The Georgia Geo-Campers will be camping at Fort McAllister State Park the weekend of November 13th. This is our 8 YEAR anniversary camping at Ft McAllister state park. Most of the camping geocachers will be arriving on the 12th to set up camp and to explore all the awesome POI's this state park offers.
SPECIAL NOTICE
Have you ever seen a cannon
fired at night time? We did! Thanks to Philip for taking this great shot. No guarantees on a cannon firing this year but who knows? Fort McAllister is allowing the Georgia Geo-Campers this unique opportunity and you don't want to miss out on camping --> INSIDE<-- the fort either! A 'must do' for any camping enthusiast.
Important: Covid-19 Guidelines
Georgia Geo-Campers will observe social distancing guidelines with campsites at least 6 feet apart as well as distancing camp chairs around the campfire. Rather than hosting our traditional Stone Soup, campers will provide and prepare their own meals. You can use the campfire to prepare meals one family at a time. The Candle Lantern Tour will be limited to 15 people so we can observe social distancing (more may be allowed if restrictions are lifted). Please include your interest in the tour and number of people in your party in your Will Attend log.
***You don’t want to miss the tour! The park hosts this rare nighttime tour exclusively for our group when we camp here.
Schedule of Activities:
(Dinner on your own)
6:00 pm Bonfire (bring your own s'mores)**For your safety, we’re not sharing food.
7:30 pm Prizes/activities - including the Jackpot Camper Drawing (bring un-activated trackables to participate)
7:45 pm 50/50 Drawing - your chance to win half the pot! (The other half goes to the park)
8:00 pm Candle Lantern Tour of the Fort**Unlimited now but may have to limit per Covid guidelines - include sign-up in your Will Attend log
To Camp With the Georgia Geo-Campers Within The Fort:
To reserve a camp site inside the fort with the Georgia Geo-Campers, just include in your 'Will Attend' log - "reserve camp site please", or you can contact us directly via profile.
*PLEASE* - DO NOT CALL THE PARK! The historic Fort has been reserved just for geocachers to campout. To simplify reservations for everyone, I will update the "Fort Campers" list below who have reserved a site and collect the camp money for the park.
COST:
$30 per tent for two days camping (Friday and Saturday).
$5 Candle Lantern Tour for those who are not camping.
(with park pass per vehicle)
Got a camper and want to stay in the campground? You don't like to camp out and rather rent a cottage for the weekend? No worries! The park has several accommodations to meet your needs. You'll need to make those reservations by visiting the state parks reservation system
by clicking here.
More Camping 411
Every vehicle is required to have a $5 parking pass for any state park. There will be no vehicle traffic in the camping area. Campers are allowed to drive into the fort to drop off gear before returning to the parking area. There will be water and restrooms for us but no electric. Showers can be used in the camp ground.
**FOR CAMPERS ONLY - Use additional waypoint to find road to access the camping area to offload gear; you will need gate code from the office to enter. Cars will then need to be parked in the paved parking area near the park office. **Please do not plan to set up camp prior to 3:00pm on Friday 11/12/2021** ***
The tents can stay up as long as they don't block the daily visitors. Tent canopies are allowed. Hammock campers: no trees are available so bring your stands / tripods!
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