bronco91shee Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 i there for sure, already got it planned. and my 2 rents for sure. ill have to check w/ the other guys i ride w/ sum r from here as well. if any of u guys want any other info on camping, i have all the info on each. but u gotta help me narrow down the info b4 i write it all up. like do u guys need tent sites or full hookup, nad how many ppl per site. that would make it much shorter to list prices and phone numbers. just in case any of u care...there is a truck show that sat at teh strip mall. it starts at 9am and goes till 7pm. its 20$ to enter, and my truck will be there all day. wich byt the way.. since its parked at the show all day, ill kinda need a way to get my shee to the dunes if any of u can give a bro a lift, that would be great... i live right across from the mall, so im not out of the way or anything. pm me if u can help. peace out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 By the way - if you prefer to phone in questions, call the Silver Lake visitor Bureau 1-800-874-3982 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansha60 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Share Posted August 20, 2004 I'm a definate, and so is one of my buddies. He has a raptor. but its still a yamaha I'm heading up to Silver Lake this weekend, 20-22, I'll get some group prices at Val Du, see if they will give any "discounts". I Doubt it but its worth a try! Hey Minika, bring a pair of Rockets up with ya when you come to Silverfest, I've got a set of sparkies, I wanna try a pair out, if I like em I might have to buy a set off ya, perhaps a bansheehq memeber discount?.. hehe. This is gonna be a fun time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 you got it! maybe I'll even hav my new 450 by then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banchetta Posted August 26, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 I'm a definate, and so is one of my buddies. He has a raptor. but its still a yamaha I'm heading up to Silver Lake this weekend, 20-22, I'll get some group prices at Val Du, see if they will give any "discounts". I Doubt it but its worth a try! Hey Minika, bring a pair of Rockets up with ya when you come to Silverfest, I've got a set of sparkies, I wanna try a pair out, if I like em I might have to buy a set off ya, perhaps a bansheehq memeber discount?.. hehe. This is gonna be a fun time! Have you had a chance to call them yet for the group discounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I'll be there. This will be my first trip to SilverLake, I'm not expecting dunes like Dumont, but hopefully I won't be disappointed. I was reading on the DNR website about the Voucher system, I hope that this system is much simpler in practice, than it seems. Anyway, I came across this FAQ: "Q: When will the Voucher System go into effect this year? A: Vouchers will be handed out starting at noon on Friday, May 14, 2004 and will be continuously distributed through the summer on weekends/holidays until Sunday, September 12, 2004." This implies that we won't need to worry about getting vouchers for this weekend. This is good, because I was getting a headache trying to understand the DNR website. So what is the story on camping? Is someone going to reserve a big camping area and we settle up the fees when we all get there, or should I reserve my own spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshdog Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I will be there. about 5 bikes, maybe 10 people, 4 trucks. just an estimate as of now. anyone have reservations yet? where at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 oh right! i totally forgot that thery stop doing the vouchers after labor day weekend! awesome - one less thing to worry about I think i may stay until monday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronco91shee Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 whos gunna call and set this tuff up? banchetta or minkia..... anybody.... sumone gotta take charge. we all got ideas, but sumone needs to lead adn plan this thing...... soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I will be staying somewhere else (friend ha sa cabin) so probably someone else should, since I wont be checking in or anything..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmatt Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Is there any place to camp that is close enough to ride to the park? I plan on sleeping in my truck and I want to leave it at the campsite during the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshdog Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I believe that it is illegal to ride to the dunes on the roads. you can be pulled on your bike by a legal vehicle, but i wouldnt. It's too far for me to be riding on the pavement with paddles. depending on where everyone stays, someone may have an open spot on a trailer, or in a truck. I like taking the truck to the parking lot, or into the dunes, so that i can have food and drinks handy throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broke Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I will probably be staying in my truck also. I have access to a camper that I'm sure I can get for the weekend, but my tow vehicle can't carry my quad and my truck has no hitch, so the truck or a tent are my only options. I wouldn't mind a hotel room, but I'm not to happy about leaving the quad in the bed over night. If anybody starts to make plans for sleeping arrangements, please post up any ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broke Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Has anyone made reservations for camping yet? I don't really know what ones are close and are the better ones to stay at. Are there any within ridng distance of the actual dunes themselves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minkia38 Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 There seems to be some confusion: the ONLY way to get to the dunes is through the DNR controlled gates. After these gates is a huge parking lot, where you can bring your camper, truck, trailer, or whatever. The only way to get into this parking lot is to have a state parks sticker on your vehicle. These cost $24 a year, or $4 a day. This parking lot is accessible directly from public roads, so that means that no off-road vehicles can drive into the parking lot - they must be towed or trailered in. once in the parking lot, you can drive you quad to a DNR station where they check for spark arrestors (and once in a while sound), then you go into the enterance ramp to the dunes. Thats all there is to it no one that i know of did any booking, so I think you are on your own unless someone who is camping fr sure steps up Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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