Vagabond Camping Club

03/18/2020

As far as I know we will be going Camping as long as the campgrounds are open.

10/20/2019

10/20/2019

Vagabond camping club is looking for more members who are interested in camping April thru November. No dues and no meetings. Just show up for a weekend getaway and enjoy the outdoors with great company and a roaring fire. No structured activities. Pot luck dinners and social hour only if you care to join in. We try to stay at camps that are within 100 miles of Franklin. Please call 828-369-6669

02/28/2019

Vagabond Camping Club
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2019 VAGABOND
Camping Schedule
Hi Campers,
Here is the completed schedule:
- Pls always use the Vagabond name or my name when reserving a site.
- You will be able to make res. for Sept on March 13 and not before due to their 6 month rule.
- The June reservations need to be made now due to the large amount of visitors to the area..
- July res. need to be made now.
Call me with any questions: 828-369-6669
April 12 & 13 - Up The Creek RV Resort, Pigeon Forge, Tn.
website: upthecreekrvcamp phone: 865-459-8474 The beautiful shade trees, grassy surroundings and well kept grounds at Camp Riverslanding will only add to your enjoyment. Shows and outlet malls with trolley service available. Car show in town this weekend.
May 11 to 17 - Biloxi, Ms. See info previously sent in email.
May 18 to 20 - New Orleans, La. “ “
June 7 & 8 – Moccasin Creek state Park on Lk Burton, Ga.
You will need to make this reservation ASAP. It is small and very special place. You will love it! Site: gastateparks.org/moccasincreek - Main reservations, 1-800-864-7275, Park Location (706) 947-3194. WE arE in #18. Every site is real nice.. We are staying 3 nights, Sat, Sun & Mon. $36.00 Ask abt senior discount & info abt parking fee of $5.00 per day.
Located on the shores of lovely Lake Burton, Moccasin Creek prides itself on being “where spring spends the summer.” Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy creek fishing open to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Lake fishing for all others. Easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier
July 12 & 13 –“NEW” River Falls at the Gorge Campground, 32 U.S. Hwy 441, Lakemont, GA, Just one mile past Tallulah Gorge State Park off Hwy 441 Phone: 706-754-0292 Site:www.riverfallsatthegorge.com
We are a RV Park with tent camping available, sewer hookups and much more. River Falls at the Gorge RV Resort and campground river campsites have beautiful scenery and perfect views of the Tallulah River. Pool, Cabins available. We are in site “‘B39’ section “B”. It seemed less crowded in this section. Please view the amenities and photos at their site. Just a beautiful place.

Aug 9 & 10 – Murphy / Peace Valley, 117 Happy Valley Road
Marble, NC 28905 Reserve: 800-562-9382 Info: 828-837-6223
site: koa.com/campgrounds/murphyThis campground has everything you could ask for. Pool, river wading, tubing, pavilion, Harrah’s casino nearby

Sept 13 & 14 – Call March 13th. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARK AT SPRINGFIELD, LAKE HARTWELL, 1915 Providence Church Rd, Anderson, SC. 888-893-0678, 877-444-6777, www.recreation.gov Call early!
This is one of the most beautiful parks in SC with boating, swimming & fishing. Every campsite is very spacious & has its own beach. I would make reservations early & by phone on this one & double check that it is the right location since there are a few on Lake Hartwell. George & I will be staying Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Our site not finalized yet.
Don’t forget to use your Senior Pass America Card for 50% off.
• Oct 11& 12 – Leisure Acres Campground, 3840 Westmoreland Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Westmoreland Rd and Sunflower Dr (706) 865-6466 leisureacrescampground.com
Lovely campground with many amenities. Including pool, lake, indoor room with kitchen if it is needed, etc. Near the Alpine town of Helen and Octoberfest. Check it out.

Nov 8 & 9 - Smoky Bear Campground, We will have our Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday Nov.9th only if we have a decent turn out Smoky Bear Campground, Hwy 321, PO Box 454, Gatlinburg, Tn. 865-436-8372 or 865-679-9982 or 800-850-8372, www.smokybearcampground.com - Pool, kitchen, meeting room, many area attractions, 8 miles from Gatlinburg, 15 mi from Pigeon Forge & Dollywood, outlet stores, aquarium, dinner theater shows, shuttle to town & attractions. Don’t miss the Christmas light show in both Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. We are staying Fri, Sat & Sun nights.
Note: All of my reservations have not been made at the time of this writing.
Sorry for all the uneven printing

NOTICE: WiFi is down in the park at this time. We are working on resolving the issue and hope to have it repaired shortly.

02/28/2019

2019 VAGABOND
Camping Schedule
Hi Campers,
Here is the completed schedule:
- Pls always use the Vagabond name or my name when reserving a site.
- You will be able to make res. for Sept on March 13 and not before due to their 6 month rule.
- The June reservations need to be made now due to the large amount of visitors to the area..
- July res. need to be made now.
Call me with any questions: 828-369-6669
April 12 & 13 - Up The Creek RV Resort, Pigeon Forge, Tn.
website: upthecreekrvcamp phone: 865-459-8474 The beautiful shade trees, grassy surroundings and well kept grounds at Camp Riverslanding will only add to your enjoyment. Shows and outlet malls with trolley service available. Car show in town this weekend.
May 11 to 17 - Biloxi, Ms. See info previously sent in email.
May 18 to 20 - New Orleans, La. “ “
June 7 & 8 – Moccasin Creek state Park on Lk Burton, Ga.
You will need to make this reservation ASAP. It is small and very special place. You will love it! Site: gastateparks.org/moccasincreek - Main reservations, 1-800-864-7275, Park Location (706) 947-3194. WE arE in #18. Every site is real nice.. We are staying 3 nights, Sat, Sun & Mon. $36.00 Ask abt senior discount & info abt parking fee of $5.00 per day.
Located on the shores of lovely Lake Burton, Moccasin Creek prides itself on being “where spring spends the summer.” Despite its mountain location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy creek fishing open to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. Lake fishing for all others. Easy navigation for large RVs, children’s bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier
July 12 & 13 –“NEW” River Falls at the Gorge Campground, 32 U.S. Hwy 441, Lakemont, GA, Just one mile past Tallulah Gorge State Park off Hwy 441 Phone: 706-754-0292 Site:www.riverfallsatthegorge.com
We are a RV Park with tent camping available, sewer hookups and much more. River Falls at the Gorge RV Resort and campground river campsites have beautiful scenery and perfect views of the Tallulah River. Pool, Cabins available. We are in site “‘B39’ section “B”. It seemed less crowded in this section. Please view the amenities and photos at their site. Just a beautiful place.

Aug 9 & 10 – Murphy / Peace Valley, 117 Happy Valley Road
Marble, NC 28905 Reserve: 800-562-9382 Info: 828-837-6223
site: koa.com/campgrounds/murphyThis campground has everything you could ask for. Pool, river wading, tubing, pavilion, Harrah’s casino nearby

Sept 13 & 14 – Call March 13th. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARK AT SPRINGFIELD, LAKE HARTWELL, 1915 Providence Church Rd, Anderson, SC. 888-893-0678, 877-444-6777, www.recreation.gov Call early!
This is one of the most beautiful parks in SC with boating, swimming & fishing. Every campsite is very spacious & has its own beach. I would make reservations early & by phone on this one & double check that it is the right location since there are a few on Lake Hartwell. George & I will be staying Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Our site not finalized yet.
Don’t forget to use your Senior Pass America Card for 50% off.
• Oct 11& 12 – Leisure Acres Campground, 3840 Westmoreland Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528 Cross Streets: Near the intersection of Westmoreland Rd and Sunflower Dr (706) 865-6466 leisureacrescampground.com
Lovely campground with many amenities. Including pool, lake, indoor room with kitchen if it is needed, etc. Near the Alpine town of Helen and Octoberfest. Check it out.

Nov 8 & 9 - Smoky Bear Campground, We will have our Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday Nov.9th only if we have a decent turn out Smoky Bear Campground, Hwy 321, PO Box 454, Gatlinburg, Tn. 865-436-8372 or 865-679-9982 or 800-850-8372, www.smokybearcampground.com - Pool, kitchen, meeting room, many area attractions, 8 miles from Gatlinburg, 15 mi from Pigeon Forge & Dollywood, outlet stores, aquarium, dinner theater shows, shuttle to town & attractions. Don’t miss the Christmas light show in both Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. We are staying Fri, Sat & Sun nights.
Note: All of my reservations have not been made at the time of this writing.
Sorry for all the uneven printing

NOTICE: WiFi is down in the park at this time. We are working on resolving the issue and hope to have it repaired shortly.

06/05/2018

Vagabond Newsletter
May 2018

Dear Campers,
Our May campout was at Happy Holiday in Cherokee. There were 9 people attending. George and I had our old favorite site and loved the settiing more than ever. Joe and Donna were next to us and Suzie and Mike were next to Laura and Steve over on the lake. Terry came for the days. All was just wonderful.

The campout in June at Timberlake is coming up soon. You are going to love this place. It is truly camping at its finest.
There is a little bit of a tight turn when entering, but Dawn can meet you there and guide you in to your site. Just call her.
She has assured me that they have many, many large rigs going in and out.

Please bring your wedding photo or any old photo.

Kindly let me know if you can attend.

Sincerely, Lillian Nauheimer

09/17/2016

Vagabond Newsletter - Sept. 14, 2016
Hi Vagabonds,
Sorry, I have not sent a newsletter in a while. Things have been hectic here lately.
Our campout was just great with about 26 people attending. We occupied the entire loop on that end of the lake.
It was the hottest ever with temps in the 90's and no breezes at all.
Pot luck was real good as usual and one dish better than the next.
Of course the social hours are always enjoyable with drinks and snacks and a few laughs. Thank you to Gary and Steve for entertaining us all with some tunes and also to Suzie for singing along.
George made a fire once or twice to keep bugs away, but really too hot for that. On Saturday we went out for dinner to the Mexican place nearby. Thanks to all for helping to make it a wonderful weekend.
Looking forward to the next campout at Riverbend. Our site # B2.
Oct 14th & 15th - Riverbend Campground - Hiawasee, Ga ( on the Hiawasee River) Office: (706) 896-1415 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.riverbendcamping.com Riverbend is a beautifully landscaped family owned area offering:

150 new spacious level graveled sites which can accommodate the largest RVs or Motor Coaches with: full hookups, 20, 30, or 50 amp service, Cable TV, campfire rings, picnic tables, and wireless internet service, pool, picnic shelter, club house, store, horseshoes, fishing. Cabins available.



Sincerely, Lillian & George Nauheimer

05/02/2016

02/28/2016

2016 VAGABOND CAMPING SCHEDULE

To Prospective members:

Please let us know if you are attending a campout. We look forward to meeting & greeting you soon.

Please copy, save and print the schedule as I may not always have the capacity to send it to you.

Every year when I research to prepare our schedule, I try to find new, interesting and different places along with some repeat campgrounds. This year, I found that most places required a three night minimum during their peak season. Only 2 or 3 camps would block some sites for us and all the others require that you make a reservation ASAP and leave a deposit. So, I tried to work around that problem while still picking nice camps to stay at. The following campgrounds need to have a reservation called in as soon as you can if you want to be assured of a site.

Our campouts will usually take place on the second weekend of the month April to November on Friday & Saturday. However, you may go earlier or stay later if you like. Some campgrounds will block & hold some sites for us for a short time. In any case you should call and make your own reservations early and ask to be put with the Vagabonds if possible. Or, you may pick your own site if you care to as well. Please check their websites if available, for information and directions, etc. Some campgrounds suggest that not all GPS, Map Quest, Google Maps, etc. give correct directions for RV’s and it is always best to call for directions.

April 9th to 16th - We are calling this “Vagabonds on Vacation” as this is a little out of the ordinary weekend campout. Most folks have their reservations in place by now. We will be there from 4/9 to 4/16. We plan on taking some tours of the area. Ex: Harbor Cruise tour, city bus tour, mansion tour, naval museum, ride to see the ocean and dining out.
Oak Plantation Campground, 3540 Savannah Hwy, Charleston (Johns Island), SC 29455 Phone: 843-766-5936 toll free: 866-658-2500 Many tours of the Charleston area are available. Please see their website or previous emails sent out with info on this campout.
**Alternate: April 8th & 9th - Oconee State Park, 624 State Park Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664 (864)638-5353
Website: southcarolinaparks.com/oconee This park is in the beautiful Northern S.C. Mountains. Lake swimming, boating,
fishing, hiking and so much more. Cabins available.

May 13th to 14th - Indian Creek Campground, 1367 Bunches Creek Road, Cherokee, NC Email: [email protected] Do not use GPS on this one.Website: www.indiancreekcampground.com Phone: 828-497-4361 Peaceful, beautiful, serene. Located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Secluded, quiet, heavily wooded, naturally beautiful and nestled on 88 acres between 3 mountain tops. Stocked trout stream. Nearby casino, museum, theatre, shops and much more.
Cabins available.

June 10th to 11th - Mama Gertie's Hideaway Campground,15 Uphill Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778 Email: [email protected] Phone: 877-686-4258 • 828-686-4258 Never been here but it looks real nice. Please view their website to see all the many amenities: Website: www.mamagerties.com Beautiful RV Park and camping. Outside Asheville NC and close to Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, downtown Asheville, and shopping. Cabins available.

July 8th & 9th - Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground - 1090 West Deep Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713
Phone: 828-488-6055, Website: www.deepcreekcamping.com, Email: [email protected] Beautiful creek, tubing, gem mining on the grounds (YAY), hiking and many more amenities. Check out the website.
Cabins available.

Aug 12h & 13th - RIVER VISTA RV PARK, DILLARD, GA. – 888-850-7275, www.rvmountainvillage.com Use of club House located next to the office. One of the highlights of this park is their outdoor and indoor pool & sauna. Also covered outdoor fireplace. Cabins available.

September 9th & 10th - ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PARK AT SPRINGFIELD, LAKE HARTWELL, 1915 Providence Church Rd, Anderson, SC. 888-893-0678, 877-444-6777, www.recreation.gov Call early! You are able to make reservations after March 9th for the Sept 9th weekend.This is one of the most beautiful parks in SC with boating & ramp, swimming & fishing. Every campsite is very spacious & has its own beach. I would make reservations early & by PHONE on this one & double check that it is the right location on Providence Church Rd since there are a few camps on Lake Hartwell. George & I will be staying 3 or 4 nights, Fri, Sat & Sun & Mon nights. Our members usually
book sites #27 thru #40 taking up most of that loop. Don’t forget to use your Senior Pass America Card for 50% off.

Oct 14th & 15th - Riverbend Campground - Hiawasee, Ga ( on the Hiawasee River) Office: (706) 896-1415 Email: [email protected] Website: www.riverbendcamping.com Riverbend is a beautifully landscaped family owned area offering: 150 new spacious level graveled sites which can accommodate the largest RVs or Motor Coaches with: full hookups, 20, 30, or 50 amp service, Cable TV, campfire rings, picnic tables, and wireless internet service, pool, picnic shelter, club house, store, horseshoes, fishing. Cabins available.

November 11th & 12th – We will have our Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday Nov.8th - Smoky Bear Campground, Hwy 321, PO Box 454, Gatlinburg, Tn.
865-436-8372 or 865-679-9982 or 800-850-8372, www.smokybearcampground.com - Pool, kitchen, meeting room, many area attractions, 8 miles from Gatlinburg, 15 mi from Pigeon Forge & Dollywood, outlet stores, aquarium, dinner theater shows, shuttle to town & attractions. Don’t miss the Christmas light show in both Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge. In the outskirts & away from traffic. Complimentary breakfast on Sunday morning. We are staying Fri, Sat & Sun nights. Cabins available.

02/07/2016

Hi Campers, We are currently preparing the camping schedule for the 2016 season. We have decided to go for a entire week in April instead of the usual weekend campout. The location is Charleston, S.C. If you are interested in joining us please contact us for more information. 828-369-6669

11/19/2015

Vagabond Newsletter - 2015

Hi Campers,
The campout last weekend at Smoky Bear in Gatlinburg, Tn. was real nice. In attendance were the following: Nancy & John, Kieth & Vicky, Lillian & George, Suzie & Mike, Claire & Chris and Terri.
The weather was mostly sunny, but brisk and cool at night. Not for sitting out for sure.
Nancy and John cooked the Turkey to perfection and we thank them for doing such a super awesome job. All the side dishes were equally as awesome and provided quite a spread with great a variety to choose from. Thank you too, to all that helped clean up.
Chong and Barry were great hosts as usual and on Sunday they made egg omelettes for everyone in the campground.
We wish safe travels to all that will be on the road traveling to warmer weather over the winter. Hope to see everyone in the Spring and the start of our new season which starts in April.
Please send me some ideas for campgrounds to put on the schedule which I will have ready in Feb or March.
Don't forget to make reservations to join the "Vagabonds on Vacation" in Charleston, SC in April 2016. Call me for details if you are interested.
I will get in touch if we meet for lunch over the winter.
Feel better, to all of you that have been ailing.
See photos below.
Sincerely, Lillian Nauheimer - The Vagabonds