Quote Originally Posted by RockyMount'sClanBrown View Post
Clan Brown in Rocky Mount, NC is catching the fever and we are all planning to attend both the Loch Norman and Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this year. We are all planning to camp but, I understand that the camp sites are first come first served. There will be about 40 of us showing up and I want to be sure we are all together. How quickly do the sites fill up for these events? I want to know how early we will have to show up to set up camp. Looking for some help on this one from someone that has attended as a camper. Thanks for any suggestions that you can provide.

Jerry
Take heed of the good advice already given about Grandfather, and also be aware that there are two sides to the campground. One side if a family side, where there is an 11 pm curfew for noise and rroaring campfires. The other side is less restricitve, but also a there is lot more noise! Not much sleep to be had there, if you are planning on an early morning on field. I also camp at MacVillage (which is on the family side) and we have the best of both worlds. You can always walk over (and stumble back) to the rowdy side, and still get some shut-eye on the quieter side.

As for Loch Norman, the camping is a first-come, first-serve affair, and it is just an open field, you should have no problem keeping your group together, but it is worth checking ahead, and the earlier you get there, the better choices you have (good advice for both Games, actually).

There will be postings closer to the dates of both Games, where we will be arranging meeting places and such, keep an eye out for that. Several of us represent our clans at the Games.

The House of Lumsden is looking forward to welcoming the Browns!