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We have put together a simple spring convoy that will originate at the Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville, AR. It will consist of a one day event departing the park at 0900 on Sat morning, May 5th. This will not be a convoy that has any outside support. There will be no registration or fees. You will be responsible for your motel room or camping, as needed. The convoy will be approximately 75 miles. We will return to the park and disembark. This will be a social event. Everyone is invited and welcome. The reason we are planning on departing at 0900 rather than 0800 is to allow some of the local members the time to drive in from home, so they don't have to spend the night at a local hotel. Steve Smith and David Hopkins are the organizers. It will not be considered a Red Ball Convoy, just a fun run.
We are set with the Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville to conduct our convoy on May 5th. We lucked out and picked a good date as there are only a couple other small events going on in the park that day. There is a large paved parking lot with deep parking spaces, perfect for trucks and trailers. If we need more room there is also a large gravel parking area right next to the paved lot. The area should be very secure being in sight of the visitors center and the rangers make regular patrols of the area. It's a beautiful park and they are very excited to have us there. They have dozens of clean camping spaces surrounded by the lake with various hookups. Here is some general rate information. If you want more info on the park or want to reserve a camping space go to Lake Dardanelle State Park on scenic Arkansas River at Russellville - Arkansas State Parks and/or call 479-967-5516. Note, they have senior discounts! The park superintendent is Andy Thomas.
Class AAA (water, 50amp, sewer): $30.94
Class AA (water, 30amp, sewer): $27.63
Class B (water, 30amp): $19.89
There are many hotels in Russellville, most of them clustered around the Hwy 7 exit off of Interstate 40, an easy 5 mile drive from the park. But only two of them have enough parking space to meet our needs. I suggest the LaQuinta Inn and the Super 8. The LaQuinta is the nicest of the two being only 3 years old and two rooms I looked at were spotless. They have a free hot breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor pool, and pets are allowed at no extra charge by simply signing an additional form. The Super 8 is nice as well, just an older hotel. Two rooms I checked there looked great. They have a free continental breakfast, free Wifi, and there are five rooms available for pets. There is a $5 extra charge for pets at the Super 8. Please inform either hotel about any pets you are bringing when you make your reservation. The LaQuita has a small parking lot in front of the hotel with some double deep spaces and right behind the building is the large gravel lot. At the Super 8 the only large vehicle parking is in the same gravel lot shared with the LaQuinta. The lot is lit and highly visible on all sides. There are many places to eat within easy walking distance of both hotels. Ruby Tuesday, Colton's Steak House, Waffle House, Dixie Cafe, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Burger King, etc..... When you call to make your reservation just say you are with the "MVPA" to get the group rates. Here is the hotel contact and rate information that I was given.
LaQuinta Inn, 111 E. Harrell Dr., Russellville AR, 72802, phone: 479-967-2299, ask for "Dusti" if there is any problems with the rates.
Single King Bed: $75
Double Beds: $80
(Note: these rates do NOT include the tax and there is no charge for pets)
Super 8, 2404 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville AR, 72802, phone: 479-968-8898, ask for "Nick" if any problems with the rates.
Single King Bed: $58.50
Double Beds: $63
(Note: these rates do NOT include the tax and there is a $5 extra charge for pets)
We are set with the Lake Dardanelle State Park in Russellville to conduct our convoy on May 5th. We lucked out and picked a good date as there are only a couple other small events going on in the park that day. There is a large paved parking lot with deep parking spaces, perfect for trucks and trailers. If we need more room there is also a large gravel parking area right next to the paved lot. The area should be very secure being in sight of the visitors center and the rangers make regular patrols of the area. It's a beautiful park and they are very excited to have us there. They have dozens of clean camping spaces surrounded by the lake with various hookups. Here is some general rate information. If you want more info on the park or want to reserve a camping space go to Lake Dardanelle State Park on scenic Arkansas River at Russellville - Arkansas State Parks and/or call 479-967-5516. Note, they have senior discounts! The park superintendent is Andy Thomas.
Class AAA (water, 50amp, sewer): $30.94
Class AA (water, 30amp, sewer): $27.63
Class B (water, 30amp): $19.89
There are many hotels in Russellville, most of them clustered around the Hwy 7 exit off of Interstate 40, an easy 5 mile drive from the park. But only two of them have enough parking space to meet our needs. I suggest the LaQuinta Inn and the Super 8. The LaQuinta is the nicest of the two being only 3 years old and two rooms I looked at were spotless. They have a free hot breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor pool, and pets are allowed at no extra charge by simply signing an additional form. The Super 8 is nice as well, just an older hotel. Two rooms I checked there looked great. They have a free continental breakfast, free Wifi, and there are five rooms available for pets. There is a $5 extra charge for pets at the Super 8. Please inform either hotel about any pets you are bringing when you make your reservation. The LaQuita has a small parking lot in front of the hotel with some double deep spaces and right behind the building is the large gravel lot. At the Super 8 the only large vehicle parking is in the same gravel lot shared with the LaQuinta. The lot is lit and highly visible on all sides. There are many places to eat within easy walking distance of both hotels. Ruby Tuesday, Colton's Steak House, Waffle House, Dixie Cafe, Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Burger King, etc..... When you call to make your reservation just say you are with the "MVPA" to get the group rates. Here is the hotel contact and rate information that I was given.
LaQuinta Inn, 111 E. Harrell Dr., Russellville AR, 72802, phone: 479-967-2299, ask for "Dusti" if there is any problems with the rates.
Single King Bed: $75
Double Beds: $80
(Note: these rates do NOT include the tax and there is no charge for pets)
Super 8, 2404 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville AR, 72802, phone: 479-968-8898, ask for "Nick" if any problems with the rates.
Single King Bed: $58.50
Double Beds: $63
(Note: these rates do NOT include the tax and there is a $5 extra charge for pets)
