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Mrs.Mod · 08-04-2013, 08:37 AM

Hi Neil,
Great! You'll make number 8. The 10 sites we blocked off are all full hook-up sites. As long as site are available we can book more as needed.
Sequoia RV Ranch also has partial hook-up sites. They have a mobile 'honey wagon' and there is a dump station that is no more that 100 yards from any site.

kmaggard · 08-04-2013, 10:40 AM

Ben and I are in, booked the 13th to the 18th. Looks like a great place.

Safari-Rick · 08-04-2013, 11:25 AM

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Ok guys and dolls.... We're arriving on the 13th and departing on the 17th of March 2014

We'll be in space 33.

s/
Safari-Rick

FreshAir · 08-05-2013, 04:42 PM

We are trying to work a way to attend your rally and do some sight seeing in Sequoia Nat Park. Maybe like 3 nights with you then some camping in the National Park. It's been a while since Lynn and I were there....before kids....our oldest just turned 42 and we tent camped back then. So any suggestions to camping in The Park....trailer friendly roads etc?

Neil

ASwifey · 08-13-2013, 09:26 AM

Neil, so glad you and Lynne will be joining us!

I would not plan on taking the trailer into the park, at least from this side. There is a very short length restriction, I think our F-250 barely qualified. It's really geared towards tenters. If you leave your trailer at the campground you can drive up from there, it's about 7 miles to the entrance. There is a $20 fee to enter the park, but I believe that is for a 7 day pass. Unless you have a senior's pass, the it's free! From there it is quite a drive up a twisty turny mountain road to get up to where the trees are.

We drove up and spent the day hiking and exploring last time we stayed in Three Rivers. It was Valentines Day weekend, the weather was lovely at the campground, but up at the trees there was about 3 feet of snow! It was beautiful

FreshAir · 08-13-2013, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ASwifey

Neil, so glad you and Lynne will be joining us!

I would not plan on taking the trailer into the park, at least from this side. There is a very short length restriction, I think our F-250 barely qualified. It's really geared towards tenters. If you leave your trailer at the campground you can drive up from there, it's about 7 miles to the entrance. There is a $20 fee to enter the park, but I believe that is for a 7 day pass. Unless you have a senior's pass, the it's free! From there it is quite a drive up a twisty turny mountain road to get up to where the trees are.

We drove up and spent the day hiking and exploring last time we stayed in Three Rivers. It was Valentines Day weekend, the weather was lovely at the campground, but up at the trees there was about 3 feet of snow! It was beautiful

Thanks, Lianne. I did some online research and discovered the same. As I mentioned we visited there and Kings Canyon more than 40 years ago. Since we were pup tent camping I do not recall or paid attention to how it would be to tow a trailer to there. Back then 'It was the journey that was magical'.....now as I am not into a lot of driving, 'It's the destination that needs to be magical'. We have not yet decided yet....we kinda want to....2014 spring is going to be busy for us.

See you at JRRV.
Neil

P.S. National Park entry fee is FREE for us 'seasoned' travelers.

Scott J-24 · 08-13-2013, 05:43 PM

Gosh, how did all the big Class A busses get in there to camp at Dorst CG? Is the road from Three Rivers CG different from the main road into the park? We really wanted to camp there this fall and hike into Mier Grove and all the other great hikes in the park.

Suzzeee · 08-15-2013, 05:54 PM

Okay...I finally got around to actually making our reservation...we're in Space # 23!!

Mrs.Mod · 08-16-2013, 06:41 PM

Wonderful, Suzzeee! I can't wait to see your new AS!
We got you down at site #23. That puts us at 9 trailers.

I think there's a white box trailer in the middle of our group in the river sites. I think #33. We should try to convert them, although, I don't think it would be difficult.
Also, I would advise against reserving site #35, the dump station is almost directly in front. It's not particularly busy but I just wanted to give a heads up.

Safari-Rick · 08-19-2013, 04:36 PM

Nope. I'm in space 33.

newroswell · 08-21-2013, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott J-24

Gosh, how did all the big Class A busses get in there to camp at Dorst CG? Is the road from Three Rivers CG different from the main road into the park? We really wanted to camp there this fall and hike into Mier Grove and all the other great hikes in the park.

They either came in from the north, or they passed this sign.

Scott J-24 · 08-21-2013, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by newroswell

They either came in from the north, or they passed this sign.

Well that sucks!

Mrs.Mod · 10-13-2013, 08:59 AM

Here's a bump for the thread. So-Cal, Nor-Cal, All-Cal, No-Cal! Come one, come all!

Lisalynn · 10-21-2013, 09:25 AM

Hi Cara,

Great rally at Kernville, nice to see everyone again! Chris and I and Papa Don would love to join you!! We are putting this one on our calenders! Sounds like fun!!
Lisa

Mrs.Mod · 10-21-2013, 09:54 AM

Hi Lisa,
I'm glad you found the thread. Looks like I sent a bad link to everyone.

Cheers to all!

Lisalynn · 10-21-2013, 06:46 PM

We are in site # 12

!!
Hoping to be towing silver... but she is still under construction and not close to winterized yet... (no inner skins and no vent covers attached... and about to replace two side skins... details...)

OpenHigher · 10-23-2013, 08:06 AM

Hey Cara: Sherry and I were all set to make your rally. Called the campground, picked out a site, etc, ready to book and discovered it conflicted with a trip to Carmel Highlands Inn same week. We were both unhappy and were very much looking forward to your gig. We will be there for sure the following year if this is an annual party.

Great to see you at Kernville, and all the other gang.

Robert

Mrs.Mod · 10-27-2013, 01:48 PM

Hey folks,
I called Sequoia RV Ranch today. There are still a some sites open in the main rally area. This is a smaller campground, so no matter where you are, you won't be far from the action. If you want to go, get on it!
Also, I found out that Lori at the front desk no longer works there. That's disappointing. She was very accomodating and was excited for our group to be there. Hopefully our new contact will be easy to work with too.

kennyp315 · 10-27-2013, 02:55 PM

Hey Cara, Just wanted you to know that your rice pilaf is what got me home from the Kern. It was sooo good. The week of your rally conflicts with my birthday. Not that I have a whole lot of plans right now, but you never know. I think that I will call the park and see what is left on river and if I get refunded if I have to cancel. This last Kern trip was the best in the last five years. Just my opinion. Kenny

Mrs.Mod · 10-27-2013, 03:41 PM

Kenny,
I'm glad you liked the pilaf! If you don't come to Three Rivers, I'll have no one to harrass. Besides, can you think of a better way to spend your birthday? I would even consider changing the name to Kenny's Birthday Rally.
You can cancel a reservation 7 or more days prior without penalty.