2006 DK Open Forum Members Tournament - tentative

[Revtro]

Perhaps we should start a registration post.  I'll go do that now.

I know of a great place to camp nearby, but it's camper only.  Sorry that's not helpful.  I could always contact the campground and ask if I can share my spot with a tent for just the one night.  But there must be more campgrounds nearby. 

[bshaner]

Perhaps I'll just bring the tent and we'll put it up in whatever parking lot PB finishes the night at!     Sometimes I amaze myself how much I think of the other guy first!   

[djkimmel]

LOST HAVEN CAMPGROUND
5300 TOWNHALL RD
BEAVERTON MI  48612
989-435-7623

This is where I've camped in the past. Not too far away and they used to allow tents - I just haven't been there in a while...

Thanks for the post Rev. (Forgot - on my todo list I have a note to talk to you about your St. Clair board idea yet...)

[cameraguy]

Man, oh man, I really wish I could go.  Have to work the UM football game that day.  Love Wixom.  Great fishery.  Have fun.   

[Revtro]

That's where I stay too.  They're very nice there.  They're an RV only campground, but may allow a tent on a site with a camper.  I'll be at that campground if anyone wants to try to get a tent on my site.  Just give 'em a call and find out.

[djkimmel]

Been a while since I stayed there. They used to allow tents in the back I think. Things change. Thanks for clarifying Rev.

[joshimoto son]

Just stayed at Lost Haven last weekend, yes... all kinds of camping is available, tent included, I think all campsites come with electricity and water.
It's hard to beet $20 a night, weather it be an RV or sleeping in the back of your truck.

The campground is fine, we were there to experience a wedding in the pavillion and karaoke till 11:00.

Sometimes the neighbors across the pond like to stay up until daybreak and play Willy Nelson. No kidding!

I will tell you that part of Dale Rd has the blacktop removed from it, and if you don't slow down you will plaster your boat with this mud/chloride type goo. Dale Rd is on the way to the launch.

[bshaner]

Smith's Landing 
5106 DUNDAS RD 
BEAVERTON, MI 48612-8590
(989) 435-7658

They have tent camping and are 1/4 mile north of the launch.  Anyone know anything about them?  Think the woman and I are going to go up there and spend tomorrow and Sunday up there since I've never been on the lake before.  Cant go in blind with all this talent going.  I have to catch atleast 1 fish next week!!

I'll give a report on the campgrounds too if noone has heard of it or stayed there.

I just called Lost Haven and they do NOT have tent camping.

B

[djkimmel]

Shoot! Wonder when they outlawed tents??

I think our club stayed at Smith's - not sure if it was called that then - over 25 years ago. I don't remember much other than a late night poker game that I didn't join in - my first tournament ever and I was tired, nervous and excited, and I got up there late at night after a trying trip.

[bosshawg]

 never mind last post from other. i found the game plan here

[djkimmel]

Ok - I posted it there too. We are all busy people. It doesn't hurt to post it in multiple places.