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Spyderfest Camping

Just made reservations at ozark highland sounds like they are going to be good to work with and the price is right, I ask and they dont have tent camping but it is in a good location, got right next to erag and docrag two great spyder ryders to camp with.
 
Len is currently in route back to Cuba. He has research on camping and RV that we will be posting in the next day or so, both on spyderfest.com and I will do my best to get it into this thread.
 
Ozark camp ground right now seems to be the best for RV camping close to location and easy access, working hard on the tent camping..... Don't book yet if you got a tent, I'm working on something pretty cool I think :dontknow: but rest assure I'm doing my best to take care of all of you.
 
I appreciate all of you who want to "camp"!!!

My idea of camping..... includes lights, bed, running water (with a toilet you can easily flush) aka Comfort Inn.

To those of you who want to "rough it"... go for it.. I will take the comfort of someone else making my bed and giving me fresh towels every morning!!!


see you in Ozark MO!!!
 
I'm on a tight budget. Especially since I became retired this year, not by my choice if you know what I mean?
I could bring the slide in camper but that would mean leaving the Spyder at home. Why bother coming at that point? The Outfitter Apex 8 has a toilet, stove, frig with freezer for ice cream, A/C, furnace, sinks, a shower and a queen size Select Comfort bed....sleep number 45.
I'd leave that at home to be with my Spyder friends and sleep in the bed of my Tundra and Stumpy would sleep in the cab. The Spyder would be trailered.

I would love to sleep in a hotel! Who's paying? Hello? Anyone there? I think I'm hearing crickets? Thought so.

Camping is in my budget...barley at this junction. So, I choose camping. I can also stay longer if I camp vs a hotel.
I can enjoy some of my other hobbies while camping also.

Unless something better comes along, I'll be at the KOA Springfield which is rated 9.0/9.5*/8.0
I can also share a site if it's big enough to help defray costs of both parties. Hope you like my ferret?
 
Thank you Pitbull for continuing to accommodate us. I wouldn't mind the commute from Branson, but I don't want to stay too far away from the 'fest action.

Like Cavman, I'm on a tight budget. I've reserved at Comfort Inn, but would prefer to save some bucks and enjoy more of the festivities and eat a little better. :bbq: If the tent camping comes thru there'll be an opening at the hotel for someone!

I really appreciate all the work y'all in Mo are doing. :clap:This will be my first 'fest and can't wait to meet all of you. :ohyea::2excited:
 
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We stay at the Koa and is great place just 6 miles west of x-65 look at koa on line? That's where staing when we get in town .
 
Which one????

Ozark camp ground right now seems to be the best for RV camping close to location and easy access, working hard on the tent camping..... Don't book yet if you got a tent, I'm working on something pretty cool I think :dontknow: but rest assure I'm doing my best to take care of all of you.

Which Ozark camp ground are you talking about?

Ozark Highlands Mhc/RV Park in Springfield
Ozark RV Park in Ozark

some other places to check out

Paradise In The Woods RV Park & Campground - 2481 Grier Branch Rd, Strafford, MO 65757 (417) 859-2175
Lat, Lon: 37.27112, -93.10089, about 15 miles from Host hotel and almost all interstate has tent camping according to internet, I have never used it.

Just for information, I was born and raised in Marshfield, Mo, my parents house is only 27.5 miles from the hotels, so that is why I know the area, but now I live in Milton, FL, but still have many family members in the area, like a cousin in Ozark, and many high school friends in and around the Springfield area.
 
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There is NO sleeping at Spyderfest. Red Bull, Monster, Expresso and for Forrest, Hot chocolate will keep you all going for the whole event.
 
I like camping, but it can get inconvenient for one-night stands on a long trip. It also tends to shorten both ends of your day, with setup and tear-down, and possible weather complications. Finally, it really cuts down on luggage space. We will continue to camp some of the time, but for this trip we will be motel wimps, to save us a couple of days of travel.
 
The ozark mo ozark camp ground, it's fine for RV's for tent camping Thr koh might be the way to go, but working on some tent camping for folks that's really close to the vendors.
Which Ozark camp ground are you talking about?

Ozark Highlands Mhc/RV Park in Springfield
Ozark RV Park in Ozark

some other places to check out

Paradise In The Woods RV Park & Campground - 2481 Grier Branch Rd, Strafford, MO 65757 (417) 859-2175
Lat, Lon: 37.27112, -93.10089, about 15 miles from Host hotel and almost all interstate has tent camping according to internet, I have never used it.

Just for information, I was born and raised in Marshfield, Mo, my parents house is only 27.5 miles from the hotels, so that is why I know the area, but now I live in Milton, FL, but still have many family members in the area, like a cousin in Ozark, and many high school friends in and around the Springfield area.
 
You miss understand!

I appreciate all of you who want to "camp"!!!

My idea of camping..... includes lights, bed, running water (with a toilet you can easily flush) aka Comfort Inn.

To those of you who want to "rough it"... go for it.. I will take the comfort of someone else making my bed and giving me fresh towels every morning!!!


see you in Ozark MO!!!

Joanie, I agree that hotel camping is very nice. And it's not even the money with us since we are not yet retired. We can just work a little harder and make up the costs. With us its just nicer when we know who and what's gone on in our bed. (AKA) Bed Bugs! And
having your own bathroom is pretty cool too. Our drinks are cold with all the comforts of home. And best of all if the weather turns bad
we have a garage to put the Spyder. You and Kevin might want to come check it out and have a glass of wine.
 

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Wife and I will be staying @ The Ozark RV Park, they have full hook-ups, that's all I need. We have a BIG slide in truck camper with central AC, heat, microwave, flat screen, full bath, stocked fridge, all the comforts of home and will be towing a 24' enclosed garage.

Thanks Len for all your hard work, good luck on your new business venture "I'm sure you'll do great".

Can't wait for the "new adventure to begin".


;););)
 
Paradise in the Woods is rated 8.0/8.5*/7.5 in the Trailer Life Directory.
They do allow tents.
 
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Just to note, the Springfield KOA has Cabin/Cottage rentals (7) for those who don't have a camper.
 
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