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Reply With QuoteMost parks have 2 "regular" outlets and a big one. Since we tent camp, we use the regular one for the fan, or electric blankets. Always bring the extra long extension cord.
I was wondering what kind of outlets are provided at the sites with electricity at Pedernales Falls. The website indicates they provide 30 amp service, but do they require the large 30 amp travel trailer type plugs or are they set up for typical residential extension cords, or both?
JohnK
Most parks have 2 "regular" outlets and a big one. Since we tent camp, we use the regular one for the fan, or electric blankets. Always bring the extra long extension cord.
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Both 30 amp and standard "home" style outlet. Have a great trip!
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Many thanks!
I've done some primitive camping there, but it's been many years since I used their drive in sites.
I'm planning a weekend trip there in late January. My sleeping bag is rated to 20 degrees F, but I remember well a February trip to Pedernales during which the overnight temps fell into the low teens. At the time, I was using a bag rated to 30 degrees and ended up getting up around 4:00 a.m. to build a fire because I was too cold to sleep. You know it's cold when you're shivering in your bag! Having the power available, just in case, will be nice.
Thanks again!
JohnK
That park was extemely dry from the lack of rain in early October. (I have pics slide show tied to this site under Pedernales falls 10/2008)
Didn't notice any difference on the electric had two outlets
At least the snakes are not out this time of year. (The sign if still there in my avitar is from Pedernales)
Our guys favorite Scoutmaster saying is if your cold put a hat on, mine is if your really cold go home or get a hotel
Nothing like cooking with frozen hands is there
Were they allowing fires in the fire rings?Originally Posted by Troop198
JohnK
In October and that was over 40 days ago they had severe burn bans both there and at McKinney Falls. They were even discouranging propane at McKinney Falls(MF) it was so dry. Pedernales (PF) was not handing out burn ban warnings like MF was at that time.Ranger told us more than once at MF.
PF only had the large red sign on the building thats in my pictures (5th slide)
Best bet call the park a few days before you leave. Or many someone who lives near 281 and Johnson City can report back.
One of the other members posted a link to a web site with burn bans by county SEE Camping with fire!!!!!! I copied link here
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http://tfsfrp.tamu.edu/wildfires/DecBan.png
You can check this site for daily updated information.
Last edited by Troop198; November 25th, 2008 at 11:02 PM. Reason: add link
Yes, it is best to call the park to get the most current info. I took my family camping at Inks Lake in late October. Burnet county was under a burn ban; however, Inks Lake SP was allowing fires in the fire rings as long as an adult was present to supervise. My daughters were very happy about that because to them, camping without the opportunity to roast marshmallows over a campfire is lacking. Fortunately, they weren't disappointed.
JohnK
