Monday, April 5, 2010

Sycamore Lodge

Sycamore Lodge in Jackson Springs, NC.

We had a great time 'stalking' on the golf-cart at the vast array of RV sights and the display of lights, chairs, signs' etc.  Several folks were selling 'crafts' at their sight and we ended up buying a coke can airplane wind catcher.  Quite cute!



We met some great people (Tabatha, Keith and Judy) and do expect to return when we become members.  Yes, there is a catch that we are hoping to outsmart.

We were awarded 30 days of free camping when we purchased Stella.  Unfortunately, we will not be able to utilize this free gift as it is only good for Sunday-Thursday.  Since we both work for a living, camping those days are not in the cards for us.

There was a 'fine-print' to the 30-day invite for camping.  We had to endure a 90 minute sales pitch to purchase a campground membership.  We did enjoy the weekend there and would like to return as members.  However, the price tag they put on a membership ($8995) compared to the price tag found in searching the internet are ($100-$2500), we elected NOT to become members, but we will keep an eye out for a membership that is closer to the $2 range.  For now, we are nomads checking out the sights elsewhere.

It is kind of difficult to suggest to folks to checkout this campground since it is a member only campground, but if you are willing to sit through a 90 min sales pitch then by all means go!   We did enjoy our stay and just may become members if we find a membership thats to our liking.  It is a resort and there are many activities going on and things to do.  Or you can elect to do nothing but sit by your campsite and read a book or watch people go by on the bicycles, golf carts, etc...

Lake Reidsville

We decided to kickoff our 2010 camping season with a short trip to Lake Reidsville.


  


Just like it's website says "Lake Reidsville is renowned for its big bass, crappie, catfish, bream and other fish."  I fished with my father on this lake and for a season, during my teenage years, worked for groundskeeping.





Fortunately we were not there to fish or maintain the grounds.  All we wanted to do was 'chill' amongst the trees and enjoy the boats as they sped by and share an afternoon lunch with friends.






Our neighbors had a very interesting VW wagon/camper and asked us if we were part of the "Sisters on the Fly" (sistersonthefly.com).  Although, it is a catchy name and an interesting group to be a part of, we were there strictly for camping.


If you have never been to Lake Reidsville we do recommend it.  The bathrooms were clean, although we did sneak home to take a shower and only used Stella's bathroom while there.  The folks there were quite nice and we plan on visiting again.  For $12 a night as a city resident, it is really a great deal.


On our next visit, we do plan on playing the Lake's Edge Disc Golf course!


(The first hole of Lake's Edge is located to the right of the Camp Store at Lake Reidsville.)