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[Jaxx]

There are no more group sites available for Friday through Sunday. They do have 22 single sites available with 2 cars per site, overflow available for extra cars. The max # if people is 6 per site, 2 tents max per site.
http://tinyurl.com/5n9zav
http://tinyurl.com/5dlauh
What are peoples thoughts on this. Do we want to try to reserve some sites or try to get us all in the misquito cove camp area? How many are planning on staying in a hotel? How many are planning on camping? Lets get a tally going.

ok last edit: I am planning on camping. I have stayed at the misquito cove twice and haven't had a problem getting a spot, of course it was for 4 people for one night not 24 people for 3 nights.

[trackrunner]

Jaxx wrote: There are no more group sites available for Friday through Sunday. They do have 22 single sites available with 2 cars per site, overflow available for extra cars. The max # if people is 6 per site, 2 tents max per site.
http://tinyurl.com/5n9zav
http://tinyurl.com/5dlauh
What are peoples thoughts on this. Do we want to try to reserve some sites or try to get us all in the misquito cove camp area? How many are planning on staying in a hotel? How many are planning on camping?
I'll be staying with relatives and drive in.

[trackrunner]

nelsonccc wrote: Alex wrote: Man, everyone is coming out of the woods, my vote goes to expand the people limit and split the noobfest trips into two or what not. Then get together at night for some bsing. I'd hate to turn folks away, especially the ones who have showed up to the events in the past and are reliable.

What about setting it up like a TomFest? Each 'leader' can pick a canyon, arrange for permits, then allow others to join up. That way we can accomodate the needs of 20-30 people. Especially 'cause you know there will be a buttload of people that want to do Pine, Keyhole, and Misery, but there will also be a lot of that have done those and want something different? I think hauling 24 people through Birch or Misery will be tough, hell even taking 12 through those canyons at a time will be hard. My thoughts on the matter.
I agree with Nelson that 24 may be too many people in a canyon. I think braking up into smaller groups and rotating the groups among the canyons would be better. Then meet up for group stuff. But we need leaders to step up. I'd help a leader with noobs or even be a leader myself if needed. Nelson mentioned in another post Rock Canyon, I've wanted to do that one, maybe us two should team up. :five:

[abirken]

Jaxx wrote: There are no more group sites available for Friday through Sunday. They do have 22 single sites available with 2 cars per site, overflow available for extra cars. The max # if people is 6 per site, 2 tents max per site.
http://tinyurl.com/5n9zav
http://tinyurl.com/5dlauh
What are peoples thoughts on this. Do we want to try to reserve some sites or try to get us all in the misquito cove camp area? How many are planning on staying in a hotel? How many are planning on camping? Lets get a tally going.

ok last edit: I am planning on camping. I have stayed at the misquito cove twice and haven't had a problem getting a spot, of course it was for 4 people for one night not 24 people for 3 nights.

I am planning on camping. I just checked this site you mentioned above. Most likely, I will end up reserving a spot. Looks like we should all pick similar 'loops' for socializing?

[Jaxx]

abirken wrote: I am planning on camping. I just checked this site you mentioned above. Most likely, I will end up reserving a spot. Looks like we should all pick similar 'loops' for socializing?

I think they assign you a spot when you get to the gate. When I went with a group about this size last year we had the people explain that they were with a group when you get to the campground. They were pretty cool about trying to keep us close.

[Jaxx]

For those camping is it worth trying to reserve a spot or should we try to get a big spot at mosquito cove, which is free.
If someone can get down there early enough on Friday to get a big chunk of the area then we might be able to not make every car pay for the entrance fee to get into the park. We could leave some of the cars at the camp and carpool into the park and split the $25 entry fee.
It seems like that might be more complicated to save a few bucks though. So people that are camping, what do you think? Reserve or dirtbag it?

Campers - Locals - Hotel list has been relocated to the #1 post in this thread. I'll try and keep all important info in the #1 thread. -Ice

[abirken]

Jaxx wrote: For those camping is it worth trying to reserve a spot or should we try to get a big spot at mosquito cove, which is free.
If someone can get down there early enough on Friday to get a big chunk of the area then we might be able to not make every car pay for the entrance fee to get into the park. We could leave some of the cars at the camp and carpool into the park and split the $25 entry fee.
It seems like that might be more complicated to save a few bucks though. So people that are camping, what do you think? Reserve or dirtbag it?

Campers - Locals - Hotel list has been relocated to the #1 post in this thread. I'll try and keep all important info in the #1 thread. -Ice

Because I am unsure of where Mosquito cove is at, I am going to say that maybe we should just do the camping you first mentioned in the above links? Honestly, I am unsure of where anything is at at this point. My first trip into Zion so it will all be new to me.

[rockgremlin]

Mike and I will be camping....somewhere...

[nelsonccc]

Jason and I will be camping.

I've always preferred the Smith Mesa road since its higher, hence cooler and can accomodate big groups. Granted there's no bathrooms or water but hey its fun to poop in the woods.

I've stayed at mosquito before and never been a big fan of it, so many better, free camping spots in the area. I definately won't be staying in the campgrounds but i'll hang out and visit all night.

[abirken]

I'm leaving this one up to you all! You guys lead, I will follow. So Tanya if you were us, sounds like you would do Mosquito Cove? I know you know the area like the back of your hand and totally trust your opinion. From the way you describe it, sounds like an awesome spot! I'm not one for curfews anyway....... :2thumbs: I'll continue to watch everyones suggestions and just go with it.

[rockgremlin]

tanya wrote: I would go to Smith's Mesa if that's where the men are going. :lol8:



That's where Mike and I are camping too. Need directions?

[tanya]

rockgremlin wrote: tanya wrote: I would go to Smith's Mesa if that's where the men are going. :lol8:



That's where Mike and I are camping too. Need directions?


I know the area well. Just hang your leopard skins on the tent and I will let all the ladies know where you are. :2thumbs:


This sounds like its the camping spot to be at!

[Jaxx]

abirken wrote: I'm leaving this one up to you all! You guys lead, I will follow. So Tanya if you were us, sounds like you would do Mosquito Cove? I know you know the area like the back of your hand and totally trust your opinion. From the way you describe it, sounds like an awesome spot! I'm not one for curfews anyway....... :2thumbs: I'll continue to watch everyones suggestions and just go with it.

The downside to the other places outside of Zions campground (Watchman) is that there are no toilets. So keep that in mind.

[Alex]

That's what the shovels are for, Jaxx.... honestly :roll:

:lol8:

[Brewhaha]

Looks like I'll have to miss out on this one. I'll be watching for the next one. Have fun and be safe.