NJ>Round Valley paddle>5-17-2014

[silentorpheus]

So far, those interested are:

NJRedneck
SilvrSurfr
SilentOrpheus
P-47Chowhound
Syb
Ratdog
Pinballwizard

Perrito popped his head up for air, but I'm not sure if that's a maybe or not.

I know that I'm still technically a maybe, looks like so is Ratdog.

If everyone who has said anything can go, we just have 7. Maybe 8 if Perrito joins. But that's assuming everyone that posted in the thread can make it.

[Jshep420]

How long does it take to kayak to the sites?

[silentorpheus]

How long does it take to kayak to the sites?

Not sure, as none of us here have done it.

It was around 3 miles to the start of the camp sites, around the edge of the reservoir. As the crow flies, across the water, I'm guessing it's at least 2 miles.

How long does it take to paddle 2 miles across open water, accounting for wind?

[njredneck]

How long does it take to kayak to the sites?

Not sure but you can see the boat ramp from the campsites.

looks like S.O. beat me to it

[silentorpheus]

Not sure but you can see the boat ramp from the campsites.

Yeah, if you check out the GPS map of the track I posted, where we started was the boat ramp (pretty much) and where we ended was the beginning of the camp. You can pretty much draw a line between the two - straight line of site from one to the other across the water.

[Jshep420]

Very interested!

[pinballwizard]

does anyone know what the cost of group siting this vs getting a site, or even 2 next to each other?

Not that that is a factor on going for anyone. Just nice to know

[silentorpheus]

does anyone know what the cost of group siting this vs getting a site, or even 2 next to each other?

Not that that is a factor on going for anyone. Just nice to know

The group sites are $3 per person, per night. You can reserve those online for one night, or more. Maximum 25 people.

The family campsites (regular site) has a max of 6 people. They are $17/night, and you have to reserve for a minimum of 2 consecutive nights if you reserve online. You can stay only one night - but only as a walk-in, in which case you run the risk of not getting a site (or at least one you want).

[Suede]

I'm Heading to Round Valley 5-17-2014 for an overnight. The boys are away at a scout camporee that weekend and I need to get out. I'm going to paddle in early Sat morning set up camp and then go fishing. Any and all are welcome to join me.

Just got a canoe and really interested in canoeing, hammocking and fishing!

[Jshep420]

The park closes at 7pm. Took us about 1.5hrs to make the hike in with just day packs and I'm far more out of shape than I thought I was.

When the park closes do the use gates? Or can u still come in after 7? I work till 345. I will be late. Park want you out of ur site by 12 o'clock Sunday. So what I think I'm going to do is get another site somewhere there for an extra night and stay as late as I can on Sunday. Still have to work it out with my wifey but it looks good to go