Are there any campgrounds in Elk Co? If so would like some contact info. I got a new tent and thought, when the weather cools down, it might be fun to camp out a night and spend some time visiting in Moline and Howard.
I don't know of any, so I'll leave it to someone else to post... but you can camp in our backyard. Plenty of space and everyone in town drives by at least twice a day so you'd get to see them all without leaving your camp chair ;D We have a big pile of brush so you could have a nice campfire too. And the wildlife is here! Coyotes, coons, crows, we have them all. HA!
Don't they allow camping at Polk Daniels with a permit?
Probably, pretty snake invested though.
I was hoping that Jo would weigh in. I think they do the RV thing at a couple different places in Elk Co, and would have the scoop on camping.
Polk Daniels is still closed ( I think) If they were open you could camp there.. Wonderful campsites there..
There is no camping other than that on a public level.... There are tons of places on the river and usually property owners allow you access.. But I doubt you want that..
Moline Lake has camping. I don't know the specifics... Maybe someone else does..
Barbara Clubine? You know ?
Thanks for the help. I forgot about Moline Lake. I'll keep digging around and try to find out who to contact. Being by myself, I don't really want to just camp somewhere to far from people. Maybe I'll call the Red Buffalo and see if they know of anything. I'd like to spend some time at the court house digging through records.
There is a RV park here in Howard, just west of the nursing home. You might call the city office 620 374 2202 and ask about that.
I am sure you would be safe and comfortable there.
Roma Jean, call the Moline City office and talk to Lisa. I know there are some folks who park campers in the park all summer. She would also be the one to talk to about the city lake, and yes there is camping there. The number is: (620) 647-3665. Hope this helps!
Talked to the owner of the RV park in Howard and I can stay there. Could also rent a TeePee for 25.00 per night at Butcher's Falls on the Red Buffalo Ranch over by Sedan, that sounds fun. The Moline site says you can camp at the Moline Park for 10.00 a night and at the Lake for $3.00 a night. I called City Hall but couldn't get an answer. Anyway fun possibilities. If I get a chance to do this before winter I'll be letting everyone know and maybe we can have some lunch. Toot's and Poplar Pizza..........I could do that for a couple of days. :D
Camping at the new Moline lake is 3.00 a night and there is no power or running water. You just go to the gas station and get a permit. The park in Moline is very nice and they have power, but I am not sure about water. You also get a permit at the gas station for the park. Our Lake here at Howard is nice and we camped out there once before it was closed.... hopefully it will be opened again soon.
Fall River is not in Elk County, but it is close (20 minutes or so) and very nice. The lake at Severy is also nice and it is free to camp there. If you come before hunting season there are a lot of options.
Don't forget the Donut shop. I am behind the grocery store in Howard.
My husband and I have my daycare in town in Howard with huge yard, too if none if those options work. There is power and water that you could use. I am only there during the day. There are all kinds of options out there for you. So you must come visit us!!! :laugh: :angel:
OK, folks ... that last post by Angie is the very reason we ALL live in rural Kansas.
Hospitality deeeeeeluxe!
Alright... I'll one-up Angie, then...
Roma Jean, you are also welcome to stay at the Norris House in rural Howard/Moline. We live 7 miles from Howard and 10 miles from Moline, which can both be reached by driving senic, winding, rural roads.
You can camp in a secluded wooded area next to Clear Creek and sleep to the sounds of flowing water and lowing cattle in the background.
In the morning, you can take a short hike to the Norris house for a hearty country breakfast. Amenities of the Norris house include running hot water, private shower, cable TV, air conditioning, and free wireless internet.
:P ;D
Thats it!!! I'm not Roma Jean.. But I'm in!!! ;D ;D ;D
Last I heard Moline lake is now state run and you don't need a permit. You might want to bring a weedeater or lawnmower though, maintance is somewhat lacking. Also, watch for snakes around the jetties, but it does have some pretty good fishing, espcially on the back side of the lake, near the dam.
WOW!!!!!!!!! You guys thanks for all the offers and help. When i get ready to come, I'll take someone up on one of those offers, that will be fun. I am going to wait until the weather is cooler. You are right Rudy, about rural Kansas. The older I get the more I appreciate it. I would like to come when I can bring my mandolin and sit in with pickers some Thursday night in Moline, if they are still doing that.
Quote from: Tobina+1 on August 07, 2009, 10:02:40 AM
Alright... I'll one-up Angie, then...
Roma Jean, you are also welcome to stay at the Norris House in rural Howard/Moline. We live 7 miles from Howard and 10 miles from Moline, which can both be reached by driving senic, winding, rural roads.
You can camp in a secluded wooded area next to Clear Creek and sleep to the sounds of flowing water and lowing cattle in the background.
In the morning, you can take a short hike to the Norris house for a hearty country breakfast. Amenities of the Norris house include running hot water, private shower, cable TV, air conditioning, and free wireless internet.
:P ;D
I can see it now. 30 years in the future "+1 Norris" will be running the family business. A destination ranch where people from all over the world come to experience the Midwest\Prairie\Kansas life preserved from a bygone era. I really am not kidding too much. I would love to see this happen. ;D
David
That is a great idea. A refuge for road raged city dwellers.
Hee, hee. I thought it sounded more romantic than saying, "hey come stay at our house, down by the crick, with the cattle and the insects, eat some cereal at the house, and then drive the gravel roads to town."
See, just goes to show that you can make ANYTHING sound good!
Also, the Moline city lake has been pretty popular for campers this summer. I've driven by quite a few times and saw lots of tents set up.