Camping at Road Atlanta in 2015

TSeck wrote:
Looking at going to the Petit Lemans at Road Atlanta next year and need advice on what to expect. I've got three sons and a 32' Keystone Outback. I'd like to camp at the race track but know its a dry setup (power only).

Most of the sites have no hookups of any kind, but they do have a few sites with power right on the track. These are in RV Area 9-8. All other sites reserved or not have no hookups of any kind. They do have tank pumpout trucks available for a fee as well as fresh water tank fills. During the 2014 race a tank dump and fresh water tank fill was $50.00.

Several questions:

Best camp site location for viewing the race?

I like the sites on the Skid Pad Area. These are all reserved sites.

If camping inside the track, is it hard to get in and out?

No, but avoid the busy times. If you have a reserved RV site you can enter the track starting Tuesday morning and bypass the 75 or so RV's waiting in line for the general RV entry starting on Wednesday morning. Yes they are lined up days early for entry on Wednesday morning. It is nice to arrive on Tuesday and drive right by this crowd and be able to set up with virtually an empty track camping area.

What facilities are available, etc.

Bath houses are available, but no hot water is available. I have heard there is one bathhouse up by the main gate that does have hot water, but I have not verified that.

Are there some areas more crazy that others?

Not that I am aware of.

IS a reserved site worth the extra expense?

Very definitely. You can enter on Tuesday before the mad dash for unreserved sites that starts on Wednesday. You don't have to arrive and get in line the weekend before......

IF I can't secure a power site, will it be too hot to enjoy?

I have been there for the past 4 years and never used my a/c. I have used heat several times in the mornings to knock the chill off. This year the morning temps were in the high 30's and Sunday morning we had ice on our rigs. It warmed up quickly after the sun came up.

Are generators allowed?

Yes, no restrictions. I use a GenTuri and I wish more would, but there is no requirement to do so.

Any help is appreciated.