2012 Pachaug Camp-n-Rides

akarob · 03-30-2012, 08:31 PM

I've been anxiously waiting for this season - camping season. The campgrounds in the State Forest open on the 3rd weekend in April., so 4/20. I'd therefore like to kick this camping season into action with the...

Official Pachaug Four Twenty Camp-n-Ride

Before he thread gets too far, I'd like to go over some ground rules for the people that camp with me. When I host a campout, I will be there to reserve at least one or two campsites, my name goes on the Ranger's roster, and I'm there at the end to make sure the place is left in an appropriate condition. If someone ELSE wants to host it, they are responsible for it, no guarantee I'll even be there..

We, of course are talking about Pachaug State Forest and there's two campgrounds. I never know which campground I'll camp at until I get there. There are no reservations. 1st come, 1st served. We're either at Green Falls Campground (by the lake), or a couple miles away at Mt Misery Chapman Area (next to the green).

IMPORTANT - Everyone must know the following things :
The Rangers there have full police powers. They WILL ticket you.
It's important to CRAWL (slowly) through the campgrounds. Seriously, there are kids and stuff.
Go slow on park roads. The speed limits are 10mph, so don't race around.
STOP for horses & shut off your bike. A scared horse is NOT a good thing.
You WILL encounter hikers, bikers and who knows what out there. Please be courteous.

Thanks - I know everyone knows the drill, but there are new people every year. As always, it's bring what you ride, ride what you bring. That basically means that all bike types are welcome to attend, we are surrounded by great motorcycle roads with many local attractions. Trails, rough dirt roads, groomed park roads and windy country roads are everywhere.

Here are a couple links to help you find the place.

Mt Misery Chapman Area
Green Falls Area
My Signature has the Enduro Loop map.

This is basically the center of town. Everything is within a few miles of here.

View Larger Map

SEE YOU OUT THERE!!

P 0 P E Y E · 03-30-2012, 09:48 PM

Sign me up

alcontrast · 03-30-2012, 10:31 PM

I've already had one moto-camping night this year in that general area! I'm looking forward to the Pachaug camp-n-rides of 2012!

So are we camping 4/20 - 4/21?

akarob · 03-31-2012, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcontrast

I've already had one moto-camping night this year in that general area! I'm looking forward to the Pachaug camp-n-rides of 2012!

So are we camping 4/20 - 4/21?

That's what I'm thinking. Camping on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Stan Dalone · 03-31-2012, 04:23 AM

You know where i'll be at four twenty on four twenty.

akarob · 03-31-2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fourty2ri

You know where i'll be at four twenty on four twenty.

Just make sure you get there by 4:20.

Rhode trip · 03-31-2012, 06:50 AM

I tried to camp there opening day last year. Every site was taken!

akarob · 03-31-2012, 09:14 AM

Both campgrounds? I'll be going in Thursday night to set up a tent to reserve a spot. Each camping spot is allowed to have up to 6 people stay at it. I'm not expecting a huge turnout so I'll only plan on one site. If you just show up on Friday afternoon expecting to find a spot, it's usually full. After I find a spot, I make a reply to this thread saying exactly where we are.

WAP · 03-31-2012, 09:32 AM

In! Soy milk or dragon?

Stan Dalone · 03-31-2012, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akarob

Just make sure you get there by 4:20.

Only if Al makes cookies

Rhode trip · 03-31-2012, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akarob

Both campgrounds? I'll be going in Thursday night to set up a tent to reserve a spot. .

Yeah, it was crazy Friday evening. I think the opening coincided with opening day for fishing.

CallMeBuzz · 03-31-2012, 02:35 PM

Just so you have somewhat of a head count. I'm in.

lilolita · 03-31-2012, 03:48 PM

w00t! me & cheesebot are in! I'll bring the brownies, safe for consumption by those that need to pass a pee test.

akarob, as always, thanks for being host.

Stan Dalone · 03-31-2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilolita

akarob, as always, thanks for being host.

the hostess, with the mostess

tmlee · 03-31-2012, 08:13 PM

Crap, I am scheduled to work that weekend. I'll see if I can trade the trip and get it off.

I do have a 31 hour layover scheduled here https://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/...=1&redirect=no that weekend though.

Terry

03-30-2012, 08:31 PM	#1
akarob ^OP Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,512	2012 Pachaug Camp-n-Rides I've been anxiously waiting for this season - camping season. The campgrounds in the State Forest open on the 3rd weekend in April., so 4/20. I'd therefore like to kick this camping season into action with the... Official Pachaug Four Twenty Camp-n-Ride Before he thread gets too far, I'd like to go over some ground rules for the people that camp with me. When I host a campout, I will be there to reserve at least one or two campsites, my name goes on the Ranger's roster, and I'm there at the end to make sure the place is left in an appropriate condition. If someone ELSE wants to host it, they are responsible for it, no guarantee I'll even be there.. We, of course are talking about Pachaug State Forest and there's two campgrounds. I never know which campground I'll camp at until I get there. There are no reservations. 1st come, 1st served. We're either at Green Falls Campground (by the lake), or a couple miles away at Mt Misery Chapman Area (next to the green). IMPORTANT - Everyone must know the following things : The Rangers there have full police powers. They WILL ticket you. It's important to CRAWL (slowly) through the campgrounds. Seriously, there are kids and stuff. Go slow on park roads. The speed limits are 10mph, so don't race around. STOP for horses & shut off your bike. A scared horse is NOT a good thing. You WILL encounter hikers, bikers and who knows what out there. Please be courteous. Thanks - I know everyone knows the drill, but there are new people every year. As always, it's bring what you ride, ride what you bring. That basically means that all bike types are welcome to attend, we are surrounded by great motorcycle roads with many local attractions. Trails, rough dirt roads, groomed park roads and windy country roads are everywhere. Here are a couple links to help you find the place. Mt Misery Chapman Area Green Falls Area My Signature has the Enduro Loop map. This is basically the center of town. Everything is within a few miles of here. View Larger Map SEE YOU OUT THERE!! __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519 akarob screwed with this post 03-30-2012 at 08:39 PM

03-30-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
alcontrast at least I'm trying Joined: May 2008 Location: central CT, USA Oddometer: 1,342	I've already had one moto-camping night this year in that general area! I'm looking forward to the Pachaug camp-n-rides of 2012! So are we camping 4/20 - 4/21? __________________ When in doubt, gas it. It will either fix the problem, or at the very least end the suspense. 07 650GS / 05 DRZ400S / 72 CB350 (that hasn't run since shortly after I bought it)

03-31-2012, 06:50 AM	#7
Rhode trip guided by voices Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry, RI Oddometer: 393	I tried to camp there opening day last year. Every site was taken! __________________ http://www.LapelPinPlanet.com

03-31-2012, 09:14 AM	#8
akarob ^OP Green Cantern Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Skuncasville, CT Oddometer: 6,512	Both campgrounds? I'll be going in Thursday night to set up a tent to reserve a spot. Each camping spot is allowed to have up to 6 people stay at it. I'm not expecting a huge turnout so I'll only plan on one site. If you just show up on Friday afternoon expecting to find a spot, it's usually full. After I find a spot, I make a reply to this thread saying exactly where we are. __________________ 9 50/990 CRASH BAR BAGS, FENDER BAGS, and more. Made with pride. Pachaug Map '08 KTM 450 xcr-w, '10 KTM 990 Adventure '85 Honda CR500 NETRA #24519

03-31-2012, 09:32 AM	#9
WAP Weekday Warrior Joined: Oct 2007 Location: the cut Oddometer: 786	In! Soy milk or dragon? __________________ 2002 GS500 Foul Weather Beater Bike 2007 SV1S Commuter, Tourer Terror

03-30-2012, 09:48 PM	#2
P 0 P E Y E Bald rider Joined: Nov 2008 Location: southern Connecticut Oddometer: 88	Sign me up

03-31-2012, 02:35 PM	#12
CallMeBuzz Bad as can Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Southington, Connecticut Oddometer: 508	Just so you have somewhat of a head count. I'm in. __________________ "The motorcycle goes where the eyes go."

03-31-2012, 03:48 PM	#13
lilolita fahr mit mir Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Probbydense, RI Oddometer: 957	w00t! me & cheesebot are in! I'll bring the brownies, safe for consumption by those that need to pass a pee test. akarob, as always, thanks for being host. __________________ Scoot Commute: Getting to and from work on 10 inch wheels New England to New Scotland

03-31-2012, 08:13 PM	#15
tmlee - Healed (mostly) - Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 428	Crap, I am scheduled to work that weekend. I'll see if I can trade the trip and get it off. I do have a 31 hour layover scheduled here https://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/...=1&redirect=no that weekend though. Terry __________________ '13 Husqvarna TE310R, '09 V-strom DL1000 -. .---- --- --.. .---

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