November Trip: 11-14 Brown Mountain Area

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Brown Mountain will still be our trip In November from the 11-14 (show up when you want to). However, last year we stayed at Linville Falls campground but it was in July. They close 31OCT2010 for the season, so we will be staying at Lake James State Park instead. This site has bathrooms and showers, is on the lake, and should be a great area, still close to the OHV, Falls, and Table Rock. Heather and I will scout it out in two weeks, but we've reserved our site.

Here's some of the info:

Camping Facility Description(s)
  • Facility: 20 Walk-in campsites (non-electric). Fire circle, picnic table and tent space at each site.
  • Location: Campground Road.
  • Accommodates: 6 people per site.
  • Nearby Amenities: Drinking water, restrooms, shower facilities. Firewood is available for a nominal fee.
  • Available: March 15 - November 30
  • Reservations Required: Reservations are strongly advised. Any unreserved sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Accessible: Two handicapped accessible sites at the bathhouse.
Note: The fee structure below gives fees for Drive-to / Walk-in Camping. Lake James campsites are walk-in only.
Drive-to / Walk-in Camping (no electrical / no water hookups):


(Water, restrooms and shower facilities.)
  • Picnic table and grill on campsite --- $20/day
  • Senior citizen (62 or older) --- $15/day
Firewood for Camping (Lake James)

  • Per night --- $3
Picnic Shelters

Facility Description(s)
  • Facility: 1 twelve-table picnic shelter.
  • Location: Day use area.
  • Accommodates: Up to 100 people.
  • Nearby Amenities: Restrooms, concession stand, public telephone.
  • Available: Year-round.
  • Reservations Required: See note below.
  • Accessible: Yes.
(Available by reservation. Available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, if not reserved.)
  • 9 - 12 Tables --- $98/day
Reservation info:
North Carolina :: Reservations for North Carolina State Parks Naturally Wonderful.

MAP

http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/laja/pics/campground.pdf

What we have in store for the trip:

Brown Mountain OHV- $5 a day $30 for the year
Brown Mountain Lights
Kayaking on Lake James?
Trip to Linville Falls
Some 4wd roads in the area that connect to Blue Ridge Parkway
BRP run
Other stuff as the time permits

Post up if you're going and reserve your site. Vann's and Keefer's are on site 004.
 
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Lake James campground is nice. Stayed there a few years back and your minutes from Julian Price lake. Good open space at the campgrounds too. I will be up there this weekend.
 
I'm in. Would anyone like to share a campsite Fri and Sat? If so I'be happy to reserve one.
 
I think Tori and I will make it at a min. Probably come up Saturday morning and head back Sunday evening.
 
Greg, this should be a sticky!

Not sure when everyone is getting to camp but here's a schedule we can work with.

Thursday: Ride in, set-up camp, get the overall layout, walk down some of the trails, check out the 4wd trails in the area (yes there are some...)

Friday: Brown Mountain ORV trails driving (day), Linville Falls, Brown Mountain Lights (night)

Saturday: Climb Table Rock? Falls, ORV again?
Group dinner (theme: Morrocan:D)

Sunday: Pack up and leave
 
Site #7 reserved for Greg + me Fri and Sat nights, I'll be leaving Raleigh Friday morning and might like to do some walks or hikes Fri.
 
Really wish I could be there fellas.
 
I take it you had enough of Lily that you didn't want to share a site with me Al!

I didn't know that was an option???

No can't get enough of bossy boots :grinpimp:
 
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