-524-8553
Passport America rates $108 week 30amp. +$1.00/day for 50amp.

SEPTEMBER 21-30

Caravan to the LOW 45th Anniversary Rally in Sedalia, MO
LOW groups from Florida are joining with us for the rally. Let me (Cheryl Love) know if you plan to go with us or meet us on the way, and I’ll add your name to our distribution list for the trip. When you reserve at a campground, tell them you’re with the LOW group and let me (Cheryl Love) know that you’ve reserved.
The route that looks best to Pat Moore and me because of better roads and bridges is I-40 from Nashville to Hwy 412/20 near Jackson, TN; Hwy 412/20 to I-155 near Dyersburg, TN; I-155 to I-55 north to Hwy 60; Hwy 60 to Poplar Bluff, MO and then to Hwy 65 S. near Springfield, MO.; Hwy 65 south to Branson, MO; Hwy 65 north to Sedalia, MO.
Sep 21-25 Some of us will be staying at Two Rivers Campground, Nashville, TN. 615-883-8559. Good Sam discount (no P/A parks in Nashville) $41.05/day (total) w/o sewer and $45.96/day (total) with sewer.
Sep 25 Overnight in Poplar Bluff, Camelot RV Campground, 573-785-1016. $29/day, full-hookups, cash or check upon arrival, no credit card number to hold site.
Sep 26-30 Branson Ozark Country, Branson MO., 800-968-1300. They’re holding 7 sites for us at this time, full hookups, mostly pull-throughs. Passport America $20/day 30 amp, $23/day 50 amp; Good Sam $24/30 amp or $27/50 amp. They have a pavilion we can use; they have a rally room if we have 10 or more.
Sep 30 Drive to Sedalia for the LOW Rally.

OCTOBER 1-OCTOBER 5

Sedalia MO. LoW’s 45th Anniversary Rally. http://www.lonersonwheels.com/rallies.html.
Some of us will arrive on the 30th, but those who want to join the day trip to Branson will arrive on the 29th. Registration deadline for the day trip was July 8. Registration for the Anniversary Rally is $85 until August 30, and $95 after August 30.

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2013 Campout Schedule

NO MARCH CAMPOUT
APRIL 7-14 (Slide Show and Photos on Facebook)
Ridge Road Campground (on J. Strom Thurmond Lake)
5886 Ridge Road, Appling, GA 30802
706-541-0282 or 877-444-6777 (Corps of Engineers) or reserve on the recreation.gov website: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Ridge_Road/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71378&topTabIndex=
63 water/50 amp. sites. With a senior pass (Golden Age) $12/night, $84/week; without a senior or access pass $24/night, $168/week. $5 daily gate pass per vehicle. Some of us have reserved sites #37-#42 and #26-#27.

MAY 5-12 (Slide Show and Photos on Facebook)
Lake Aire RV Park, (15 minutes from downtown Charleston)
4375 Highway 162, Hollywood, SC
843-571-1271, Website: http://www.lakeairerv.com/3_fea_rates.html
30 amp or 50 amp full hookup, pull-through sites with WI-FI. Group Pavilion at no charge. Passport America rates: $24.25/night, $169.76/week incl. tax w/full hookups; $22.58 water/electric only. Non Passport America holders will be given the PA rate for being with our group. They are holding a block of sites for us until March 30. If you reserve after March 30, they will try to put you in a site close to our group. Tell them you are with the SeLoWs when you reserve and when you arrive. You won’t be given a site number until you arrive.

JUNE 2-9 (Photos on Facebook)
McKinney Campground (on Lake Allatoona, 30 miles from Atlanta)
6659 McKinney Campground Road, Ackworth, GA
678-721-6700 or 877-444-6777 (Corps of Engineers) or reserve on the recreation.gov website: http://www.recreation.gov/camping/Mckinney_Campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?page=details&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71289&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
With a senior pass (Golden Age) $15/night, $105/week; without a senior or access pass $30/night, $210/week. (1/23/13 Update advised: This is a popular campground so reserve soon if you plan to attend.) Sites 105-117 have the most available sites to accommodate longer RVs. Sites 104 through 96 look to be within walking distance if the preferred sites are already reserved. Note: only 2 pets are allowed per site, and check-in time is listed as 4 p.m. Directions: From I-75 take exit 278 and turn east onto Glade Road. Continue for approximately 3 miles, then turn left onto King’s Camp Road. After about a mile continue left at the fork and follow signs to the campground.

JULY 7-14 (Photos on Shutterfly and Facebook)
Pride RV Resort (near Maggie Valley, NC)
4394 Jonathan Creek Road, Waynesville, NC 28785
800-926-8191 or 828-926-1645
http://www.pridervresort.com/ They have links to area attractions on their website.
Linda Bartlett and Larry Massey are co-hosts. We’re expecting 23 or 24 people. With Passport America; full hookups not creek side with 30 amp, $19/day; with 50 amp. $20.50/day; creek side with 30 or 50 amp. $28/day. Check in/out time is 11 a.m. They have reserved the shelter with picnic tables for us for the week. They have a pool, hot tub, putt putt golf, bingo, Tuesday square dance, and gospel singing on Saturday evening.

AUGUST 4-11(Photos on Shutterfly and Facebook)
The Barnyard RV Park (near Columbia, SC)
201 Oak Drive, Lexington, SC 29073
800-633-6351 or 803-957-1238
http://www.barnyardrvpark.com/ They’re adjacent to Banyard Flea Market and have links to area attractions on their website. With Good Sam, AARP, AAA, or Coachmen discount, full hookups with 30 amp. $25.04/day or $150.46/wk.; with 50 amp. $28.34/day or $170.38/wk. They have a meeting room (no stove) that we can reserve and a pavilion available on first-come, first-serve basis. They have internet access available in their media room. On 7/6 they will release the block of sites they were holding for us. If you haven’t made your reservation, you should do it soon to be with the group. They have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

SEPTEMBER 4-8
Zooland Family Campground
3671 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road, Asheboro, NC.
336-381-3422; http://www.zoolandfc.com/.
$31.50/day or $189/wk for full hook-ups.

SEPT 8-24
There will be an unofficial (not an official LOW) caravan to the NE Rally at King Phillip’s Campsite. Contact Bobbi Harden for details.

September 25-29
NE Rally at King Phillip’s Campsite, Lake George, NY. A registration form is attached to the email with this newsletter. Make campground reservations with the campground, 518-668-5763. The $65 rally fee ($75 if after August 10) can be sent to Maureen Fusco, 34 Cranston Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484, payable to Yankee LOWs. A cruise on Lake George is $12 payable with the rally fee. For anyone who needs it, trailer rentals are available at 518-793-1533. See the camping schedule under the Yankee LoWs on the LOW website or the website of the Upper New York chapter http://www.unylows.org for updates about the rally.

OCTOBER 6-13
Lazy Acres RV Park, Lenoir City
7502 Jackson Bend Road
865-986-3539 or 865-389-8543
http://www.lazyacres-rvpark.com/. 66 sites, including 18 pull-thrus. Full hook-up with 20/30/50 amps at all sites. $22/day or $132/wk back-in rates and $25/day or $150/wk pull-thru rates.

NOVEMBER 6-10
Southeast Citrus Rally, Sun-N-Fun Resort
7125 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota FL 34240
800-843-2421 or 941-371-2505 (Camping Reservations)
Registration is $55.00 and includes 3 dinners, 1 potluck, and 4 breakfasts. Late registration (after October 12) is $60. Make your check payable to Southeast Citrus Rally and send to Bobbi Harden, 65 Sunrise Court, Dawsonville, GA 30534; 678-617-5748 or 706-348-8443.
Camping is $35/night and includes full hookup. Call Sun-N-Fun Resort to make your reservation. Let them know you are with the LOWS SE Citrus Rally. You will be required to pay in full in advance but Sun-N-Fun will refund your full payment if reservation is cancelled at least 24 hrs before arrival. We have a number of campsites on hold for the rally, but after Oct 15, unreserved sites will be released. Co-hosts are Judy Turner 941-346-0592 and Noreen Whalen 301-991-6072.

SeLoWs will not have a campout before the Citrus rally. Some members plan to attend an Escapee rally after the Citrus Rally.

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2012 Campout Schedule

No March campout

APRIL 10-17
Bandits Roost, 667 Jess Walsh Road, Wilkesboro NC 28697-0182
Army Corps of Engineers campground with 85 E/W sites; $22 or $11 with Golden Age Passport.

APRIL17-22
Escapee Rally at Tom Johnson’s in Marion, NC.

MAY 6-13
Crosswinds Campground, Jordan Lake State Recreation Area,  280 State Park Rd, Apex, NC 27523. 617 W/E sites. $19.00 seniors; others $25.00. Hosts are Jimmy Crawford and Bobbi Harden.

JUNE 3-10
Chester Frost Park, 2318 N. Gold Point Circle, Hixson TN; 423-842-3306.
191 sites; $23.50-$25 W/E.

JULY 8-15
Etowah River Campground, 437 Rider Mill Rd., Dahlonega GA 30533; 706-864-9035;
62 sites. On Etowah River with tubing and swimming. With Passport America: $15 for 30 amp and $17.50 for 50 amp. Without Passport America $30 and $35.

AUGUST 5-12
River Vista Mountain Village, 20 River Vista Drive, Dillard, GA 30537; GPS: 960 Hwy 246; 706-746-2722; full hookups and cable TV, from $29.99/day or $179.99/wk.

SEPT 9-16
Briarcliff RV Resort, 10495 N Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-5709; 843-272-2730
178 RV sites, cable TV, internet-w/extra charge, on the Intracoastal Waterway. With Passport America: full hookups $23.50 Sunday thru Thursday, and $47 Friday & Saturday. Without Passport America: full hookups $47/day.

OCT 21-28
St. John’s RV Park, 2493 State Road 207, Saint Augustine, FL 32086; 904-824-9840
65 RV sites, Wi-Fi on most sites or in office, adjacent flea market. With Passport America: full hookups $24/day, $168/week plus tax; water/electric $20/day, $140/week plus tax. For 50 amp an extra $2/day or $10/week.

NOV 1-5 SE Citrus Rally
Paradise Oaks Golf & RV Resort, 4628 County Road 475, Bushnell, FL 33513.