Author Topic: Gary Scott NAR Campout, Canton Lake OK, September 11-13, 2015 (Read 20858 times)

LowRyter · « **on:** July 20, 2015, 01:44:36 PM »

Hello Motorcycle Riders and Guzzi Enthusiasts,

Our friend Gary Scott is honchoing up a Campout at Canton Lake the second weekend of September (11-13). It�s a come as you are, not-a-rally, campout. Just show up and camp. Canton Lake is 100 miles NW of Okla City, 150 miles west of Tulsa, and 165 miles SW of Wichita.

The lake has been replenished with the rain, the water is blue and beaches are sandy. September should have cooler air, sunny skies and warm water. The campsites are first rate with grass and shade, paved pad, grills and close to showers.

The lake is 1 - 1 � hour ride from Roman Nose St Park, Gloss Mountains St Park, Alabaster Caverns St Park, Little Sahara St Park, and Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge. This is western Okla, so no promises for challenging roads (but Thunder Road around the lake has a couple of miles of twists).

Here�s the skinny:

Gary Scott First Annual Camp Out (NAR) 11-13 September 2015
Canton Lake Okla, Canadian Recreation Area
Call 877-444-6777 for reservations; book campsites B32-B42

http://www.recreation.gov/camping/map_of_Canadian/r/campgroundMap.do?page=map&search=site&contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73110

Hope to see you there.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:04:57 PM »

Gary who ?

For all of you fisherpeople , Canton lake is famous for its Walleye . This is a nice lake , and the road that follows the North Canadian River has some gentle curves . Some of you Colorado and New Mexico boys could make the the trip .

Dusty

rocker59 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2015, 03:24:50 PM »

I'm hoping to be cooling it in New Mexico that week, but maybe can stop by on the way back home to The Hills.

Gary Scott · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2015, 04:12:58 PM »

Mike
Be good to see you an Red if she doesn't fly home from NM.
John you did a great job of posting this. I can't thank you enough.
John has site 42,Loretta an I reserved site 41 so 40 to 32 are still available at this time.
Call in for reservations as quick as you can is what we were told.
2 tents per site an that is 2 kwik kamp trailer types if you want to share a spot with someone,1 full size camper an a tent a good deal all the way around.
Hope to see you there.

Gary Scott & Loretta

Canton Lake Canadian Campground "B" Area is the site description

cj750 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2015, 05:22:55 PM »

I'm not familiar with the steam power museum in Fairview, but the Gloss Mountains, just northwest of there, are worth seeing. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glass_Mountains

And the nearby Ames Astrobleme site is actually pretty interesting: http://www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.11104

Best local food is (no joke) at the Fairview Bowling Alley. Slightly further afield, its an easy run down to El Reno, the Fried-Onion Burger Capital of the World. http://newsok.com/el-renos-big-3-offer-options-for-best-onion-burger/article/3546898

cj750 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2015, 09:47:31 AM »

If we're talking about the same place (The Major County Historical Society, just east of Fairview on Highway 58) they must have added those since my last visit. Although there is an old locomotive on the grounds, so that counts. Of course, lots of old tractors, including a few steam-powered ones, show up for their annual Threshing Bee. (Sept. 25 and 26, this year.)
Another unique area attraction is one of the last remaining sod houses, once the most common type of dwelling on the prairie. It's north of Fairview on Highway 8, near the community of Aline. Be sure to pick up an "I -heart-Sod" T-shirt in the gift shop.

Gary Scott · « **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2015, 04:21:19 PM »

CJ750
The sod house is a really nice attraction to visit.
Gary an Loretta

Stormtruck2 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2015, 10:50:40 PM »

Lorraine and I will try to make it. Probably cage in depending on gas prices, and cash flow.

Gary Scott · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2015, 02:32:57 PM »

Dusty
I know of a place on Hwy 8 west of Fairview that sells the best Black Diamond watermelon's I'm hoping their open an the green things are ripe umm umm.
Gary

oldbike54 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2015, 07:31:42 PM »

Quote from: Gary Scott on July 22, 2015, 02:32:57 PM

Dusty
I know of a place on Hwy 8 west of Fairview that sells the best Black Diamond watermelon's I'm hoping their open an the green things are ripe umm umm.
Gary

On the way to Chester ? Walleye and watermelon

Dusty

cj750 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:33:24 PM »

Here's what I'm thinking as far as a ride on Saturday, for those interested:

https://goo.gl/maps/Dmr5Y

Leave campground approx. 10:00 a.m. for a fuel stop in Fairview.
From Fairview, north on Highway 60 then west on 412 to Gloss Mountains State Park. From there, north to the Sod House Museum on Highway 45.
After leaving the Sod House, continue north on 45 to the tiny community of Ingersoll for lunch at Smok-Shak BBQ. http://www.smokshak.com/Home_Page.html
After lunch, east on Highway 11 through the Great Salt Plains State Park, then south on 38 for a stop at the visitor's center. Continue south to Jet, then west to Highway 58, and south on 58 to Highway 412 near Ringwood. From there its a few miles east on 412 to Meno, and County Road N2710, running south into Ames. At Ames check out the Astrobleme Museum (and possibly the Hajek Motorsport Museum. http://hajekmotorsports.com/ The Hajek museum is a private collection that doesn't keep regular hours, but something might be arranged for a group.) From Ames travel west on Ames Road to Highway 8, then south to Okeene. From there its just a few miles west on Highway 51 back to Canton Lake.
The whole trip, according to Google Maps, is 177 miles. Approximately 3.5 hours travel time, not accounting for stops. So leave mid-morning, be back by mid-afternoon.

LowRyter · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2015, 04:43:26 PM »

I've wanted to go to that car museum for some time.

Make sure to book a campsite.

Gary Scott · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:07:58 PM »

Jay
That will make a great ride,

glad you offered Thanks

Gary

oldbike54 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 10, 2015, 08:42:16 AM »

As Delrod would say "Time to wake this one up" . Gary and John , maybe we can get Luap or Rocker to bestow official status to this unpretentious little soiree and give it an exalted place in the stickies

What say you boys and girls , who's in ?

Dusty

rocker59 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 10, 2015, 09:43:22 AM »

It's now a sticky.

If we're able to make it, we'll probably stop by for a visit on Saturday, on our way home from New Mexico.

LowRyter · « **Reply #15 on:** August 10, 2015, 10:26:16 AM »

It's a nice midpoint from Taos to Fayetteville. Just got back and hardily recommend the Guadalajara Grill. There are two and both are good. Of course, you can't go wrong wherever. Sure liked the cool air and sunny skies vs rain in Colorado.

Did you know that DH Lawrence had a ranch up there? It was a gift.

Chet Rugg · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2015, 06:56:46 PM »

Well no one has mentioned there is a CASINO! almost with in walking distance of the campground.
They happen to be one that owes me money so I certainly will be there. They have good food too!
Chet

biking sailor · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2015, 06:01:07 AM »

Quote from: Chet Rugg on August 13, 2015, 06:56:46 PM

Well no one has mentioned there is a CASINO! almost with in walking distance of the campground.
They happen to be one that owes me money so I certainly will be there. They have good food too!
Chet

It's Oklahoma for goodness sakes. There is a casino within walking distance from almost anywhere in the state!

Note, they usually have free coffee and soft drinks, for the gamblers of course. (Guzzi content)

Gary Scott · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2015, 06:34:08 AM »

Chet
There is also an awesome ice machine outside the casino so ice is very easy to get.
I was talking to the people where you register an there is still some spots open for hookups buy the bathrooms.
Two on a site ( 9 bucks apiece) isn't bad for a state lake these days when you can split a campsite.
Gary

LowRyter · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2015, 03:11:35 PM »

I just heard from Al Harris and he's gotten site 32.

LowRyter · « **Reply #20 on:** August 16, 2015, 04:40:59 PM »

world guzzi day ?

rocker59 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 17, 2015, 03:54:18 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 16, 2015, 04:40:59 PM

world guzzi day ?

The Gary Scott World Guzzi Day NAR !!!

Gary Scott · « **Reply #22 on:** August 17, 2015, 08:51:35 PM »

Rocker59
Now lets not get carried away Haa Haa thanks for the bump Mike
Be glad to see ya an all that show up for this event.
I have wanted to do a campout down at Canton lake for a long time.
Ride safe an we'll see ya 11,12,13 of Sept if you make it there
Gary & Loretta

rocker59 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 18, 2015, 01:29:22 PM »

Quote from: Gary Scott on August 17, 2015, 08:51:35 PM

Rocker59

we'll see ya if you make it there
Gary & Loretta

Gary,

Red and I will be in Red River New Mexico Sept 8-12.

Heading back to Arkansas Sat Sept 12, and will try to stop by the campground for a visit.

LowRyter · « **Reply #24 on:** August 18, 2015, 05:14:11 PM »

R59- camp Saturday and easy trip on Sunday.

Gary Scott · « **Reply #25 on:** August 18, 2015, 09:05:19 PM »

Rocker
Be good to see ya both I bet we can find something to feed you as well an a nice visit.
Gary

oldbike54 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 18, 2015, 10:10:21 PM »

Rumor has it that possum is on the menu

Dusty

mwrenn · « **Reply #27 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:38:19 PM »

Quote from: oldbike54 on August 18, 2015, 10:10:21 PM

Rumor has it that possum is on the menu

Dusty

Yum!! I could line up some possum on the half shell too...
I plan on riding out there Saturday AM. Or if anyone is interested, I have access to a new Cessna 182. I would be happy to bring it to Fairview and give some rides. The Gloss mountains are pretty spectacular from the air...

oldbike54 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 26, 2015, 08:49:35 PM »

Quote from: mwrenn on August 26, 2015, 08:38:19 PM

Yum!! I could line up some possum on the half shell too...
I plan on riding out there Saturday AM. Or if anyone is interested, I have access to a new Cessna 182. I would be happy to bring it to Fairview and give some rides. The Gloss mountains are pretty spectacular from the air...

Helluva an offer Mike . Unfortunately I get airsick these days . Any takers on Mike's offer ?

Dusty

Michael D · « **Reply #29 on:** August 27, 2015, 06:18:58 AM »

Now, I am really really jealous! Possum on the half shell.

Sound like one heck of a NAR.

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