TRS Event 2026 Fall Colors Campout

[Curious Hound]

TRS 2026 Fall Colors Campout !

Location; We are moving this event to the New River Gorge area near Fayetteville, WV.
This should be a picturesque and interesting area to visit with some unique things to see and do.

Dates; Oct. 8-11.

Camping;
Rifrafters Campground; 304-574-1065

RifRafters Website​

I have reserved primitive tent site #5 and I hope to actually arrive on Oct. 7th. On the campground map, this is in the lower right-hand corner. There are RV sites and cabins also available in that area at this time. So, we should be able to group fairly close together. She said something about only "shorter" RV sites. So, ask her about length if you're bringing a camper. Veterans - ask for 10% military discount. There is a small fee ($10) for "locking" your site, which just means reserving a specific site instead of letting them put you " wherever" when you show up.

Campground Map

Let me know when you have made your reservation and I'll update the attendees list at the top of this thread.

Attendees;

• Curious Hound
• Jim Oaks
• Senornoob
• sgtsandman
• JoshT
• Fastpakr
• JohnnyO
• PetroleumJunkie412
• SnoRanger
• Robert Mangrum
• ????

ACTIVITIES & SITES

Canyon Rim Visitor Center – at the bridge. Road also goes down to River at the bottom – one-way, comes up on the other side of the river. Walking tour – 2-3 hours

Fayetteville – restaurants and shops

Excursion #1 Friday - A scenic mountain drive with several stops at historic sites. One stop will involve a short hike of about 1 mile out and back with some steep sections. Also several miles of easy gravel road. Mostly paved.

Excursion #2 Saturday (paved roads)

A. Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine - $22. buy tickets online. group tour for 15 or more.​

B. Alfred Beckley Mill​

C. Whipple Company Store (maybe open as museum)​

Self-guided / Free exploration

A. New River Gorge Nat’l park – check website for visitor center locations​

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B. Ace Adventure Resort​

Rafting​

Kayaking​

zip-line​

ATV tours​

More​

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C.Jet Boat Tour - $45 - Hawks Nest State Park Lodge at 49 Hawks Nest Marina, Ansted, WV 25812​

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D. Lake Shawnee Amusement Park – Princeton – abandoned Amusement park with ghost tales. $38 by appointment https://www.wvlakeshawnee.com/​

E. Brush Creek Holl’r Mountain Coaster – Princeton $19​

 

[sgtsandman]

I'm open for first set of dates and the third set, but I voted for the third set.

As far as the availability, my guess is that the sites don't open up for reservation until 120 days out. Maybe it's their solution to people complaining that they couldn't get a reservation because everything was already booked so far in advance?

 

[lil_Blue_Ford]

I’ll have to check my schedule…

 

[SenorNoob]

I'll already be off the second with pay. Great time to go do something. IF I make it, Brittney might come with.

 

[97RangerXLT]

Put me as tentative. not sure what will happen with my job after June 30th, and will need to get David's school/ fall break schedule. Also need to get a certain 1997 Ranger up and running.

AJ

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

This sounds pretty awesome, and would be a good way to test out my transmission rebuild. I'm looking for a truck bed tent, too. Call me solidly tentative. Late October seems right for maximum foliage coloration, so my vote would be 15th-18th.

 

[Curious Hound]

This sounds pretty awesome, and would be a good way to test out my transmission rebuild. I'm looking for a truck bed tent, too. Call me solidly tentative. Late October seems right for maximum foliage coloration, so my vote would be 15th-18th.

Be sure to add your vote to the poll up above.

 

[sgtsandman]

This sounds pretty awesome, and would be a good way to test out my transmission rebuild. I'm looking for a truck bed tent, too. Call me solidly tentative. Late October seems right for maximum foliage coloration, so my vote would be 15th-18th.

Curious Hound does outstanding work on planning a trip. The trip to Cass last year was great as well as other trips he has had his hands in in the past.

 

[JoshT]

I'll vote 8-11th. With dad gone the trip will not longer be competing with hunting season, so better chance I'll make it this year. That's a holiday weekend for us and I'll be off work on the 12th, making the driving easier and a day to unpack and relax before return to work.

Unfortunately I'm still not sure I'd be making it in a Ranger. The '99 will need some work before its up for a journey like that, and I'm not too confident it is going to happen this year (or next). Maybe borrow dad's 02 from mom, but more likely be in the F-150.

 

[Curious Hound]

Maybe borrow dad's 02 from mom, but more likely be in the F-150.

It's ok. Just come have fun if you can.

 

[JoshT]

I voted 8-11 because it works best for me personally. The reason it works best for me could also mess it up for this event. It is a federal holiday, federal employees (and likely others) will be off work that Monday, and a lot of them will probably take Friday before with it. That could make the camping and destinations fairly crowded that weekend.

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

Be sure to add your vote to the poll up above.

Done.

 

[sgtsandman]

Being the FNG at work, I got last bid on vacation. No one put in for October. So, I should be good for any of the dates. I still prefer the first or third weekend, if the consensus goes that way. I'm just trying to work around volunteer hours with the Sportsman's Club.

 

[Li'l Work Truck]

Just a bump check! Any progression?

 

[SenorNoob]

Curious Hound has had health problems lately.

As this is primarily his trip, I'm guessing further organization is on hold till further notice.