Questions in order of popularity:

Q.  Hi. I will be traveling through GA in May; I wanted to know if I need to be a member to stay at your facilities while on my trip?

A:  Like most clothing optional gay campgrounds, one must be a member to visit or stay overnight.  This keeps us as a private club.

   

Q: How old do I have to be to become a member at ...in the woods?

A.  19

Rules for 19-20 yr olds:

NO DRINKING/DRUGS ALLOWED if caught drinking/drugs keys will be taken from you.  Police will be called.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  We do not condone under age drinking of any nature.  We want you to have a place you can go to and have fun, but not at our expense. 

 

Q: Are there any discounts for college students?

A. Special pricing for college students with picture id:  $5.00 day passes. You can also purchase a complete summer long day pass from May 1 to September 1 for $100.00. Overnight rates vary and excludes share the weekend with a friend discounts.  no other discounts taken for college students.

 

Q: Do you have any seasonal day passes

A. Yes, you may find current rates on Promomotions page

 

Q: Are you wheelchair accessible?

A. We are somewhat accessible:

• From the pool to the sunroom the door is 31 inches wide and a 2 inch step up.
• From the sunroom to the bathroom the door is 30 wide and has a 4 inch step up.
• The toilet doors in the clubhouse semi-private (main) bathroom is 35 and 33 inches wide respectively.
• The showers are 32 inches wide with a 4 in step in ridge.
• The private bathroom off the sunroom is a 31 inch door with a 4 inch step up.
• The communal shower at the office is 35 wide and a 9 inch step up.
• The toilets in the communal shower is 39 inches wide and has a 10 inch step up.
• The communal shower has a 5 foot wide opening and has a 6 inch step up.
• The outhouse has a 31 inch door with a 12 inch step up.
• The outhouse itself is 4feet by 5feet.
• The outside shower has a 4 foot wide opening and a 7 inch step up.

 

Q: Do only "bears" come here?  Do I have to be a bear?

A.  Absolutely not.  The name is  ...in the woods.  It is NOT Bears in the woods.  I guess it would be like Jellystone Campgrounds.  Do only Bears go there or Jellies, for that matter.  Everyone is welcome. 

 

Q: How much is the membership?

A: $10.00 Per Year

 

Q: Do you allow women?

A: Yes - I recently had a discussion on this issue. Here are my views.
I don't believe anyone can choose their sexual orientation anymore than one can choose their sex, gender, or eye color. If we are gay, we are gay - it doesn't matter if you are male or female - we are all in this together. It is silly that a community that strives for recognition and tolerance in the "straight" world can be so narrow-minded and intolerant in their own sub-culture. People are people - either you like them or you don't; it is that simple. I suspect for the people you don't like you just stay shy of them, no more than going to a bar where everyone is welcomed and someone may be there with whom you don't see eye to eye. All we request is that every treat each other with the same respect that they desire.

 

Q: Next question: Are there a lot of women at your campground?

A: No, but they will not be turned away if they choose to come.

 

Q: I have never gone camping before. What do I need to take with me?

A: Here is a partial list of things to take:

• Personal items
• socks / shoes
• sweater or sweatshirt (check weather)
• 2 bath towels
• 1 beach towel
• 1 jacket or raincoat (check weather)
• 1 pair sweatpants/long pants (check weather)
• hat or sun visor
• personal hygiene items, medicines
• flashlight
• insect repellent
• sun screen
• food, snacks, drinks, cooler, plates, cups, cutlery – everything you would take on a picnic
• plastic bag for wet clothes
• pillow(s)
• blanket(s) or sleeping bag(s)
• Room Rental
• If not renting linen – bedding – sheets/pillows/blankets/etc.
• All suite rentals (den/cub(bunk)house) have table service/pots pans, etc.
• Tenting
• Tent
• Cot(s)
• Lantern/lights
• Stove – pots/pans
• Gas/propane cylinders
• Fan (if electric site)
• Radio/boombox
• Chairs
• Dishpan

Q: Do we send out bulk emails, snail mail, or sell our membership listing?

A.  Yes and No - the only email you will receive from us is if either condition exists and we would NEVER sell our membership listing.  We do have a newsletter we email out.   YOU must select on-line to receive the newsletter.  YOU must end the subscription, if applicable. 

You make a reservation -- we email you a confirmation letter

You submit a question via email - it will be responded in the same manner -- via email

 

Q: Is your facility clothing optional?

Actual Email -Hi guys,

I had heard that "in the woods" was a nude resort (what we are looking for) or at least clothing optional. But the pool pictures on your site show everyone dressed? Please clarify. thanks. and looking to visit soon.

A: Yes, we are a clothing optional campground. However, because these photos can be seen by anyone on the web, (and it is not allowed on our server) We do not show frontal nudity, nor an over abundance of nudity. I know that kids surf the web and we will not show anything that is less than tasteful. I hope this explains why there are no explicit nude photos on the web, but rest assured- it is clothing optional.

 

Q: Can you get cell phone service at the campground?

A: Yes, Major cell carriers work throughout the campground.. however,  AlTel works everywhere but the at the Bearacks

 

Q: Do you have WI-FI?

A: "Ha, ha, ha," is the response we get from ATT when we question the availability of a DSL line. We "bearly" have phone service period. We cannot get cable

 

Q: Are there any golf courses near you?

A: Yes, Victoria Bryant State Park is about 1 mile away

 

Q: Do you have a pool or Hot Tub?  when does the pool open for the season?

A: Yes - both a hot tub and pool and the pool opens the last Saturday of April.

 

Q: Can Annual Members have their own Hot Tub?

A: Yes - but here are the rules:

• It must be on your deck
• It must have a 4FT fence surround it
• It must have a self locking gate
• Liability lies with hot tub owner
• Contingent on ample/available power on your site
• It will not be subject to Health Inspections
• It will not be subect to hot tub license

 

Q: Do you rent tents?

A: Yes $5.00 just tent or $10.00 for tent kit/ per night

 

Q: Do you have rooms/cabins?

A: Yes, we have Cabins, RV, Bunkhouse (private rooms) and the Bearacks (shared living experience)

 

Q: Do you provide linen for rooms/cabins?

A: NO, however you may rent them for $5.00/visit.

 

Q: Does it cost more on Holidays like 4th of July, Memorial and Labor Day?

A: Yes - a slight increase does occur on these dates - about $5.00 to $10.00 more a night, never double!

 

Q: Do you have day passes?

A.  Yes, We have a Day pass good till Dark

 

Q: Do I need to secure a site with a deposit?

A: A deposit of the first night and membership costs are required on reservations for new or questionable members.

 

Q: Who gets the money from your fundraisers?

A: Our Charity of Choice - Chris Kids Rainbow House www.chriskids.org

 

Q: What is Water Accessibility?

A: Water Accessibility means water spigots are centrally located within 50' (feet) of each camping area for all campers use with the exception of Sites 297 through 300.