Set up after dark. I have a $24 Wal-mart tent I keep for just that "where's your tent" question.
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Set up after dark. I have a $24 Wal-mart tent I keep for just that "where's your tent" question.
I politely asked at the Indiana State Dunes which is pretty crowded. They had no problems with it. I didn't feel like setting up a tent late at night if there was a problem. My concern is not doing any harm to the trees, but more of the fact I had tarp cords strung out near the ground. I was near the bathrooms and kids were running by. To me I would think this could be a legitimate reason in a campground. Make sure the cord you use are visible.
I called a couple of parks on the eastern shore and asked the ranger if hammocks were allowed. I wanted to be sure before I rolled in. They said no problem, as long as it doesn't damage the trees. That was Tuckahoe and Martinak.
I am having a group hang at Sloppy Floyd State Park in NW Georgia on October 8th, I just went and talked to the head ranger at the park and he was real excited about the idea. It should be a fun hang, I hope.
Good idea bringing the tent. I stayed at Brown County SP in Indiana this summer, no problems hanging but it occurred to em when I was setting up that I didn't have a backup.
maybe we can come up with a hammock hangers certification and license backed by the Parks Service and Forrest Service on the national and state level? a "trump card" to prevent being ground bound:D
A hammock & tarp is a tent... the new & improved tent:)
Yep, if you talk to them, say by phone, you have opportunity to build a relationship & help them to better understand what you have in mind. Then if they turn you down you can move up the ladder & even still have the "asking for forgiveness instead of permission" option if needed because they never saw your face:)
Yeah, I've actually been told that too. I'm like... what:confused::rolleyes:
Another good suggestion.
There is a state park in Indiana that will not let you hang anything at all in trees. Once we got seriously hollered at for hanging a soaked pair of jeans over a tree branch. Not even on a line (in which case I would have understood). Anyway, I explained about the tree straps not damaging and was still shot down.
The funny thing is, I have been permitted to hang at several other IN state parks. COs passing by and waving hello. I cannot figure out why the rule is different across the state, but I am happy that most parks are open to hangers.