Nov 8-12: Chapter Fall Campout

September 13, 2023

Wednesday, Nov 8 to Sunday, Nov 12. Annual Rabun Chapter Fall Campout. Oconee State Park. Make your own campsite reservations. Meals will be communal at Campsite 91. Contact Terry Rivers to sign up to cook a meal.

Apr 26-30: Chapter Spring Campout

February 4, 2023

When: Wednesday, April 26 through Sunday, April 30. Please note the change of date from previous Spring Campouts.

Where: Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC Who: All Chapter members and guests are invited!

Bring a friend!

Details: The Chapter will use Site #91 in the Wooded Loop as the “gathering spot”. Meals will be taken there along with story telling around the campfire at night.

Campers should contact the Park and make their own campsite reservations. variety of sites available, including sites with full hookups. There are a variety of sites available, including sites with full hookups.

We will eat breakfast and supper together at Site #91. Lunch is on your own. We need volunteers to cook suppers and breakfasts beginning Wednesday April 26 through Sunday April 30 (except Friday supper).

If you volunteer to cook a meal then all other meals are free of charge to you. If you do not cook a meal, then you pay the cook $5.00 for each meal that you eat. What a deal! The Chapter will provide stoves, paper plates, silverware, cups. Even if you don’t camp, come by to eat a meal or sit around the campfire!

Friday night will be a communal steak and baked potato supper. Everyone bring your own steak and potato. The Chapter will have the grill and hot charcoal ready for you to grill your own steak!

We need an accurate head count of who will be at the campout and what meals you will eat. This is needed for the cooks to adequately purchase and prepare the meals.

On Thursday, April 27 we will travel to Upper Reed Creek and perform a stream conservation project in support of the US Forest Service and GA Department of Natural Resources.

For other activities during the campout you may explore the Park, hike to nearby scenic waterfalls, photograph spring wildflowers, visit nearby Cashiers, NC, or fish the many streams in the Tri-State area. Remember to carry the appropriate State fishing license!

To sign up to cook a meal or to say you are coming, contact the Campout Coordinator Terry Rivers.

Nov 7-13: Rabun Chapter Fall Campout

August 31, 2022

The Rabun Chapter will hold its annual Fall Chapter Campout on Nov 7 -13, 2022 at Oconee State Park, just across the SC line from Rabun County. It’s sure to be a great time for fish- ing and fellowship.

The Georgia Delayed Harvest trout season begins Nov 1 and the Chattooga River should be well-stocked by the time of our campout. Yee Haa!!!

Campsite #93 in the “Wooded Loop” will be the official gathering site. Bring your own chair to sit around the fire! Campsites fill up fast this time of year, so don’t delay in making your campsite reservations.

We will cook and eat breakfast and supper together every day and you are on your own for your noon meal. If you volunteer to cook a meal, then all meals are free for you. If you don’t cook a meal, then you pay $5 for each meal you eat to the cook. Now that’s a deal! Let Ter- ry Rivers know of the meal you wish to cook, and what meals you plan to eat so the cooks can plan the meals. And hey! – if you don’t want to camp, just come by for a meal or sit by the fire! Wednesday supper is “Bring Your Own Steak” night!

If you have questions or plan to eat a meal, contact your camp host by email Terry Rivers or at 706-782-7419.

To make campsite reservations, CLICK HERE. Let’s have a big turnout…. see you there!

April 29-May 3:Rabun Chapter Spring Campout – CANCELED

March 4, 2020

Wed Apr 29 – Sun May 3 at Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC. See page 7 for more information. Contact Terry Rivers.

Details: The Chapter will use Site #93 in the Wooded Loop as the “gathering spot”. Meals will be taken there along with story telling around the campfire at night.

Campers should contact the Park and make their own campsite reservations. There are a variety of sites available, including sites with full hookups.

We will eat breakfast and supper together at Site #93. Lunch is on your own. If you sign up to cook a meal then all meals are free of charge to you. If you do not cook a meal, then pay the cook $5.00 for each meal that you eat. What a deal! The Chapter will provide stoves, paper plates, silverware, cups.

Even if you don’t camp, come by to eat a meal or sit around the campfire. You may even be treated to some cowboy poetry by Pat and Charlie!

During the day you may explore the Park, hike to scenic waterfalls, photograph spring wildflowers, visit nearby Cashiers, NC, or fish the many streams in the Tri-State area. Remember to carry the appropriate State fishing license!

For more information, or to sign up to cook a meal, contact the Campout Host Terry Rivers.

Nov 13-17: Chapter Fall Campout

September 11, 2019

Nov 13-17 (Wed-Sun) Chapter Fall Campout. Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC. Contact Terry Rivers.

This is always a great campout! The Chattooga River Delayed Harvest section should be stocked and full of big, uneducated fish. The fall leaves will be in full color, with warm daysand cool nights: perfect camping weather. We will use Site #93 as the “gathering spot” toeat meals, sit around the campfire, and fellowship. If you cook a meal, all other meals are free; otherwise meals are a reasonable cost. Make your own campsite reservation at www.southcarolinaparks/oconee.com. Contact Terry Rivers if you plan to come.

See you there! Waaa Hooooo!!!!!


Apr 24-28: Rabun Chapter Spring Campout

April 1, 2019

When: Wednesday April 24 through Sunday April 28 Where: Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC

Who: All Chapter members and guests are invited! Bring a friend!

Details: The Chapter will use Site #93 in the WoodedLoop as the “gathering spot”. Meals will be taken therealong with story telling around the campfire at night.

Campers should contact the Park and make their own campsite reservations. There are a variety of sites available, including sites with full hookups.

We will eat breakfast and supper together at Site #93. Lunch is on your own. If you sign up to cook a meal then all meals are free of charge to you. If you do not cook a meal, then pay the cook $5.00 for each meal that you eat. What a deal! The Chapter will provide stoves, paper plates, silverware, cups.

Even if you don’t camp, come by to eat a meal or sit around the campfire!

On Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm, the Board of Directors will hold the monthly BOD meeting around the campfire. Everyone is encouraged to attend and provide your input into the Chapter activities.

During the day you may explore the Park, hike to scenic waterfalls, photograph spring wild- flowers, visit nearby Cashiers, NC, or fish the many streams in the Tri-State area. Remem- ber to carry the appropriate State fishing license!

For more information, or to sign up to cook a meal, contact the Campout Hosts Charlie or Kathy Briehaupt.

Apr 24-28: Rabun Chapter Spring Campout

March 4, 2019

April 24-28 (Wed-Sun). Rabun Chapter Spring Campout. Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC. Contact Charlie or Kathy Briethaupt.

When: Wednesday April 24 through Sunday April 28 Where: Oconee State Park, Mountain Rest, SC

Who: All Chapter members and guests are invited! Bring a friend!

Details: The Chapter will use Site #93 in the WoodedLoop as the “gathering spot”. Meals will be taken therealong with story telling around the campfire at night.

Campers should contact the Park and make their own campsite reservations. There are a variety of sites available, including sites with full hookups.

We will eat breakfast and supper together at Site #93. Lunch is on your own. If you sign up to cook a meal then all meals are free of charge to you. If you do not cook a meal, then pay the cook $5.00 for each meal that you eat. What a deal! The Chapter will provide stoves, paper plates, silverware, cups.

Even if you don’t camp, come by to eat a meal or sit around the campfire!

On Friday, April 26 at 6:30 pm, the Board of Directors will hold the monthly BOD meeting around the campfire. Everyone is encouraged to attend and provide your input into the Chapter activities.

During the day you may explore the Park, hike to scenic waterfalls, photograph spring wild- flowers, visit nearby Cashiers, NC, or fish the many streams in the Tri-State area. Remem- ber to carry the appropriate State fishing license!

For more information, or to sign up to cook a meal, contact the Campout Hosts Charlie or Kathy Briehaupt.

Nov 14-18: Fall Chapter Campout

October 9, 2018

The Rabun Chapter will hold its annual Fall Chapter Campout on Nov 14 -18, 2018 at Oconee State Park, just across the SC line from Rabun County. It’s sure to be a great time for fish-ing and fellowship.

The Georgia Delayed Harvest trout season begins Nov 1 and the Chattooga River should be well-stocked by the time of our campout. Yee Haa!!!

Campsite #93 in the “Wooded Loop” will be the official gathering site. Campsites fill up fastthis time of year, so don’t delay in making your campsite reservations (see below).

We will cook and eat breakfast and supper together every day and you are on your own for your noon meal. If you volunteer to cook a meal, then all meals are free for you. If you don’t cook a meal, then you pay $5 for each meal you eat to the cook. Now that’s a deal! Let Tony know of the meal you wish to cook, and what meals you plan to eat so the cooks can plan the meals. And hey! – if you don’t want to camp, just come by for a meal or sit by the fire!

If you have questions or plan to eat a meal, contact your camp hosts Tony & Teri Allred at 706-490-4755.

To make campsite reservations, CLICK HERE.Let’s have a big turnout…. see you there!Tony and Terri

May 2-6: Chapter Spring Campout

March 16, 2018

RABUNITE SPRING CAMPOUT AND FISHING

Our annual Spring campout will be May 2 (Wednesday) through May 6 (Sunday) at Oconee State Park in South Carolina. Campout hosts will be Kathy and Charlie Breithaupt. They have reserved site #93 which will serve as the gathering place for meals and sittin’ around the fire. We will cook/eat breakfast and supper together every day and you are on your own for your noon meal. Click on the following link to make your reservations. http://southcarolinaparks.com/ oconee/camping.aspx Come out and have a good time with your fellow Rabunites! Camping sites book up quick so get your reservations soon!! More details to follow!

Nov 1-5: Fall Chapter Campout at Oconee River State Park

October 9, 2017

Rabun Chapter TU Fall Campout
At Oconee State Park, near Walhalla, SC
Reserve your own site, but all the cooking, storytelling, campfire sitting, etc will be at Site #93.

We will eat breakfast and supper together, lunch is on you own.   Meals are $5 per meal, unless you volunteer to cook a meal – then they are free!

To sign up to cook a meal, contact Kathy Breithaupt at 706-782-6954.

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Prez Tammy Wins Mack Martin Rod Sweepstakes

Chapter Prez Tammy Hopton held the winning ticket at the Chapter’s annual July 11 family picnic that she won the raffle for Mack Martin’s custom-built Winston 3-weight fly rod! The rod raffle brought in more than $1,800 to support our programs. That’s a new record. We can’t thank Mack enough for his generosity in crafting and donating such a beautiful trout tickler to our Chapter.

More details here.

Fellowship and Fly Fishing

Is coming back! This program in which members would fish a local stream together was put on pause during COVID,  but Rabunite Mike Fuller is resurrecting it.  Read more!

 

 

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