ripplinrain Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I want to take my dogs and rv up there.The state parks do NOT allow pets and the campgrounds are three night minimum.Any advice on maybe a cool spot or what of the chances of just parking somewhere WITHOUT getting hassled?Any and all advice welcome.Thank You ripplinrain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplinrain Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I just called the venue and they said their parking lot is run by a private individual to which they do not have the name or number.Anyone on here happen to know the person or how to get ahold of them?Once again Thank You for listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted May 21, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 While I hesitate to use phrases such as "police state" or "unkind," Hampton Beach and the nearby environs are not noted for being overly friendly to the too-casual camper types. I'm not trying to be a downer, just a pragmatist: no way are you likely to be able to pull into a spot and set up shop in that town. Parking is watched like a hawk. The police keep a tight rein on things; coming out of shows there you'd swear it was Christmas with all the pretty blinking lights from the cop cars doing a brisk business on the main drag and side streets. I don't know the name of the parking lot owners, and I wish you good luck with your plan. It is just that it isn't Boulder on the beach. The shows there are always strong. I love the venue and hopefully this time around we will get good beach weather too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lisacat Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 just make sure you do your parking outside of the venue but in all seriousness, perhaps it would be worth it to pay for the 3 night minimum even if you are only going to be there 2 nights....like chuck said, I don't think you'll be able to just set up camp anywhere in that town, especially over a holiday weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripplinrain Posted May 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yeah "live free or Die"but don't bring your pets.I have never heard of state park campgrounds with no pets allowed.Oh yes there are few places like the WEST COAsT road.Hung out at Greyhound Rock a lot.It used to be a game they would kick us out,we'd go ten minutes down the road get kicked out of there and go right back to Greyhound rock.Oh the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Teacher Matt Posted May 21, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Be very careful with what you do in Hampton Beach... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty the Scoob Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 I have to echo what ChuckV and TM said. Hampton Beach is quite frankly a white-trash shithole, full of drunken bikers and nascar fans. The police crack down on just about anything unusual, trying to keep it at least safe if not respectable. Great venue inside though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted May 21, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hampton Beach is quite frankly a white-trash shithole, full of drunken bikers and nascar fans. The police crack down on just about anything unusual Well I was on the fence as 2 whether I was going to attend these shows... or go to Ocean City for the holiday.That statement from Rusty who is an New Englander just made up my mind.I guess its Mack and Manco's and Kohr's custard....and DSO on the IPOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lisacat Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Well I was on the fence as 2 whether I was going to attend these shows... or go to Ocean City for the holiday.That statement from Rusty who is an New Englander just made up my mind.I guess its Mack and Manco's and Kohr's custard....and DSO on the IPOD. It really isn't as bad as it sounds....totally worth it for the venue. If seaside heights NJ is a 1 on the scale of beach quality (sorry LB) from 1-10, 1 being trashy to 10 being upscale nice, I'd put Hampton at about a 6.5. I really didn't think it was that bad. Maybe I was just being oblivious but for a weekend of shows in the <IMO>best dance floor on the east coast, its fine. And beats the shit out of having to PAY to get on the jersey shore. I think the place goes down as one of the all-time favorites for many people: sweaty knees???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP August West Posted May 22, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 If seaside heights NJ is a 1 on the scale of beach quality (sorry LB) from 1-10, Nobody from Jersey goes to Seaside Heights....we leave that for all the Bennies.LBI and south are some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lisacat Posted May 22, 2010 Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Nobody from Jersey goes to Seaside Heights....we leave that for all the Bennies.LBI and south are some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast....... I know one person who does.... I stear clear of the jersey shore all together....I go to the BEACH in DE and MD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Teacher Matt Posted May 22, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 22, 2010 Cool old school photos Lisa... thanks for putting a smile on my face today ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum VIP Dr. Vapor Posted May 23, 2010 Forum VIP Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 When Teacher Matt is telling you to behave....you better be on high alert in Hampton....with Baracco that poor girl in the photo does not stand a chance....Dr. V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jazz-man Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 WOAH! What a cutie in front of Baracco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forum MVP Tom Banjo Posted May 23, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 I was there last year. The place is crawling with cops late night, but we had a great time. We did what we wanted to do, but didn't carry anything unnecessary with us and knew to remain respectful and quiet when leaving show and returning to hotel. We had a nice little pow wow after the first show, but the manager of the hotel eventually restricted access to outsiders to our two rooms (one for sleeping, one for partying) and believe me we made sure that it never stopped. Oh yeah, don't eat sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mind Of A Squirrel Posted May 23, 2010 Report Share Posted May 23, 2010 Also, be on the lookout for clean-cut dudes in tie-dyes riding really nice black Cannondale mountain bikes looking to 'party'... Who did they think they were fooling anyway? My buddy was three sheets to the wind and said right to their faces "go away cops..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishman Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 I want to take my dogs and rv up there.The state parks do NOT allow pets and the campgrounds are three night minimum.Any advice on maybe a cool spot or what of the chances of just parking somewhere WITHOUT getting hassled?Any and all advice welcome.Thank You ripplinrain Dont know if there is a WALMART around the area the have FREE parking for RV all over the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancin' Fool Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Also, be on the lookout for clean-cut dudes in tie-dyes riding really nice black Cannondale mountain bikes looking to 'party'... Who did they think they were fooling anyway? My buddy was three sheets to the wind and said right to their faces "go away cops..." Holly shit!! You've got to be kidding me. They actually tried to infiltrate the rank + file?? I guess they prolly enforce the open container law, or is there one? Guess we better be on our best behavior!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP Mango Posted May 24, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 Hampton Beach is fine, and a great time, as long as you can fly under the radar... ....don't think i'm gonna make it this year....rick, passing through philly on the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty the Scoob Posted May 24, 2010 Report Share Posted May 24, 2010 I didn't mean to steer anybody away, it is a great venue (as long as they don't put the tables in! GA shows are way better than assigned-seating shows). Just don't expect to push any boundaries outside and get away with it. It's very far from the land of the free, despite the state's motto. There's also one of the two biggest local festivals of the year the same weekend, so you'll definitely get less of the new-england-based hard-core wookies. But the cops will still be on extra high alert, I imagine, and pissed off that they have to work Memorial Day Weekend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted May 26, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 All you need to know: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advisory Board Herdygerdy Posted May 27, 2010 Advisory Board Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 All you need to know: :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy digits Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 WOAH! What a cutie in front of Baracco! That would be one Shannon....haven't seen her in years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum MVP chuckvegas Posted May 27, 2010 Forum MVP Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 That would be one Shannon....haven't seen her in years.. Have seen her a couple of times since then in Portland at the Crystal...was rolling with the Rainbows and then had her act pretty much together (not that the two are mutually exclusive)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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