Arkansas Camp-in at Petit Jean State Park July 28th and 29th

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Postby ARKPAT » Mon Apr 23, 2007 2:03 am

I reserved my campsite Saturday. 8)
Looks like the drive up from the south side from Ark Hwy 10 just west of Casa then turn north on Hwy 155 to Petit Jean park is great if you are horsepower challanged with a heavy trailer. It is just slightly longer and is a little more winding but very easy grade to climb. Ark Hwy 10 ( Seanic 10 ) is smooth and in places new ( year old pavement ). One area that I know of to watch out driving east on Ark Hwy 10 Senic is at US-71 south out of Fort Smith, AR and Ark Hwy 10 Junction at Greewood, AR is where several accidents have happened over the years. There caution lights at the Junction but be carefull during weekday 2PM till about 7 PM if you travel that route. It is a great view and drive if you have the time ( not that much difference than the others from Ark Hwy 22 both about 100 miles from Fort Smith,AR to the park). There are a few turns and you need to watch the signs and stay on Ark 10 Senic Hwy ( good to have an Arkansas Map on hand or laptop with GPS and mapping software). The only down side is the travel up Ark 155 to the park from just west of Casa, AR that is located on Ark 10 Hwy is that the trees a few miles near the top had a forest fire a few years back and still reflect the damage in that area.

I reserved 53. I will try to get a map scanned and added to the top post.


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Postby Nobody » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:31 am

Good info Pat. I wuz gonna try the map bit last week but I'm pretty computer challenged & that's probably beyond my capabilities :?

I noticed the fire remains on 155 coming down last Monday, also looks like a little bit of severe freeze damage in a few places lower down, especially the younger/smaller bushes such as sumac, etc. The top of the mountain didn't look as if it had a great deal of damage.

We used to drive Hwy 10 coming from Oklahoma years ago (1960/70's) before I-40 was completed all the way between Ft Smith/Little Rock. It is surely a scenic drive & not nearly as winding as it used to be.

Sure hope we have a good turnout for this 8)

Just a reminder, folks planning to attend should make reservations before too long! ;)
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Postby s4son » Mon Apr 23, 2007 10:29 am

Pat,
We are going to make this gathering. I would be happy to keep a campground map if you like.

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Postby RAYVILLIAN » Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:18 am

Okay ... I have made reservations for Gary and I ... we are in site 60. Coming in on Friday ... leaving Sunday! Trudy :applause:
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Postby s4son » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:06 pm

We are in #49.

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Postby oklahomajewel » Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:41 pm

I'm going to try to make this one, but can't book it right now... and will depend on what else is going on in June, July .....
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Postby davel » Mon Apr 23, 2007 1:53 pm

Cindy and I are reseved for site 50. :thumbsup:
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Postby Todah Tear » Mon Apr 23, 2007 3:09 pm

Ooooooh, I want to make a reservation now, but I'd better wait until the end of June to see what happens with the jobby, job situation :o

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Postby Nobody » Mon Apr 23, 2007 8:24 pm

Todah & Julie, There'll probably be plenty of sites available even up into July, they just may not be in loop B. Park personnel say there's usually plenty of space in July & August except on Holiday weekends & the big car auction in mid-June. Hope y'all make it, looks like we're already gettin' a pretty good group. Hate to miss Cedar Hill but I've still some work to do on my tear & family obligations take some priority also ;) . We're still gonna try to make it to Minden for at least a day or so but the Wyoming deal with friends has been in the works for two years & it's the same week. Probably not more'n a day's drive from Wyoming to Minden but it'll depend on how things go :roll: . It'll be nice to see you folks again in July.
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Postby ARKPAT » Mon Apr 23, 2007 11:13 pm

Thanks Scott for the great map!
I was looking for a scanner to do just that.
Scott looks like you are the map keeper.
Great job!

Now I need to work on the trailer to get it campable these next few weekends. :cry:
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Postby hap » Wed Apr 25, 2007 11:54 am

I reserved site 51 today :D and maybe I can definetly make this one cuz I am close by.

See ya`ll there :thumbsup:

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Postby ARKPAT » Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:54 am

:o
I made a Typo I'm in site 52.
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I did not notice till this night looking at the map. :oops:



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Postby Kit76 » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:33 am

OK This Will Be my First Teardrop Outing---Be Nice I Will Be In Site 53



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Postby Woodyperk6 » Wed May 02, 2007 11:54 am

I just reserved site # 54 for me & Tammy. The lady on the phone said it was ok to bring a canoe or kayak. See ya'll there.

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Postby oklahomajewel » Wed May 02, 2007 2:29 pm

I was just talking about this kewl gathering a few minutes ago with a coworker, her and hubby and 7 y/o love camping and she *might* come out there about the same time, we'll see.

My son is going into the Nat'l Guard and basic training will be in VA but not quite sure exactly when Graduation ceremonies will be but could likely be end of July .

I'll know better after the first of June.

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and Kit .... don't worry, we're a nice friendly group !
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