Wooley Swamp Farms hosted by James Grady and owner of campground David

[Phantom Grappler]

2024 Friday 800 am April 5 until Sunday April 7
This is on Facebook, there is a $20 charge for two nights—Friday night and Saturday night.
It is ok to sleep in Sunday morning.

Wooley Swamp Farms Campground
581 US-13, Snow Hill NC

Facebook will have much more information.
You can find Wooley Swamp Farms Campground on line.
Also Google Maps has some information.

Phantom Grappler is not the host, and if you ask me any questions, I will have Barney Rubble eyes along with a good laugh.
Facebook is where you will find answers to your questions.

I plan on going to this hammock campout.

[Mooseman]

Just to add a little info if I may:
Location - This is eastern NC. Snow Hill is in Greene County and is near Kinston, Wilson and Goldsboro, NC area.
Price - $10@ night (reduced price) for the Campground.
Amenities - Fishing, walking/hiking/biking trails. Water, restroom (maybe porta/John) and a shower. Canoe/kayak (Pond). Several firepits. Horseshoe pits. Etc.
Raffle - $5 @ ticket or $20 for 5 tickets. = 1 Haven XL & 3 separate prizes. This benefits the Greene County Boy's & Girls club.
Contact me or James for tickets or pick them up on arrival. (Do not have to be present to win)
Plus several other vendor sponsored giveaways.
Sat evening meal provided (all others on your own).

For more details PM myself here or go to Facebook page/group NC Hammock Hangers. PM me or James Grady on FB.
Thanks ~MooseMan

[Mooseman]

April 5-7 is approaching fast.
NCHH - Wooley Swamp spring hang is shaping up real good.
Hanging High Hammocks has sent a nice door prize and Trevor may attend as well.
A well known Youtuber from Random Adventures 2.0 is planning on attending and hang with us.
So far we have folks from the following areas coming : NC, SC, GA, VA, PA
A sponsor has donated a Hog for our Sat BBQ East Coast Pig Picking. Bring your favorite side and BBQ sauce. We already have Texas Pete because they donated as well.

The weather is looking good for next weekend as well. North Carolina Hammock Hangers Invite you to this inaugural event and our hopes are for it to become an annual Eastern NC event.

With that in mind > We are looking ahead for a location(s) (Private or State Park) in the Piedmont and Western NC to establish a nice relaxing, entertaining and fun Hammock Camping environment event across the State of NC. Please keep that in mind when traveling or in conversations while at campground, Farms, Parks and other venues. Please Private Message me or PM on Facebook with any contacts or location information. Tks
Enjoy, Learn and Share !
~MooseMan

[Mooseman]

2024 Friday 800 am April 5 until Sunday April 7
This is on Facebook, there is a $20 charge for two nights—Friday night and Saturday night.
It is ok to sleep in Sunday morning.

Wooley Swamp Farms Campground
581 US-13, Snow Hill NC

Facebook will have much more information.
You can find Wooley Swamp Farms Campground on line.
Also Google Maps has some information.

Phantom Grappler is not the host, and if you ask me any questions, I will have Barney Rubble eyes along with a good laugh.
Facebook is where you will find answers to your questions.

I plan on going to this hammock campout.

Thanks PG, Looking forward to seeing you and others down East. Someone may be giving/teaching a cord splicing class if yall are interested.
Who knows, you may be able to show a couple of your favorite KNOTS while waiting around. Lol
Thanks buddy!

[Phantom Grappler]

Yes Mooseman, I volunteered to James, a knot tie demo just for hammock camping.

I love knots, while many of my best friends avoid knots, choosing to use hardware. That’s ok2!

Sometimes it’s good to know a couple knots that hold without fail, are non-jamming, but still quick release.

I look forward to camping at Wooley Swamp Farm this coming weekend. Hope to see old and new friends.

I might learn a thing or two at splicing demo.
Mooseman spring is here! Happy Easter!

[Mooseman]

Yes Mooseman, I volunteered to James, a knot tie demo just for hammock camping.

I love knots, while many of my best friends avoid knots, choosing to use hardware. That’s ok2!

Sometimes it’s good to know a couple knots that hold without fail, are non-jamming, but still quick release.

I look forward to camping at Wooley Swamp Farm this coming weekend. Hope to see old and new friends.

I might learn a thing or two at splicing demo.
Mooseman spring is here! Happy Easter!

Sounds Good PG my friend.
I would like to hone in my hammock and survival knots. They could save you pain or a life.

Yes the splicing class or tips will be interesting.
Also looking forward to the BBQ and sides..........

See ya next weekend
Thanks PG we had a glorious Easter and hope you did as well!

[Phantom Grappler]

Google Maps lead us straight to Wooley Swamp Farm.
Got some great hammock trees here. And great parking at hammock!

This is a beautiful campground. Water is available, but for convenience I have my own water.

Out here in beautiful piney woods.
High my high my high my
High my gonna act!

I urge anyone to camp here this weekend and also year round. It is a diamond in the rough.
David Madures campground owner and James Grady are both kind and welcoming.
Hospitality at its finest.

[Phantom Grappler]

Hammock campers needing a great place to hammock camp and fish (catch&release) have an ideal campground at Wooley Swamp Farms, Snow Hill NC.
Prices are reasonable, and David Madures, owner, is essence of hospitality. Trees are perfect for hammock camping.

James Grady and David Madures, hosted a fun hammock camping trip for all us hammock campers.
Thank you thank you thank wooooo

It was great to see old and new friends
I still can’t get over how good tasting Saturday’s supper tasted. The roast pig was outa sight. And I went back for more cole slaw.

I’m convinced, the recipe for tasty cole slaw is somewhere out there…same with banana pudding…
First you start with a Grandma!
Am I right, or what
I know you right
Aaaaaaaiiiiiggghhht

[Phantom Grappler]

Saturday morning, this old man’s fingers were cold.
I put off Hammock Camping Knot Demonstration until afternoon, when it was warmer.
My mistake. All the other excellent demonstrations took up afternoon time.
By the time there was a time slot, most everyone was tired and did not want any more demos at that time.
Three campers attended knot demo. And one camper got to see one knot at campfire.

I recommend you watch my videos. Most but not all knots in demo are also on videos

David Hughes
Phantom Grapplers Recommended Ties part 1 and part 2
I’ll be first to admit, my videos are hokey, long winded. Even though not every knot in demo is in these two videos, you get a good idea of knots that are tied in the bight.

Many people do not like to use knots because:
Knots take too long to tie, they fail to hold and or jam becoming difficult to untie.

Knots tied in the bight are tied in middle of rope without having to access either end of rope.
For this reason many of them can be tied almost instantly. Another quality of knots tied in the bight that I use for hammock camping, is they are very easy to untie.
Most of these knots, tied in the bight can be untied just by giving the loose end or working end a yank.
Then the knot disappears!

Some of these knots can be found in an excellent app
Grog Knots

Also known as Animated Knots by Grog.

Many knots in Grog Knots can be modified by finishing last step with a slip knot rather than passing single strand through for the finish.

Also it’s perfectly ok to dislike knots. Knots are not everyone’s cup of tea. Most of my hammock friends use hardware instead of knots.
Good hardware gives a faster, neater hammock set up.
But sometimes, knowing the right knot or two can save aggravation.

Hard to believe, we had four consecutive days and nights with zero rain, with highs around 60 and lows around 40 everyday. Not a single mosquito got me. I did see two ticks.
Perfect weather for hammock camping Thank God

[Mooseman]

Wooley Swamp Farm Hang was a success.
James and David were great planners and hosts. The NC Hammock Hangers really did a great job and all the supporters were awesome helping with the fundraiser and door prizes.
Thanks to all that helped, attended and or supported.
We-R-Woolies