Fall Camp

Cool pics, looks like the place has grown a little bit since I was up there 20 years ago!!

Great pics!!! Beautiful place

Thanks for the pics Larry. Looks like a great place.

Thanks for the pics Larry. I got to get up there one day and look at camp sites.

I will try to get down there and take some pictures of the campgrounds for tent camping and the rv part

Great pics Larry, thanks for posting them.

Leaving in a few to look the campground over. Try to give a good list when I get back.

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Originally Posted by Mrs. Crappie Stalker

Here's the main boat ramp

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One of the cabins

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Pavilion Number 1
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The lodge/motel
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Some of the campsites are perched on the side of the hills/bluffs - not a lot of level ground in some of the areas. All of the sites are close together and not real deep. Sites 29 - 34 are on the main camp road but they are level. The loop with sites 35 - 55 seemed to be the best. They were all more level, with easy access to the water. This loop has a boat ramp, a fish cleaning station and a small pavilion right in the middle. Couldn't really get a good picture - they were full up and crowded. All of the sites had water & sewer hookup.
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Almost forgot: as far as parking, there was a sign posted saying campers only on the pads. Otherwise, there were boat trailers and vehicles parked all over the grass and campsites.

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The last picture that Vonna entered is of section 35-55, on mdwfp site it's 25-55. Very little space between sites. Sites 36, 40, 42, 44, 46 have very little space for a tent, like a 4 person tent. Odd numbered sites are across the road, waters edge, trailer space only. When looking at the this section on the map, sites 35-55 are the loop to the left. The dump station is at the start of section to the right, 25-34. After you dump, take the first loop to your left. The second loop looked dangerous.
Double haulers, leave your boat at the motel. Haul it in later if you need to.

After Debbie looked at the pictures we took. Sites are to close together. None of the kids tents will fit in that space. No space for boat trailer, trailers and extra cars. We will be staying at Tailrace campground. We plan to fish Yellow creek, Goat Island and Mill Creek, from the railroad bridge to Eastport. Catch up with you to fish together and meet for saturday's dinner.

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Originally Posted by canebreaker

After Debbie looked at the pictures we took. Sites are to close together. None of the kids tents will fit in that space. No space for boat trailer, trailers and extra cars. We will be staying at Tailrace campground. We plan to fish Yellow creek, Goat Island and Mill Creek, from the railroad bridge to Eastport. Catch up with you to fish together and meet for saturday's dinner.

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Cane, where is this Tailrace Campground you speak of ?

It's below the dam, north side. TVA has it.

Just got my cabin for fall camp at least ya'll will have 1 Alabama boy there.Here to great weather and new friends.

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Originally Posted by prt3364

Just got my cabin for fall camp at least ya'll will have 1 Alabama boy there.Here to great weather and new friends.

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Glad your coming to join us.....

Who's gonna be the first one to spill their drink? lol

Slabin

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Originally Posted by 4THETHUMP

Slabin

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That boy is to big a tight wad to waste in beer by spilling it.

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Originally Posted by Handicrappie

That boy is to big a tight wad to waste in beer by spilling it.

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You get yo room reserved....NO FEETS

What is Fall Camp and can anyone come? Do we need to let someone know if we plan on coming to it? Is it family friendly? Sorry about all the questions

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Originally Posted by 44mag

What is Fall Camp and can anyone come? Do we need to let someone know if we plan on coming to it? Is it family friendly? Sorry about all the questions

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Yes eveyone is invited.....Can post to let people know your coming. There's some beer drinking but still family friendly during daytime hrs. Supply list is listed if would like to bring something but not required

Figure when it gets close, we'll have a thread about who alls coming. Need a decent head count for all the supplies.

You all need to post your info on the state events forum too. Post State Events Here

I use that to guide me when starting the billbob free t-shirt give away thread! lol

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Originally Posted by Slab

You all need to post your info on the state events forum too. Post State Events Here

I use that to guide me when starting the billbob free t-shirt give away thread! lol

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You all :Rofl:Rofl:Rofl

Y'all is correct, but we'll answer to yall.

I don't know what made me do that, maybe this $4.50 a 12 pack of Bud 16 oz.

Look out - billbob has his campsite reserved!!:yikes

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Originally Posted by Slab

You all need to post your info on the state events forum too. Post State Events Here

I use that to guide me when starting the billbob free t-shirt give away thread! lol

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Well ok then..................... http://www.crappie.com/crappie/post-...ober-12-a.html

what is the best technique for that time of year? any docks to shoot with fish under them?..........thinking about joining yall......

Side troll or spider rig would be the ticket I think.

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what is the best technique for that time of year? any docks to shoot with fish under them?..........thinking about joining yall......

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Bunch of docks, not sure how accessible they are now. We used to catch smallies off em at night.

Betting pulling cranks is still gonna be working to

Thanks for the advise. I havent pulled cranks or jigs much but sometimes thats how we learn, Just do it...

Can't say that I read the whole thread so this may have been covered.

Any chance a newbie and his wife can truck down for a day trip to meet some of you good folks. If so please give me some details on what I need to bring or monies needed to participate.

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Originally Posted by downsouth

Can't say that I read the whole thread so this may have been covered.

Any chance a newbie and his wife can truck down for a day trip to meet some of you good folks. If so please give me some details on what I need to bring or monies needed to participate.

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No entry fee needed, But if you feel the need we like home made over store bought. Plan on 20 to 30 people getting a sample, make the others wanting it again.

Thanks Canebreaker,

I read the thread and saw where a supply list will be generated at a later date. What time is the fish fry ?

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Originally Posted by "G"

Fish fry will be saturday afternoon Oct. 24

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Saturday oct 24? am I missing something here? how many 6 packs of bud you have?

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Originally Posted by ATM

The votes are in and tallied! Fall Camp will be at J.P. Coleman State Park on Pickwick Lake October 12, 2013. I have reserved the picnic pavillion for the fish cooking. I'm attaching the link for reservations and more information.

MDWFP Parks & Destinations

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Are there two different events ? I took for granted that the fish fry was at fall camp.

My bad.....Oct 12......

My mistake....Oct 12

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My mistake....Oct 12

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It happens

just showing his AGE

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just showing his AGE

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Are you saying hes as old as you now? Hope to be there for this one. But may be camping below the dam at Pickwick. This 40ft 5th wheel takes up way to much room in most spots. Sure miss my truck camper for these deals.
Pete

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