Camping @ TRF

[eldatari]

I am not saying that the camp grounds are perfect but it is not south central LA like it is being made out to be.  If you are smart about what you do, where you go, and who you hang out with then you will be safe!  All I wanted to point out is that there is a reason we go back and camp every year.  There are wonderful aspects about camp and a great time to be had.  But beyond that I am not going to spend anymore time trying to convince you, either you want to come have a good time with friends or you don't it is up to you.

[*Teach*]

Breandan, it's all about where you camp. I have camped all over the campgrounds in my time there and have found that the area we are in now is pretty tame. Rani is right, if you want to camp with PR feel to join us. The worst we have had to deal with there was a jerkwad with a loud generator and a drunk girl who got lost and caused an hour long walkabout trying to find her home (which was about 20 feet from our camp).
The whole row 0 area is fairly mellow and close to the gates. If you don't want to camp with PR, then I suggest row zero anyway just pull in to the back area where several other RVs and motorhomes already pull in and you will find camp to be fun again.

*and ignore the rum drunk guy. That's just me and apparently I am a harmless fuzzball.*

[batninja]

We used to camp on the west side of the large area, just inside the road (and pretty close, but not TOO close to the porta-potties).  However, in the past few seasons, it seems we ended up in Raver Central towards the end of the evening.  In this same area a few years ago, my friend brought his RV, and we rented a generator for the weekend.  However, the 'gennie' was taken sometime in the wee hours of Sunday morning (it was out of gas, so it wasn't running; if it was, we might've been able to catch the perps in the act).  Expensive lesson learned: a chain and padlock would've been a good idea. 

Now we camp along the treeline in the southwest corner of the grounds, across the ditches.  Much less noise, and it's so remote that a person would have to REALLY want to go out of their way, altering their course just to walk through our campsite.

We'll probably set up camp there this year as well.  Except for the generator incident, we always have a great time, and I look forward to going back each year to camp!

[Riot]

We used to camp on the west side of the large area, just inside the road (and pretty close, but not TOO close to the porta-potties).  However, in the past few seasons, it seems we ended up in Raver Central towards the end of the evening.  In this same area a few years ago, my friend brought his RV, and we rented a generator for the weekend.  However, the 'gennie' was taken sometime in the wee hours of Sunday morning (it was out of gas, so it wasn't running; if it was, we might've been able to catch the perps in the act).  Expensive lesson learned: a chain and padlock would've been a good idea. 

Now we camp along the treeline in the southwest corner of the grounds, across the ditches.  Much less noise, and it's so remote that a person would have to REALLY want to go out of their way, altering their course just to walk through our campsite.

We'll probably set up camp there this year as well.  Except for the generator incident, we always have a great time, and I look forward to going back each year to camp!

Yeah we have a nice sized chain and a padlock and it is chained to the frame of the camper. Ours is so quiet though even with it running, if we were sleeping we probably wouldn't hear it still.

[crashbot]

I don't want to jinx it, but it has been nice down in our spot at 11b under the two trees. It is noisy at times, but I do not go out there expecting the silence of a deep woods camping expedition. Occasional drunk might stop by and in the last 4 years only 2 instances of what people are calling "ravers" have stopped by asking for "extra beer". 

The one time I did walk up to the fire circle...yeah. 

[Mouse]

I camped Row 10 this year, pretty far up from my normal row....I was right next to that giant rave party going on all weekend before the cops busted it up Saturday night...Really? I mean, giant strobe lights and DJ Reaver? Luckily the police saw all the drugs out in the open and bam....shut down. Idjits. I have nothing against ravers as people, but as a party group....Our camp and Thorin, who was luckily our neighbor, we came up with some choice ideas for them if they show later...

[FaeHollow]

What were those Mouse? I must have scurried off by the time those were discussed.

[xed]

While I absolutely do not feel that it is my responsibility to "convice" anyone that they should do anything;  I feel like I should comment here.

We look forward all year to camping, too.  It's a ton of fun.  The first year we went, we ended up right next to the rave, but since then, with the help of my brain, I have been able to set camp far enough away to not be TOO bothered by it.

I've already said how nice it would be to have a renaissance campground to match the faire, but that's another story.

I would also like to point out the fact that there is a quiet family camping site, which, judging only by the name, sounds like the perfect place to bring a family who wants it quiet.


All of that being said, we USUALLY set up our tents with our back to the woods, where no one has any business walking through our camp.  We do get visitors, some of which I allow to stay, and some of which are asked/told to leave.

I'm not sure what 'PR' is exactly, but I think that area is pretty close to where we usually camp.  Maybe we'll look around a bit more this weekend instead of setting up camp immediately, hopefully we'll be able to find some of you.

EDIT: Ok, I just Realised that there was a map on the who when where thread;  We usually camp along the treeline around either 1-D or 6-C.  I think.

[Rani Zemirah]

Xed... PR = Phoenix Risen clan... just a bunch of fun loving, friendly rennies, we are.   

[xed]

Sounds like a good time, but according to the who when where thread, none of you will be out this weekend?

[*Teach*]

I don't think anyone from Phoenix Risen will be out at the campgrounds this weekend. Most of are planning for our big invasion AHE so are skipping this one to get ready.
There may be a few that make it out still, just nothing official this weekend.

*Mostly I am trying to store up enough rum to make it through AHE*

[azchris]

So since we aren't part of any of the clans, were would you all recommend trying to set up camp to avoid the crazies and enjoy more mature company?

[xed]

check out the who when where thread, its got a map of the campgrounds.  Basically, around the bottom (closer to the faire, go figure) is where the ravers aren't.  If you set your camp in the middle of the campgrounds, prepare to be in the middle of everything.

[KiltedPrivateer]

I'll point out again - That though "Quiet Family Camping" sounds inviting, It sits right on the tracks of what we affectionately call the iron dragon.  It rolls through at about 1am and 4am.  I will also point out that it has to be about a mile from the gates of faire.  If anything, the two camps should be reversed, but I'm not about to go on that campaign.

No, inferring that anyone who does not appreciate techno music at all hours, or loud generators, or obnoxious looped up teens, should just move over to quiet family camping, is basically saying, punish the responsible people by putting them a mile away from everyone else, next to a railroad.

[Note: All distances exaggerated while making a point]

[THELADYKAT]

Colman-style fueled cooking is that ok or not?