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    United States Virgin Islands

    Well this kinda sucks:

    http://cinnamonbay.com/home.html

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    "Please note that hammock tents which require being tied to trees are not allowed in CBC based
    on the Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent's Compendium, 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section 2.1 Preservation of Natural, Cultural and Archaeological Resources that states "The stapling, nailing, tying or attaching any material to any vegetation, living or dead or to utility poles and sign posts is prohibited."

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    I have a site reserved in December. :-(

    Hummmmm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice View Post
    Well this kinda sucks:

    http://cinnamonbay.com/home.html

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    "Please note that hammock tents which require being tied to trees are not allowed in CBC based
    on the Virgin Islands National Park Superintendent's Compendium, 36 Code of Federal Regulations Section 2.1 Preservation of Natural, Cultural and Archaeological Resources that states "The stapling, nailing, tying or attaching any material to any vegetation, living or dead or to utility poles and sign posts is prohibited."

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    I have a site reserved in December. :-(

    Hummmmm?

    Ice
    Beautiful place. I'd love go back some day.

    At least you have time to order these
    http://www.handyhammock.co.uk/

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    Is there a US supplier of these or something similar?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ice View Post
    I have a site reserved in December. :-(

    Hummmmm?

    Ice
    Which island is the park on? When I was in St. Croix several years ago I recall a section of beach (opposite side of island from where cruise ships anchor) where people were hanging Brazilian Style hammocks from the Palm Trees. I don't know whether they overnighted or if it was in the park.

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    They probably made that rule because people were using thin ropes and damaging the trees.

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    Re: United States Virgin Islands

    Ice - you can just order it direct from their website if you like. They don't have a US retailer.
    TallPaul

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    Quote Originally Posted by TallPaul View Post
    Ice - you can just order it direct from their website if you like. They don't have a US retailer.
    TallPaul
    I could have used one of them at Grayson.

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    I think palm trees may not support hammocks as well as deciduous trees. In Jacksonville, FL, I tried hanging from some palms and they bent in and I’m only 175#. So maybe that is a factor in the park management decision.
    The road to success is always under construction.
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    I ordered the system today. We will see.

    Came to about $225.00 with the extra long stakes for sand use and shipping costs.

    I have asked for the last site next to the beach, so if this works will actually be ON the beach in one of the most incredible locations ever.

    The island is St. John. Staying at the national park campground. The private camp place where we usually stay closed this year.

    http://www.cinnamonbay.com/home.html

    BTW, answers from customer service on this item have been very prompt. I am impressed so far.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jcavenagh View Post
    I think palm trees may not support hammocks as well as deciduous trees. In Jacksonville, FL, I tried hanging from some palms and they bent in and I’m only 175#. So maybe that is a factor in the park management decision.
    There's tons of photos of hammocks on palms. But, I see the parks rule to prevent damage from ALL sources of misuse. Anybody who's been to state park or national park can see damaged trees.

    Heres a pic from a place that saved the trees and still has hammocks.


    While your down in the VI, build a bunch of hammock stands for the rest of us.

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