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Lamphere Ranch Campground Sturgis, SD July 2-6, 2008

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“If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on Earth. And this idea that government is beholden to the people, that it has no other source of power except to sovereign people, is still the newest and most unique idea in all the long history of man's relation to man. This is the issue of this election. Whether we believe in our capacity for self-government or whether we abandon the American Revolution and confess that a little intellectual elite in a far-distant capital can plan our lives for us better than we can plan them ourselves.”

 

You and I are told increasingly that we have to choose between a left or right, but I would like to suggest that there is no such thing as a left or right. There is only an up or down--up to a man's age-old dream, the ultimate in individual freedom consistent with law and order--or down to the ant heap totalitarianism, and regardless of their sincerity, their humanitarian motives, those who would trade our freedom for security have embarked on this downward course. -- Ronald Reagan  Republican National Convention  1964

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We would HATE to be short on food for our many many guests and campers coming.  Please reserve your spot early so we can be sure to have enough food vendors to feed everyone.  Also by pre-reserving, our guest speakers and those doing workshops will have an idea of how much material to bring.  Thank you for your support!

IMPORTANT!  YOU MUST BOOK FLIGHTS EARLY BECAUSE OF THE Mt. RUSHMORE 4th of July Fireworks and events!  Flights are already filling up!

There will be food vending and a bar provided on the campground for convenience.  (Yes, hot food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and you can even buy a beer!  Without leaving the campground)  Don't worry, we even requested Buffalo Burgers for that SD feeling For a guestimate average on expenses for food figure $4 for breakfast, $6 Lunch, $9 supper (that pretty much can buy you a restaurant meal if not on the campground then off the campground in the town of Sturgis).

Bathrooms and Showers.  Internet Access.

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GAMES available to play: Horseshoes, Volleyball, Croquet, Badminton, Jarts (kids version of horseshoes) we even have LED frisbees for some night fun!

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shower houses with hot water

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Toilet and Outhouses located throughout camp

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Picnic tables throughout the camp

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Mini Mart, Bar, Food Vendors

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The 104 RV spots are First Come, First Serve.

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* PRE-RESERVED * RV spots are $125 for the whole week, $25 a night (Includes the gate charge for up to 2 people).

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At the Gate RV spots are $150 for the whole week, $30 a night (Includes the gate charge for up to 2 people).

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* SOLD OUT! * Cabins are $150 for the whole week, $30 a night (Includes the gate charge for up to 2 people).

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SOLD OUT! At the Gate Cabins are $175 for the whole week, $35 a night (Includes the gate charge for up to 2 people).

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* PRE-RESERVED ONLY * Rent-A-3 Room Tent Cabin $150 for the whole week (Extra Large, Multi Room, Includes Electricity, 2 Queen Airbeds, Cooling Fan, sleeps 4-8, the gate charge for up to 2 people.  All set up, just bring the bedding and yourselves!). NOT AVAILABLE for At the Gate Rental.

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* PRE-RESERVED ONLY * Rent-A-2 Room Tent Cabin $125 for the whole week (Extra Large, Multi Room, Includes Electricity, 1 Queen Airbed, Cooling Fan, sleeps up to 4, the gate charge for up to 2 people.  All set up, just bring the bedding and yourselves!). NOT AVAILABLE for At the Gate Rental.

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* PRE-RESERVED * Tent Spots are FREE! for the whole week, (You must Prepay your gate charge of $5 a person for everyone over age 13).

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At the Gate Tent Spots are $5 a night + Gate charge. (Gate charge of $5 a person for everyone over age 13)

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Sites available with Electric and Water

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plenty of shady tent spaces galore

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There is a Gate charge for all persons over age 13 of $5 per person, per day.

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THERE IS NO GATE CHARGE IF YOU ARE COMING JUST FOR THE DAY TO VISIT ONLY IF YOU ARE CAMPING.

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Hotels are available in town about 1-2 miles from the campground.

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Walking distance to a full Convenience Store / Gas Station.

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NEAREST AIRPORT is Rapid City, SD.  We will arrange a passenger van to pick up travelers for $15 one way and transport them to Sturgis ($5 discount given to groups of 3 or more [$10 a person]).  Please call 866.642.8989 9am to 9pm MST when you book your flight so we can schedule you in for pickup.

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Why is there a "Gate Charge"?  The Gate Charge covers expenses of the campground such as the shower house, servicing outhouses, electricity used, wireless internet, etc.

Tents will vary in appearance but will be similar in size.
NOT AVAILABLE for At the Gate Rental.

Rent-A-2 Room Tent Cabin $125 for the whole week.  Extra Large (none are under 72" center height, practically NEW condition), 2 Rooms, Includes Electricity, 1 Queen Airbed, Cooling Fan, light, styrofoam cooler, sleeps up to 4, the gate charge for to 2 people.  All set up, just bring the bedding for queen size mattress, and yourselves!  Close walking distance to showers.

ONLY 1 - 2 Room TENT CABINS LEFT!


Tents will vary in appearance but will be similar in size.  No choice of tents.
NOT AVAILABLE for At the Gate Rental.

Rent-A-3 Room Tent Cabin $150 for the whole week.  Extra Large (none are under 72" center height, practically NEW condition), 3 Rooms, Includes Electricity, 2 Queen Airbeds, Cooling Fan, light, styrofoam cooler, sleeps 4-8, the gate charge for to 2 people.  All set up, just bring the bedding for queen size mattress, and yourselves!  Close walking distance to showers.   Share a tent with friends, 2 of the rooms have the airbeds in them.  You can add a 3rd queen airbed for only $15 (you can pay for that upon arrival).   SOLD OUT!

Cabin Rental located within walking distance to a shower/ bathroom building.  $150 for the week (only 4 available). Each cabin has electricity, a queen size bed (you supply the bedding), air conditioning, and will sleep two people.

3 CABINS have opened up for part of the week!   Reserve Now! $75 2 cabins with queen beds, 1 cabin with twin beds Click Here to Reserve.

Prereservations no longer available you will have to pay at the gate.

There will be a 15% cancellation fee up to June 15th, 2008. No refunds will be given after June 16th, 2008.

On the Lighter Side:

The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert.  After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. 

Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look towards sky, what you see'

The Lone Ranger replies, 'I see millions of stars.' 

'What that tell you?' asked Tonto. 

The Lone Ranger ponders for a minute then says, 'Astronomically speaking, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, it tells me that Saturn is in Leo. Timewise, it appears to be approximately a quarter past three in the morning. Theologically, the Lord is all-powerful and we are small and insignificant. Meteorologically, it seems we will have a beautiful day tomorrow. What's it tell you, Tonto?' 

'You dumber than buffalo sh**. It means someone stole tent.'

All dogs shall be required to be kept on a leash at all times.  Dog droppings must be picked up by the owner and deposited in the trash.  Security shall enforce this rule.

 

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Money Saving tips

Airline Notes $ SAVINGS: Coming from Las Vegas or Phoenix, AZ? Today (May 22) the flight with Allegiant Airlines was quoted from the 2nd to the 7th at only $270 ROUND TRIP from Vegas to Rapid!


Greyhound Notes:  The greyhound DOES go to Sturgis.  We can send someone to pick you up at the drop off station if you choose to use Greyhound.  Quote today (May 22): Coming from Connecticut? Researched greyhound fair is $366 ROUND TRIP, 2 days travel, from Danbury to Sturgis.

Companion Fare $ SAVINGS! Bring a companion (either a child or an adult) for 50 percent off when you buy one adult ticket at the regular walk-up price at least three days in advance of travel. Offer good for both one-way and round trip tickets. Buy tickets online!

  • Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days in advance of travel and one-way trip distance cannot exceed 1,500 miles.
  • Not available for travel within the state of New York or between New York and Canada. Also excluded is all service between the following points: New York to/from Boston (includes CampusLink service), New York to/from Philadelphia, New York to/from Amherst, and New York to/from Northampton.
  • May not be available for travel from, to, or between points served by Interline carriers.
  • The Companion Fare must be purchased as a one-way or round trip ticket using the applicable walk-up fare. The first passenger pays full fare and the companion pays 50 percent of the applicable fare. Children may travel as the companion for 50 percent of the applicable child's fare.
  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be combined with any other discount (other than the child traveling as the companion mentioned above).
  • Fares are subject to change and holiday travel blackouts may apply.

Van Rental Notes: Budget Rental Researched: 10 day rental from Charlotte, NC to Sturgis, SD is about $993 (inc. taxes) divided by 12 people is about $83 a person plus gas share of about $92 a person = $175.

Tent Cabin rentals will sleep 6-8 persons (if you are all friends and willing to share) WAY comfortably without being crowded and everyone would be able to sleep on an airbed, have electricity AND cooling fans!  It would be $150 for the rental, plus additional airbed $15 (or 2), plus additional gate fee of $25 per person.... comes to for party of 6 $40 a person.  You could be here for about $215 for the entire time per person!  A very economical Holiday!


AmTrak Notes: If you use AmTrak go to Denver, hop a plane to Rapid City, I found it saves a few hundred dollars (IE, Philly to Rap was $714 for a good flight, AmTrak to Denver $220, Fl from Denver to Rap was $254.. ROUND TRIP) DUE RISING COSTS!  BOOK NOW!!! Besides you usually a better price farther in advance.


Interesting Flight note:  A year ago my son wanted to go to CA, I sent him to Las Vegas, he spent the night in a motel right outside the airport (so he got to tour Vegas for an evening), then went on to CA and he saved almost $300 (we had booked to close to the departure date).  This was because we were able to use Allegiant Airlines, which is a direct flight from Rapid City to Las Vegas or Phoenix, AZ and is usually VERY inexpensive. 

REMEMBER!  This is TOURIST season!  Hotels fill fast (if you are remotely thinking hotel). 

Getting There:  A Shuttle Bus will be setup to pickup passengers from the Rapid City airport and drive them to Sturgis.

This is a campout... bring a Tent, Some Cabins are Available for Rent, RV's are available for Rent (Contact Michelle if you want to rent an RV) from pop up tent campers at $350 for a week to Camper Trailers at $695 for a week.  Bring a cooler full of goodies and food.  The campsite is just minutes from town conveniences.  Sturgis has many fast food restaurant choices, gas stations, grocery stores, stores such as Pamida (similar to a WalMart).

There will be food vending provided on the campground for convenience.

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Hotels in Town about 3-4 miles from the campground

Days Inn Sturgis (605) 347-3027 2630 Lazelle St, Sturgis  $85 to $95 a night.

Star Lite Motel North & South (605) 347-2506 2426 Junction Ave, Sturgis.  We have reserved a block of rooms at the Star Lite South motel for the Festival.  $70ish plus tax.  Internet access.

Super 8 Motel - Sturgis (605) 347-4447 I-90 Exit 30, 2600 Whitewood Service Rd., Sturgis  $85 to $95 a night.

Motel 6 Wall (605) 279-2133 211 10th St, Sturgis

Best Western Sturgis Inn (605) 347-0122 2431 Junction Ave, Sturgis

Junction Inn (605) 720-0127 1802 Junction Ave, Sturgis

Hilltop Motel (307) 746-4494 Newcastle, WY

 

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