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    Have fun. Free is indeed good. Hope the weather is decent.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panzer1 View Post
    I emailed them my application and about 10 minutes later they emailed me back my permit. You print out that permit and display it on your vehicle. I got the camp site I requested within about 2 miles or so of the AT. I got from Sunday thru Thursday. That was fast and easy.

    Also, they gave me permision for a camp fire although there is a general ban in effect from Oct 1 thru Dec 1. There is a box checked on my permit that says "camp fire is permitted". I guess because of all the rain lately.

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    Good for you!

    I'm planning on getting out this weekend myself - on the AT in the rain for Saturday/Sunday - but not near the Pinnacle, so I guess that we won't be bumping into each other. Have fun.
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    there are some sweet spots along the rattling run creek, but they're not motorized...

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    Default Port Clinton track of the Weiser State Forest

    Attachment 7248The Port clinton track of the Weiser State Forest has 4 personal camp sites and a one group campsite. I was the only camper there this week. The sites are about a quarter to a half mile or more apart. Its a pretty remote area. Site #4 I thought was the best located. All the sites had new 8 foot long picnic tables and fire rings. My fire ring still had the original black paint on it until I lit my campfire. The sites themselves are leveled and covered with fine gravel. Site #4 is large enough for 2 or 3 small tents. The other sites were a little bigger.

    There was plenty of fire wood in the area and I was able to gather enough for 2 days in about 15 minutes or so.

    There is state game lands nearby so there will be hunters going up and down the road. And judging by the road traffic I think there may be some "parking" going on at the far end of the gravel road by the fire tower. In 4 days I saw the ranger or whoever he was drive by once and wave to me but didn't stop.

    The gravel road is well maintained but very steep in some parts so I would not recommend it if there is snow or ice on the road.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panzer1 View Post
    Attachment 7248The Port clinton track of the Weiser State Forest has 4 personal camp sites and a one group campsite. I was the only camper there this week. The sites are about a quarter to a half mile or more apart. Its a pretty remote area. Site #4 I thought was the best located. All the sites had new 8 foot long picnic tables and fire rings. My fire ring still had the original black paint on it until I lit my campfire. The sites themselves are leveled and covered with fine gravel. Site #4 is large enough for 2 or 3 small tents. The other sites were a little bigger.

    There is state game lands nearby so there will be hunters going up and down the road. And judging by the road traffic I think there may be some "parking" going on at the far end of the gravel road by the fire tower. In 4 days I saw the ranger or whoever he was drive by once and wave to me but didn't stop.

    The gravel road is well maintained but very steep in some parts so I would not recommend it if there is snow or ice on the road.

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    Uh, yeah, in the wintertime, after one or two snowstorms (or an ice storm), that road is impassable...it goes up the north slope and doesn't get much sun. I'm curious: are these sites to the left or the right when you come to the "T" intersection at the top?
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    Quote Originally Posted by shelterbuilder View Post
    I'm curious: are these sites to the left or the right when you come to the "T" intersection at the top?
    They are on the Right side of the gravel road.

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    Why pay for camping in a crowed state park when you can camp here for free. They are nice camp sites close (2 miles) to the AT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panzer1 View Post
    Why pay for camping in a crowed state park when you can camp here for free. They are nice camp sites close (2 miles) to the AT.

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    Answer - What is Electricity & clean SHOWERS. I will take $200 for camping Alex...

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    Well I wasn't able to take a shower but I did wash up with a bucket of heated water every day. I felt like I was keeping clean enough for a 4 day trip.

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    That's ok I too stayed at a Holiday Inn once......

    I now perform tricks for Barnum & Baily's...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Panzer1 View Post
    Well I wasn't able to take a shower but I did wash up with a bucket of heated water every day. I felt like I was keeping clean enough for a 4 day trip.

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    You'll have to spend some of your hard-earned money to buy one of those propane-powered hot shower units!
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    that or a five gallon cold bucket & irish spring....oooohhhh! chilly!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wise Old Owl View Post
    that or a five gallon cold bucket & irish spring....oooohhhh! chilly!
    Sorry, I'm too wimpy to wash with cold water.
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    I havent tried it but I just picked up a solar shower at EMS... I hear some of us are using alcohol stoves to dump two hot cups into the bag and shake....
    Dogs are excellent judges of character, this fact goes a long way toward explaining why some people don't like being around them.

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    Based on your report...I have decided to camp up at the same place you went Panzer. I am wondering what the pinnacle trail is like. My hiking partner and I are relatively new to backpacking are the trails near there friendly to newbies and what the AT is like near the Wieser State Forest. Thanks.

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