Author Topic: Summer Kick-Off Reminder & Update (Read 35190 times)

WetRaider · « **on:** February 29, 2012, 02:27:42 PM »

Reminder:
Tomorrow is March 1st, which means you will now be able to book your campsite through the Reserve America site for Honey Creek State Park.

Update:
Iowa DNR has cleared us for all planned events, as well as "concessions." The Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing now to determine whether or not I must provide them with an event insurance policy.

Since we're going to have a public beach party & boat vote, I've got a place willing to set up a grill and provide burgers and hot dogs - CGOA members get their lunch for free, but these guys have to be able to sell to the public. I think they are planning on something like $3.25 for a burger, bag of chips, and a canned soda.

The next thing I need to do is go measure out some of these beaches & make sure there is close parking available for the viewing public.
I'm thinking we need 250 feet or so of sand beach ... ??

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 29, 2012, 02:51:05 PM »

I think your thinking on beach length sounds good Dan and $3.25 for what they're offering sounds reasonable.

Great work on everything! Can hardly wait till June!

bambam · « **Reply #2 on:** February 29, 2012, 03:20:07 PM »

Who from Minnesota is planning on going to this? I think Sara, the Kids and I are going down.

ChfBrianB · « **Reply #3 on:** February 29, 2012, 03:24:29 PM »

I'll try to make it if I can... I probably woudn't be able to tow a boat that far (and my boat is a mess right now. It's hard to be certain on any plans... But, I will try.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 29, 2012, 03:58:30 PM »

Sarah and I are coming (maybe the little kids too) and are bringing the boat.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:01:33 PM »

Oh and don't worry about not having the boat ready Brian. You're always welcome to hitch a ride with me or I'm sure any other members!

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #6 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:21:43 PM »

South campground at Honey Creek State Park??

carlsoncvx18 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 29, 2012, 04:30:18 PM »

Hi

As of now I am planning on making the trip.

Brian almost sure I will be making the trip alone.

Will work out details later

Jeff

WetRaider · « **Reply #8 on:** February 29, 2012, 05:28:02 PM »

"The Iowa DNR uses the reserveamerica.com system for reservations. Here is the Iowa DNR site with link to reserveamerica ... http://www.iowadnr.gov/Destinations/StateParksRecAreas/ReservationSystem.aspx

Currently, the online system only allows the calendar as far as April 18th (tomorrow it will go to the 19th, etc.). The North Campground at Honey Creek State Park has 50A electric hookup & water, you'll have to use a dump station for waste. The South Campgrounds will have sewer hookup at each site. $16/night for the north campground, $19/night for the south. The larger lake views will be to the south, but the two campgrounds are really only a few hundred meters apart. The north campground has 3-rows of pads with 2 more rows that shoot off perpendicular. The south campground is linear, with a shower and restroom facility in the middle. Sites line both sides of the access drive. There is parking at the entrance & the dead-end of the south campground access drive ... If I were making my own personal choice, I'd probably go for the end of the south campground, site 124. Sites 98-107 surround the restroom & shower facilities, 137-142 line the side of the access drive directly opposite the facilities. You should be able to use the reservation system online to view a map of the campgrounds."

The above was copied from a previous thread ... yes, we should stick to the south side campsites of the State Park (make sure you're not doing the RV sites for the Resort property - they are $45/night and across Honey Creek

Burnin Daylight · « **Reply #9 on:** February 29, 2012, 06:11:36 PM »

I have used Reserve America before when traveling with my RV. So I already have and account/membership, and was able to go in a couple of hours ago and reserve campsite 123 in the south loop. However, I tried to book one for OleRed and it will only let me have one reservation at a time in any campground. Try setting up an account first and see if it will open up reservations for Reserve America members.

76bayflite · « **Reply #10 on:** March 01, 2012, 08:54:34 AM »

Will be attending pending cv-16 status.

OleRed · « **Reply #11 on:** March 01, 2012, 08:56:13 AM »

Thanks for trying Barb, I got signed to the web site and reserved site 100, she said it was near the rest rooms but not close enough to smell it.

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 01, 2012, 09:08:22 AM »

We decided to switch to he campground. Reserved 122 last night!

bambam · « **Reply #13 on:** March 01, 2012, 12:14:26 PM »

Hello Neighbor,

I just reserved 121

Sara, the Kids and I will all be there...and possibly the dog

WetRaider · « **Reply #14 on:** March 01, 2012, 12:29:30 PM »

Thanks for the updates on registration, guys.
I'll keep a little spreadsheet going as long as you guys keep posting the site reservations -
that way we'll have a pretty accurate on-going head count.

75starflight · « **Reply #15 on:** March 01, 2012, 05:10:43 PM »

Just reserved site 120. Just me and the Wife coming, along with the boat.

Terry_Curran · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2012, 06:13:08 PM »

I just reserved 119, now I just hope I can make it.

Terry

dorelse · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2012, 07:14:27 PM »

Terry and I will be neighbors...I have 118.

I reserve the right to switch to the resort if the General says so...

Jerry · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2012, 07:56:22 PM »

117 PARTY!!!

Bayflite73 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2012, 10:25:05 PM »

Man this is going to be a good time!