This page will provide you with information concerning the upcoming Uwharrie Rover Expedition URE rally our society is putting together.  The purpose of this inclusive event is to gather all drivers of the vehicles associated with this marque into a single place where the pleasure and camaraderie of ownership is celebrated. Toward that end, we will conduct the Uwharrie Rover Expedition URE over the weekend of 24-26 October 2008 in North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest.

 

Uwharrie Map

 

Our family friendly event is designed to offer challenges for varying levels of driving skill in an enthusiastic learning and celebratory environment, an opportunity to visit the out-of-doors and witness the capability of these cars, and a time and place to participate in the commonality, which is pride of ownership, associated with this marque.

Fees: If you are a member of the Old North State, and your dues are paid, the Camp Ground fee is $FREE.  If you are not a member, then the campground fee is $25.00, the same as a membership.  Trail fees are $5.00 a day, and are paid directly to the forest service at a pay station in the Outpost store near the camp ground.

Saturday night supper will be be $5.00 and will be a fried chicken dinner from Bojangles.

 

Important Information!

National Forest Regulations Prohibit Alcoholic beverages in the campground and on the trail, and require quiet hours be observed between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, and firearms of any type may not be displayed with in the proper of the camp ground at any time.

A weekend can sometimes be a lot of time to commit to something in this busy age we live in, or packing the whole family up for a weekend's camping can be a strain. So I would like to point out to our members that if you can only participate for the day, please register any way and just come in on Saturday. A little rovering can go along way.  I know things are a little uncertain with the cost of fuel these days. That is why we think our very inexpensive, very close to home, event would be the very best way to spend an October weekend.

I want to let anyone that is registering online that our site  is not FireFox friendly. You will have to use Explorer (PC) or Safari (Mac). Sorry for this inconvenience.

Registration will open Sept1!, Look below the Event Shirt (not there yet) photos for the form.

 

 

Message Board

 

Here is an example of what we are planning.

 Contests:

·                     “Most Rover Looking Rover” 

·                     “The Land Rover Least Likely To Get Home On Its Own Power

·                     “The Hard Luck Award”

·                     “Best Halloween Campsite”

Contest winners are determined by registered participant’s ballots.

 

Led Trail Rides - Led Trail Rides in the Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) area of the Uwharrie National Forest. Two levels of trail ride will be offered.

·                     Icabod Crane--easiest and more difficult trails will be driven at this effort. While we are not sure you will lose your head, it could still happen.

Trail Map - Icabod Crane

·                     Great Pumpkin--An introduction to off-road driving. Only the easiest trails will be driven, but there is always the potential for damage.

Trail Map - Great Pumpkin

·                     It is not necessary to join a led trail ride in order to enjoy the trails in the OHV.  If you are unfamiliar with the trails in the OHV, the led trips can make your adventure a little less stressful.

 

 Prizes - Participation in the driving events, (led trail rides) by registered drivers, earns tickets that can be redeemed during the evening’s give away drawings.  Those who pre-register, who buy the supper will earn additional tickets to be used in the drawings.

 

Finally, if there are any questions concerning this event, please feel free to contact me via telephone at 919.639.3460, via email at oldnorthstate@gmail.com , and do not forget to check our web site at www.theoldnorthstate.org .  Again, thank you for your time in this matter, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

 On behalf of the Old North State Land Rover Society,

                                                 Dan Ratcliffe

                                                President, Old North State Land Rover Society, Inc.

                                                919.761.9057

                                                413 Stone Monument Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587

                                                oldnorthstate@gmail.com,

                                                www.theoldnorthstate.org

     Event Shirt Front

 

Event Shirts will be available for pick-up at the event site only. 

Just stop by at the registration tent and they will be ready for you. Thanks!

 Event Shirt Back

 

 

Event Registration Form/Membership Form/Membership Renewal Form

Off-road adventures can be dangerous, with potential injury to driver and passengers  and damage to the vehicle possible at all times.

Please take just a few moments to complete and submit this form.  Once you have sent the form, please send a check payable to ONSLRS for the full amount to:

Old North State Land Rover Society

c/o Brown, Jenkins & Company, P.A.

110 Oakwood Drive Suite 550, Winston-Salem NC, 27103-1904

 

Please provide the following contact information.  Fields preceded with * are required fields.

Personal information

First Name*  

Last Name*  

Middle Initial  

Street Address*  

Address (cont.)  

City*  

State/Province*  

Zip/Postal Code*  

Country  

Type of Land Rover (s) Owned  

Home Phone  

E-mail 

(While email is not required, it is the method of communications about URE! 3 events and news.)  

Membership/registration status, please select from the list.

Membership/Registration total

                                                        

Military Status  

Number of Saturday dinner meals  

for 

Event shirt order  

Event Shirts will be available for pick-up at the event site only.  Just stop by at the registration tent and they will be ready for you. Thanks!

Combined Total  

Comments? If you have any comments or questions about membership or the Old North State, please type in the field below.  Thanks!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Directions

Directions to the Hunt Camp from Raleigh Road using Highway 64

Take 64 west all the way to Asheboro

Once there, look for 49 west, stay on 49 when it splits from 64

Follow 49 for about 20 miles, looking for 109

Take 109 South to Eldoardo looking for Mullinix Road (SR1154)

Turn right on to Mullinix Road (SR1154) follow signs to Badin Lake recreation facilities.

Badin Group Camp is on the right side of FR 597A, just beyond the turn-off to the Badin Lake Campground.

 

Directions to the Hunt Camp from Charlotte

Depart Charlotte, North Carolina US-74 E· Bear left onto SR-24 E to Troy, NC

At Troy turn left onto 109 North

Once on 109n continue north past the town of Uwharrie (the EXXON station is a good place for food and fuel)

Continue North past Uwharrie go over the bridge and  past the Outpost looking for Mullinix Road (SR1154)

Turn left on to Mullinix Road (SR1154) follow signs to Badin Lake recreation facilities.

Badin Group Camp is on the right side of FR 597A, just beyond the turn-off to the Badin Lake Campground.

Camping

  •   This information comes from the Uwharrie National Forest web site.

    Badin Group Camp

    Location:

    Near Badin Lake, 15 miles Northwest of Troy on FR 597A.

    Access:

    From Hwy. 109 north of Uwharrie, follow signs to Badin Lake recreation facilities. Badin Group Camp is on the right side of FR 597A, just beyond the turn-off to the Badin Lake Campground.

    Narrative:

    Badin Group Camp was developed for use by clubs, families and other groups. The camp includes three separate areas each with tables, grills and tent pads. Two toilet facilities and water spigots are centrally located to serve all three sites. A $40.00 fee is charged per site per night. Reservations must be made prior to camping in this area. Each site has a 15-35 person capacity. To make reservations call 877-444-6777 (toll free); TDD 877-833-6777; or visit the website at www.reserveUSA.com.

    Attractions and Considerations:

    Cove Boat Ramp, a day use picnic and boat ramp area, is located 2 miles south of the campground on FR 597B. Badin Lake Trail Hiking  follows the lake around Badin Lake campground and back to Group Camp.  The trail begins at Cove Boat Ramp and has loops of 2.5 miles and 5.6 miles.

    Activities

    Opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, picnicking and hiking can be enjoyed  while staying at the campground.

For information about Uwharrie National Forest, use the links below.

Badin Group Camp Map  Camping Links    Home

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UWHARRIE NATIONAL FOREST
NORTH CAROLINA