Had to go through and read all 28 pages of the Rodman Ride post for my answers so hopefully, these will help all others with the same questions...
keep in mind these were all taken from other posts..so don't hold me to them in court
What: RODMAN DAM TRAIL RIDE IV
When: Saturday January 22, 2005
Where: Rodman Dam
Meeting Time: 8:00am
Group Pictures: 9:00am in the pit
Estimated Distance to the 88 Store VIA Eureka Dam: 35 miles
Estimated Distance back to Rodman Dam: 30 miles
where to stay?
Elite Resort 1800-356-2460
http://www.eliteresorts.com/SaltSprings.htm Elite Resort 25250 east highway 316, Salt Springs, FL 32134
salt springs reservation for camping
http://www.reserveusa.com/jsp/commonpage.jsp?goto=/nrrs/fl/ssra/newpksit es.html
1-877-444-6777 for phone reservations
as of 1/6/05 there are still campsites available
Palatka, while not as large as Ocala is only about twenty minutes away from Rodman Palatka has several motels:
Best Western 386-325-7800
Budget Inn 386-328-1533
Economy Inn 386-325-2455
Holiday Inn 386-328-3481
Oaks Motel 386-328-1545
Pakmetto Motel 386-325-2812
Rivercrest Motel 386-328-1551
Siesta Motel 386-325-3235
St Johns Motel 386-325-2278
Telstar Motel 386-328-1936
The Moorings at Crystal Cove 386-325-1055
William Penn Motel 386-328-1587
miscellaneous:
do i need to register?
no, just show up
Any fees?
no
food?
if you ride to 88 store, there is food and fuel there
Fuel?
most say that everyone can at least make it to the 88 store. Refuel there. If not, a few will probably carry some extra.
Helmets?
Helmets strongly encouraged but not a must have in order to ride
Tandem Rider?
Not illegal, but could be uncomfortable for long/full day’s ride
Orange Visibility flag?
Not a must, but always an added safety feature
Goggles?
strongly encouraged
Can you ride out from the Elite campground?
No U have to trailer in and out of the campground
photos:
http://www.narisk.com/rodmanIII/ride3.htmlwho to contact to add onto Rodman Ride list:
Redgrizzly660@aol.com (Grizz, I only put this here because you had it listed all over the rodman forum)
You can camp at lake Delancy and ride to Rodman dam from there.
Palatka is only 14 miles from Rodman Dam
GPS Coordinates
Rodman Dam
N 29 30.097 W081 48.909
Camp #2 Old hand pump
N 29 22.729 W081 48.490
88 Stores
N 29 21.574 W081 49.228
Eureka dam
N 29 22.738 W 081 53.328
Bike (a Place to ride from close to Elite)
N 29 23.420 W 081 42.509
Directions from south florida
Take I 95 North to Ormond Beach (Exit 268 ) go west on 40 to 19 north to to Salt Spring (Elite is on left)
From Miami I-95 is the best way. Take it about 270 miles to the FL 40 exit west 35 miles to Silver Springs to FL 19 go right about 30 miles and there will be a sign on 19 directing you to Rodman Dam. You will pass Elite Resort Camp Ground at the 15 mile mark on SR 19. Use Map Quest if you need more detail and enter in the address of Elite Resort. Rodman is 15-20 minutes from Elite.
