NYS TearJerkers Spring Camporee at Sampson SP May13-15 2011

[Rick Sheerin]

All right New Yorkers,( and non-NYers as well ) here is something to get you thru the winter! The date for our Spring Camporee is May 13-15 and it will be held at Sampson SP on Seneca Lake. This is in the Finger Lakes Region so bring your wine glasses! Lots to do at this park as you will see in the description listed below. All sites have 30A electric and there are showers in each camping loop.
As there are only 2 loops open at this time of year, Loop 5 will be the one we take over! I am booked on site 234 in loop 5. Hope to see everyone there!


Campground
Description
Sampson State Park encompasses nearly 2000 acres, including just over 5.5 miles of lakefront, providing beautiful scenic views and abundant recreational opportunities. Centrally located in the Finger Lakes Park Region, Sampson State Park slopes gently above the eastern shore of Seneca Lake. Formed over 12,000 years ago, Seneca Lake is the largest and deepest of the Finger Lakes, with charted depths over 630 feet. Seneca Lake is famous for its lake trout fishing, with an annual National Lake Trout Derby held on Memorial Day weekend.
Geography:
Located in the Finger Lakes region, Sampson State Park was a naval training station from 1942-1946 and an Air Force base until 1960, when the U.S. Air Force transferred the land to the state of New York. Military roads and buildings have been replaced with grasses, wildflowers, shrubs, and trees on flat, rolling woodlands, surrounding ravines. The park's military history has been preserved at at military museum established by Navy and Air Force veterans in the original base brig (jail) facility.

Recreation:
The park offers many recreational opportunities to suit the diverse needs of our guests. Visitors may enjoy swimming at the beach, boating or fishing. The old roads, lake trail and wooded areas offer ample opportunities for bicycling, walking, hiking, geocaching or nature watching. The park also features ball fields, tennis, horseshoe, volleyball and basketball courts, and a large modern playground. Bicycle rental and sports equipment sign out are available. A large indoor recreation hall features video games, billiards, table tennis and foosball. Organized interpretive activities are schedule throughout the season.

Facilities:
The parks boasts 245 electric campsites located in five wooded camping loops each with its own shower/restroom facility. There are also 64 non-electric campsites located in an open field with a great view of the lake. Also featured is a 103 slip marina with multiple boat ramps for launching; fresh water filling and sewage dumping stations; restaurant/camp store; picnic areas with grills and tables, and pavilions for group activities. The park's facilities are almost entirely accessible to disabled visitors. Household pets are permitted with restrictions. Firewood and ice are available in the park and nearby.

Nearby Attractions:
Nearby attractions include Watkins Glen State Park, Lodi Point State Park, Seneca Lake State Park, Taughannock Falls State Park, and Bonavista State Park Golf Course. Seneca County is the heart of the Finger Lakes wine region, so park visitors can enjoy the Seneca and Cayuga Lake Wine Trails, as well as many historical points of interest in nearby towns and villages.

[Gaelen]

I don't think there's a bad site in all of Loop 5, Rick ... what a perfect park for a party.

I can also highly recommend 222, 228 and 230.

[bohemian]

Lise Morgan and Myself will be sighing up for a site tomorrow morning.
This is a great park to have a gathering at.

[Steve Frederick]

I was feelin' a bit blue. I just tucked the 'Rondack in for the winter, then I saw this.
I just booked 232..Hurry up Spring!!

[Allen S]

HI ALL, LESLIE & I JUST BOOKED SITE #230. ARRIVING FRI.THE 13th LEAVING TUE.THE 17th
FOR 4 NITES.

[bohemian]

It's official we will be on site #236.
Wayne

[boomer]

whooohoooo just saw this, getting the calendar out & will be back to pick a site!!!

Did you say-wine glasses????

[boomer]

OK-booked for Fri & Sat night on site 228-Hi Alan & Leslie!!
We are going to actually try to get there on Thurs, but could not commit at this time....

Hey Rick-Any free bear shows??

[Rick Sheerin]

Hey Rick-Any free bear shows??

No bears and everyone gets electricity!

[boomer]

Hey Rick-Any free bear shows??

No bears and everyone gets electricity!

& TP?

[Allen S]

I TRIED TO BOOK THUR. BUT IT SHOWED ALL THE SITES AS NOT AVAILABLE.
IS THE AREA OPEN OR IS IT OPENING ON FRI.?? HI BOOMER

[Steve Frederick]

When they say 30-Amp electric, what type of connection is it?
I'm gonna bring our Pet-Cool, since it will heat also.

[boomer]

I TRIED TO BOOK THUR. BUT IT SHOWED ALL THE SITES AS NOT AVAILABLE.
IS THE AREA OPEN OR IS IT OPENING ON FRI.?? HI BOOMER

I tried to do the Thurs also & had an issue so Ed said to just book the Fri/Sat & we can check in on it later...

[Rick Sheerin]

When they say 30-Amp electric, what type of connection is it?
I'm gonna bring our Pet-Cool, since it will heat also.

Steve- you just need to bring a 30A adapter for your regular household extension cord. Any RV supply store should have them.

[Rick Sheerin]

I TRIED TO BOOK THUR. BUT IT SHOWED ALL THE SITES AS NOT AVAILABLE.
IS THE AREA OPEN OR IS IT OPENING ON FRI.?? HI BOOMER

Alan- I believe that friday is their opening day. That's why only 2 of the loops are open.