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I
would like to take a moment and thank you for considering a stay at our
campground while in the Chattanooga area. You will find that we are the
closest campground to downtown Chattanooga, Erlanger Medical Center,
Lookout Mountain, the Tennessee Aquarium, and virtually all area
attractions. An added plus is that we are located on “the scenic side
of town” so you can take in the beautiful mountain views. I am certain
that you will appreciate the fact that we are just 1.3 miles off of
I-24 at the uncongested Lookout Valley exit, #174. I have had numerous
campers comment that it is rare to find a campground located so close
to a city center but yet with the feeling of being out in the country.
My
staff and I know that you have a choice in where you stay and we strive
to offer you clean, well maintained facilities at reasonable rates. I
hope that you will enjoy your visit and stay with us again when your
travels bring you to the Chattanooga area. I was very proud that our
campground was selected as “Tennessee Camground of the Year: 2008-2009”
by the Tennessee Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. We are
constantly making improvements and it is rewarding to see the effort
recognized by our peers.
Civil
War buffs will be delighted to know that Raccoon Mountain has been
added to the Tennessee Civil War Trail. The
State of Tennessee has erected a memorial plaque on our property
during the year to mark the role that Raccoon Mountain had in the Civil
War. The famed “Cummings Gap” through Raccoon Mountain is less than
one-half mile from our campground and was crucial to the establishment
of the Cracker Line and subsequent resupply of besieged Union troops in
Chattanooga. It is also interesting to note that the resurgence of the
stream passage that flows within our vast cave system was the only
source of year round water for both Union and Southern troops.
You
may have heard that the Chattanooga area has received quite a bit of
rain at the end of September / early October and once again in early
December. Our campground is situated at the base of Raccoon Mountain
and is well above the flood plain. Consequently, while the eastern side
of the city along the I-75 corridor had extensive flooding, our
campground was open for business-as-usual and had no water
problems. (Yet another reason to stay at Raccoon Mountain!)
Finally,
I urge you to come to the office and ask for either myself or the
on-duty manager is you should have any issues that you would like to
bring to our attention. Guest comments are the very best feedback to
let us know what we are doing well and if there are any improvements
that are needed. Thanks for taking the time to read my message and I
hope that you will camp with us.
Sincerely,
Eric T. Bosley, C.P.O.
Eric T. Bosley, C.P.O.
Park Manager December 21,2011
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