NSS 2008 Convention

2008 Floral City Pre-Convention Camp

August 8-10, 2008

Floral City, Florida

For those planning to arrive the weekend prior to the NSS convention, a few local cavers have planned a pre-convention camp to be held in Floral City, FL. The site, located at Crumbling Rock Cave, will have a primitive shower, porta johns and shaded camping. The property does have limited sites, so if interested, try to reserve a spot soon; registration will be capped at 24. Overflow camping is available at Tillis Hill located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, 8 miles to the west. There will be no charge, but donations to the Karst Conservancy will be accepted. Meals will not be provided, however, three restaurants are located within a few miles of the site. In addition to Crumbling Rock, several caves are located within 30-50 miles which we will strive to provide access to. These include Jennings Cave, Briars Cave, White cliff Cave, Catacombs Cave and Ocala Caverns.

Directions from Lake City: From U.S.90 in Lake City, travel south on I-75 112 miles to S.R.48 (Bushnell Exit), exit west on S.R.48 towards Floral City and travel approximately 10 miles. Turn south on Istachatta Rd. and go about 1/4 mile to the first road on your right (Oak Ct.) (Sign is currently missing). Go just past the first road on the right and look for a dirt drive going to the right up the hill. Park along the ROW adjacent to Oak Ct.

For those not wanting to camp, motels located in Bushnell, FL include:

(1) Microtel Inn & Suites
2612 W. C.R.48, Bushnell
(800) 771-7171

(2) Rodeway Inn
2224 W. C.R.48, Bushnell
(352) 793-5010

The camp will open @ 2:00 pm on Friday, Aug. 8 and remain open until the
afternoon of Sunday Aug.10.

For registration, additional information or directions contact
Lance Elder at pangea86@yahoo.com or call at (863)608-3691.

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		2008 Floral City Pre-Convention Camp August 8-10, 2008 Floral City, Florida For those planning to arrive the weekend prior to the NSS convention, a few local cavers have planned a pre-convention camp to be held in Floral City, FL. The site, located at Crumbling Rock Cave, will have a primitive shower, porta johns and shaded camping. The property does have limited sites, so if interested, try to reserve a spot soon; registration will be capped at 24. Overflow camping is available at Tillis Hill located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, 8 miles to the west. There will be no charge, but donations to the Karst Conservancy will be accepted. Meals will not be provided, however, three restaurants are located within a few miles of the site. In addition to Crumbling Rock, several caves are located within 30-50 miles which we will strive to provide access to. These include Jennings Cave, Briars Cave, White cliff Cave, Catacombs Cave and Ocala Caverns. Directions from Lake City: From U.S.90 in Lake City, travel south on I-75 112 miles to S.R.48 (Bushnell Exit), exit west on S.R.48 towards Floral City and travel approximately 10 miles. Turn south on Istachatta Rd. and go about 1/4 mile to the first road on your right (Oak Ct.) (Sign is currently missing). Go just past the first road on the right and look for a dirt drive going to the right up the hill. Park along the ROW adjacent to Oak Ct. For those not wanting to camp, motels located in Bushnell, FL include: (1) Microtel Inn & Suites 2612 W. C.R.48, Bushnell (800) 771-7171 (2) Rodeway Inn 2224 W. C.R.48, Bushnell (352) 793-5010 The camp will open @ 2:00 pm on Friday, Aug. 8 and remain open until the afternoon of Sunday Aug.10. For registration, additional information or directions contact Lance Elder at pangea86@yahoo.com or call at (863)608-3691. Cave Softly.......