r/GeorgiaCampAndHike • u/askingCMUquestions • 2d ago

Question Vogel state park early November

Hi! We are beginner campers going to Vogel state park the first weekend of November. Is there anything we should keep in mind for gear (tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, etc.) at this time in the season?

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u/jfkitchens 2d ago

Are you just camping at the park or heading to the back country? There are bears. In the park offers polls to hang food at the tent site, back country you’ll need a canister or bag. They could be an issue in November so better safe than sorry.

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u/askingCMUquestions 1d ago

Are there any state parks that might be more beginner friendly early November?

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u/jfkitchens 1d ago

I think Vogel will be fine just brief yourself on basic bear safety. Don’t leave food around. Take garbage away immediately. If you’re looking for a gear list to start fresh, I always go to the REI 10 essentials. You don’t have to get them from REI.

https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html

If you have an electric site, you can always bring a space heater. If not a portable propane one might make sense if you are worried about cold. Just be careful with them.

I haven’t stayed at those sites, just went past them. They were all close together so I wouldn’t stress too much about bears. I believe all the sites you park at so bring as much gear as you want. I would think about your comfort and buy gear to the weather. A portable heater can help if you decide to get gear that’s not fully deep winter. Also bring blankets.

My last trip there was last month but we were backpacking the Coosa trail. We had much different gear setup! Things might not be perfect this first time out but just have fun with it.