Camping in Eureka Springs

[DredheadV2.0]

Less than half a mile from the hotel is this campground: http://www.kettlecampground.com/

Don't know much about it, other than it's a lot closer than the KOA, and it's just off a major street (as major as you can get in ES).  This is important for anyone riding back from the after dinner parking-lot stupidity at the hotel - no dark, twisty, deer- (or cougar!) filled roads.

Anyone else have some good suggestions for the campers among us, let us know here.

[RoadRat]

Looks OK on the website... reservations are apparently made by sending at least one night's fee by snail mail. I'd planned on camping Tuesday night and reserving a room for Wednesday night, but I might just want to camp both nights.

Have you contacted them about having a group? It'd be nice if we could all get campsites next to each other in one block...  

[DredheadV2.0]

Looks OK on the website... reservations are apparently made by sending at least one night's fee by snail mail. I'd planned on camping Tuesday night and reserving a room for Wednesday night, but I might just want to camp both nights.

Have you contacted them about having a group? It'd be nice if we could all get campsites next to each other in one block...  

Hadn't given it too much thought, because so few so far had expressed an interest.  I'd be camping myself if I were solo, but my GF is not so much into the idea.  

[RoadRat]

After further review of the website, it looks pretty darn nice. They have a nice bathhouse/showers, wifi internet, inground pool, water and electricity for the tent sites, picnic tables, lots of shade trees and you can have campfires. Nothing like a nice campfire for sitting around BSing and such...  

Tent sites are $18 with water/electricity, $14 without. There's also two cabins situated right in the middle of the tent sites. Cabins have water, electricity, mini-fridge, heat and air conditioning. Sleeps 4 people with one queen bed and one full bed (BYO blankets.sleeping bag). $50.00 per night.

I'd be into splitting a cabin for 2 nights (Tues/Wed) if anyone's interested.


 

[sprintrock]

All those in favor of this speak up so we can check into getting an area desiginated for us.  

[RoadRat]

BYW... this campground is only 1500 ft. from the hotel... walking distance.

I've never been to an ST.N meet, but I'm sure that the parking lot party is a lot of fun. For anyone who isn't a huge party animal tho, the campground is a good place to retire early or have a 'quiet place' to hang out. I'm an early-to-bed person, and I'm looking forward to doing a lot of riding in the mornings.

There's only been 3 or 4 others who have expressed an interst in camping. If nobody else is into sharing a cabin, I think I'll go ahead and get a tent site anyway. I'd be willing to reserve a couple tent sites and/or a cabin if anyone else is interested.

If no one else responds by March 1st, I'll just make my own arrangements.  

[sprintrock]

There's only been 3 or 4 others who have expressed an interst in camping. If nobody else is into sharing a cabin, I think I'll go ahead and get a tent site anyway. I'd be willing to reserve a couple tent sites and/or a cabin if anyone else is interested.

If no one else responds by March 1st, I'll just make my own arrangements.  

I would like a campsite, I like the whole campfire thing.  So, if you want to reserve one for me that would be fine.  I will be cooking breakfast, so if anyone camping there wants in let me know.  Usually it is pancakes and sasuage, but I'll need to know how much to bring.  

[RoadRat]

I would like a campsite, I like the whole campfire thing.  So, if you want to reserve one for me that would be fine.  I will be cooking breakfast, so if anyone camping there wants in let me know.  Usually it is pancakes and sasuage, but I'll need to know how much to bring.  

PM sent.

Very generous offer on breakfast...   I'll bring the fresh-ground coffee and French press.  

[sprintrock]

I'll bring the fresh-ground coffee and French press.  

Fresh coffee...sweet!

[basco]

I am in for camping. Got my first vacation ok'd at my new job. I love this company.

[DredheadV2.0]

I am in for camping. Got my first vacation ok'd at my new job. I love this company.

Kick Ass!  A big Woo Hoo for Basco.  

[RoadRat]

I am in for camping. Got my first vacation ok'd at my new job. I love this company.

Great!  

If you look at the campground map here:

http://www.kettlecampground.com/campmap.htm

The even numbered tent sites #2 thru #10 are all on one side, away from the RV sites. There's also a cabin (#2) in the middle.

So far we have 3 people who need sites. I had planned on reserving a couple after March 1st, but if ya'll want to call up yourselves and make your own reservations, ask for one of these sites (or cabin #2) and we'll have them all together... sound good?

Kettle Campground,
HWY 62 East            
4119 East Van Buren
Eureka Springs, AR 72632

(479)-253-9100

(800)-899-2267
 

[cyjo]

Thanks for the info. In another week or so I will have a better handle on my expenses and that will determine whether I camp or not.

[stefrrr]

Let's see... they have cabins, which is a big  , but you have to provide your own linens, which means packing more. That's a  .


I'm conflicted.  

[DredheadV2.0]

Let's see... they have cabins, which is a big  , but you have to provide your own linens, which means packing more. That's a  .


I'm conflicted.  

Linens?  Just throw your sleeping bag on the bed.

[RoadRat]

One word about the cabins... AIR CONDITIONING. (ok, 2 words.  )

If you've ever been in Eureka Springs in June, you'll know what I'm talkin' 'bout.  

[sprintrock]

The weather at night should be OK...I hope.  

[sprintrock]

OK campers I made my reservation for "T6" (camp site 6), I believe T4 is filled by RoadRat.  Here is the email comfirmation they sent me.  I look forward to seeing everyone there.  I advised Clyde that there should be a few of us there.

Rockford

We have reserved a Primitive Tent Site for you for the night of June 10, departing on June 12,  2008.  The price is $14.00   per night, plus tax for 2 people.   Extra people over the age of 6 are $2. each per night.
 
We will put your reservation on courtesy hold for 10 days. To hold the site until you arrive you will need to send a $ 14.00  deposit (at this time we are not accepting credit cards) by check or money order to:    
 
                             Kettle Campground        
                             4119 East Van Buren
                             Eureka Springs, AR 72632
 
When we receive your deposit we will credit it to your site and send you a confirmation.  
 
 
Cancellation Policy: Reservations will be held for 10 days from the date made, pending receipt of a deposit. If no deposit is received within 10 days, the reservation will automatically be cancelled.  A refund will be given on cancelled reservations providing a notice is given 10 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. All cancellations will result in a $5.00 administrative fee.
 
If you have any questions about your reservation please feel free to email us at info@KettleCampground.com or
call toll free 1-800-899-CAMP (2267).
 
Thanks,
Clyde
Kettle Campground, Cabins & RV Park

[basco]

One word about the cabins... AIR CONDITIONING. (ok, 2 words.  )

If you've ever been in Eureka Springs in June, you'll know what I'm talkin' 'bout.  

 
Drink enough beer and you won't have to worry about it.  

[RoadRat]

OK campers I made my reservation for "T6" (camp site 6), I believe T4 is filled by RoadRat.  Here is the email comfirmation they sent me.  I look forward to seeing everyone there.  I advised Clyde that there should be a few of us there.

Rockford

Thanks for the info.  

That leaves T2, T8, T10 and cabin #2 on the primitive sites. If we run out we can share sites... I may take Rockford up on his generous offer to share his site so that would leave T4 available too.

Drink enough beer and you won't have to worry about it.  

Yeah, if it's real beer... I had to quit awhile back for my health, but I still like it. Hard to find a decent non-alchoholic beer tho.  

[chromekid01]

I am in on the camping though depending on where the majority goes will depend on where I will stay can't miss out on all the campfire fun

[Hickey]

I've got a campsite reserved at Kettle Campground for June 9th - 12th.  I'm not sure yet which campsite number has been assigned to me, but I'll post up when I know.

EDIT:

I'll be in campsite T8.  

[sprintrock]

EDIT:
I'll be in campsite T8.  

I think RoadRat and I will be in campsite T6.  

[chromekid01]

I'll be there don't know the campsite yet but I am working on that now LOL see you all soon!!!

[brkhldr58]

Vacation plans are settled and sent my deposit for nights of the 10th thru 12th.  

[basco]

Anyone care to share a site if it is full? If they don't take cards for reservations, I am just going go and see what happens.

[sprintrock]

Anyone care to share a site if it is full? If they don't take cards for reservations, I am just going go and see what happens.

Well you can possibly share my site, but I don't know if there will be much room.  Roadrat is sharing it as well, but if we need to we will.  

[Hickey]

It will depend on the size of the sites.  But I'll be there too and my tent doesn't take up a lot of space.  So we might be able to work something out with the staff.  I'll be at site T8 starting on Monday night.

[sprintrock]

I asked if two tents could be on a site when I made my reservation, and they said that it should not be a problem.  

[brkhldr58]

I have a tent site reserved for the 10th thru 12th.  I received a confirmation email, but no mention of a specific site. I'll gladly share, but I've been told I snore rather loudly,      so you may want to bring earplugs just in case.

[mxvet57]

I have a tent site reserved for the 10th thru 12th.  I received a confirmation email, but no mention of a specific site. I'll gladly share, but I've been told I snore rather loudly,      so you may want to bring earplugs just in case.

for every one in the camp site?  

[JamminJere]

I asked if two tents could be on a site when I made my reservation, and they said that it should not be a problem.  

Hmmmmm... ok... but that sounds two tents to me!

[DredheadV2.0]

Well you can possibly share my site, but I don't know if there will be much room.  Roadrat is sharing it as well, but if we need to we will.  

Hey, Roadrat's still coming?  Do you know if he's coming to dinner, too?  Just want to make sure everyone's paid and accounted for.

[basco]

It will depend on the size of the sites.  But I'll be there too and my tent doesn't take up a lot of space.  So we might be able to work something out with the staff.  I'll be at site T8 starting on Monday night.

I might be there that night. If there is any open I will take it but if not then I will see you there.

[sprintrock]

Hey, Roadrat's still coming?  Do you know if he's coming to dinner, too?  Just want to make sure everyone's paid and accounted for.

Well I thought RoadRat was coming, but I have not spoke with him in a while.  I will be there on Tuesday night, but I will already have eaten.  So if he is not there my spot will be open to split 50/50.  

[Hickey]

I changed my plans and will not be camping this year.  So, campsite T8 is definitely open from the 9th to the 12th, if someone needs it.

Why?  The weather forecast for Monday the 9th looks foul.  I'm headed for a hotel instead and have decided to just stay put once I've checked in.