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

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.  Special pricing for college students with picture id:  $5.00 day passes; all summer long day passes--$100.00; overnight rates varies and excludes share the weekend with a friend discounts.  no other discounts taken for college students.

 

 

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 is my view on this issue:
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 you don't see eye to eye with. 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 bring with me?

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

• 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 around the 20th of the month.  YOU must select on-line to receive the newsletter.  YOU must end the subscription, if applicable. 

1. You make a reservation -- we email you a confirmation letter
2. You submit a question via email - it will be responded in the same manner -- via email.

Q: Is your facility clothing optional?

A: - Yes 

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,  AllTel works everywhere but the at the Bearacks

Q: Do you have WI-FI?

A: "Ha, ha, ha," is the response we get from Bell South when we question the availability of a DSL line. We "bearly" have phone service period. We cannot get cable, DSL, or anything high speed. So, No is the answer on that one.

Q: Are there any golf courses near you?

A: Yes, Victoria Bryant State Park is close

Q: Do you have a pool or Hot Tub?

A: Yes - On both counts

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 4' fence surrounding it with a self locking gate
• It will NOT be subject to health inspections
• It will NOT be subject to hot tub license
• Contingent on ample electrical power on your site

Q: Do you rent tents?

A: Yes $5.00 just tent or $10.00 for tent kit

Q: Do you have rooms/cabins?

A: Yes, we have Cabins and the Bearacks (individual rooms)

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 more

Q: Do you have day passes?

A.  Yes, We have a Day pass and an Evening pass:

 Day Pass 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday-  $7.00

Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $10.00

Holidays - $15.00

Evening Passes 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Monday - Thursday - $5:00

Friday, Saturday, Sunday - $7.00

Holidays - $15.00

 

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.