ZZSAdminL – Ed Allen's Campground and Cottages, Virginia https://edallens.com Wed, 13 May 2020 03:19:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Ed Allen’s Campground Phase 1 Update! https://edallens.com/2020/05/ed-allens-campground-phase-1-update/ Wed, 13 May 2020 03:17:10 +0000 https://edallens.com/?p=3404 More →]]> We are so excited to welcome back overnight camping beginning this Friday, May 15th, the start of phase 1 in VA! In order to remain open, we MUST do our part in adhering to the guidelines put in place by the CDC and our Federal and State regulations. Most importantly, if you are sick or show any symptoms of this virus, PLEASE stay home as you will not be permitted in the campground.

The following amenities and activities will be open, with some restrictions or alterations:

  • Camp store/office (open with call in orders for site delivery with the following hours 5/15 to 5/17: 10am to 6pm and opening for 10 patrons or less starting 5/20)
  • All propane refills will be managed by dropping off your tank at our propane refill station (please make sure it is labeled). We will fill your tank, call you when it’s ready and charge the credit card on file.
  • Cornhole area (bring your own bags)
  • Catch & release fishing pond
  • Fishing pier
  • Golf Cart Rentals
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Bathhouse #1 (Bathhouse #2 will open next week)

The following amenities will remain closed during Phase 1:

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Pavilion
  • Game room

While you are camping with us, social distancing guidelines must be maintained. For Phase One of Virginia’s reopening, this means that everyone must maintain 6 feet of social distance between people not in your household and not gathering in groups of more than 10 people. We also strongly recommend wearing a face mask when you are not on your site. Visitors and Day Passes will not be permitted during Phase One.

If you would like to modify or cancel a reservation based upon this information, feel free to email us at whitney@edallens.com and we will be happy to assist you!

]]> Special notice regarding COVID-19 virus https://edallens.com/2020/03/special-notice-regarding-covid-19-virus/ Tue, 17 Mar 2020 05:06:43 +0000 https://edallens.com/?p=3390 More →]]> With the camping season fast approaching and in light of the COVID-19 virus, we would like to make you aware of our plans here at Ed Allen’s Campground & Cottages. All of these changes are being made for the health and safety of our guests and staff.

  • At this moment, we are still planning to open on March 27, 2020. Our office hours will change to 9AM to 6PM. We ask that if you are feeling ill, please stay home and plan to camp with us another time.
  • The office doors will be locked. Our bathhouses will not be open. All planned activities will be cancelled until further notice.
  • All business will be conducted over the phone and through the walk-up window at our office.
  • All self-contained campers will be welcomed with a pre-paid reservation made by phone at 804-966-2582 or online at www.edallens.com. All site information will be communicated to incoming guests over the phone or sent by email.
  • If you need or want grocery items that we have in stock, please call in your order. We will gather the items and call you back with a total. Your order will be pre-paid on the same credit card used to book your reservation. Pickup will take place outside of the office door.
  • All propane refills will be managed by dropping off your tank at our propane refill station (please make sure it is labeled). We will fill your tank, call you when it’s ready and charge the credit card on file.

We are taking these precautions so that we can enjoy camping season in full swing, sooner rather than later!! We thank you for your patience as we try to protect our employees and our customers from this pandemic.

Thank you,
Ed Allen’s Campground & Cottages management
March 17, 2020

]]> Chickahominy Lake Fishing Report – November 7, 2012 https://edallens.com/2012/11/chickahominy-lake-fishing-report-november-7-2012/ Wed, 07 Nov 2012 23:13:30 +0000 http://edallens.com/?p=1461 More →]]> Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-746-2475) out of Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day main lake water temperatures had fallen into the mid to high 40’s by Wednesday (11/07/2012). The lake level was approximately one foot above the top of the dam. The water was light brown and very slightly cloudy in the lower lake. Most of the floating hydrilla mats in the main lake were gone, and many of the hydrilla mats in the major creeks had broken loose and were drifting.

Blue cats were hitting live minnows and were around bait schools in channels in the main lake. Active crappie were still along the edges of the channels (about 10-12 foot depths) in the main lake and were hitting live minnows, blade baits, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs and tubes. Bass, pickerel, and bowfin were scattered along the shorelines and mid-depths in the main lake. Bass were hitting live minnows, surface lures, soft plastic stick baits, crank baits, and plastic worms.

Fishing with Capt. Conway, Capt. Bill Buck had 1 bluegill, 9 crappie, 1 pickerel, and 2 blue cats.

]]> Chickahominy Lake Fishing Report – October 31, 2012 https://edallens.com/2012/10/chickahominy-lake-fishing-report-october-31-2012/ Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:37:20 +0000 http://edallens.com/?p=1458 More →]]> Capt. Art Conway of Conway’s River Rat Guide Service (804-746-2475) out of Ed Allen’s Boats and Bait reported that Chickahominy Lake mid-day main lake water temperatures had fallen into the low to mid 50’s by Wednesday (10/31/2012). The lake level was approximately one foot above the top of the dam. The water was light brown and very slightly cloudy in the lower lake. Most of the floating hydrilla mats in the main lake were gone, probably washed into the marshes in the storm. Many of the hydrilla mats in the major creeks had broken loose and were drifting.

Blue cats were hitting live minnows and were around bait schools in channels in the main lake. Active crappie were along the edges of the channels in the main lake and were hitting live minnows, Wright Bait Co. and Southern Pro curlytail jigs and tubes. Most bluegill had left the shorelines, but a few were in mid-depths, especially near wood cover, and were hitting small tubes. Bass, pickerel, and bowfin were scattered along the shorelines and mid-depths in the main lake. Bass were hitting live minnows, surface lures, soft plastic stick baits, crank baits, and plastic worms.

Fishing with Capt. Conway, Hollis Pruitt had 34 bluegill, 1 shellcracker, and 1 crappie. Capt. Bill Buck had 1 bluegill, 9 crappie, 1 pickerel, and 2 blue cats.

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