Salt Lick Camp Out in Tennessee
Feb 24 - Sep 17
Hosts: Dara & Louie Kell
Email: preferred method of communications. Darakell22@yahoo.com
When: September 15 (Tuesday) to September 17 (Thursday).
Location: This is a Corps of Engineers campground. Salt Lick Creek Campground, 520 Salt Lick Park LN, Gainesboro, TN 38562.
Web site: www.reserveusa.com or call 1-877-444-6777 but online works best.
Cost: All sites have electric and water. $26.00 for Lake Front, $22.00 for non-lake front. Sites may be shared between 2 vehicles and 2 camping units. Remember ½ price for Senior Pass holders.
There is a covered pavilion, showers, laundry and wonderful beach. Bathrooms are very close to the site we are planning to reserve.
Reservations may be made middle of March. We are planning to reserve site #56. When making your reservation if you want to be in the same location, pick a site near #56.
Directions: From Gainesboro, head west on TN-53 S/W Hull Ave toward S Union St for 0.6 miles. Turn right onto TN-262 (which turns into 85) for 9.3 miles. Turn left onto Smith Bend Ln for 1 mile. Turn right onto Salt Lick Park Ln for 0.6 mile. Arrive at Salt Lick Creek Campground on Left.
Attractions” Riding roads in this area are amazing with lots of twists and turns and many are on little paved lanes. Restaurants in the area, Fays (closes at noon) (a mom and pops dinner) in downtown Gainesboro, inexpensive and cash only. A very good Mexican place and good Italian are just N of Gainesboro on HWY 56. Hellen’s, S of Gainesboro on 56, with fantastic food.
What to bring: Pot luck on Thursday night at the pavilion. Please bring a dish to share, your plate and silverware. We will supply hot dogs, buns and all the fixins.
