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Title: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: lonur1 on December 04, 2014, 12:09:05 PM
New to Sherwood, regular at TRF.

Is the campground rv and pet friendly as I have heard? Is the campground set up nicely like TRF? Are there dump stations, showers, potable water fill up stations? Limited space. When can you arrive to camp?

Thank in advance. We are REALLY looking forward to this faire!
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on December 15, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
Wow, people must be busy getting ready for the end of the year.  Can't believe no one has answered this yet.

1. RVs: The general camp has room for some RV of the non monster size.  Monster RVs can be housed in the main parking if they won't fit into the camping area.  Camping is still fairly primitive.  No dump station, No electric.

2. Pets: Must follow standard pet rules such as being on a leash at all times.  Dog runs and visible kennels are not allowed.

3. Showers: There is a shower house in the camp ground. Has hot water if you get there at the right time.  Though I've heard that the water heater has been or will be upgraded.  I've never run out of hot water.  Though I typically take a sailors shower.

4. There is a spigot at the shower that can be used for water.  Not sure how potable.  We use it mainly for washing hands and dishes and clean up.

5.  Camp ground typically opens at noon on Friday.

You're in for a treat.  Sherwood IS the best faire in Texas.  The camp ground is many tiers above the camps at TRF.  I like to think of the camp ground as an extension of the village.  The villagers retreat to their camps at the close of the day where we eat together, drink together and enjoy each others company.

Be sure to stop Clan Procrastination and say howdy.  We love to meet new villagers.
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: Crimson on January 05, 2015, 10:05:55 AM
What KP said...   8)
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: mpullen on January 05, 2015, 05:01:09 PM
Just watch out for that weed puller of a campgrounds manager. He can be seen riding around in his green Kawasaki Mule, being bribed with all manner of food and refreshments. He's a real meanie. He's been caught giving folks a ride and waiving at everyone, greeting them in the morning and giving a loud "Wakie - wakie" shout in the morning.

What KP stated is the facts. Camping at Sherwood is nothing like camping at TRF (even though I work at the TRF campgrounds).
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: Lady Laura on February 05, 2015, 01:46:18 PM
And we all love that "Weed Puller" at both faire campgrounds!   ;)
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: beckgam462 on February 12, 2015, 09:10:59 PM
Is there a Map of the camp ground ??
Mike???

As at TRF it is easy to see where RV/trailers tents etc.. can easily maneuver and negotiate the terrain/roads


we have been attending Sherwood since the beginning but only day tripping.  as the camp ground road was very narrow and the general area was bulldozed.

this year we are bring our trailer  (20 FT length )  and it would be nice to have a layout of the roads and general /quiet camping areas    :)
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: JackGonzo, MD on February 13, 2015, 04:42:17 PM
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-fQ2GCMMisTk/VN59kc8PeQI/AAAAAAAADcA/1j1RlhmWjRQ/w876-h879-no/1890337_620363861429582_3326884837457615583_o.jpg)

This is a map Mike recently posted on one of the FB groups.
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: beckgam462 on February 13, 2015, 09:40:24 PM
thanks for the map 8)
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: KiltedPrivateer on February 16, 2015, 10:22:14 PM
Why do the FB'ers get all the good info?
Title: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: Jaunty on February 20, 2015, 09:43:34 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/20/5229cbcb8e3b60bf797e1d309331c4da.jpg) camp is more basic than TRF, but we can hide in the woods! Just set up camp. Friends of Fair can leave tents up the whole season....we are crossing our fingers that nothing gets stolen. One week and all of our stuff is still here.
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: GNASloth on February 20, 2015, 10:21:24 PM
Did it all last year as FoF and again this year. Never had a problem. Love camping at Sherwood. I do have a small key lock we lock on our tent zippers before we leave. But again, never had a problem.
Forgot to mention, we do general quiet tent camping.
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: Crimson on February 26, 2015, 08:38:30 AM
KP, because the FB'ers are the cool kids.  Come join the cool kids table...
Title: Re: Sherwood Faire Camping
Post by: Trillium on February 26, 2015, 09:59:11 AM
NOOOOO!!!!  Don't go to the dark side!!!!