[pct-l] ADZPCTKO Campsite Policy

[surferskir at aol.com]

TO ALL--

GET A COPY OF THE CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST MAP.

The Lake Morena County Park is surrounded by the Cleveland National Forest.
As far as I know, no reservations are needed to camp in the National Forest.
You could theoretically pitch your tent just south of the County Park Boundary and be within 200 yards of the ADZPCTKO, being set up within the Cleveland National Forest.  (On the map it is just south of the County Park entrance road).   But you will need a campfire permit (FREE) to operate your stove.  
Check your topo map.  Everything in the immediate area that is not shaded grey is US Forest Service Property, surrounding the County Park and the private ownership.  Perhaps look into the CLeveland Natinal Forest website.
Worth checking into.

--Dennis--


-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Siechert <carlito at gmail.com>
To: Bill Potter <billpotter at yahoo.com>
Cc: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tue, Mar 19, 2013 11:02 pm
Subject: Re: [pct-l] ADZPCTKO Campsite Policy


One clarification: The March 17 registration opening date had been posted
on the ADZ website for about two weeks prior (with broad hints in the
months before that), been tweeted (and retweeted by many), posted on PCT-L,
and on FB. And the window turned out to be so short, I assume, because over
700 folks knew about it from those various postings.

I'm sorry we (more accurately, the campground) can't accommodate everyone
who would like to attend. After we've had a chance to sift through all the
registrations and have a more accurate picture of how many to expect, we'll
provide additional guidance on the website (http://adzpctko.org). But at
this time, I'd have to say that the likelihood of squeezing in more folks
is extremely slim. The good news is that lots of people every year manage
to have a terrific PCT adventure without attending Kick Off.

Cheers,
Carl
ADZPCTKO webmaster and co-conspirator


On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 8:22 PM, Bill Potter <billpotter at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Greg,
>
> I want to make sure I'm understanding your message.
>
> You are saying through hikers, with no notice of when we needed to
> register, and an incredibly short window to actually register, are going to
> be turned away from the the KO once you reach a magic number that we won't
> know until we get there? And then, maybe there will be another spot for us
> somewhere up the trail?
>
> I'll survive without it but I was looking forward to it and really wanted
> the water safety course and bigfoots presentation since it appears I have
> PF and not heels that bruise really easy when I hike.
>
> Am I reading that wrong?
>
> Bill
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Greg Hummel <bighummel at aol.com>
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:01 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] ADZPCTKO Campsite Policy
>
> Lake Morena, our host for the past 15 years, allows us to have only a
> limited number of campers at the KO.  In the past, we've had a general
> policy of finding a campsite for all aspiring thru-hikers, whether
> registered or walk-in. Last year, with increased demand, we overflowed and
> our gracious hosts were so kind as to ignore this one time.  This year
> we're facing the same issue, a full campground and no where to put
> walk-ins. Thus, if you walk-in to the KO expecting a place to camp, you
> need to revise this expectation.  When we reach full capacity, and we don't
> know when that will be with no-shows and cancellations, you will be turned
> away and directed to continue hiking up the trail to find a responsible
> campsite on the north side of the park. You are then welcome to walk back
> to the campground during the day and evening to enjoy the activities.
>
>
> Happy trails,
>
>
> Greg Hummel
> ADZPCTKO Wagonmaster
>
> My favorite transportation is my legs!
>