Set up after dark. I have a $24 Wal-mart tent I keep for just that "where's your tent" question.
Set up after dark. I have a $24 Wal-mart tent I keep for just that "where's your tent" question.
I politely asked at the Indiana State Dunes which is pretty crowded. They had no problems with it. I didn't feel like setting up a tent late at night if there was a problem. My concern is not doing any harm to the trees, but more of the fact I had tarp cords strung out near the ground. I was near the bathrooms and kids were running by. To me I would think this could be a legitimate reason in a campground. Make sure the cord you use are visible.
I called a couple of parks on the eastern shore and asked the ranger if hammocks were allowed. I wanted to be sure before I rolled in. They said no problem, as long as it doesn't damage the trees. That was Tuckahoe and Martinak.
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I am having a group hang at Sloppy Floyd State Park in NW Georgia on October 8th, I just went and talked to the head ranger at the park and he was real excited about the idea. It should be a fun hang, I hope.
Good idea bringing the tent. I stayed at Brown County SP in Indiana this summer, no problems hanging but it occurred to em when I was setting up that I didn't have a backup.
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maybe we can come up with a hammock hangers certification and license backed by the Parks Service and Forrest Service on the national and state level? a "trump card" to prevent being ground bound
A hammock & tarp is a tent... the new & improved tent
Yep, if you talk to them, say by phone, you have opportunity to build a relationship & help them to better understand what you have in mind. Then if they turn you down you can move up the ladder & even still have the "asking for forgiveness instead of permission" option if needed because they never saw your face
Yeah, I've actually been told that too. I'm like... what
Another good suggestion.
I too will something make and joy in it's making
There is a state park in Indiana that will not let you hang anything at all in trees. Once we got seriously hollered at for hanging a soaked pair of jeans over a tree branch. Not even on a line (in which case I would have understood). Anyway, I explained about the tree straps not damaging and was still shot down.
The funny thing is, I have been permitted to hang at several other IN state parks. COs passing by and waving hello. I cannot figure out why the rule is different across the state, but I am happy that most parks are open to hangers.
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