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Jim from St. Thomas on 3/2/2020 3:34:49 PM:
Kind of surprised you closed the Camping thread Ray. Didn’t see any over the top replies from either side. I think “stealth camping” is probably one of more important topics to be discussed here.
 
Michael from Camdenton on 3/2/2020 5:09:04 PM:
I agree!!... as long as you have permission it’s not an issue, camping on private land is a no go!!
 
Ray (webmaster) on 3/2/2020 8:18:01 PM:
Jim I completely agree, this is an important topic that can directly affect public attitudes about the trail.

The earlier discussion had not gotten nasty, yet... but it felt like it might be veering in that direction. I felt like everyone had expressed their opinions pretty thoroughly so I pulled the plug before things started going downhill.

Having said that, I'm sorry if I cut off discussion too soon, and welcome further comments in this thread as long as everyone remains civil.

Happy trails, Ray
 
Marna from Boonville on 3/3/2020 7:59:07 AM:
I agree this topic should be expanded. Where to find Free Camping? It's out there. But a person should also be prepared to reach into their pockets to stay along the Trail.

I might have come off Grumpy with my first post on Skamp Camping, but as a Landowner, it is AN ISSUE! No one ever thinks about the shoe being on the other foot....as in, what if I camped in YOUR front yard, or on YOUR land.

There are so many small towns now that offer free camping, like in Pilot Grove, you just have to check in at Police Station. I do not think that is too much to ask. Further, in Pilot Grove, at the Park where a person or group can Camp, there is a Bathroom, covered Picnic area with Grills, Trash Bins and for a small fee, a Swimming Pool. There is also a Dollar General for restocking a couple blocks away.

Land Owners are not grumpy.....we just tire of being taken for granted as part of the Park/Katy Trail.
 
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