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Lamphere
Ranch
Campground Sturgis, SD July 2-6,
2008
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“If we lose freedom here, there
is no place to escape to. This
is the last stand on Earth. And
this idea that government is
beholden to the people, that it
has no other source of power
except to sovereign people, is
still the newest and most unique
idea in all the long history of
man's relation to man. This is
the issue of this election.
Whether we believe in our
capacity for self-government or
whether we abandon the American
Revolution and confess that a
little intellectual elite in a
far-distant capital can plan our
lives for us better than we can
plan them ourselves.”
You and I are told increasingly
that we have to choose between a
left or right, but I would like
to suggest that there is no such
thing as a left or right. There
is only an up or down--up to a
man's age-old dream, the
ultimate in individual freedom
consistent with law and
order--or down to the ant heap
totalitarianism, and regardless
of their sincerity, their
humanitarian motives, those who
would trade our freedom for
security have embarked on this
downward course.
-- Ronald
Reagan
Republican National Convention
1964
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$ Money Saving
Travel Tips $
 We
would HATE to be short on food
for our many many guests and
campers coming. Please
reserve your spot early so we
can be sure to have enough food
vendors to feed everyone.
Also by pre-reserving, our guest
speakers and those doing
workshops will have an idea of
how much material to bring.
Thank you for your support!
IMPORTANT!
YOU MUST BOOK
FLIGHTS EARLY BECAUSE OF THE Mt.
RUSHMORE 4th of July Fireworks
and events! Flights are
already filling up!
There will be food vending and a
bar
provided on the campground for
convenience. (Yes, hot
food for breakfast, lunch,
dinner and you can even buy a
beer! Without leaving the
campground) Don't worry,
we even requested Buffalo
Burgers for that SD feeling
 For a guestimate average on expenses
for food figure $4 for
breakfast, $6 Lunch, $9 supper
(that pretty much can buy you a
restaurant meal if not on the campground
then off the campground in the
town of Sturgis).
Bathrooms and Showers.
Internet Access.
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GAMES
available to play:
Horseshoes, Volleyball,
Croquet, Badminton,
Jarts (kids version of
horseshoes) we even have
LED frisbees for some
night fun! |
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shower
houses with hot water |
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Toilet
and Outhouses located
throughout camp |
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Picnic
tables throughout the
camp |
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Mini
Mart, Bar, Food
Vendors |
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The 104 RV spots are
First Come, First
Serve. |
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* PRE-RESERVED *
RV spots are $125 for the
whole week, $25 a night
(Includes the gate
charge for up to 2
people). |
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At
the Gate RV spots
are $150 for the
whole week, $30
a night (Includes
the gate charge for
up to 2 people). |
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* SOLD OUT! * Cabins
are $150 for the whole
week, $30 a night
(Includes the gate
charge for up to 2
people). |
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SOLD OUT!
At
the Gate Cabins
are $175 for the whole
week, $35 a night
(Includes the gate
charge for up to 2
people). |
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* PRE-RESERVED ONLY
* Rent-A-3
Room Tent
Cabin $150 for the whole
week (Extra Large,
Multi Room, Includes
Electricity, 2 Queen Airbeds,
Cooling Fan, sleeps
4-8, the gate charge
for up to 2 people.
All set up, just
bring the bedding
and yourselves!).
NOT AVAILABLE
for At the Gate
Rental. |
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* PRE-RESERVED ONLY
* Rent-A-2
Room Tent
Cabin $125 for the whole
week (Extra Large,
Multi Room, Includes
Electricity, 1 Queen Airbed,
Cooling Fan, sleeps
up to 4, the gate charge
for up to 2 people.
All set up, just
bring the bedding
and yourselves!).
NOT AVAILABLE
for At the Gate
Rental. |
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* PRE-RESERVED *
Tent Spots are FREE! for the whole
week, (You must
Prepay your gate
charge of $5 a
person for everyone
over age 13). |
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At
the Gate Tent Spots
are $5 a night +
Gate charge.
(Gate charge of $5 a
person for everyone
over age 13) |
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Sites
available with
Electric and Water |
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plenty of shady
tent spaces galore |
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There is a
Gate charge for
all persons over age 13 of
$5 per person, per day. |
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THERE IS NO GATE
CHARGE IF YOU ARE
COMING JUST FOR THE
DAY TO VISIT ONLY IF
YOU ARE CAMPING. |
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Hotels are
available in town about 1-2
miles from the campground. |
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Walking distance to
a full Convenience
Store / Gas Station. |
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NEAREST AIRPORT is Rapid
City, SD.
We will arrange a passenger van to
pick up travelers for $15
one way and transport them
to Sturgis ($5 discount
given to groups of 3
or more [$10 a
person]). Please
call 866.642.8989 9am to 9pm
MST when you book your
flight so we can schedule
you in for pickup. |
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Why is there a "Gate
Charge"?
The Gate Charge
covers expenses of
the campground such
as the shower house,
servicing outhouses,
electricity used,
wireless internet,
etc. |
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Tents
will vary in appearance
but will be similar in
size.
NOT AVAILABLE
for At the Gate
Rental. |
Rent-A-2
Room Tent Cabin
$125 for the whole week. Extra Large
(none are under 72"
center height,
practically
NEW condition),
2 Rooms,
Includes
Electricity, 1 Queen Airbed,
Cooling Fan, light,
styrofoam cooler, sleeps
up to 4, the gate charge
for to 2 people.
All set up, just
bring the bedding
for queen size
mattress,
and yourselves!
Close walking distance
to showers.
ONLY 1
- 2 Room TENT
CABINS LEFT! |
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Tents
will vary in appearance
but will be similar in
size. No choice of
tents.
NOT AVAILABLE
for At the Gate
Rental. |
Rent-A-3
Room Tent Cabin
$150 for the whole week. Extra Large
(none are under 72"
center height,
practically
NEW condition),
3 Rooms,
Includes
Electricity, 2 Queen Airbeds,
Cooling Fan, light,
styrofoam cooler, sleeps
4-8, the gate charge
for to 2 people.
All set up, just
bring the bedding
for queen size
mattress,
and yourselves!
Close walking distance
to showers.
Share a tent with
friends, 2 of the rooms have
the airbeds in them.
You can add a 3rd
queen airbed for
only
$15 (you can pay for
that upon arrival).
SOLD OUT! |
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Cabin Rental
located within walking
distance to a shower/
bathroom building.
$150 for the week (only
4 available). Each cabin
has electricity, a queen
size bed (you supply the
bedding), air
conditioning, and will
sleep two people.
3 CABINS have opened up
for part of the week!
Reserve Now!
$75 2 cabins with queen
beds, 1 cabin with twin
beds
Click Here to Reserve. |
Prereservations
no longer available you
will have to pay at the
gate.
There will be a 15% cancellation
fee up to June 15th, 2008. No
refunds will be given after June
16th, 2008.
On the Lighter Side:
The Lone Ranger and
Tonto went camping in
the desert. After they
got their tent all set
up, both men
fell sound asleep.
Some hours later, Tonto
wakes the Lone Ranger
and says, 'Kemo Sabe,
look towards sky, what
you see'
The Lone Ranger replies,
'I see millions of
stars.'
'What that tell you?'
asked Tonto.
The Lone Ranger ponders
for a minute then says,
'Astronomically
speaking, it tells me
there are millions of
galaxies and potentially
billions of planets.
Astrologically, it tells
me that Saturn is
in Leo. Timewise, it
appears to be
approximately a quarter
past three in the
morning. Theologically,
the Lord is all-powerful
and we are small and
insignificant.
Meteorologically, it
seems we will have a
beautiful day tomorrow.
What's it tell you,
Tonto?'
'You dumber than buffalo
sh**. It means someone
stole tent. '
All dogs shall be
required to be kept on a leash
at all times. Dog
droppings must be picked up by
the owner and deposited in the
trash. Security shall
enforce this rule.
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Transportation Options
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 Budget 12 People Passenger Vans
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6-7 Passenger Vans or SUV's are at Enterprise, AVIS, Budget, National, Thrifty, Alamo
Greyhound Bus, Amtrak,
Charter Planes - One Sky, JetCharters, FlyDirect, VirginCharter |
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Transportation, Lodging,
Etc.
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 Money Saving tips
Airline Notes $ SAVINGS: Coming from Las Vegas or Phoenix, AZ? Today (May 22) the flight with
Allegiant Airlines was
quoted from the 2nd to the 7th
at only $270 ROUND TRIP from
Vegas to Rapid!
Greyhound Notes: The greyhound DOES go to Sturgis. We can send someone to pick you up at the drop off station if you choose to use Greyhound. Quote today (May 22): Coming from Connecticut? Researched greyhound fair is $366 ROUND TRIP, 2 days travel, from Danbury to Sturgis.
Companion Fare $ SAVINGS! Bring a companion (either a child or an adult) for 50 percent off when you buy one adult ticket at the regular walk-up price at least three days in advance of travel. Offer good for both one-way and round trip tickets. Buy tickets online!
- Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days in advance of travel and one-way trip distance cannot exceed 1,500 miles.
- Not available for travel within the state of New York or between New York and Canada. Also excluded is all service between the following points: New York to/from Boston (includes CampusLink service), New York to/from Philadelphia, New York to/from Amherst, and New York to/from Northampton.
- May not be available for travel from, to, or between points served by Interline carriers.
- The Companion Fare must be purchased as a one-way or round trip ticket using the applicable walk-up fare. The first passenger pays full fare and the companion pays 50 percent of the applicable fare. Children may travel as the companion for 50 percent of the applicable child's fare.
- Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be combined with any other discount (other than the child traveling as the companion mentioned above).
- Fares are subject to change and holiday travel blackouts may apply.
Van Rental Notes: Budget Rental Researched: 10 day rental from Charlotte, NC to Sturgis, SD is about $993 (inc. taxes) divided by 12 people is about $83 a person plus gas share of about $92 a person = $175.
Tent Cabin rentals will sleep 6-8 persons (if you are all friends and willing to share) WAY comfortably without being crowded and everyone would be able to sleep on an airbed, have electricity AND cooling fans! It would be $150 for the rental, plus additional airbed $15 (or 2), plus additional gate fee of $25 per person.... comes to for party of 6 $40 a person. You could be here for about $215 for the entire time per person! A very economical Holiday!
AmTrak Notes: If you use AmTrak go to Denver, hop a plane to Rapid City, I found it saves a few hundred dollars (IE, Philly to Rap was $714 for a good flight, AmTrak to Denver $220, Fl from Denver to Rap was $254.. ROUND TRIP) DUE RISING COSTS! BOOK NOW!!! Besides you usually a better price farther in advance.
Interesting Flight note: A year ago my son wanted to go to CA, I sent him to Las Vegas, he spent the night in a motel right outside the airport (so he got to tour Vegas for an evening), then went on to CA and he saved almost $300 (we had booked to close to the departure date). This was because we were able to use Allegiant Airlines, which is a direct flight from Rapid City to Las Vegas or Phoenix, AZ and is usually VERY inexpensive. |
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REMEMBER! This is TOURIST season! Hotels fill fast (if you are remotely thinking hotel).
Getting There: A Shuttle Bus will be setup to pickup passengers from the Rapid City airport and drive them to Sturgis.
This is a campout... bring a Tent, Some Cabins are Available for Rent, RV's are available for Rent (Contact Michelle if you want to rent an RV) from pop up tent campers at $350 for a week to Camper Trailers at $695 for a week. Bring a cooler full of goodies and food. The campsite is just minutes from town conveniences. Sturgis has many fast food restaurant choices, gas stations, grocery stores, stores such as Pamida (similar to a WalMart).
There will be food vending provided on the campground for convenience.
Click Here For More Information Hotels in Town about 3-4 miles from the campground Days Inn Sturgis (605) 347-3027 2630 Lazelle St, Sturgis $85 to $95 a night. Star Lite Motel North & South (605) 347-2506 2426 Junction Ave, Sturgis. We have reserved a block of rooms at the Star Lite South motel for the Festival. $70ish plus tax. Internet access. Super 8 Motel - Sturgis (605) 347-4447 I-90 Exit 30, 2600 Whitewood Service Rd., Sturgis $85 to $95 a night. Motel 6 Wall (605) 279-2133 211 10th St, Sturgis Best Western Sturgis Inn (605) 347-0122 2431 Junction Ave, Sturgis Junction Inn (605) 720-0127 1802 Junction Ave, Sturgis Hilltop Motel (307) 746-4494 Newcastle, WY |
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Prereservations
no longer available you
will have to pay at the
gate.
