Tenn' Clave 2008 Camping and Lodging

THE CAMPGROUND: Located along the shore of South Holston Lake, Observation Knob Park offers one of the finest campgrounds in the Southeast. The campground now requires reservations but has assured us there will be more than sufficient space to accommodate all campers with their new additional improved sites.

All attendees therefore should contact the campground now, (423) 878-1881 to reserve your site. The campground will require your first night's deposit in advance (paid with VISA/MC) which is non-refundable. You then settle when you arrive for additional nights that you will be staying.

Designated Area: We will be situated in our regular spot which is Area T. There are 21 improved capsites for RVs and tenters in this section with overflow provided in Section A (adjacent) which has another 26 improved sites.

Campground Fees: Fees are $20.00 for improved RV and tenting sites per night, and $15.00 for unimproved tent sites. You are allowed to double up tents on one site, however, there is a surcharge for doing so. Additional tents on the same site are charged $15 per night. You will be given a sticker for your vehicle which serves as your pass to enter and leave the campgrounds. NOTE: Please square away any camp site payment balances with the campground upon your arrival — we have had problems with folks who leave without paying in the past even though they have shared sites with others, and as such we would like to avoid such problems this year.

Finding A Site All USABLE sites are marked with a Green Marker. Look for a site within our designated area with a Green Marker. If the site has an Orange Marker tag hanging from the bottom the site is Reserved. If you locate a site that does not have any marker on it, that site is not available for rent.

The campgrounds offer hot shower and toilet facilities, playgrounds for the kids (and big grown-up kids), an ice machine, a handicapped fishing station, and located on the shore of South Holston Lake is a ramp for those with a boat or for pontoon access, although due to low lake levels this Fall the ramp has been temporaily closed for boat launches.

Please put a FF@ sign/ or Tenn'Clave sign on your windshield for identification so that you may be directed by the campground staff to our designated section of the campground.

Each site is provided with a permanent picnic table and a fire ring. The improved sites do not offer sewage hookup but there is a Dump Station adjacent to the campground entrance. Bring your own firewood as there is none available at the campground and it can be cold this time of the year.

The campground locks up at 11:00 PM and should you arrive after closing, then come down to the FF@ Banner/Tenn'Clave HQ and look for available sites. You can settle up or relocate with the campground management in the morning. The Canopy (you can't miss it) will be straight down the driveway on the left at the corner of the first intersecting road. Please let us know if you will be arriving late and we will also try to post your site number at the Campground Entrance Shack as well. Additionally, there is a roving Security Patrol who assists as needed.

Camping is allowed for a maximum of 14 days.
Quiet hours are from 11:00PM to 7:00AM.
Check-n time is 3:00PM, Check-Out is 2:00PM.
All guests must check-in at the main office before setting up on a campsite. Camping fees are to be paid within 30 minutes of arrival.
Speed limit inside the park is limited to 10 MPH.
Trash must be placed in proper dumpsters located near the day use parking area. The campground no longer furnishes daily trash pick-up services. Burning of trash in fire pits is prohibited.
Fires must be limited to fire pits only provided at each site. Unattended fires are prohibited.
The cutting of firewood or other woody vegetaion within the Park is prohibited. Remember to bring your own firewood!
Bicycles must have lights after dark.
Dump stations are located at the front and rear of the campground. Wastewater of any kind may not be dumped on to the ground.
Guests are to register and if staying over night must pay applicable fees per adult. All non-paying guests must be out of the Park by 11:00PM.
No washing of camping units or vehicles on campsites.
All facilities at Observation Knob and during Tenn'Clave are to be used at your own risk.

CLAVE FEE: For the past years we have charged a small fee to cover expenses of insuring a great weekend for all. Based on the projected attendance we may request a small Clave fee prorated amongst the final number of attendees to cover a new expense for the Saturday Night Pavillion, the large rented canopy, additional chairs, tables, "bottomless" coffee pot for all to share, trash bag liners, paper goods, special gifts, and other incidental weekend expenses.

ALCOHOL: Tennessee County and State Parks prohibit alcoholic beverages or controlled substances in their campgrounds. Discretion is the key to successful beverage consumption at Tenn'Clave - if you don't attract attention you won't get attention.

SAFETY: We cannot overstate the importance of safety particularly with crowded tenting areas, fires, cooking equipment, the proximity of the lake to the campgrounds with children, unannounced dam water release, etc. Please alert your fellow camper to any potential safety hazard/issue so that we come away from the weekend without injury or an unforeseen emergency. All fisherman should have a buddy nearby at all times when in amnd around the water. In the event of an emergency please contact the Clave HQs, Tel# (615)-347-9494 or campground directly at (423) 878-1881 for the Campground personnel's assistance.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL: The nearest hospital for major emergency treatment is the Bristol Regional Medical Center, located at the intersection of I-81 and Highway 11-W, approximately 8-10 miles away. The campgrounds staff will call local 911 for emergencies should they occur.

MOTELS IN THE AREA: Not all attendees are campers. For those requiring a motel/hotel we have made special discount rate arrangements for Tenn'Clave with the Comfort Inn in Abingdon, VA, about a 15 minute drive to the campground, from I-81 to RT75 S to RT44 S to Knob Park Road (Campground).

You should contact Gail, Sales Mgr at: (276) 676-2222 and mention you are with the Tenn'Clave outing for a discounted room.

PETS: Pets are allowed on the campgrounds but must be leashed at all times IAW Campground regulations. Remember to tell Fido no barking, or howling after the sun goes down to make the stay enjoyable for all who annie

appreciate the quiet time of the evening. The campground also asks that you not leave your dog unattended while away from your site. The campground personnel are very specific about this policy and will enforce this requirement.