Rainbow Springs Campground

[jensine]

We would like to announce that as of 3:30 this afternoon, we are no longer the owners of Rainbow Springs. We appreciate all of you who have stayed with us and used our services. We enjoyed meeting you. It was a fun 18yrs, but it's time to move on. We ae building a house about 6 miles east of here. This email address will be good until the 31st. Then you can email me privately at [email protected] We hope that when you are out hiking in this area, you will continue to visit Rainbow Springs.
Jensine & Buddy

[PushingDaisies]

Good luck to you in your new home.

[max patch]

Come as a camper,
Leave as a friend.

[Lone Wolf]

Inform the new owners not to let Pirate drive thier vehicles!! Good luck y'all.

[jensine]

Thank you all very much. Jensine & Buddy

[SGT Rock]

Good luck!

Does this mean the hostel will be closing or will there be new hiker fi\riendly owners?

[jensine]

They plan to open it as close to March 1 as possible. They are currently looking for a couple to manage the campground. We
suggested on couple who we think would be great, he hikes!!
Thanks, Jensine & Buddy

[Footslogger]

Can you share with us the names of the new owners and how to get in touch with them and if they plan to continue accepting mail drops ?

Thanks in advance

[jensine]

The Corp. name is Rainbow Springs Campground LLC.
We haven't accepted mail drops for years. I doubt that
the new owners would want to deal with the hassle of
mail drops when they're going to busy enough just learning the ropes. I don't know who the managers will be yet. As Feb 1
or there about their email will be our old one and the phone #
will remain the same. Jensine

[Footslogger]

Thanks Jensine ...

I'm planning on doing some re-supply there on my way through in April. Hope they have the camp store stocked so that I don't have to go into Franklin.

[jensine]

To my knowledge they will have plenty of resupply.
If you have any questions, you may want to call or
email them shortly before March 1.

[SGT Rock]

Footslogger,

As long as they don't change inventory, you will be happy with Rainbow Springs, a mail drop isn't needed.

[Footslogger]

Thanks Top ...I wasn't planning on a mail drop there anyway. Was just asking for a friend. My first drop isn't until Kincora and that's only my maps. I'm buying as I go this time. Went the heavy mail drop route in 2001 and never again !!

[smokymtnsteve]

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[Jack Tarlin]

Thanx for supplying this info, esp. as regards the acceptance of mail drops. Your post will undoubtedly help a great many folks.

[jensine]

All NEW info supplied by SMokinSteve is the same as it has been
for the past 15 yrs or more , with the exception of mail drops. Doubt many will get this info in time for a mail drop, as both the
Companion and Thru-Hikers Guide has no mail drops listed. There really is no need for a mail drop at this location.
Jensine

[smokymtnsteve]

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[jackthejester]

Originally posted by smokymtnsteve
...the Deep gap road was stilled closed for the winter at the gate as of yesterday3-13-03)

I'm starting a SOBO section hike from USFS 71 at Deep Gap on March 28th. Anyone have any new info?

[max patch]

Ususally opens 3/15.

Contact Nantahala Hiking Club for info:

[email protected]

[jensine]

FSRd 71 was supposed to open 3-17-03. To confirm that it is
open call the Wayah Ranger station at 828-524-6441.
Jensine