Campouts Schedule
USE THE MAP TO THE RIGHT TO FIND CHAPTER ACTIVITIES IN YOUR AREA
Alabama, Alaska, Connecticut, Indiana, Kentucky (see Illinois), Massachusettes, Nevada, N & S Dakota, Rhode Island, Utah and Wyoming please see a state near you or contact us about starting your own chapter! Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia and Washington DC — See Virginia!
REMEMBER TO CONTACT THE WAGONMASTER BEFORE TRAVELING TO ANY CAMPOUT
Common abbreviations: SH = state hwy, I = interstate hwy, CR = county road , Jct = junction, n = north s = south e = east W = west, ex = exit, mm=mile marker, mi = mile(s), L = left, R = right, BNDK = Boondock (dry camp), C/G = campground, FG=Fairgrounds, C/O=campout, H/U = hookups, Res/Req = reservation required, W/M = Wagonmaster Prices,when given, are per night, they are rounded and may not include tax.
Camping schedules are printed in January, May, September each year-deadline is 25th of previous month. Copies may be reproduced locally. These are official LoW events and must be sponsored by at least one chapter, LoW rules & bylaws apply
Apache LoWs chapter– Phoenix Area
Contact: Caroline Cline 480-964-7128 ccline4@mindspring.com
MONDAYS 8:30 AM at the IHOP Restaurant at 2100 S. Power Rd. Mesa. 4th WEDNESDAYS: monthlylunch at 11:30 AM. Call for location. , AZ LoWs members passing through, be sure to stop and join us for breakfast.
JANUARY 5-8, 2012: Cave Creek Reg. Park, Cave Creek, AZ. From Phoenix, take I-17 to Carefree Hwy. r, to 38. St. (mi. post 28). l into ent, ~ 1 mi. to cmpste. BNDK price $15, /T/S/D
FEBRUARY 2-5, 2012: Korsten Park, Casa Grande, AZ. From Phoenix, take I-10 to Exit 164, r on SR347. Go thru town of Maricopa. Turn r on SR 84 to C/G on l ~ 5 mi. mile markers 155 - 157. From I-8 take exit 51. 1 mi. N. to CG on r
MARCH 1-4 2012 PEBBLE BEACH, MESA, AZ. From Phoenix, AZ take Hwy. US 60, N.on Ellesworth Rd. that becomes Usery Pk. Rd. ~ 7 mi. Turn R on Bush Hwy. -2 mi. cross bridge, CG is on r Boondock $6. Golden Age( $3). Purchase Tonto Forest Passes at service stations on Ellsworth or Power Rds.
APRIL 5-8 2012: WHITE TANK MT. REG. PARK, WADDELL, AZ. From Phoenix, AZ go W. on I-10 to exit 124. r on Loop 303, 9 mi. l (W.) to park entrance, ~. 7 mi. From entrance, go ~2.5mi. to group site (Open Skyway). Boondock $15.
MAY 10-13 2012: WOODS CANYON, ASPEN, CG, PAYSON, AZ. From Phoenix,take SR 87 to Payson. ~85 mi. Turn r on SR 260 in Payson. Go ~ 30 mi. to to RF300. Turn l, follow pavement ~ 5 mi. to Aspen CG. $6., BNDK $18. Senior $9.T/D
Pueb-LoWs Chapter– Tucson Area
Contact: Colleen McKisson 520-797-1727 hikearizona@msn.com. Please call and check on all camp outs!DECEMBER Christmas Potluck or dinner
JANUARY 12-15, 2012 Picacho State park: From Tucson I-10 West 29 miles to Picacho Peak Exit Exit 219. Turn l, follow signs to park. Pay at Ranger sta. Jack Rabbit East group area. $15/ni, bndk T/S/D
FEBRUARY 10-12 2012: Patagonia Lake State Park: Directions through Sonoita: From Tucson I-10 E to Exit 281 S to Sonoita Turn R on AZ 82 to Patagonia. Go through Patagonia to the lake entrance. Directions from 1-19: Go south on I 19 to Ruby Road interchange (aka Pena Blanca Lake turn-off, Hwy 289) just past Rio Rico area. Go left on Ruby Road from the off-ramp, then stay in far right lane as you cross over the interstate and past the gas station/Wendy's. Continue east on Ruby Road for about a mile and turn right on Via Frontera Rd. (no stop sign so watch for it.) Drive to the end of Via Frontera, about a block, turn left on River Road and continue to Highway 82 where River Road ends and turn left. (This is a short cut so you don't have to go through Nogales.) Continue on 82 until you reach sign directing you to Patagonia Lake State Park, which is a left turn.
MARCH: Winkleman City park - From Tucson N on Oracle Rd. (HWY 77) 68 mi; On R just N opf mile marker 134. Toilet/Shower $5 veh/tent, RV $8, full H/U $15.
APRIL 13-15 2012: Roper Stae park From Tucson E on I -10 to hiwy 191 E of Wiclox N on 191 approx 30 mi Turn R@ St Pk sign, r. at park ent. Group site Pay Fee $15 per ni @ ent BNDK T/S
Natural LoWs chapter– NW AR, NE MS,W TN
Contact: Juanita Estes 501-206-7817 estes1@suddenlink.net or Eunice Renfro 501-250-0895
SW Arkansas, See Border LOWs chapter, TX
Central Calif-LoWs chapter– Fresno Area
Contact: Barbara Cross 805-343-2752 becross104@aolcom
Nor-LoWs chapter – Sacramento Area
Contact: Patricia Robbers, 707-295-7921. pat.robbers@yahoo.com or Lorene Fravel, 916 799-5089 loreneann60@msn.com.
MARCH 21 - 24 2011: Woodson Bridge RV Park 25433 South Ave Corning CA 96021 www.woodsonbridgervpark.com (530) 839-2151 WM – Leland Brown Asst WM - Perry Brushett.APRIL 25–28 2012: French Camp RV Park 3919 French Camp Rd Manteca CA 95336 www.frenchcamp.com 209-234-3001.
MAY 16–19 2012: Skyline Wilderness Park 2201 Imola Ave Napa, CA 94559 (707) 252-0481 WM: Sydney Edwards 707-644-4900, 707-373-4811 Asst WM: Sydney Jamison. skylinepark.org
JUNE 27–30 2012: Hat Creek Rancheria 15565 Black Angus Ln Hat Creek CA 96040 www.rancheriarv.com Ph: (530) 335-7418 $30/ni WM: Perry Brushett Asst WM:Leland Brown 916-685-9868.
JULY 25–28 2012: Clio‟s Rivers Edge RV Park Hwy 89, 2 mi s of Graeagle, CA 96106 www.riversedgervpark.net Ph: (530) 836-2375 WM:Jackie Cundiff 916-202-5292 , Asst WM:Pat Robbers 707-295-7921.
AUGUST 22–25 2012: Lawson‟s Landing 137 Marine View Dr Dillon Beach, CA 94929 www.lawsonslanding.com (707) 878-2726 WM:Delbert Fizer 916-717-3066.
SEPTEMBER 26–29 2012: Sugar Barge Resort & Marina 1440 Sugar Barge Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511 www.sugarbarge.com (925) 684-9075 WM:Nancy Jarske 707-272-3963, Asst WM:Mike DiGuido 530-333-3345 .
OCTOBER 24–27 2012: Orland Parkway RV Resor, 6330 County Rd 200, Newville Rd Orland, CA 95963 www.theparkwayrv.com (530) 865-9188 WM :Pat Robbers 707-295-7921, Asst WM:Sydney Edwards 707-373-4811 .
SlabLows chapter– Slab City- P O Box 190-Niland CA- 92257
Contact: Ann Cameron 925-260-1165
OCTOBER 15–MARCH 15 Niland, CA. Go East on Main St from Hwy 111, 3 miles to LoW Rd, then right. 5 month gathering. Many activities, kitchen, library, card room, morning coffee at campfire, weekly meals.
Hi-LoWs – Statewide
Contact: Joel Kiester email joelkiest@aolcom, 303-550-4321
Luncheons: JANUARY-APRIL to be decided at Nov./ Dec. lunches.
MAY 20-24 2012: Boyd Lake state Park, Loveland, Colorado. Hosts Erlene Irwin & Jody Hillyard. Take 1-25 to Loveland exit #257. Merge into US-34 west, r on Madison Ave., r on E County Rd. 24 E/E 37th. E-cty rd becomes cty rd. 3720 B.
JUNE 10-14 2012: Greenhorn Mountain Meadows RV Park at Colorado City. hosts: Jean Gordon & Jody Hillyrd. Take 1-25 past Pueblo to Colorado City exit #74. r at Hwy. 165, w on 165 to sign on l, 15 sites /hook-ups $15/ni
JULY 15-19 2012: Alvarado-National Park. From Westcliff go 3 miles s on sr 69 to cty rd 140 then 7 miles to CG. Great hiking trails/scenic drives, like bishops Castle & wolf Mission. No Elec, yes Water.
AUGUST 19-24 2012: Clear Creek Resivoir, n of Buena Vista. Co-hosts Mary Ann Bailey and Jody Hillyard. From center of Buena Vista go 15 miles north on rt. 24, turn left (west) at the Clear Creek resevoir sign on dirt road. ~ 3 miles, camping area will be on your l. NF, NO FEE toilet only, no water. Stream and fishing near by.
SEPTEMBER 16-20 2012: South Meadows NF. No hosts yet. CG is 7 mi n of Woodland Park on Hwy. 67.
OCTOBER 7-11 2012: Pueblo Resevior State Park. Co Hosts Gilbert Carkhuff & Jean Gordon. Arkansas Point CG.
Ont-LoWs chapter – Ontario Area
Contact: Marlene Esson, 70 Fourth St., West, Collingwood, ON. L9Y 1R4 705-445-5793 dmesson@yahoo.com
Dixie-LoWs chapter – Gainesville Area
Contact: Gloria Sixt 386-788-4016 mamacamper@aolcom or Cheryl Youngblood 954-263-6615 cj13605@bellsouth.net.
JANUARY 4- 8 2012: Crystal Lake RV Park. Scottsmoor, FL. From I-95s, take exit 231, go e 0.1 miles. We are on the left behind the BP gas station. We offer 20/30/50 amp E, large, grassy, level, majority pull-thru sites; bath house w/ laundry; Rec. hall; swimming pool, wireless internet. Reservations- 2 wks. in adv. $19.00. 321-268-8555
FEBRUARY 1-5 2012: TBA
FEBRUARY 29- MARCH 4 2012: Otter Springs RV Resort 6470 sw 80th Ave Trenton, FL 800-883-9107 or 352-225-6500 Frm jct of US 19 & SR 26 go e 2 mi on SR 26 to CR 232, go N. 1.7 mi to 70th (Otter Springs Rd.) w 1 mi to CG on r.
APRIL 4-8 2012: Whispering Pines RV Park 1700 NE 115th Ave. Silver Springs, FL 14 miles e of Ocal. 352-625-1295. Take I-75 exit 358 to CR 326. L, on SR 40 past SR 314, still on 40, turn on 2nd rd on r (NE 118th Ave) turn on 2nd r (19th st.), follow to end, l, CG on r. $17.00
MAY 2-6 2012: Sandy Oaks CG. 6760 N. Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills, FL 352-465-7233. From I-75 S. Hernando exit; go 16 mi on Hwy 200.R on CR 491; go 3.9 mi to CG on r. $ 19.00/ni
MAY 30 - JUNE 3 2012: Suwannee Valley CG. 786 NW Stephen Foster Dr, White Springs, FL, 386-397-1667. From I-75 N. exit 439. 2.5 miles to White Springs Ave; r 0.2 mi to Stephen Foster Dr $20.00/ni
JULY 4-8 2012: Ocala North RV Park Riddick, FL 877-267-873. From I-75 exit 368 to SR 318; go W. 0.1 mi to CR 225; go 0.9 mi to park on l. $20.00/ni.
AUGUST 1-5 2012: Turtle Creek RV Resort 10200 W. Fish Bowl Dr Homosassa Springs, Fl 800-471-3722 We are 8 mi s of Crystal River on SR 19. From SR 19 g0 W. on CR 490A (Hall River Rd.) go 0.5 mi. L onto Fish Bowl Dr; 1 mi to CG. $15.00/ni.
AUGUST 29 - SEPTEMBER 2 2012: Wilderness RV Park 2771 NE 102 Ave Rd (SR 40) Silver Springs, FL, 351-625-1122. We are 13 miles e of Ocala with pool, club house, on-site restaurant, $20.50/ni
OCTOBER 3-7 2012: Quail Roost RV Park 9835 N. Citrus Ave, Crystal River, FL 325-563-0404 From jct. of US 19 & CR 495 (Citrus Ave.) go 7.5 mi on CR 495 to CG on r. $21.00
NOVEMBER 2012: C/O to allow time to attend Southeast Citrus Rally in Bushnell, FL, We will hold our meeting on Saturday at the rally. Check Nat NL for details. This is a highlight of our camping year where you will see many of your fellow LoW campers from ALL parts of the country!
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 2 2012:Whispering Pines RV Park 1700 NE 115th Ave, Silver Springs, Fl 352-625-1295. $17.00/ni
Gulf-LoW chapter South Gulf Area
Contact: Gay Kloster gayswey@aol.com 865-458-6762
JULY/AUG 2012 luncheon at Sugar n Spice Restaurant, Sarasota. 4th Wed. 12pm
DECEMBER 1-4 2011: Christmas Campout with MID-Low's, Cypress CG & RV Park, 7400 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven. ( near where Cypress Gardens used to be). 863-324 -7400 Res. REQUIRED. From US. 27, w on Rt. 540 1 mi on l (s side of rd) , 20 mi s of I-4.
JANUARY 27-30, 2012: SUN LAKE RV RESORT, 3006 14TH AVe SE, Ruskin, FL 33570. No reservation necessary. DO NOT CALL RV PARK. Contact Judy Turner if you plan to attend. juje11@verizon.net OR 941-346-0592.
FEBRUARY 22-26 2012: (Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle) Yes this is the crazy campout for Swamp Cabbage! Bring kayaks, wood for campfires.We'ill begin Wed. Lots of good food, laughs and Swamp Cabbage Fest: parade, dinner, rodeo, Founders dinner, a wonderful evening at Pat's, etc. Call park for res. 863-675-5999 or go to http://www.fisheatingcreekoutpost.com/default.asp
MAR 28-Apr 1, 2012_TOBY’S RV RESORT 3550 NE HWY 70, ARCADIA FL 34266 RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. 863-494-1744 at least two weeks before. http://www.rvonthego.com/Tobys-amenities.html New CG for us with all the amenities. The $23/ni fee will be honored 2 days before and 2 days after.
APRIL 25-29 2012: TAMIAMI VILLAGE RV PK., 16549 N. Cleveland Ave., North Ft. Myers, FL 33903. http://www.tamiamicommunity.com/ Contact park at least 2 wks in adavance: 239-997-2697.
JUNE 2012 –NO CAMPOUT
Mid-LoWs chapter– Orlando Area
Contact: Trena Manville 4272 S US Hwy 301, #238, Bushnell, FL 33513. 352-569-4890 suzywire2@gmailcom. Lynda Blackford, Florida Wagon Master: Phone 352-406-6087. Lynda1938@aolcom.
DECEMBER 1—4 2011: Christmas campout with Gulf LoW's, Cypress CG & RV Park, 7400 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven, FL, Reservations Required. (Early reservations =closer to activities.) 863-324-7400, $27.95 incl tax. ~.2 mi s of I-4. From U.S. 27, go W on SR 540 (Cypress Gardens Blvd.) for 1 mi. CG on l (south side of rd). (nr where Cypress Gardens used to be). Hosts: Pat Moore, Nina Dogaer, Lynda Blackford
JANUARY 11-15, 2012: Floridian RV Resort, 5150 Boggy Creek Rd. St. Cloud. (S.r 15 & 530). 407-892-5171. From 417, s 4 mi to Boggy Creek Road. R. at traffic light (7-11 on corner) CG 1 block on l. Fee $21. Hosts Beth Boileau & Mary Clark.
FEBRUARY 8-12, 2012: Ocala Sun RV Resort, 2559 SW Highway 484, Ocala, FL 877-809-1100. I-75 exit #341, Rt. 484. (South of Ocala) 1/2 mi w on 484 to CG on r. $2/ni. Reservations required at least 15 days before CO. Hosts: Nancy Brown & Noreen Whalen.
MARCH 7 - 11, 2012: Olde Mill Stream RV Resort, 1000 N. Central Avenue, Umatilla, FL 32784. Ph: 352-669-3141. $27.50 incl tax, W/E/D . (No pets over 40 lbs. & limit 2 pets per camper) From junction of SR 19 & 441 in Eustis, n 9 mi on 19 through Eustis to Umatilla. CG on r. Hosts: Ken Bailey, Carole Query
APRIL 11-15 2012: Better Times RV Park, 1336 CR 459, Lake Panasoffkee, Fl 33538, Ph: 352-793-1601. $16. incl tx.NO Credit cards. I-75 to exit #321, w on CR 470, 2 mi on l. (Turn l at Lake Panasoffkee Recreation park sign). Hosts: Dwight Anderson & Carla Manfredi .
MAY 9-13 2012: Florilow Oaks, 4272 US 301, Bushnell, Fl Ph: 352-793-6487. $12.00. From s, take FL Tpk. to 470, Leesburg exit. Go w to traffic light. L (s )on 301 4 mi to CG on r. OR I-75 to Bushnell, exit#314. E on 48 to 301 n to CG on l. Hosts, Alice Milmoe & Pat Valrino.
So-Fla-LoWs chapter Ft Lauderdale Area
Contact: Mary "Polly" Williams, 14660 SW Sonora Terrace, Indiantown, Fl 34956 772-597-3904 PollyWm@juno.com
DECEMBER 8-11 2011: John Prince CG, 4759 South Congress Ave, Lake Worth, (561) 582-7992. Take I-95 to Exit 61, w on Lantana Rd. (exit 61). N on Congress 1.2 mi, entrance is on the r. $30/ni, jppcamp@pbgov.com. Reservations at least a week ahead.
JANUARY 12-15 2012: Highlands Hammock S P, 5931 Hamock Rd., Sebring. Go 4 mi w of Sebring on CR 634 off US - 27. 863-386-6094. $22/ni + $6 vehicle entrance fee). Reservations required www.floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock
FEBRUARY 24-27 2012: Fisheating Creek, (with Gulf LOWS) Palmdale, Fl Frm Jct I-75/SR 80 (ex 24) go w 0.2 mi to Labelle. L on SR 29 for 14 mi to Hwy 27. L (N) 1/2 mi on l $19 (863)/675-5999 (Swamp Cabbage Festival in LaBelle)
MARCH 10-13 2012: Gracious RV Park (formerly Fijian RV Park), 6500 Highway 441 SE of Okeechobee, $36 Turn w on 15A off SR 710 to SR #441, n to park ~ 1/2 mi on l (863)/763-6200, graciousrvpark.com
APRIL 2012: (dates TBA coordinated with Black Gold Festival) Torry Island CG Black Gold Festival, 5000 W. Canal St. N., Belle Glade 3 ni Full $94.50 , W/E $73.59 561-996-6322. Torryisland.com located on Lake Okeechobee, 2 miles west of SR 715 on Torry Island.
MAY 10-13 2012: Lion Country Safari CG (KOA), 2000 Lion Country Safari Rd., Loxahatchee (561)/793-9797, 2 nite special $80 plus tax or 3 nite special $110 includes entrance to LC Safari. I 95 to Southern Blvd. (SR 80/98/441) 18 mi w on Southern Blvd. LionCountrySafari.com
We take the summers off.
Space Coast LoWs chapter – Port Orange Area
Contact: Dorothy Theel dotty6309@yahoo.com
JANUARY 19-22 2012: Daytona Beach KOA $25. 3520 South Nova Road, Port Orange, FL 32129. 386-767-9170. Frm Jct. I-95/US 92E go 2.5 mi on 92 to Nova Rd, then S (R) 4.5 mi on R
FEBRUARY 16-19 2012: Lake Ocklawaha RV Resort 24.75. 15991 NE 243rd Place Rd. Fort McCoy, FL 32134 352-546-2151 Frm Jct 19/316 in Salt Springs go w ~ 8 mi on 316 to NE 160th ave then N 10.4 mi to PK on l
MARCH 15-18 2012: Ocala North RV Park $19 16905 NW Highway 225 Reddick, FL 877-267-8737 Frm Jct I-75/CR 318 take Ext West 0.1 mi to CR 225 for5 mi on l
APRIL 19-22 2012: Whispering Pines RV Park $17 1700 NE 115th Ave. Silver Springs, FL 352-625-1295 Frm I-75 (exit 352) go E on SR 40 to 118th Ave. , then S 1 mi to 19th St to dead end, then L 1 block to Pk on r
MAY 17-20 2012: Crystal Lake RV Park $19 4240 Stuckway Road 32754 Mims, FL 321-268-8555 Frm I-95 take exit 231 E, Pk is behind BP/Stuckey's (same driveway).
Contact: Carolyn Abney 808-949-0119 cabney@msn.com
Gem-LoWs chapter Southern
Contact: Nancy Montgomery 208-734-0973 or Judy Robinson 208-633-7495
MAY 21-24, 2012: Bruneau Sand Dunes, hosted by Nikki Balch 208-343-2195
Week of JUNE 18, 2012: Crouch, hosted by Darlene Gorostiza 208-863-1296 (actual date depends on Starlite Theater open date)
JULY 16-19, 2012: Wood River CG, Ketchum ID, hosts: Evelyn Haslam 208-326-5691, Nancy Montgomery 208-734-0973
AUGUST 13-16, 2012: Elk Flats Campground in Pine Idaho, hosted by Carol Hough 208-365-9036 and Howard Dickinson 298-520-9141
SEPTEMBER 10-14, 2012: Thousand Springs Campgrounds in Hagerman, Idaho, hosted by Marcia Hoffman 208-734-5119
CI-LoWs – Central Illinois
Contact: Marilea White, marileaw@frontiercom, 309-820-7670, 5 LakeRidge Court, Bloomington, IL 61701, Wagon Master: Bill Bergstrom, Sheriff: Betty Crusen.
APRIL 18-20 2011: Moraine View SP, Leroy. From I-74, exit 149 take SR 150. W on CR 21. R at Caseys store. 4 mi to park sign/CR36 e to Park Entrance.
MAY 16-18 2012: Coon Creek near Shelbyville. To reach this CG, go 4.5mi N. of Shelbyville on SR 128 to CR 1750 N, then, 9mi e to CR1900E, then N. 35mi to CR 1785N, then e 1.75mi to CR 2075 e , then go S. 1.7mi.
JUNE 13-15 2012: Kamp Komfort, Carlock-21408 N. and 600e rd. From Bloomington, I-74 W. Take Carlock exit 120. l at ramp stop sign. Drive 3/4 mi. to 11st. crossroad. Turn r go 1mi. to Kamp Komfort on l (Passport America Camp).
JULY 18-20 2012: New Salem SP, Petersburg, Il From Petersburg, go S. 2mi on SR97, W to CG entrance.
AUGUST 15-17 2012: Evening Start CG, Havana, Il 23049 Hwy 136, Topeka. 7 mi. E of Havana on U.S. 136.
SEPTEMBER 12-14 2012: Kankakee River SP (Chippewa Camp), Kanakee. From 155 exit, take Rte 60 to 1st. light, r on Armour Rd. to 3rd. light, W on 102 for 7 mi.
OCTOBER 17-19 2012: Arrowhead Acres CG, Clinton, Il From Weldon Springs, go S 2mi. to CG. Private CG. W/E/D
IL-LoW-Fers – Rockford Area
Contact: Mary Feiden 630-897-7429, jean1020@juno.com
APRIL 25-27 2012: Paradise R.V. Park, 11122 Station St., Garden Prairie, Il., 61038 (Passport America) I – 90 E to Genoa Rd., exit R at light, 5 mi on US 20, L, onto Garden Prairie Rd, 1 Blk. to Station St, R into Campground Lat 42.254122N Lon 88.7208988W.
MAY 22-24 2012: Seward Bluff Forest Preserve, Seward, Il., Jct. US20 & SR70 go W 13 mi on US 20 to Pecatonica Rd, S 1 mi to Comly Rd., W ½ mi. follow signs on R.
JUNE 19-21 2012: Lake LeAquaNa State Park, 8542 North Lake Rd., Lena, Il., 61048, From Jct. of HWY 73 & US 20 N 5.75 mi on HWY 73 to Lake Rd. W 2.1 mi on Lake Rd. (L) Lat: 42.420416 Lon: -89.823936
JULY 24-272012: Prophetstown State Park, Prophetstown, IL. I 88 & SR78, Take SR78 to Prophetstown, follow sighs 815-537-2926. Lat: 41.672768 Lon: -89.919744
AUGUST 21-23 2012: Thomson – Hickory Point., Thomson, IL., (Corp Eng.) 61285 from town E 0.5 miles on Main St. to Lewis Avenue S .25 min Lat 41.951361 Lon: 90.114083
SEPTEMBER 11-13 2012: Kankakee River State Park, Bourbonnais, IL., Chippewa Campground, (JOINT with CI-LOWS) From town, NW 10 mi on SR 102 Follow Signs, Campground on S side of Rd.. Lat 41.187111 Lon -87.943778
OCTOBER 23-26 2012: Paradise R.V. Park, 11122 Station St., Garden Prairie, Il., 61038, (Passport America) I 90 E to Genoa Rd, exit R at light, 5 mi on US 20, L, onto Garden Prairie Rd, 1 Blk. To Station St, R into Campground. Lat 42.254122N Lon 88.7208988W.
So-LoWs – So IL, W KY, SE MO
Contacts "Kathy Zimmerman, 618-786-3450, or Gerry Young, 618-534-1554, gerryyounger@yahoo.com
APRIL 16-22 2012: Giant City State Park, Carbondale
MAY 14-20 2012: Ramsey Lake State Park, Ramsey
JUNE 11-17 2012: Wolf Creek State Park, Shelbyville
JULY 16-22 2012: Coles Creek, Carlyle Lake, Carlyle
AUGUST 13-19 2012: Wayne Fitzgerrall State Park, Sesser
SEPTEMBER 17-23 2012: Pere Marquette State Park, Grafton
OCTOBER 15-21 2012: Fern Clyffe State Park, Goreville
Official camp outs are the 3rd full weekend of each month. However, most come in Monday before the "official" camp out and spend the whole week so that is how they are listed here. So LoW Join us whenever you can!
I-LoWs – Statewide
Contact: Anna Harringa, 641-585-3879 anna1@iowatelecom.net
NOTE: All Cty. Parks $12 bndk, $15 elec and dump. 2012 LUNCHES: JANUARY 7, FEBRUARY 4, MARCH 3, APRIL 14, Noon Lunch, Bonanza Family Restaurant, 5029 N E14th St, Des Moines, IA, fr I-80/35 ex136 (US69) go ½ blk on r
MAY 3-6 2012: (Thu-Sun), Grotto of The Redemption, West Bend, IA, $15, fr jct SH15&CR B63, go N 1mi on SH15, W 2 blocks on 4th St NE, S on N Broadway, to 300 N Broadway, on l
JUNE 5-8 2012: (Tue-Fri), Marion County Park, Knoxville, IA, fr jct SH 14 & McKimber St, go W ½ mi on McKimber St, S 1/4 mi on Willets Dr on r GPS N 41 31.6224, W 93 11.9616
JULY 19-22 2012: (Thu-Sun), Briggs Woods Park (Hamilton County), Webster City, IA, fr jct US 20 & SH 17, go S 2 mi on SH 17, E on Briggs Woods Trail to 2400 Briggs Woods Trail
AUGUST 7-10 2012: (Tue-Fri), Smith Lake Park (Kossuth County), Algona, IA, fr jct US 18 & US169, go N 3 mi on US 169, on L GPS N 43 12.3250, W 94 23.6833.
SEPTEMBER 5-8 2012: Wilder Park (Butler County), Allison, IA, fr jct SH 14 & SH 3, go E 1/4 mi on SH3, on l
OCTOBER 2-5 2012: (Tue-Fri), Swan Lake SP (Carroll County), Carroll, IA, fr jct US30 & US71, go S 2.7 mi on US71, E 1.4 mi on 220th St, r GPS N 42 03.5456, W 94 85.2288
High Plains & Sunflower LoWs
Contact: Don Atkins 785-819-6457 dra438@yahoo.com
Bayou LoWs – Louisiana/Mississippi Area
Contact: Charlotte Comeaux 337-598-2724 ccbiglake@camtelnet
JANUARY 10-12 2012: Chicot State Park...3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte, LA
337-363-2404...or reserveamerica.com
FEBRUARY 14-16 2012:Lake Fausse Point State Park...5400 Levee Road, St. Martinville, LA. 337-229-4764 or reserveamerica.com
MARCH 13-15 2012: Tickfaw State Park...27225 Patterson Road...Springfield, LA
225-294-5020 or reserveamerica.com
APRIL 10-12 2012: Poche's RV Park...1080 Sawmill Highway...Breaux Bridge, LA
337-332-0326 Passport America Park
MAY 8-10 2012: Palmetto Island State Park...19501 Pleasant Road...Abbeville, LA
337-893-3930 or reserveamerica.com
JUNE 12-14 2012: Acadiana CG...1205 E. Alexander Street...Lafayette, LA. 337-291-8448
Maine-ly LoWs – Statewide
Contact: President: Heide Schoenbrod heide.shalom@yahoo.com 207-967-2398
More on Maine gatherings, see New England
Mac-LoWs - Northern Michigan
Pat Jones 231-548-1036 pjones6000@aolcom
INFORMAL LUNCHEON: SECOND SATURDAYS, starting November 13, 2010. Westside Diner, Grayling, MI. 6301 W. M-72.
APRIL 27-29 2012: Midland County Fairgrounds with MI-Lows
MAY 10-13 2012: West Branch Loranger Pines CG. 1700 Crawford Lane. Off I-75 Business Loop. Exit 212, 3.5 mi. s. on M 76. $20./ni 989-942-7707.
JUNE 7-10 2012: Mackinac Mill Creek CG. 3 mi. s. of Macinac City on US 23. $27/night 231-436-5584. Free shuttle to Mac Island Fery. Lilac Festival, Historic Mill Creek.
JULY 12-15 2012: Hartwick Pines State Park. From I-75, exit 259 onto M 93 to park. $26/night 800-447-2757 (near site#59) Kayak the Ausable!
AUGUST 9-12 2012: Gladwin County FG Carriage Festival From I-75, follow 61 w to FG. From 127, follow 61 east. $25/weekend, no reservations needed. Bring your pioneer duds for parade!
SEPTEMBER 13-16 2012: Pet.O.So.Ga County Park at Petosky. From I-75, follow M68 to l onto Miller Rd. to L onto Banwell Rd. to CG $20/night.
OCTOBER 11-14 2012: Harrisville SP. Park is 1 mi. s of Harrisville on M523. $26/night. 800-447-2757 (near site # 141). Special Full Color Activities!
MI-LoWs – Statewide
Contact: Terri Strutz 517-410-0944 terricek@prodigy.net Call or go to the web site for maps at http://www.mi-low.org
APRIL 27-29 2012: Midland County Fair Grounds, Midland, MI. Greeters; Sylvia Spengler Coffee; Arnold Schilke. $19.00
MAY 18-20 2012: Hillsdale Fair Grounds, Hillsdale, MI. Greeters, Loraine Thenikl Coffee, Pat Dubnixki. $15.00
JUNE 15-17 2012:Fowlerville Family Fair Grounds, Fowlerville, MI. Greeters, Louise Swanner Coffee:?? $ TBA
JULY 20-22 2012: St. Joseph County Fair Grounds, Centreville, MI. Greeters; Kathy Arnold. Coffee; Harry Bourke. $17.00
AUGUST 17-19 2012: Mason County Fair Grounds, Ludington, MI. Greeters; Loraine Thenikl Coffee; ??, $17.00
SEPTEMBER 21-23 2012: Osceola County Fair Grounds, Evart, MI. Greeters; ?? Coffee; Mona Greer $20.00??
OCTOBER 7-9 2012: Oakland County 4H FG, Davisburg, MI. Greeters; Terri Strutz, Coffee; Arnold Schilke. $15.00
Minn-LoW – Statewide
Contact: Alice Braam 507-382-8594alicebraam@charternet or Eliot Grapentine 952-297-7906elliotfgrapentine01@msn.com
Magnolia LoWs – South Miss
Contact: Carolyn Holy 601-372-8008 kc5osm@juno.com
Mo-Kan LoWs – Kansas City Area
Contact: Maxine Detiller 816-461-2759 mdetiller@sbcglobalnet E=electric, W=water, D=dump station, FH=full hookup, T=tent CoE = Corps of Engineers (Reserve 6 months in advance.)
January 21, February 18, & March 17, 2012 CampIn @ Perkins Restaurant, 11200 West 87th Street, Lenexa, KS 66215. Phone (913) 495-2568
APRIL 13-15 2012: Arrowhead Point E/W/D. Cabins avail. From Hwy 13, 11 mi w of Collins on Hwy 54; from Hwy 71, 31 mi e of Nevada on Hwy 54. GPS: N 37o 53.844', W 93o 48.210'. 888-881-5720 or (417) 876-3016 for reservations.
MAY 18-20 2012: Melvern Lake Outlet CG, Melvern, KS campout with Sunflowers LoW. CoE, Pavilion, E/W/D. Highway 75, Lyndon, KS. Reserve a site on Loop A (23-29) at recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
JUNE 22-24 2012: Bucksaw Park, Harry S. Truman, MO COE, E, Showers. Highway 7 se of Clinton, MO. S on SR U 2.5 mi to SE 803, left & follow signs. Reserve site B9 - B12, B23 - B35 at recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
JULY 20-22 2012: Longview Lake FH, E, & T. Register online or call 816-503-4805. I-470 to View High Drive. s 2 mi.
AUGUST 17-19 2012: Michigan Valley at Pomona Lake CoE, E/W/D. From US 75 & K-268 junction go e on K-268 for 7 mi to Pomona Dam Rd, turn n, go 2.5 mi across Dam, turn w on Wolf Creek Pkwy for 500 ft., turn s to park entrance.
SEPTEMBER 21-23 2012: Melvern Lake Outlet CG, Melvern, KS E/W/D. Highway 75, Lyndon, KS. Reserve a site on Loop A (23-29) at recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777.
OCTOBER 12-14 2012: Arrowhead Point. E/W/D. Cabins avail. From Hwy 13, 11 mi w of Collins on Hwy 54; from Hwy 71, 31 mi e of Nevada on Hwy 54. GPS: N 37o 53.844', W 93o 48.210'. 888-881-5720 or (417) 876-3016 to reserve.
NOVEMBER 17 2012: Camp-in at Perkins Restaurant, Lenexa, KS, Meeting and brunch at 10:00 a.m. (Change of weekend subject to membership approval at November meeting.)
Sho-Me LoWs – Southwest MO
Contact: Jessie Hale 417-883-4764 jhale229@sbcglobalnet
APRIL 9-11 2012: CEDAR OAKS GROVE, OKLAHOMA. 1550 83 St., Grove, OK 74344. No Credit Cards—check or cash, No reservations necessary, If you let Jenny know. 1-816-716-2069 or 1-800-880-8884 (park). From I-44 and Hiwy 59 (Afton Exit), 10.8mi.S. on 59. Over SailBoat Bridge, continue 1.2mi. Park on r. Group reate 20.95/full H/U
MAY 14-16 2012: COZY CORNERS RV PARK, 460 SE 91st Rd., Clinton, MO64735. reserve, 1-666-885-8824. or www.cozycornerrvpark.com Hiwy 7 S. of Clinton to Hiwy 13, 1 mi. of Hiwy 13 (second l after bridge). From the S., take Sparrow Foot Exit to r, 1mi. Group rate $27/ full H/U
JUNE 11-13 2012: WHEATLAND PARK (Corps of Engineers), Wheatland, MO, On Pomme de Terre Lake. Reservations: ReserveAmerica, 1-877-444-6777. www.reserveamerica.com. From Hwy 54 at Hermitage, S on Hwy 254 to Triangle Restaurant at 254 & CR 205, S on 205 about 2 mi. to Park entrance, follow signs. From Wheatland, S on Hwy 83 to Hwy 254, E about 3 mi. to the Triangle, take 205 S. about 2 miles to Park entrance, etc. Try for sites #68-83. With Golden Age passes: about $10 (half of regular price).
JULY 9-11 2012: GASCONADE HILS RESORT, 28425 Spring Rd., Richland, MO 65556. Res: 1-800-869-6861.www.canoemissouri.com. $24.26/ni. I-44 & SR 133 (Exit 145). S 100ft. on SR 133 to AB Hiwy. Go e 150 yds to Spring Rd. S. 1.4 mi. Park on r
AUGUST 13-15 2012: ARROWHEAD POINT RV Park, 12 mi. E of Eldorado Springs and 10 W. of Collins on Hiwy 54. (near) El Dorado Springs, MO. Info: 1-888-881-5720. www.arrowheadpointrv.com. Westbound: From Jct of US 54 and SR 13 (at Collins), west 10.5 mi. on US 54. Park on Right. Eastbound: From Jct of US 54 and SR 82, east 12 mi on US 54. Park on Left. Group rate in 2011 was $17.40 incl. tax, full h/u. Watch for signs on both sides. Reservations: call Jenny at 1-816-716-2069. Cabins and rec hall avail
SEPTEMBER 10-12 2012: MILL CREEK PARK (Corps of Engineers), Lampe, MO. On Table Rock Lake. Reservations: ReserveAmerica, 1-877-444-6777. www.reserveamerica.com. (2012 loop is across cove from peninsula.) Sites #1-20. Directions: From Kimberling City, south on Hwy 13 about 4.3 mi. to Hwy RB, turn R, go about 1 mi. to campground access rd. From Lampe, north on Hwy 13 about 4 mi., turn L, etc. Golden Age passes, about $10.
OCTOBER 8-10 2012: TURKEY CREEK. 1376 Business US 65 S., Hollister, MO.(Escapees Park on Turkey Creek/Lake Taneycomo.) Information: 1-417-335-8004. www.escapees.com/parkpages/Turkey%20Creek/park17.asp. No reservations needed; can call & check on site availability. Escapee non members: $20.50 & $21.50, plus tax. Escapee members: $15 & $17. Directions: (Do not attempt Bus. US 65 through Old Branson in an RV.) On US 65 south, turn right on The College of the Ozarks Exit, take immediate right on Business 65, through Hollister. Turkey Creek Village on left at 1376 Business US 65.
NOTE: Please mark your calendars NOW. When you aren't there we miss you! Questions about campgrouonds, dates, directions, campsites or reservations, call Elvina Haney 417-832-1203 or 417-827-9109.
Also see So-LoWs in Illinois
Big Sky LoWs; Statewide
Contact: Jeanine Cornelison 406-656-6127
MAY 17-20 2012: White Earth, MT - w side of Canyon Ferry, go off of 287 s of Helena, r at Winston, go 2 mi to CG.
JUNE 14-20 2012: Divide, MT go off of I-15 on exit 102 then 2 1/2 on Hwy 43 to CG.
JULY 12-15 2012: Big Beaver CG s of Livingston, MT. From I-90 25 mi s of Big Timber on Rt 298 then 8 mi s on cr 212.
AUGUST 9-12 2012: Itchkape, Columbus City Park, Mt. Exit 408 off I-90 on Montana 78. Bluegrass Music Festival
SEPTEMBER 13-16 2012: Lewistown, Mt. Kiwanis Park 2 mi w of Lewistown on 200/87/3 Chokecherry Festival call 406 535-5436 or 866-912-3980 www.LewistownChambercom
NE/W-IA LoWs – Nebraska & Western Iowa
Contact:Elda Boardman 402-269-2655 eldaboardman@yahoo.com
MAY 11-13 2012 Mormam Island NE of 1-80 exit 132 Highway 281
JUNE 11-13 2012 (mid week) Wagon Train Hickman 2 miles East
JULY 9-11 2012 (mid week) (joint camping with Mid Plains) Hoover Cove Harlan County Reservoir Republican City South of US 136 Right on Berringan Road
AUGUST 10-12 2012 (joint camping with Mid Plains) Ayr Crystal Lake 1 mile North 1/4 mile West US 281
SEPTEMBER 14-16 2012 (joint camping with Mid Plains) Ponca State Park 7 miles North on Spur 26E
OCTOBER 12-14 2012. Two Rivers SRA Venice 1 mile South 1 mile West fo Junction 92 and 264 Street
MID PLAINS LOWS
Al Koesters 402-651-8027
MAY17-20 2012: Arnold City Park 1 Mile South of Nebraska Highway 40 and 92
JUNE 16--19 2012: Stromsberg, Buckley Park CG 122 East 3rd Street South on U.S. Highway 81
JULY 8--11 2012: (Joint Camping with Nebraska/Western Iowa). Harlan County Reservoir Hoover Cove Republican City South of U.S. 136 Right on Berringan Road
AUGUST 9-12 2012: (Joint Camping with Nebraska/Western Iowa). Ayr Crystal Lake SRA l Mile North ¼ Mile West U.S. 281
SPETEMBER 13--16 2012: (Joint Camping with Nebraska/Western Iowa). Ponca State Park 7 Miles North on Spur 26E
OCTOBER 18-21 2012: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Beginning MAY 2010, I will host a monthly lunch meeting to be held the last Wed. of each month at 11 am at Dessy's Restaurant on the SW corner of Eastern and Tropicana in Las Vegas. If you are in the area, please stop by or call me. 702-458-1895 - Rose King
Yankee LoWs – ME, NH, VT, RI, East NY
Contact: Margaret Smith mrgrsm3@gmail.com
MAY 24-29 2012: Country Aire CG 1753 Mohawk Trail Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 Res. Req. with CG by 2nd week May. www.countryairecampground.com From Jct. of I 91 & Rte. 2 (exit 26), W 13 mi on Rte. 2, (R) Phone 413-625-2996 WM Maureen Fusco 203-924-8910
JUNE 2012: Joint with Mainely LoWs: Meadowbrook CG 33 Meadowbrook Rd., Phippsburg, ME 04562 (near Bath) (cabins avail, lobsters avail) Res. 207-443-4967 www.meadowbrookme.com
JUNE 28 - 31 2012: Deer Haven Campground 15 Kenyon Rd. Lisbon, CT 06351 Res. Req. with CG by 2nd week of June Southbound from I 395 to Rte. 97 (exit 83), re-enter I 395 N, go N 1 mi to Rte. 169 (exit 83A), go N 0.5 mi on Rt. 169 to Kendall Rd. extension, N 100 ft. straight onto Stand Rd., W 0.2 mi to Kenyon Rd, N 0.1 mi (E). deerhavencampground.net 860 376 1081 WM Norma Jean 203-913-1257.
JULY 19-23 2012: Joint CO with UNYLoWs. Adirondack Gateway CG, 244 Burt Road Coldbrook, NY 12 miles N/E of Utica. On Rte. 8. $28 E/W. adirondackgatewaycampground.net/ 315 826 5335.
JULY 26-30 2012: Horseshoe Acres 1978 Weston-Andover Rd. Andover, VT 05143 From Jct. of I 91 & SR 103 (exit 6), n 11 mi on SR 103 to SR 11 (in Chester), w 4 mi to Andover-Weston Rd, N 3.5 mi (R). Res. req. with CG. 802 875 2960 $10/ni. WM Marge Smith 339-234-1385.
AUGUST 16 -19 2012: Adirondack Camping Village 43 Finkle Farm Rd. Lake George, NY 12845 60 mi n of Albany. For Trailers larger than 24 ft.: Use I-87 North until Northway exit 23 & Rt. 9. From off-ramp, turn l onto Diamond Point Rd. L at traffic light (junction of NYS Rt. 9 & Diamond Point Rd. go 2 miles s on Rt. 9. CG entrance on l. www.adirondackcampingvillage.com 518-668-5226 Res. req. with Credit Card. by May. WM Marge Smith 339-234-1385.
SEPTEMBER Northeast Rally PenJ LoWs, Ives Run Corps of Engineers, Tioga, PA
SEPTEMBER - weekend after NE Rally Horseshoe Acres 1978 Weston-Andover Rd. Andover, VT 05143 Res. Req. with CG From Jct. of I 91 & SR 103 (exit 6), N 11 mi on SR 103 to SR 11 (in Chester), W 4 mi to Andover-Weston Rd, N 3.5 mi (R). Phone 802 875 2960 WM–
PennJ LoWs
Contact: Phil Messina (732) 388-9290 PMPop38@aol.com
SEE PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER
Road Runner LoWs – Statewide
Contact: LoW Hi RV Ranch 1-575-546-4058 or lowhirvranch@yahoo.com
UNY – LOWS – Upper New York State
Contact: Mabel Thayer 585-647-9886 mabeonthemove@yahoo.com. For more info check website: http://www.unylows.org/ . All campers must make their own reservations with the campground. This way the club won't have to pay for the no-shows.
LUNCHEONS Jan. 14 TGIFri, Feb. 11 Corner Tavern, Mar 17 Old Erie Restaurant (Wear Green!!!!!) Apr 14 Bugaboo Steak, May 5 Wolcott Restaurant
MAY 4-6 2012: Cherry Grove
JUNE 14-16 2012: KOA
JULY 15-17 2011: Adirondack
AUGUST 2012: TBA
SEPTEMBER 2012: TBA
OCTOBER 2012: TBA
East New York, click here for New England
SE–LoWs – Tri-state Area
Contact:Daryl dls300@live.com
note: non of these campgrounds have been contacted yet for group rates.Please volunteer to host or co-host a campout. Bobbi did 7 of them last year and is happy to give someone else a turn. Let me know what month is best for you. There will be no March 2012 campout.
APRIL 10-17 2012: (Tuesdays due to Easter) Bandits Roost 667 Jess Walsh Road Wilkesboro NC 28697-0182 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 36.11972, -81.24528. Reserve: http://www.reserveamerica.com or 1-800-444-7275. $22-24 without golden passport.
APRIL 17-22 2012: Escapee Rally at Tom Johnson's in Marion, NC
MAY 6-13 2012: Jordan Lake St Pk 617 W/E $19.00 seniors 280 State Park Rd Apex, NC 27523 919-362-0586
JUNE 3-10 2012: Chester Frost Park 2318 N. Gold Point Circle Hixson TN 423-842-3306. No res. 191 sites $23.50-$25 WE
JULY 8-15 2012: Etowah River CG 437 Rider Mill Rd. Dahlonega GA 30533 etowahrivercampground.com No credit cards. $150/week for 30 amp and $175 for 50 amp. (706) 864-9035
AUGUST 5-12 2012: River Vista Mountain Village 20 River Vista Drive • 960 Hwy 246 • Dillard, GA 30537 706-746-2722 GPS: LAT; 34.98759 LON; -83.36545 http://rvmountainvillage.com
SEPTEMBER 9-16 2012: Briarcliff RV Resort $46.00 Passport $23.50 ( not valid Fri or Sat.) 10495 N Kings Hwy E/W/S cable, internet, concrete pads. Myrtle Beach, SC 29572-5709 Ph 843-272-2730 http://briarcliffervresort.com
OCTOBER 21-28 2012: Lexington SC (near Columbia); Barnyard RV Park; 201 Oak Drive; Zip 29073; 1-800-633-6351 or 803-957-1238; $25.08- 28.40/night or $ 150.46 30amp - $170.38 50amp/week. Good Sam http://www.barnyardrvpark.com/ Attached to a weekend Flea Market.
NOVEMBER 1-5 2012: Citrus Rally Bushnell FL. 2012 SE Citrus Rally will be held Thursday, November 1, to Monday, November, 5, 2012. Location will be Paradise Oaks Golf & RV Resort 4628 CR475 Bushnell, FL 33513 Hostess - Lillian Newcomb at 352-793-1823 info@theparadiseoaks.com
Cardinal LoWs – Statewide
Contact: Karen O’Connell 513-774-9092 kjoconnell29@yahoo.com
Ohio State Park reservations can be made as early as 6 months in advance of your camping date. RESERVE EARLY. If you have a Golden Buckeye card, use it when making your reservation so you get your discount. Reservations phone number: (866) 644-6727
APRIL 26-29 2012: Alum Creek State Park, Delaware, OH. This will be a casual campout, for those who want to camp, with a Sat. lunch at a nearby restaurant for those who would like to just get together for lunch. From I-71 exit 131 (Delaware/Sunbury) w on US-36/OH-37~ 7 miles. L on Old State Rd. ~3 miles, camp entrance on l. Ask for sites K1-K13, or L1-L9. E/D.
MAY 17-20 2012: Meadow Lake Park, Wooster, OH WM: Michele Vernotzy (330-328-8631) and Shirley Landis (330-714-0767). From s: take I-71N. to exit 176, Rt. 30 e to Rt. 3 n to Fulton Rd. to Canaan Center Rd., l to CG on r. From n: take I-71S. to exit 209, e on I-76/Rt. 224 to Rt.3 s (exit 3), s to Fulton Rd., r to Canaan Center Rd., l to park on r. E/W $27 GPS: 8970 Canaan Center Rd., Wooster, OH 44691. Phone 330-435-6652.
JUNE 14-17 2012: Lake Park, Coshocton, OH WM: Alice Robinson 740-632-0936 From Hwy 16 & 36, go 1/4 mi e on hwy 36 then 1/4 mi n on hwy 83. Sites 34-46 and 35-50.Call for res, starting Jan. 3. Sites held for us until end of April. 740-622-7528 /E-$27.
JULY 12-15 2012: Evergreen Lake Park, Conneaut, OH. 440-599-8802, tell them your with the LoW's group. From I-90 (exit 241). N on OH RT. 7~ 1⁄4 mi.l lane at first traffic light, l on Gateway Ave. Follow signs. W/E $30. GPS: 703 Center Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030. WM: Carol Cash (440-539-3353) and Marlene Rhodes (419-649-2166)
AUGUST 16-19 2012: Paradise Lake Park, 6940 Rochester Rd., East Rochester, OH 44625.. Take I-77 to Canton; US 30 to E. Canton, then e on OH 172 to CR 402 to park. W/E$25*. Ask for section E CORRAl (Bring levelers and adapter if you need 50Amp.)330-525-7726. WM: Dolly Persun (cell 412-558-3545) and Carol Bartley (cell 937-698-6585)
SEPTEMBER 13-16 2012: Pastime Park, 370 N. Chillicothe St., Plain City, OH 43064. From Jct. US-42 & OH-161 ~ .2 mi n on US RT-42, r on N. Chillicothe, CG on r. W/E $18 (senior). WM: KC Langley (614-562-0977) & Jeanette Puckett (260-436-2153).
OCTOBER 11-14 2012: Cowan Lake State Park, Wilmington, OH. From I-71 take exit 45 Waynesville/Wilmington. Go e on SR 73 toward Wilmington, r at first traffic light, onto Nelson Ave. Follow Nelson Ave. to a three stop, then turn r onto SR 730. Continue on SR730 to Osborn Rd. l onto Osborn Rd. CG is 1.5 mi. on r. Ask for sites 64-72, or 173-166. E/D $28. WM: Gini Massey (513-877-2204) Sharon Bechtel (614-475-8970) Karen O'Connell (cell 513-300-7770).
OK-A-LoWs – Statewide
Contact Bill Huston 918-742-0953 billhus2@aolcom JAN 18, 12 p.m. – Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Tulsa Hills Shopping Center,
US 75 and 71st St, Tulsa
FEB 15, 12 p.m. – Montana Mike's Restaurant, 3825 SE Adams Rd, Bartlesville.
MARCH 14-18 2012: Quartz Mountain SP, 23 mi N of Altus on SH 44A
APRIL 18-22 2012: Chickasaw NRA, I-35, exit 55, 8 mi E to US 177, 1/4 mi S
MAY 16-20 2012: Kaw Lake COE, 12 mi E of Ponca City on US 60
JUNE 13-17 2012: Pawnee Lake CG, 1 mi N of Pawnee on SH 18
JULY 18-22 2012: Roman Nose SP, 7 mi N of Watonga on SH 8A
AUGUST 15-19 2012: Lake Tenkiller SP, I-40 exit 297, 10 mi N on SH 82
SEPTEMBER 12-16 2012: Canton Lake COE, 1 mi N of Canton on SH 51, 2 mi N on SH 58A
OCTOBER 17-21 2012: Talimena SP, 7 mi N of Talihina on US 271
NOVEMBER 14-18 2012: Ft Cobb SP, 2 mi N of Ft Cobb on SH 9, N 4 mi on CS 2550
Southern Oregon Area - New Chapter just forming!
Contact Frances Rowland ibegranny@yahoo.com
OR-LoWs – Statewide
Contact: Gladys Hawthorne 503-320-4476 motherearth1949@msm.com Due to group site fees and/or site specific parks, we ask you contact us in advance as early as possible before visiting. Where advance notice and 1st nite are required = 2 wk notice. You can check our website for current info re any C/O. http://or-low.org/campouts/.
NOTE: ALL DATES ARE MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY. NEED ADV. RESERVE & 1ST NITE FEe Those who are able to bring wood are encouraged to do so at all campouts.
MAY 14-17 2012: Waterloo County Park 39510 Gross St., Waterloo, OR 97355 — E of Lebanon, OR Hiking trails along the S. Santiam River B Loop. First come/first serve; E/W - $19/night (Sr discount) BNDK - $17/ ni. D/Sh/Restrooms. Early/late OK. I-5 to Exit 233 (Hwy 20) Go e ~ 17.5 mi thru Lebanon. ~ 4.5 mi e of Lebanon; watch for Waterloo County Pk sign. L on Sodaville Waterloo Rd, becomes Gross St. Cont through Waterloo approx 1⁄2 mile; r into park at sign.
JUNE 18-21 2012: Jack Creek Campground n of Sisters, OR Beautiful, wooded area with many hiking opportunities. US FS CG. Sites are large & limited so be prepared to share sites. Dry camping only ~$6/ni with Golden Age Pass. Vault toilets; water available. Early/late OK. At I-5 Salem Exit #253, Take OR-22 e to Hwy 126 toward Sisters. Go 3⁄4 mi past Suttle Lake and SLOW DOWN! Watch for FR-12 (Jack Lake Rd) on l and turn there; Go 4.3 mi, then l on FR-1230. Go 1 mi & cross bridge l on FR-1232, ~ 1⁄4 mile to CG.
JULY 16-19 2012: Tillamook Airport RV Park, 505 Hwy. 101 South, Tillamook, OR 97141. S of Tillamook, OR. Tillamook Cheese/Ice Cream Factory, Cape Meares Scenic Loop, Garibaldi, pioneer & quilt museums. Dry camping only. Restroom, water available. $5/night. From Tillamook, take Hwy 101 ~ 3 mi s. Just past LARGE Air Museum Hangar on left, look for small RV Park sign. (Not very noticible) L at Matlock Way;camping area on r. If this area is occupied or under construction, go straight ahead to large open field.
AUGUST 20-23 2012: — TBA.
SEPTEMBER 10-13 2012: Swiss Hall near Frances WA , 19 Swiss Picknik Rd, Raymond WA. Note: this is the second week of September to have a joint C-O with the NorʼWest LoWs. The last time we had several of their chapter join us, a great time was had by all. Their regular meeting days are Thurs, Fri & Sa, but many will check in earlier in the week for this outing. Likewise OR-LoWs may plan on staying an extra day or two rather than leaving on Friday to take advantage of the joint C-O. $20 per night E/W - Dump avail. From I-5, Take WA-6 - Exit 77, toward Pe Ell/Raymond. Follow WA-6 w for ~ 35 miles. Past Frances WA, turn l Elk Prairie Road (just after milepost 17). In less than a mi, turn r onto Swiss Picknik Road.
OCTOBER 8-11 2012: Champoeg Heritage State Park — Group Site/Meeting Hall. Note: 2nd week of October to take advantage of (hopefully) better weather!) Historic displays, hiking, biking, geocaching. Newly renovated meeting hall Group site will accommodate 10-12 smaller RVs (snug parking) w/ limited E avail Bring own water, Dump in park; showers avail in Loops A & B. Larger rigs may park (E/W hook-ups) in adjacent Loops A or B. WM can make res for those wishing to stay in Loops A or B & pay only one res fee for five or more sites. Those wishing to make their own res in either loop ($20/night + $8 res. fee per site) may do so online at www.reserveamerica.com 877-444-6777. Per ni cost will be averaged among campers, but those making their own reservations will pay their own $8 res fees. From I-5, take Exit 278. Go w toward Donald; r at Ehlen Rd. NE; r at Case Rd. NE; slight l at Champoeg Rd. NE and follow signs to park. Once in park, follow signs to Camping, then to Group Camp. Watch for OR-LoW signs, too. (Destination still unconfirmed.)
PennJ LoWs – PA, NJ
Contact: Phil Messina 732-388-9290 PMPop38@aolcom
Please notify WM if plan to attend Campout.
New Chapter forming! Tennessee
Contact Bob Lynch 615-796-5817 bobinboro@gmail.com
Border LoWs – SW AR, NW LA, SE OK, NE TX
Contact: Ruth Bristow 903-678-3714 ruthann19508@aolcom or Dorothy Owens 870-904-7591
JANUARY 2012: Our New Years campout is counted as our Jan. camp out.
FEBRUARY 9-12 2012: Watts RV Park near Gilmer, TX.
MARCH 8-11 2012: Texan RV Park at Athens, TX.
APRIL 12-15 2012: Clear Springs on Wright Patman Lake, Texarkana, TX.
MAY 10-13 2012: Hot Springs National Park, Hot Springs, AR.
JUNE 7-10 2012: Cypress Valley, between Jefferso n and Marshall.
JULY & AUGUST 2012: No Campouts.
Cen-Tex LoWs – Central
Contact: Marilyn Childers, 5907 Lake Falls Drive San Antonio, TX. 78222, 210.648.0089 aiming.highmc@yahoo.com .
JANUARY 19-21 2012: Colorado Landing RV Pk, La Grange, TX. Fm the jct of US77/SR71 Business, go S 4/10 mi on US 77 to Cedar St then W 1/10 mi to Pk. E/W/S Pk Phone 979-968-9465
FEBRUARY 16-18 2012: Sonny's RV Park, Lexington, TX. 8816 N Hwy 77, Lexington, TX. E/W/S Pk 888-232-0749
MARCH 15-18 2012: Peach Country RV, Stonewall, TX. Fm jct US 290/SH 16 in Fredericksburg, E 15 mi on SH 290. (R) Fm jct SH 281/SH 290 in Johnson City, W 14 mi (L). E/W/S Pk 877-379-4515
APRIL 19-21 2012: Riverview CG, Waco, TX. N bnd. Fm I-35, Exit 330, E on Loop 340/SH 6, 4 mi to FM 3400. Exit. Follow Frontage rd 3/10 mi to FM 434, R on SR 434 2 mi to Riverview Rd, l on Riverview Rd 9/10 mi, r E/W/S Pk, 254-662-0475.
MAY 10-12 2012: Boone RV Park, Lampasas, TX. Fm jct US 281 & US 190/183 (S of town), S 6/10 mi on SH 281. (L) E/W/S Pk Phone: 888-577-5171 (Individual registration at the office please.)
JUNE 21-23 2012: Skyline RV Park, Bandera, TX. Fm jct of SH 173 and SH 16 (in town), N 1.1 mi on SH 16. (L) E/W/S NOTE: SH16 from Kerrville not RV friendly. Recommend SH 173. Pk phone: 800-267-1402.
Lone Star LoWs – Southeast
Contact: Linda Cryer, (936)661-9591 willarsprangs@hughes.net
JANUARY 5-7 2012: Country Place RV park, Cut and Shoot, TX 936 264 2854. From I-45, Exit Frazier/Loop 336. R on Loop 336, R on Hwy. 105, go 3.8 mi r on Waukegan Road, 1/2 mile, Pk is on l
FEBRUARY 2-4 2012: Columbus RV Park (979) 732-6455. 1-800-657 6104. 1011 New World Drive, Columbus, TX 78934-4900?. From I-10, take Exit #696 (Hwy 71), turn L, go about 1/3 mi, R on New World Dr into pk.
MARCH 1-3 2012: Magnolia Lakes, 791 FM 2665, Goodrich Tx. (936)328-9786. Going N on Hwy 59, take 1988/2665 Exit right, immediate r on 2665 to RV Pk on l
APRIL 5-7 2012: Red Oak RV Park, 52715 Hwy 290, Hempstead, TX. 77445-9042. (979)826-6339. N on 290 to Hempstead. Pk is on l about 1 mi past Hwy 6, Pass RV Pk on l, make a u-turn back to pk.
MAY 3-5 2012: Colorado Landing, 64 Bluff View Court, La Grange, TX 78945. (979)968-9465. From I-10 (#695), turn r on Hwy 71 (n), exit, l onto Bus. 71, l onto US 77,6 blocks s on US 77, r on Cedar St. R (w) 2 blocks into pk.
Longhorn LoWs – North
Contact: Karol Cook 9540 Highland View Dr, Dallas, TX 75238 kjcook454@sbcglobalnet or 214- 952-7925.
Note 1: CORE: At CORE parks (May & Sept.) Member Must Make Your Own Reservation! Suggested site #’s listed are close to each other Other campouts notify WagonMaster: Karol Cook (H) 214-341-9662 (C) 214-952-7925
Note 2: All RV Parks will furnish meeting Room with 10 or more rigs.
JANUARY No Local Campout; Rio Grande Valley Get-together
FEBRUARY 16-19 2012: Hooves and Wheels, 4128 Granbury Highway Weatherford, TX 76087 (817) 599-4686 www.hoovesnwheels.com/
MARCH 15-18 2012: Texan RV,US Highway 175 West, Athens, Texas 75751, 903-677-3326, www.texanrvpark.com
APRIL 19-22 2012: I-35 RV Park, 15131 N Interstate Highway 35 Elm Mott (Waco), TX 76640-3425 (254) 829-0698 www.I35rvpark.com
MAY 17-20 2012: Holiday Park, Benbrook Lake, TX (CORE) Benbrook, TX, www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/benbrook. to reserve and avail sites. For all Corps CG contact the Nat. Rec. Res. Ser. at: ReserveUSA.com or 877/444-6777.
JUNE 14-17 2012: Juniper Point (CORE), Lake Texoma, TX Juniper Point CG. Lake Texoma www.laketexoma.com/camping juniper point campground/137.Res. and avail. for all Corps CG: Nat. Rec. Res. Ser. ReserveUSA.com 877/444-6777.
JULY 2012: No Local Campout. Caravan Trip (Possibly Casper, Wyoming)
AUGUST 16-19 2012: Pat Mayse Lake, (CORE) 1679 Farm Road 906 West, Powderly, TX 75473-3337. Phone: (903) 732-3020 Res. and avail. for all Corps CG: Nat. Rec. Res. Ser. ReserveUSA.com 877/444-6777.
SEPTEMBER 20-23 2012: Riverview CG, 988 Riverview Road, Waco, TX 76706, 254-662-0475. when on Loop 340, turn SE on University Parks Dr Go 1/2 mi to E Tinsley. Turn l. At T in road, turn t. Go 3/4 mile to Riverview rd. turn l. 7/8 of mile and we are on r.
Rio Grande Valley LoWs
Contact: Joanna Hendricksen 630-222-5861
VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, DELAWARE & WEST VirginiA
VA LoWs –Va Md De W Va
Contact: Anita Talbot: 104 Elm St. Elkins, WVA. 26241 (h)304-636-7804 (c)304-614-7801 AKT142@hotmailcom
January 21, 2012: Winter Luncheon Potluck at Lydia Rices home. 19551 Youngs Cliff Rd., Sterling, VA 20165.
APRIL 19-22 2012: Hagerstown/Antietam, Battlefield KOA. 11759 Snug Harbor Lane, Hagerstown, MD 21795. 800-265-7607. WM Heather Berryman (joine w/ PennJays
MAY 17-20 2012: shenandoah River SP. 350 Daughter of Stars Drive, Bentonville, VA 22610. WM Lois Lotis
JUNE 14-17 New River Junction CG. 2591 Big Falls Rd., Blacksburg, VA 24060. 540-639-6633. WM Marty Rine
JULY 19-22 TBD WM NEEDED
AUGUST 16-19 2012: WAPACOMA CG. South Branch River Rd., Romney, WV 26757. 304-822-5528. WM Anita Talbot
SEPTEMBER 13-16 2012: Pohick Bay Regional Park. 6501 Pohick Bay Dr., Lorton, VA 703-229-6104
OCTOBER 18-21 2012: Kiptopeke SP, 3540 Kiptopeke Dr., Cape Charles, VA 23310. 800-933-park. WM Nancy Carlson.
Nor West LoWs – West Central
Contact: Al Cottler 253-906-8222 (ATT cell)alinwa@earthlink.net 8410 153rd St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329.
Campouts begin on Thurs. for those who can make it, officially are Fri-Sun. Any addt'l Program Details will be posted at: http://www.norwestlows.com/ Handicap site, contact Marilyn Giddens 206.406.7116
WINTER LUNCHEONS: Jan. 7, Feb. 4, Mar 10. 11am- 1 pm. Johnnys at Fife (WA). http://www.johnnysatfife.com/contact-usdirections
APRIL 6-8 2012:Swiss Sportsmen's Club, 9423 198th Ave. e, Bonney Lake, WA. $18/nite. Early ok, E/W/D.
MAY 4-6 2012: Jefferson Co. F'gnds, Pt. Townsend, WA. $21 est. Early/late OK, E/W/D. http://www.jeffcofairgrounds.com/JeffCo_Site/Campground_II.html
JUNE 1-3 2012: Bremerton Elks Lodge, 4131 Pine Rd NE, Bremerton, WA 98310-2257 $21/est. E/W, D is at F'gds 4 mi. http://www.bpoe1181.org/
JULY 6-8 2012: NW Wa F'gds, 1771 Front St, Lynden, WA, $17/nite. Early/late OK, E/W/D. Come early for un-official fireworks watching. http://www.nwwafaircom/facilities-rental/rv-ralleys/
AUGUST 3-5 2012: Lopez Is, Anacortes WA. We are invited to visit the Larry Clark Estate on beautiful Lopez Is. in the San Juan Islands via ferry, walk-on day-trip, Is. transport will be provided. Possibly: BNDK at Swinnomish Casino, ex. 230 off I-5, W. on WA 20 to Anacortes, $22 (Elec.), alt. parking being sought. BD, marina pking. More details later, check website.
SEPTEMBER 10-16 2012: Lewis/Pacific Swiss Park, Frances, WA. $18/nite, EWD. Joint CO with Or-LoWs 10-16. Come when you can for as long as you like. Details TBA. http://www.lpss.info/index.html
OCTOBER 5-7 2012: Land Yacht Harbor, 9101 Steilacoom Rd, Olympia, WA. FHU, $18/nite. http://www.nwwafaircom/facilities-rental/rv-ralleys/
Wein LoWs – E WA & N ID
Contact: Marie Sisson POB 1732, Chelan, WA 98816, 509-682-5691(H) 509-670-1771(C) (VZ)
First Saturdays thru APRIL, 2012, winter breakfasts, 10:30 am, Denny's on Argonne, exit 287, off of I-90 (E or W), Spokane, WA.
MAY 10-13 2012: Perch Point, Moses Lake, WA. From Moses Lake, WA I-90 E/W exit 179 S on Hwy 17 ~ 2 mi to Rd M-SF abt 6 mi to Rd 6 SE, R, continue ~ 3.5 mi. Bndk. Free. W/S avail at nearby Potholes SP.
JUNE 14-17 2012 Steamboat Rock SP, Grand Coulee, WA. 12 mi S of Grand Coulee Dam on SR 155. Reservations suggested (888-226-7688) or on-line at www.parks.wa.gov. Res. Fee ($6.50/$8.50) $31/nite. (unless you qualify for WA State Park Recreation Pass).
JULY 12-15 2012 Sue's Place, Porcupine Bay. From Davenport, WA take Hwy 25 N to Mile 12, go R on Porcupine Bay C/G Rd abt 5 mi to first driveway on L after 25 MPH sign. 42011 Porcupine Bay Rd. Bndk. Free.
AUGUST 9--12 2012 Bull River NRA C/G, MT. From Idaho/Montana border take Hwy 200 abt 10 mi to c/g on l Huckleberry Festival $10/$5 GA.
SEPTEMBER 13-16 2012 Ginkgo/Wanapum State Pk, Vantage, WA I-90, exit 136, 3 mi S, at Columbia r Reservations suggested (888-226-7688) or on-line at www.parks.wa.gov. Res. Fee ($6.50/$8.50) $31/nite. (unless you qualify for WA State Park RecreationPass)
Wis-LoWs –
Contact: Nancy Kaufman nancy_kaufman@hotmailcom. 920-918-4000. NOTE: Early bird-Wednesday every campout
MAY 3-6 2012: CROCKET CAMPING RESORT & RV N2884 28th Ave, Lyndon Station, WI 53944 (608) 666-2040 From I-90/94 Take exit 79 for County Rd HH. Turn e (r if coming from the s) onto County Rd N/County Rd HH. Continue to follow County Rd HH for 1.3 miles. R onto 60th St, 1 mile. L on 28th Ave S, 0.6 mi. Be sure to tell them you are with the Wislows. Hosts Jackie and Francis.JUNE 7-10 2012: BENSON'S CENTURY CAMPING RESORT N3845 State Road 67, Campbellsport, WI 53010-1825 (920) 533-8597. From Jct of Hwys 45 & 67 NE 8 mi on Hwy 67. Be sure to tell them you are with the Wislows. Hosts George and Al
JULY 12-15 2012: HOLTWOOD CAMPGROUND, 400 Holtwood Way, Oconto, WI. 54153 920-834-7732 From Hwy 41 n, l at 1st light onto McDonald St. Go 3 blocks and follow sign on r. We have reserved sites but PLEASE reserve. Mention WisLoWs. Unreserved sites 2 weeks ahead will not be held. Hosts Candy & Nancy.
AUGUST 6-9 2012: SHEBOYGAN COUNTY MARSH C/G (Broughton Park), W 7039 Cty Hwy SR Elkhart Lake, WI 53020 920-876-2535 Take Hwy 23 to Hwy 67. N to Elkhart Lake. L(w) at 4wy. stop onto cty rd J. Follow J through town 3.5 mi. C/G on l. 15 sites have been reserved. PLEASE reserve one of these. Hosts Roni & Larry.
SEPTEMBER 6-9 2012: GRAND VALLEY CAMPGROUND, W5855 County Rd B Dalton, WI 53926 2½ mi w of Kingston 920-394-3643 Exit 132 off I-90/94 at Hwy 51 to Hwy 22 through Pardeeville to County B, r 7 1/2 mi. $35 down payment when making reservation, 10% discount if over 10 campers. Be sure to tell them you are with the Wislows. Hosts Cathy and Linda.
OCTOBER 4-7 2012: DUCK CREEK CAMPGROUND W6560 County Hwy. G Pardeeville, WI 53954. 608-429-2425. From the jnct hwys 16 & 22 go n 0.4 mi on hwy 22 to CR-G. Go w one mi. Reserveby August 15th. Be sure to tell them you are with the Wislows. Hosts Bill and Pat.
