2015 Central Rally - Black Hills

[1tinindian]

Note the change in date for the 2015 Central Rally - June 5th through June 7th.

I'm out.     

So soon??

Yes.

For someone running their own business, it's going to be too close to the ECSR.
That makes it an either/or proposition for me.  I missed Boone this year, it's not going to happen again.   

Damn the conflicts.
I solve those problems by only being able to do one rally per year.
Sorry you won't make this one.

Tellico this fall for me this year!

[ddlewis]

Yes.

For someone running their own business, it's going to be too close to the ECSR.
That makes it an either/or proposition for me.  I missed Boone this year, it's not going to happen again.   

I approve of these priorities 

[aviationfred]

Note the change in date for the 2015 Central Rally - June 5th through June 7th.

I'm out.     

So soon??

Yes.

For someone running their own business, it's going to be too close to the ECSR.
That makes it an either/or proposition for me.  I missed Boone this year, it's not going to happen again.   

Damn the conflicts.
I solve those problems by only being able to do one rally per year.
Sorry you won't make this one.

Tellico this fall for me this year!

These are the dates for the Central U.S. FJ Rally NEXT year.

This years Central Rally in Arkansas is still 5 weeks away.

This year I planned on 2 rally's. The WCR and the Central. Next year my plans are the Central and the ECFR in Tellico


Fred

[simi_ed]

Note the change in date for the 2015 Central Rally - June 5th through June 7th.

I'm out.    

So soon??

Yes.

For someone running their own business, it's going to be too close to the ECSR.
That makes it an either/or proposition for me.  I missed Boone this year, it's not going to happen again.    

You didn't build that anyway, why worry about it?

[rktmanfj]

These are the dates for the Central U.S. FJ Rally NEXT year.

This years Central Rally in Arkansas is still 5 weeks away.

This year I planned on 2 rally's. The WCR and the Central. Next year my plans are the Central and the ECFR in Tellico


Fred

Yep, I'm clear on that.

I'd actually planned to do three this year, but that ain't happenin.

The ECSR and ECFR are always on my calendar, have been for ten years now.

Anything else is gravy.

It's not very likely I'd be able to pull off disappearing for two weeks that close together, even planning that far out.   

[Dads_FJ]

Some good ride info here:

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12186.msg121057;topicseen#msg121057

[aviationfred]

Having just returned from this years Central Rally, and having an awesome time. I know we now have the dates, and general location pinned down for the 2015 Rally. Has there been more thought on a specific base of operations yet?

I have never been to South Dakota. My 2 cents are the Deadwood KOA or the Mt. Rushmore KOA.

I have no idea what the large tourist season is. I am thinking that we may want to pin this down and block a group of cabins/hotel rooms now so we don't come up short later.

Fred

[FJ1100mjk]

we may want to pin this down and block a group of cabins/hotel rooms now so we don't come up short later.

Fred

From what I've been reading elsewhere, tourist season pretty much runs the usual Memorial Day to Labor Day. However, the earlier you go in the timeframe, the better.

If everyone hasn't thrown their hats (helmets) into the ring for the KOA's that you've mentioned, here's some options for accomodations ranging from low-buck to high-dollar. All were endorsed by riders from various forums who've used them. 4. and 5. have cabins

1. Six rooms only.

Hill City, SD

http://www.harneypeakinn.com/

2. Motel, pool, at-door parking, FREE Mini Golf with room rental!

Hot Springs, SD

http://www.hotspringshillsinn.com/

3. Unique motel in Custer, SD

http://rocketmotel.com/

4. Camping, cabins, resort

Hill City, SD

http://www.crookedcreeksd.com/

5. Historic lodge, cabins, camping...

Interior, SD (70 odd miles SE of Rapid City, but nice and in the Badlands NP)

http://cedarpasslodge.com/

[giantkiller]

I was wondering if it was ever decided where we are staying. I Would like to put in a reservation.

[aviationfred]

I have done a bit of looking online, and information gathered from the WCR. Rooms per night cost at less than $90.00. I think the preference is for KOA's that allow campfires. (I believe the Deadwood KOA does not allow campfires). Personally KOA or motel works for me. I really enjoyed The Hub and having a full service restaurant onsite.

https://koa.com/campgrounds/custer/site-type/cabin-accommodations/

My 1st choice.  The Custer KOA cabins are $68.97 for the 1 room cabins and the 2 room cabins are $79.97 and they allow campfires. 7 one room and 9 two room cabins. Double occupancy

2nd choice. http://rocketmotel.com/

$89.00 a room This is also in Custer.

Fred

[giantkiller]

The rocket looks good to me. These days an in room toilet and air-conditioning are a plus.

[Klavdy]

No Campfires?
GTFO.

[FJscott]

For me, a campfire is a must..not a deal breaker but pretty darn important in my book.
Scott

[Bminder]

Before you book anything check out the Rafters J Bar Ranch.  I've camped there with my family a few times. Nice place with cabins and camp sites. Near Hill City and north of Custer.

[simi_ed]

No Campfires?
GTFO.

It's more PC than posting a "No Ozzies" sign.