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Location of 2023 USCA National Rally ?
Quote from FlyinMonkeys on July 10, 2022, 11:23 pmFirst, a very big Thank You to DirtyDR for hosting this years' USCA National Rally in Hotchkiss, CO. You did a great job, and I thank you very much.
Next, CCJon, do you know WHERE the USCA National Rally for 2023 will be located yet?
As in, which State ???
First, a very big Thank You to DirtyDR for hosting this years' USCA National Rally in Hotchkiss, CO. You did a great job, and I thank you very much.
Next, CCJon, do you know WHERE the USCA National Rally for 2023 will be located yet?
As in, which State ???
Quote from CCjon on July 12, 2022, 9:53 amLook forward to visiting northern Iowa for the 2023 USCA Rally, Â June 22 - 25th. Â
Actually a state park on the border with Minnesota, watch for more details as arrangements are confirmed.
Look forward to visiting northern Iowa for the 2023 USCA Rally, Â June 22 - 25th. Â
Actually a state park on the border with Minnesota, watch for more details as arrangements are confirmed.
Quote from Thane Lewis on July 12, 2022, 6:28 pmThe region has some times been called the Amish Riviera.Â
The region has some times been called the Amish Riviera.Â
Quote from FlyinMonkeys on September 21, 2022, 8:31 pmHas a DATE been set for the 2023 National Rally in Iowa ???????
Has a DATE been set for the 2023 National Rally in Iowa ???????
Quote from CCjon on September 21, 2022, 8:51 pm2023 USCA Rally, Gull Point State Park, Spirit Lake, Iowa, Â June 21 to 25th.
Registration opens January 1, 2023 here on sidecar.com
2023 USCA Rally, Gull Point State Park, Spirit Lake, Iowa, Â June 21 to 25th.
Registration opens January 1, 2023 here on sidecar.com
Quote from rogersfr on September 22, 2022, 10:34 amIA State Parks only allow registration 90 days prior to registration date; will we be able to register for campsites prior to that 90-day window?
IA State Parks only allow registration 90 days prior to registration date; will we be able to register for campsites prior to that 90-day window?
Quote from Gary Shearer on September 23, 2022, 5:27 pmAfter January 1 will we sign in/reserve on USCA site or the Iowa park site?
After January 1 will we sign in/reserve on USCA site or the Iowa park site?
Quote from CCjon on September 23, 2022, 7:45 pmRally registration will be here on sidecar.com, camping sites will be with the park itself.
Rally registration will be here on sidecar.com, camping sites will be with the park itself.
Quote from DirtyDR on October 6, 2022, 7:47 amWill we be using the Gull Point Lodge as rally headquarters?
Do we have any blocks of campsites reserved or do we just grab what we can and intermingle with the other campers?
Will we be using the Gull Point Lodge as rally headquarters?
Do we have any blocks of campsites reserved or do we just grab what we can and intermingle with the other campers?
Quote from DirtyDR on October 27, 2022, 6:55 amIs there any more information on campsites yet?
The Gull Point State Park campground has 110 sites available and since they say it is one of the most popular campgrounds in the district I can see them going quick when they become available for reservations in March of 2023.
Dana
Is there any more information on campsites yet?
The Gull Point State Park campground has 110 sites available and since they say it is one of the most popular campgrounds in the district I can see them going quick when they become available for reservations in March of 2023.
Dana
Quote from CCjon on November 15, 2022, 9:49 am2023 USCA Rally, Gull Point State Park on Spirit Lake, Milford, Iowa, June 22 to 25th.
Rally registration opens January 1, 2023 here on sidecar.com
The rally master is working on finalizing rally registration details.
Stand by for further announcements.
2023 USCA Rally, Gull Point State Park on Spirit Lake, Milford, Iowa, June 22 to 25th.
Rally registration opens January 1, 2023 here on sidecar.com
The rally master is working on finalizing rally registration details.
Stand by for further announcements.
Quote from DirtyDR on November 16, 2022, 8:38 amThank you, inquiring minds want to know.
I see there is a post in Sidecar Events on the main page now.
Thank you, inquiring minds want to know.
I see there is a post in Sidecar Events on the main page now.
Quote from smitty901 on December 17, 2022, 12:07 pmEnd of May we will be getting back from a trip to Williamsburg VA. I doubt wife will be up for a second on right away . trip home we have a 1,000 mile day to do.
Talking with a friend of mine that has a sidecar also maybe the two of us can make it.
End of May we will be getting back from a trip to Williamsburg VA. I doubt wife will be up for a second on right away . trip home we have a 1,000 mile day to do.
Talking with a friend of mine that has a sidecar also maybe the two of us can make it.
Quote from Tax Man on January 4, 2023, 10:46 amI've been working on lining up tours, making arrangements for meals, and other 2023 National Rally things.
I'll address lodging in today's post.
The rally will be held at Gull Point State Park on the west shore of Lake Okoboji located north of Milford, IA in Dickinson County, with entry to the park off IA Highway 86. The Iowa DNR does not permit reservation of all campsites at their state parks. They want to have campsites available for drop-in campers. They begin taking reservations 3 months before you plan to arrive, so if you are arriving on June 22 you should probably check the availability of sites which can be reserved on March 21. If you can't book your dates on March 21 you should try again on March 22. There are several state parks with campsites available within several miles of Gull Point.
Persons with large motor homes should check with Marble Beach State Park for camping accommodations where they have drive-through sites. Marble Beach State Park is located on the west side of Spirit Lake, also in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.
None of the state parks in the Iowa Great Lakes Area have cabins available, though you may be able to find privately owned cabins available for rent in the area.
The Great Lakes Area is a popular summer resort area. If you are planning to stay in a motel, AirB&B, or similar accommodation, plan to book your lodging early. There are motels available in the Wahpeton, Milford, Arnolds Park, Okoboji, and Spirit Lake, IA area.
I'll periodically post more information regarding the rally.
I've been working on lining up tours, making arrangements for meals, and other 2023 National Rally things.
I'll address lodging in today's post.
The rally will be held at Gull Point State Park on the west shore of Lake Okoboji located north of Milford, IA in Dickinson County, with entry to the park off IA Highway 86. The Iowa DNR does not permit reservation of all campsites at their state parks. They want to have campsites available for drop-in campers. They begin taking reservations 3 months before you plan to arrive, so if you are arriving on June 22 you should probably check the availability of sites which can be reserved on March 21. If you can't book your dates on March 21 you should try again on March 22. There are several state parks with campsites available within several miles of Gull Point.
Persons with large motor homes should check with Marble Beach State Park for camping accommodations where they have drive-through sites. Marble Beach State Park is located on the west side of Spirit Lake, also in the Iowa Great Lakes Area.
None of the state parks in the Iowa Great Lakes Area have cabins available, though you may be able to find privately owned cabins available for rent in the area.
The Great Lakes Area is a popular summer resort area. If you are planning to stay in a motel, AirB&B, or similar accommodation, plan to book your lodging early. There are motels available in the Wahpeton, Milford, Arnolds Park, Okoboji, and Spirit Lake, IA area.
I'll periodically post more information regarding the rally.
Quote from smitty901 on January 4, 2023, 12:31 pm Anyone know much about Gull Point State Park â Lake Okoboji, IA.
Is there any lodging at the camp ground? I spent to many years of my life in tents never going back to that.
Their WEB sight offering little information that works.
 Anyone know much about Gull Point State Park â Lake Okoboji, IA.
Is there any lodging at the camp ground? I spent to many years of my life in tents never going back to that.
Their WEB sight offering little information that works.
Quote from MGV8 on January 7, 2023, 2:37 pmOk, plans in the works. Question before I register. Is there group or a camp area for us Riff Raff at the site. Why I ask is at the Coeur D'Alene rally I had booked a camp site but they were about RV's with no facilities for us tenters. Luckily I discovered every one was just camping in a grassy area next to the rally buildings and I moved. Is this the case at Gull Point or do I need to really book a spot? I am sort of an Ad Lib traveller.Â
Ok, plans in the works. Question before I register. Is there group or a camp area for us Riff Raff at the site. Why I ask is at the Coeur D'Alene rally I had booked a camp site but they were about RV's with no facilities for us tenters. Luckily I discovered every one was just camping in a grassy area next to the rally buildings and I moved. Is this the case at Gull Point or do I need to really book a spot? I am sort of an Ad Lib traveller.Â
Quote from Thane Lewis on January 7, 2023, 5:40 pmQuote from smitty901 on January 4, 2023, 12:31 pm Anyone know much about Gull Point State Park â Lake Okoboji, IA.
Is there any lodging at the camp ground? I spent to many years of my life in tents never going back to that.
Their WEB sight offering little information that works.
Agreed that the stateâs website is not helpful in any real sense. Â As described earlier, reservations for campsites cannot be made more than 90 days in advance and FC-FS applies for half of the sites. Â I canât say whether/what portion of the campsites are tent friendly, but I get the sense that most are intended for RV rather than primitive and tents.
Quote from MGV8 on January 7, 2023, 2:37 pmOk, plans in the works. Question before I register. Is there group or a camp area for us Riff Raff at the site. Why I ask is at the Coeur D'Alene rally I had booked a camp site but they were about RV's with no facilities for us tenters. Luckily I discovered every one was just camping in a grassy area next to the rally buildings and I moved. Is this the case at Gull Point or do I need to really book a spot? I am sort of an Ad Lib traveller.Â
inquiring minds want to know!
My initial searches for AirBNB and hotel/motel show very few but expensive options  available on the Gull Point side of the lake complex for the rally weekend. In the âpocketâ between West/East Okoboji are a number of options which begin at $175 per night and rapidly escalate due to it being high season in a highly desirable travel destination.Â
The pocket between the lakes seems like a cool place, but is several miles in RV/Boat trailer infested roads to the rally site. Â If I am mistaken about this assessment, I await correction.
Quote from smitty901 on January 4, 2023, 12:31 pm Anyone know much about Gull Point State Park â Lake Okoboji, IA.
Is there any lodging at the camp ground? I spent to many years of my life in tents never going back to that.
Their WEB sight offering little information that works.
Agreed that the stateâs website is not helpful in any real sense. Â As described earlier, reservations for campsites cannot be made more than 90 days in advance and FC-FS applies for half of the sites. Â I canât say whether/what portion of the campsites are tent friendly, but I get the sense that most are intended for RV rather than primitive and tents.
Quote from MGV8 on January 7, 2023, 2:37 pmOk, plans in the works. Question before I register. Is there group or a camp area for us Riff Raff at the site. Why I ask is at the Coeur D'Alene rally I had booked a camp site but they were about RV's with no facilities for us tenters. Luckily I discovered every one was just camping in a grassy area next to the rally buildings and I moved. Is this the case at Gull Point or do I need to really book a spot? I am sort of an Ad Lib traveller.Â
inquiring minds want to know!
My initial searches for AirBNB and hotel/motel show very few but expensive options  available on the Gull Point side of the lake complex for the rally weekend. In the âpocketâ between West/East Okoboji are a number of options which begin at $175 per night and rapidly escalate due to it being high season in a highly desirable travel destination.Â
The pocket between the lakes seems like a cool place, but is several miles in RV/Boat trailer infested roads to the rally site. Â If I am mistaken about this assessment, I await correction.