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garmp
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2017

Fairy Stone SP

OK! On our way last week to Fairy Stone SP, from St. Louis, MO, and while in northern GA, Irma threatened. Changed plans and headed west and ended up in Hot Springs NP. My question is this: We're determined to get to Fairy Stone SP and plan on going next year. So what's the best time to go. Have no kids, so school isn't an issue. Were thinking about spring sometime, but ain't driving that far and putting up with rain when we should be hunting fairy stones. Would like to avoid the summer crowds.
Any suggestions?
  • garmp's avatar
    garmp
    Explorer II
    Sep 22, 2017
    watt, thanks for the tip. That just might be the plan as we have a geezer pass also. And the park looks very nice for our style of camping/rv'ing. Gotta find some fairy stones to give to my Dr. I'm just off procedure for prostate cancer and the DR is very religious. Gotta find him some fairy stones! So if not this trip, come the spring we'll make it. I owe it to him.
    Magnus, any DOG's happening in that area then? I gotta learn to do this.

    thanks all
  • magnusfide's avatar
    magnusfide
    Explorer II
    Sep 20, 2017
    Sorry to hear you couldn't go, Bob. Irma threw a monkey wrench into everyone's plans last week. I'll second April/May for your trip. Hope you enjoy it.
  • watt100's avatar
    watt100
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2017
    We have never been to fairy stone but driven through if you are determined to stay there for a particular reason like others said April would be good. We go to Goose Point coe park apx 2 miles east of Fairy Stone on Hwy 57 toward Bassett,Va. We camp there because we have the senior card. The top loop in small but quieter and we can fit our 33' fifth wheel in there on most sites. Down the hill are the campsites on Philpott Lake and more crowed with kids in summer.
  • garmp12's avatar
    garmp12
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2017
    Thanks for the input. End of April early May fits our schedule best. We'll shoot for that.
  • Merrykalia's avatar
    Merrykalia
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2017
    The weather in the area of FSSP should be good for another couple of months - up until the end of October, at least. Then, you ever know when winter is going to release it's hold on the area. Usually, by April 1, the winter is gone and spring has started, but, we have gotten some big snows then. Usually, they melt off pretty quick, but that is something to think about. Anytime in May, you should experience some pretty good weather.
  • nypatnva's avatar
    nypatnva
    Explorer
    Sep 18, 2017
    I think Virginia state parks open March 1st. So any time from March 1 to May 30 to miss the big crowds. End of April is the best for us.

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