Dragon Hill Dave #59561 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have attended several EOTs in the past, but I have never camped right on the range. This year we are bringing the travel trailer, and I was wondering if there were any special issues I should be aware of. Am I right in understanding that there will be water trucks and sewer trucks available for service? Are there recognized generator hours? Do we have assigned spaces or is it first-come, first served? How late can we stay on Sunday after the awards ceremony? Anything else I should be aware of? Best place to hang out after hours? Best place to bum off of good cooking? (I can't cook myself but I can bring lots of wine.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrimstoneJerome Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 DHD, I will be camping in the back of my truck so I hope you don't mind if I ad to you ? list: Are portable solar showers permitted( with proper coverage of course.) ? See ya around the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Am I right in understanding that there will be water trucks and sewer trucks available for service? Yep, you can buy a service ticket to have clean water delivered and waste pumped at the SASS Mercantile. Usually will happen the same day, if you order it early. They give you a card to attach to your trailer. The service guy USUALLY will spot your card and do the service. Sometimes not. Are there recognized generator hours? About 6 AM to 10:30 PM. You will get a sheet in your shooters packet that describes the general rules of camping. Like, no gray water discharge, pick up after your pets, etc. As dry as the weather is now at Founders Ranch, no campfires or charcoal grills may be the rule of the week - just gas fired. Do we have assigned spaces or is it first-come, first served? Only Founders Club members have reserved spaces in the first three rows closest to town. Rest is first-come, first-served. I plan to pull mine in on Friday or Saturday (17 or 18). How late can we stay on Sunday after the awards ceremony? No one will probably even notice you are still there till about Tuesday. Never heard of anyone feeling rushed to leave. Though almost everyone pulls out by 10 AM Monday. Anything else I should be aware of? Best place to hang out after hours? Best place to bum off of good cooking? (I can't cook myself but I can bring lots of wine.) After 5 PM, there is almost always some entertainment down in town. Meaning the old west town/tent array right on Founders Ranch. Bring a quiet generator if at all possible. Hondas and Yamahas, not Harbor Freight construction site jobs, are very well received. Bring 10 gallons of gas for it, or be ready to make a run to a gas station - nearest is 6 miles north. No showers or running water available on the Ranch, so it really is a dry camp situation. Shade is non-existent, so you need an awning or canopy. Strong wind comes up VERY fast, so store your awning or canopy if you don't want it ripped up while you are half a mile down the hill shooting the match. Burn off calories? Are you kidding? Push your gun cart up and down the hill a few times, that'll do it! There is a shuttle wagon that you catch for moving you and your cart. Most folks use it. If you have a sporting clays interest, bring a shotgun and ammo. Although I have not seen it listed as a side match, there is probably a strong chance to get to shoot a few rounds at the new 5-stand layout on the Ranch. Good luck, GJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost, SASS #50125 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I have attended several EOTs in the past, but I have never camped right on the range. This year we are bringing the travel trailer, and I was wondering if there were any special issues I should be aware of. Am I right in understanding that there will be water trucks and sewer trucks available for service? Are there recognized generator hours? Do we have assigned spaces or is it first-come, first served? How late can we stay on Sunday after the awards ceremony? Anything else I should be aware of? Best place to hang out after hours? Best place to bum off of good cooking? (I can't cook myself but I can bring lots of wine.) DHD, we're staying at the Hidden Valley RV Park. It's located on the service road just west of Moriarty. It's about 15-18 minutes from the range. Really a nice place for about $20 a day. Ghost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Hill Dave #59561 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Joe; Thanks Ghost. I think I got all my questions answered by Garrison Joe's informative post. Ghost--I had reservations at the Hidden Valley park--we stayed there last year when we brought the big RV and really enjoyed it--but this year I am getting right down on the range for the full bore EOT experience. Plus I don't have to drive home after Captain Baylor and the Redhead's margaritas and I can sleep later. See you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madd Mike #8595 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I very much enjoy camping on ranges when I shoot that is bout as fun as the shooting too pot luck suppers, story tellin and more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Meadows, SASS#18501 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I'm with MM on this staying on the range is the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Gambler Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Just a heads up if you get the water truck to fill your tank. You pay a flat rate but unless you are there watching there is no guarantee you will get a full tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Complicated Lady Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 We are staying at the Hidden Valley RV Park. We check in on Monday. I'm so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Meadows, SASS#18501 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Just a heads up if you get the water truck to fill your tank. You pay a flat rate but unless you are there watching there is no guarantee you will get a full tank. Silly, you obviously DIDN"T tip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Dragon man, Have a great time! Being on the range is the best! Hope you shoot the best match ever! Cheers, Oklahoma Dee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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