| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 6:49:55 AM | Campstock! With your Hostesses, Asherstx and Honestly Caring.
Camping on the Peace River: Peace River Campground.
2998 North West Highway 70, Arcadia, FL 34266
Dates Feb 29 to March 2. You are welcome to stay all weekend or just come down for one night.
Pending the weather.
10 dollars a night, per person to pay to the campground in order to stay in our reserved camping area. There are bathrooms and hot showers available, and electric and water at the pavilions. Laundry and LP gas. Wi-Fi-Internet connection is available. There is a Restaurant/bar up the road, as well as a camp store on premises. We do suggest BYOB and Food. The Campground does permit Alcohol, but we must clean up after our selves. Pets are welcome, but they must be picked up after. Fires are allowed.
Things to do;
There are Canoe rentals, or Bring your own kayak, Walking and Bike Trails, Segway Rentals, Heated pool- 84 degree, Golf cart rental, Fishing, Fossil hunting, Open areas, Horse shoe pits, Dance Hall, Game Room, Fire Pit, Regular weekend activities include Friday night movie, Breakfast specials, Ice Cream Social & Bingo.
If you have any questions please notify us. We will do our best to answer them.
Please sign up, as we need to reserve the size area that we will need to accommodate everyone.
Thank You and we’ll see you there,
Ashley & Sophia
Following Members are Attending This Party... Average Member Brings Along 3 Guests
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 8:01:17 AM | Hi! Sophia,
E-mail "BIGFISH" and have him post this on the events calendar. Sounds like alot of fun. I have done two camping trips with POF and always had a lot of fun. I don't have a tent , so I will wait and see if someone is looking for a roomie. Hope this takes off and you have lots of fun.
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 8:34:15 AM | We have an area reserved that holds 50 people, and can go over that if need be. It is not the "Wilderness" section, but it is not full hook ups either. There are two 12 seat picnic tables, a huge fire pit to share, and a pavilion all in the center. That area does have electric and water hookups. We are closer to the pool, showers, and other amenities if we do it in this section, and are guaranteed enough spots (better than if everyone had to reserve their own, then we wouldn't be able to all be together, and maybe not even have enough spots for everyone that wanted to go). We would love it to be a huge group, but will take as many as we can :)
I have written to Bigfish and am waiting for his reply on putting this on the header board. Hopefully that will happen today. We will see.
We can't wait to see you there!!! All are welcome, so bring some friends. We have a group of about 8 on our own already, so this should be fun. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 8:42:32 AM | ThirdTimeAround
If you don't get an offer for a roommate I have several tents. I have 2-3 man pop up tents and 4-5 man pop ups, also and older two room cabin style tent. I will try and bring what extra ones I can. I also have a new three compartment pop tent that i intend to bring for ME......Along with my air mattress and air pump.
Are we allowed to bring grills or are there some type of cooking grills there? Should we bring our own wood for fires or is there wood available to purchase? | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 9:32:55 AM | | i have camped at the campground many times..Our motorcycle rights organization has an annual party called run -a- muck there..George, the owner, is most helpful.. Several large pavilions have been added in the tent camping area... | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 12:47:15 PM | I contacted the campground in regards to the grills and the firewood. This was their response:
"You can bring your grill as we do not have them at the shelters. We sell firewood or you are allowed to bring your own. "
So anyone who is willing to bring a grill...please do. I know that Ashley has a fire griller (one to put on/over the fire) that she is willing to bring. That also means that we will need to bring pots & pans as well.
I know Publix sells firewood for really cheap, so I will probably pick up a bag or two before I go out, anyone else is welcome to bring some of they have any. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 1/31/2008 2:47:42 PM | thank you artist1962. you are too kind. I would love to borrow a tent. keep me posted. and once again......thanks. i would gladly make arrangements with you to pick it before the trip if it's more convenient.  | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/1/2008 9:38:22 AM | | I'll definitely keep you posted. It will depend on if I bring the car or borrow space in someones truck or van. KimSRQ is borrowing a tent also, or she may camp in with me, depending on how many people sign up and how much space is needed. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/3/2008 8:59:36 AM | This looks like a very fun time. Nice people outside enjoying nature- who could ask for more? Are there spots there to go  too? I am a novice at camping, haven't been since I was 6 or 7 years old but I am open to try anything.
I am very interested in coming however I have no idea where the Peace River is. 
Could you please list the actual address so I can Mapquest it or, if possible, add a link to it here? 
Thanks in advance for your time and have an enjoyable weekend!
Valerie | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/3/2008 9:45:04 AM | Sophia this sounds like a fun event. If there aren't any tents available, I can just come down & visit for the day.
Valerie, go to the beginning of the thread--The address she listed was 2998 Northwest State Road 70, Arcadia. If you come down I-75, get off at Exit #217 (SR70) & head east about 40 miles & you should come up on the campground.
I think the campground used to be a KOA. | |
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RV4me
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Joined: 1/29/2008
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/3/2008 4:51:00 PM | Hi Folks,
Tenting is fun, but what if...just what if.....someone wished to bring a smaller sized RV(25ft). Are there electric/water sites available to POF clients?  | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/3/2008 7:46:10 PM | yeah there are at the pavillions but I believe that you will have to get your own site and I know that they range from 45 to 55 dollars a night ,
with camping it is 10 dollars a night \ | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/4/2008 7:23:50 AM | rv4me
Yes, there are plenty of RV sites all throughout the campground. You are more then welcome to bring your camper/RV. You will not be in the same exact location as us Tenters, but it's my understanding that you can get a Full Hookup spot, not to far from our area, and you would still be more than welcome to join us anytime. The rates for a separate site are different, and you would have to reserve that on your own. Here is the info that I got.
Includes water and sewer, metered electric is extra
Full Hook up Site $49 a night
Extra charge for using an air-conditioner or electric heater $ 3
Feel Free to contact them and see if you can reserve a spot for that weekend, and join us with our activities. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/4/2008 12:31:52 PM | Why hello there Ron, it's nice to see you signed up!! Lets see if we can have as much fun camping as we all did, and will again at the Beach Party shall we?
p.s. Feel free to bring your famous strawberry's if you'd like :) I'm sure they will be a hit!!!
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/4/2008 12:44:31 PM | I'd love to come out and go camping for the weekend......but still not sure what is going on either weekend yet. I want to be able to make both...but will have to wait and see. If I can't make it for camping, I'll atleast try and come out for a day!
Don't know if people want ME or just MY strawberries!     
speaking of which.........will have to plan an outing for that!!!
THE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL www.flstrawberryfestival.com
I just checked and it starts the same weekend (2-29-08) but is still on the following weekend
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/4/2008 10:15:22 PM | hate to be a party pooper,, but i'm comming, so your stuck with me,,,  this just sounds like way too much fun for me to miss out on. plus i know or have met a few of the people going, and they are all good people. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/5/2008 12:58:56 PM | For all of those with the fishing questions. Here is the response from the Campground.
Is the river fresh or salt water?
Most of the Peace River is freshwater. To the south (Ft. Ogden) it gets brackish. The canoeing is done in the freshwater sections. You will see fresh and saltwater fish and animals in the river.
What kind of fish are in the river and can you fish?
All freshwater species such as bass, bream, and catfish are in the river. You will also see Snook, Mullet, Blue crabs, and Tarpon even though the water is fresh. A freshwater license is required as per law and you’d better have a saltwater license and/or stamps if catching saltwater species.
Can we swim?
Swimming in the Peace River is fine. Look around first for gators. Wade into the river. Do not dive or jump, as it is hard to see in the darker water. People swim all the time in the river.
I have not heard back yet on whether or not there is a bait shop on the premises or close by. I will let you know as soon as I find out. | |
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| Campstock!! Sarasota County. Feb 29 - March 2
Posted: 2/6/2008 6:37:55 AM | | I am not much into Ribs, but I wouldn't mind bringing some steaks or thick pork chops to cook on the grill, with some corn in the husks......... and a tall glass of Rum and Coke......ummmummm! Your'll getting me hungry too. I Can't wait. | |
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