Spring Rally @ The Cove

ROAV is returning to The Cove for our Spring 2011 Rally. The event will begin at noon on Friday, May 20th and end at 2 PM on Sunday, May 22nd.

Online registration has ended. If you haven't registered, you may register onsite. If registering onsite, please stop at the campground office and pay the fees for camping, trail access, etc. They can give you a campground map directing you to the Lakeside Camp near Camp III where we will have check-in and onsite registration.

The registration fee is $25. Registration fees help defer some of ROAV's costs for hosting an event (i.e. event insurance costs). Registering in advance helps us better prepare.

Other fees such as off-roading fees and camping/day use fees are payable directly to The Cove Campground upon check-in.

Please stop at the campground office upon arrival and pay the fees due to them. They can direct you to the Lakeside Cabin in Camp III where ROAV check in and onsite registration will be.

ROAV will be offering an event t-shirt for pre-order. It will feature an illustration of a Land Rover Discovery I on the back and a small Land Rover logo (oval) on the left breast. If there are any extra t-shirts, they will be available on a first come, first served basis.

ROAV will have a large gas grill that everyone can cook their burgers, chicken, steaks, etc. on. The grill is large enough to cater with.

The Cove Campground does not sell food, have a camp store or have any dining. Please bring your own food.

We will have a drawing among those who preregistered. Five people will win $10 Outback gift cards. Why $10 Outback gift cards? There is a Defender 110 pictured on the $10 gift card!

Saturday evening/night, we will have a drawing for door prizes. There will be one entry per vehicle registered (and attends the rally). Will Tillery of Rovaguy.com is donating a polished Tom Wood's driveshaft ($600 value). A model will be on display at the event; but, one specific to the winner’s truck will be provided. Also, we have $150 in gift certificates and more from Atlantic-British and a $50 gift certificate from Lucky8.

In addition to Rovaguy.com, Lucky8 Off Road Equipment and Atlantic British, LTD are sponsors. Thanks!

Frequently Asked Questions

~The Cove’s trail use fee (for the off road trails) per calendar day are as follows:

$25 per truck (includes driver)
$15 per adult passenger
$10 per child passenger (under 12)

~Fees for the camping and cabins are according to the COVE’s rate schedule. You can find out more about The Cove Campground and associated fees by visiting THE COVE WEBSITE.

~The Cove Campground fees will be ala cart and paid directly to the Cove upon arrival. For example, a person wanting to camp and not off-road would only pay for camping. For another example, a person wanting to off-road for a day can pay for off-roading and for day use without having to camp.

~There are no additional fees for tow or recreational vehicles.

~According to the Cove, there are approximately 30 trails ranging from beginner and advanced to very difficult. At least one truck in the group should have a winch when on the “advanced” and “very difficult” trails. Recovery points are a must.

~Guided trail rides are being planned.

~Please be off the trails between midnight and 8 AM. No drinking and driving!

~Dogs are welcome. They should be on leash around the campground office. They may run free in the fields.

~You must be a member of ROAV to attend the Spring Rally @ The Cove event. If you’d like to join or re-new your membership, you may do so at the time of check in.

~You will also need to complete a waiver. Everyone attending must sign the waiver – drivers and passengers.

Nearby:
Gore Store - 305 Gore Road, Gore, VA 22637 Phone: (540) 858-3139
Food Lion - US 522 towards Winchester off of VA 37
Wal-Mart Supercenter – US 50 west OFF VA 37 on right
Auto Parts: ORI (Off Road Innovations) 1909 Adams Creek Drive, Winchester, VA 22602 (540) 665-0123

Driving Directions:
The Cove is centrally located within easy driving distance of Baltimore, Washington, Richmond, and Pittsburgh. Go to Gore, 12 miles west of Winchester on U.S. Route 50 West and turn left on Route 751. Take a left onto Route 704 and drive 4.5 miles to Route 683. Take a left on Route 683 and drive 1.5 miles to the Cove headquarters.

We will keep updating this post as new information becomes available.

See you on the trails!

Some updates:

Online registration will end at noon on Thursday, May 19th. Registering in advance helps us better prepare.

We will have a drawing among those who preregister. Five people will win $10 Outback gift cards. Why $10 Outback gift cards? There is a Defender 110 pictured on the $10 gift card!

T-shirts can be pre-ordered online. If there are any extra t-shirts, they will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Registration will be available onsite at The Cove Campground.

Please stop at the campground office upon arrival and pay the fees due to them. They can direct you to the Lakeside Cabin in Camp III where ROAV check in and onsite registration will be.

ROAV will have a large gas grill that everyone can cook their burgers, chicken, steaks, etc. on. The grill is large enough to cater with.

The Cove Campground does not sell food, have a camp store or have any dining. Please bring your own food.

Saturday evening/night, we will have a drawing for door prizes. There will be one entry per vehicle registered (and attends the rally).

In addition to a polished Tom Wood's driveshaft ($600 value) courtesy of Will Tillery of RovaGuy.com, we have $150 in gift certificates and more from Atlantic-British and a $50 gift certificate from Lucky8.

See you at The Cove!