dedmiston wrote:
Wow Darley,
This thread is a blast from the past.
Can you find a local landscaper to help you with the grading? Do you have free range to do whatever you want (and can afford) there, or do you need approval from the owner and/or permits?
... your choices are to either divert the water somewhere else, add French drains, raise the grade, or construct a raised walkway or even a pontoon bridge :B to get to and from your truck, or some combination of those.
How long does it take to soak in after a rain like that? I assume it takes a few days or a week? And how often do you get that kind of rain?
Where's your camp? Is this in ND?
A landscaper would be a good idea. I would have to get the campground owner's permission for any work done. I wanted to add 20 cubic yards of soil to fill in the low spot, but he thinks it would be a waste and would not soak up the water and it would be redirected to another camp site.
The flooding happens 2 to 3 times a year. Early spring the water soaks up in a day. Later in the year, the water can take up to 5 days to soak in. And then a couple days after to dry out so you can actually walk on the grass.
The campground is located in Devils Lake, ND. The trees are definitely a bonus.
