The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is a Dayton, Ohio based club whose primary focus is whitewater kayaking. We also have members interested in a myriad of outdoor sports who are always looking for people to play with or teach or learn from. We have bikers, runners, hikers and skiers and are always looking for more!
The club has a very busy paddling schedule from early spring through late fall. We have trips to West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia and Pennsylvania among others to suit all skill levels. We can also help you find certified kayak instruction here in Ohio to get you started.
Our club is proud to have many family groups as members, and many of our camping trips feature activities for the non-paddler and children, including hiking, campfire science night, ice cream socials, pizza night and random good times. But after the kids go to bed, there is plenty of campfire entertainment for the adults! If you're worried about noisy late nights you can camp in "geezerville" where posted quiet hours are strictly observed! Our club members often coordinate indoor events like hockey games, wine tastings and movies during our "down" time to enhance the relationships formed on the river and in camp. You will find new friends among the members of our club.
THe OAC is staying the 4th of July at The Camps At Fayette Station.
The address is The Camps At Fayette Station
US Rt. 19 & County Road 82 (Fayette Station Rd)
Fayetteville, WV 25840
Phone 304-640-3705
Take US Route 19 North out of Fayetteville and turn left onto County Road 82/Fayette Station Road. The camp ground is about 1 1/2 miles down the road on the left.
County Road 82 is about 1-1/2 to 2 miles northeast on US Route 19 from the intersection and stop light of State Route 16 and US Route 19 there in Fayetteville, WV. Turn left on to County Road 82/Fayette Station Road. Its the last road on the left before crossing the New River Gorge Bridge.
If you cross the bridge you will have to turn around and head back towards Fayetteville. County Road 82/Fayette Station Road is the first right after crossing the New River Gorge Bridge heading south on US Route 19.
The GPS grid coordinate is about 38.070802,-81.096396
The campgrounds is having a live band there on the 4th of July.
Everett Lilly and the Lilly Mountaineers will be playing at The Camps at Fayette Station on July 4 from 4pm-8pm.
Mike
Detailed direction from Dayton:
1. Head west on Market St toward S Main St/OH-48 194 ft
2. Turn right at S Main St/OH-48 259 ft
3. Turn left at W 3rd St 0.1 mi
4. Turn left at S Ludlow St 0.5 mi
5. Merge onto US-35 S via the ramp on the left to Xenia
Entering West Virginia 168 mi
6. Turn right at State Route 34/WV-34 5.2 mi
7. Turn left to merge onto I-64 E 24.7 mi
8. Take exit 96 for I-77/Midland Trail/I-64/US-60 toward Belle 0.4 mi
9. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Kanawha Blvd E/US-60 and merge onto Kanawha Blvd E/US-60
Continue to follow US-60 37.3 mi
10. Continue on WV-16 8.4 mi
11. Turn left at US-19 0.4 mi
12. Turn left at County Hwy-82 0.8 mi
As most of your all know, Riverman moved June 1 2009 and Mt. Laural is no longer open for us to camp at this year and their new area is not going to be ready for another year for group tent campers/RVs. At the Memorial Day trip the club voted to try the old Rivers Outfitter Campground out that just open this year under new owners that is called The Camps at Fayette Station.
The OAC has an area reserved right now for the 4th of July weekend. Come on out this holiday weekend and check out the new campgrounds in Fayetteville, WV. See the Trip Planning Forum for complete details
Paddle in the Park:
Paddle in the Park is June 6th from 10am - 4pm and we are looking for volunteer safety boaters to paddle during the demo to be out there for pointers or help if someone decides to take a swim. I am hoping to break the time into three (3) two hour shifts (10-12, 12-2, 2-4) but anything you are available for would be appreciated. Lunch is provided if you fill a two hour shift! If you are available please contact Amy Dingle 937-417-2189 or amydingle@metroparks.org . Any and all help is welcomed and appreciated!
Dayton OAC
The Outdoor Adventure Club (OAC) is a Dayton, Ohio based club whose primary focus is whitewater kayaking. We also have members interested in a myriad of outdoor sports who are always looking for people to play with or teach or learn from. We have bikers, runners, hikers and skiers and are always looking for more!
