PA > Fall MAHHA 2023 > Caledonia State Park

[Vickence]

Registration and details coming soon!

Sept 22-24
Caledonia State Park
Fayetteville, PA

Looking for a community of hammock-loving hikers and campers who are always eager to share tips, swap stories, and make new friends? Look no further than MAHHA! The Mid-Atlantic Hammock Hangers Association isn't just an event or a club - it's a vibrant, welcoming community that's always growing and evolving.

Whether you're an experienced hanger or a newbie to the hammock game, you'll be embraced by a diverse group of outdoor enthusiasts who share your passion for hanging out in hammocks and exploring the great outdoors. Here, you'll find plenty of opportunities to connect with other hangers and learn from their experiences. We strongly encourage animated discussions on our favorite trails, if disco lighting should be part of the backcountry experience, and if red squirrels are actually foreign spies!

But what really makes MAHHA special is the sense of camaraderie and belonging that you'll feel from the moment you arrive. This isn't just a gathering of strangers - it's a warm, welcoming community that's always eager to make new friends and share the joy of hammock camping. So come join us at MAHHA and see what makes this community so special - we can't wait to hang with you!

[Vickence]

17th Annual Fall MAHHA 2023

Please note: Pets are no longer allowed in the group camping area.


WHEN: Friday, Sept. 22 - Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023

WHERE: Caledonia State Park

101 Pine Grove Rd, Fayetteville, PA

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/.../Caledoni...s/default.aspx

GPS DD: Lat. 39.9089 Long. -77.4783


MAPS:

FULL CAMPGROUND MAP: http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1753179...

GROUP CAMPGROUND MAP: https://drive.google.com/.../1itD1f8...rd8gtW.../view...

CALEDONIA REC MAP: http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1737734...

PARKING GUIDE/MAP: https://drive.google.com/.../1SAI9RH...risA5.../view…

Yellow Arrow: group campground entrance (gear drop off lot).

Pink Arrow: Parking Lot #1 where you can park your car for the event.

Blue Arrow: AT Overnight Parking lot if you are backpacking before/after event.

PRE/POST MAHHA HIKE OVERNIGHT PARKING: see website for information

https://drive.google.com/.../1K2oDMzDGcJ.../view…

PLEASE NOTE: WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE everyone who doesn’t need continual access to their car to park at the office once you drop off your camping equipment. The Midland Trail will take you to Group Camping from there. Also, please obey all park rules/signs and don’t park in front of the gate.




WHO'S COMING?

Register here, and you will be sent a link for the sign up sheet with options for food/equipment donations

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...rm?usp=sf_link


SATURDAY BREAKFAST

7 AM Served in the grassy area in front of the group site bathrooms.

Dutch and friends will be serving up their famous breakfast burritos! Coffee, tea and water are provided. Sign up is provided for additional items.



KAYAKING ON LONG PINE RESOVIOR
We have space for 16 people to kayak up at Long Pine Run Resovior on Saturday morning, Sept 23, 2023. Registration and signed waiver are required. Pirogues, float vests, and paddles will all be provided. Each participant will have to sign a waiver before we launch. You will be up at the lake around an hour and a half. Please be at the resovior parking lot by 9am.

Register for kayaking only here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...rm?usp=sf_link



SATURDAY POTLUCK DINNER

5 PM Event will be in the grassy area in front of the group site bathrooms. Theme TBA.

Clean-up After Dinner: After the meal, Please make sure you clean up your eating area and take/dispose of any food/containers you’ve brought. This will help to leave the group camping area in the same or better condition than when we arrived. Please do not leave food behind!


SATURDAY RAFFLE

6 PM Takes place in the grassy area in front of the group site bathrooms. Ticket sales are 4-5 pm Saturday.

$10 per ticket. Raffle details will be revealed as vendors send them to the shop. Please see Facebook or Hammock Forums for more information.


Nuts & Bolts:

Free Camping: All 5 of the group sites have been reserved for this event. The cost for these sites is covered by donations.

Cell Phone Coverage: The park office mentions that they have pretty good cell service for Verizon but ATT can be sketchy. However, Wi-Fi is available at the park office with password shown in window. You will find best coverage toward Rt 30 corridor.

Pets: Sorry! No pets are permitted in the group camping area.

Free Firewood: Available starting Friday afternoon. No chainsaws please.

Water: The group site has water at the group camp bathhouse, and there is a sink outside of the restrooms for dishwashing.

Bathrooms/Showers: The group site has men and women's flush toilets and sinks with running water. Showers are included and are located at the Hosack Run Campground. They are just a short walk down the Chambersburg Waterline Trail, and are nice and clean!

Alcohol: No alcoholic beverages allowed in the state park. Rangers will be patrolling the area.

Vendor Sales: There will be no vendor sales. MAHHA hangs are for fun, new friends, food, chillin’, etc. We, as a group, do not have a sales permit for this park and have no interest in obtaining one.

Departure: When leaving, please look around your area to make sure everything is cleaned up. We want to leave the park in the same or better condition than when we arrived. If someone forgot something, take it with you and post on Facebook/Hammock Forums.

Organizers: Thanks to all who help serve, clean, collect, and donate. We couldn’t pull all this off without help from so many people!! We have such an excellent group!!

[PopcornFool]

Thanks Vicky! I sent in my info for the registration.

[Vickence]

Yay! Can't wait to see you there!

[BuckeyeFan]

It's that time again, love it!

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[Vickence]

[Murph...]

17th Annual Fall MAHHA 2023

Please note: Pets are no longer allowed in the group camping area.

WHY?

[Vickence]

The Rangers told us in the spring that pets aren't allowed in group camping, so their rules must have changed. ��

[Murph...]

Well...it was nice knowing you...if Jackson can't go, then we can't go. Perhaps you will find a dog friendly place in the future...

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[Vickence]

Sorry to see you go! If we change locations, we will look for pet friendly options!