jump2live 0 #1 June 9, 2010 Hello all, I was curious if anyone knows of DZ's in the U.S. where they allow free tent camping??? The main kicker is that I have a big dog that will be moving where ever I go. It will have to be ok for me to stake out my dog in/around the tent as I do my AFF-A license jumps... If you know of any DZ where you think this would be allowed, in the U.S., I would really appreciate your input!! Thanks for your time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #2 June 9, 2010 I would bet almost all dzs would allow free camping. Unless they are located on an airport that prohibits it. The dog on the other hand will be a limiting factor. You'll have to call the dz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #3 June 9, 2010 You'll also have to think about the weather. For instance, I would avoid 100+ degree heat of the summer if you're traveling in summertime. For your dog's sake. Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DARK 0 #4 June 9, 2010 www.skydivenewengland.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jump2live 0 #5 June 9, 2010 Thanks for the quick responses! You would think it would be easy to find a place that would allow this. However I live in California and have called several DZs that allow free camping, but all say no dogs, period! That's why I was hoping to find someone who has done it, or has seen someone doing this with their dog that could say, "check out this place"! Someone recommended Start Skydive Ohio to me but they are not getting back to me on the yes or no very quickly. They said it "shouldn't" be a problem, but before I drive across the U.S. I kind of wanted to Know for sure! Oh, and thanks for the reply.. I definitely wouldn't leave my dog in a tent that was boiling inside! I would hope that would be obvious to any dog owner! If not they shouldn't be allowed to have a dog!! I have a pretty unique set up with home-built air-conditioning for my tent so hot climate is ok! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 June 9, 2010 www.skydivethefarm.comMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecnuob 0 #7 June 9, 2010 Have you called Lodi AKA The Parachute Center, I know Bill allows camping and I'm pretty sure I've seen a few dogs around there. Other then his dogs that is... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jump2live 0 #8 June 9, 2010 QuoteHave you called Lodi AKA The Parachute Center, I know Bill allows camping and I'm pretty sure I've seen a few dogs around there. Other then his dogs that is... Thanks! That's what I'm talking about!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyh2omedic 0 #9 June 9, 2010 Skydive Kstate university in wamego Kansas-free camping, bring your dog-just keep it up, great vibe-some pretty awesome young folks there."You can't teach what you don't know and you can't lead where you won't go" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #10 June 9, 2010 If you're able to travel to the East, here are a couple that have good camping. I think most DZs have rules about "unattended dogs", but in camping areas, they're usually OK. http://www.skydivecarolina.com/index.html http://www.skydivecity.com/_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jump2live 0 #11 June 9, 2010 Thanks everyone! Please keep the suggestions coming.... Having options is great!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #12 June 9, 2010 Leave the dog at home. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #13 June 9, 2010 QuoteLeave the dog at home. That's the response you get from someone who's home DZ allows dogs! That's right folks..... "Bill is a Land Mine Swooper"Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dninness 4 #14 June 9, 2010 Skydive Pepperell has, I think, free tent camping and we're pretty dog-friendly (and yes, there are "swoop the landmine" incidents..). At any one time, there must be 6-8 4-legged little suckers bombing around the DZ. I'll be honest: I'm pretty sure about the tent camping, but its not listed on the new website (clearly, an oversite on my part) but you'd do well to call manifest and confirm. There's someone there 0900-1800 everyday. 1-800-SKYJUMP www.skyjump.comNIN D-19617, AFF-I '19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigbey 0 #15 June 9, 2010 http://www.skydiveia.com Bruce Kennedy is great! Give him a call. (515) 282-1788 Tent camping is free and dogs are welcome. Hope yours is ready to join the weekend 'pack'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DARK 0 #16 June 9, 2010 QuoteThanks for the quick responses! You would think it would be easy to find a place that would allow this. However I live in California and have called several DZs that allow free camping, but all say no dogs, period! That's why I was hoping to find someone who has done it, or has seen someone doing this with their dog that could say, "check out this place"! Someone recommended Start Skydive Ohio to me but they are not getting back to me on the yes or no very quickly. They said it "shouldn't" be a problem, but before I drive across the U.S. I kind of wanted to Know for sure! Oh, and thanks for the reply.. I definitely wouldn't leave my dog in a tent that was boiling inside! I would hope that would be obvious to any dog owner! If not they shouldn't be allowed to have a dog!! I have a pretty unique set up with home-built air-conditioning for my tent so hot climate is ok! skydive new engalnd has alot of dogs around, there is a leash law but you say your happy keeping the dog leashed so thats not an issue they charge for camping if your a tandem and maybe for fun jumpers but i doubt it and i reckon if you ring and say you want to do aff or up to a licence im sure they wont charge for camping all the dogs that are here are pretty friendly with the visiting dogs too but only come if your cool :p Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #17 June 9, 2010 Skydive City in Z-Hills, FL has free camping, nice showers and bathrooms, wireless internet, and a "city hall" which has a microwave, computers, and a big TV to watch. There is also a bar and snack bar. Raeford Parachute Center in Raeford, NC has everything except the "city hall", but it has an actual restaurant and a real bar with all ABC permits Both have great instructors Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 June 9, 2010 Quote Quote Leave the dog at home. That's the response you get from someone who's home DZ allows dogs! That's right folks..... "Bill is a Land Mine Swooper" if you are willing to travel halfway across the country for skydiving lessons (and have modified your tent - to accommodate the comfort of a piece of property - then maybe it's time to assess how healthy that relationship to the piece of property actually is for you.....On the other hand, if you can only afford to tent, it is handy to have a pile of walking meat along just in case you can't afford pizza ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jump2live 0 #19 June 9, 2010 would be good advice if I considered my dog simply a piece of property. i have no problem losing my house or car (what i consider property) but he's my dog man! he's more family than property and our "relationship" has been good for me. he has gotten me through some real shitty events in my life so giving him up isn't something i will ever be willing to do. the modified tent really isn't modified or anything special. I found a way to turn a camping cooler into makeshift air-conditioning with a generator a fan and some ice and a little ducktape. it was more for me while i was living out of my tent in arizona a few years ago. Thanks to everyone who recommended DZs. I have a lot to check out now, but keep them coming if you know of one that hasn't been mentioned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #20 June 9, 2010 shucks ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buff 0 #21 June 9, 2010 Actually all three DZ's in Kansas are dog friendly.It's called the Hillbilly Hop N Pop dude. If you're gonna be stupid, you better be tough. That's fucked up. Watermelons do not grow on trees! ~Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #22 June 9, 2010 Come up to Edmonton Skydive Centre. camping is free and well behaved dogs are allowed to run free. Non-well behaved dogs have to answer to the rottweiler bitch who runs the DZ (at least the canine end of things). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #23 June 9, 2010 Show up in the Ghetto (across the street from the Perris DZ) with some beer and pharmaceuticals. I'm sure you'll wind up with a place to crash, and probably a couple of woman too . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #24 June 10, 2010 i thought he ment "property" as your source of late night action since he said you might need to evaluate that situation Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #25 June 10, 2010 Quotewww.skydivethefarm.com What he said."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
