# 2016 Missouri Woodgas Meetup | Doniphan, MO | Sep 29 - Oct 1
**URL:** http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526
**Category:** Events
**Created:** [May 28, 2016, 12:04am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526 "2016-05-28T00:04:05Z")
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2016, 12:04am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/1 "2016-05-28T00:04:05Z")
The 2016 Missouri Woodgas Meetup will be held at the Ripley County Fairgrounds in Doniphan MO, from September 29 to October 1.
https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.6125363,-90.8365592&z=14&output=embed&dg=ntvb&q=36%C2%B036%2733.6%22N+90%C2%B049%2719.1%22W
This is a beautiful area on the Current River, rafting/kayaking is very popular. The fairgrounds itself is large and has several buildings. Dry camping onsite, no RV hookups. There are some good campgrounds nearby (see below).
Another area attraction is [**Big Spring**](https://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm), an hour from Doniphan. Greg suggested we may want to take a trip up to see it. “Big” is an understatement… it is one of the largest springs in the world.
Doniphan is a town of 2,000. They have a McD’s, Subway, Sonic, as well as some local eats. Two local grocery stores, several auto parts stores including NAPA. Poplar Bluff is 30 miles away, for Walmart, Home Depot, etc.
###Accomodations
Dry / tent camping is available onsite. RVs welcome, but no water or electric hookups. There are some excellent campgrounds and motels in Doniphan, even more in Poplar Bluff but no need to go that far out.
**Campgrounds:**
[**KC’s on the Current**](http://www.kcsonthecurrent.com/camping.html)
206 Jefferson St
Doniphan, MO
573-996-7961
[**Rocky River Resort**](http://www.rockyriverresort.com/index.html)
304 W. Jefferson
Doniphan, MO
573-996-7171
**Motels:**
[**Rocky River Inn**](http://www.rockyriverresort.com/rocky-river-inn.html)
100 Oak Tree Village
Doniphan, MO
573-996-2400
[**Current River Inn**](http://www.rockyriverresort.com/currentriverinn.html)
109 Smith Drive
Doniphan, MO
573-996-2101
**North End Motel**
1307 Walnut St
Doniphan, MO
573-996-2164
Please RSVP here:
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> Please let us know that you're coming! Answer a few questions below.
Responses here:
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### Author:  [@smokeyjim](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/smokeyjim)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2016, 2:39am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/2 "2016-05-28T02:39:27Z")
Chris good deal.
Couldn’t make it to argos this year.
I am only 125 mi from Doniphan, I might be able to help out with something.
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### Author:  [@kyle](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/kyle)
#### Post date: [May 28, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/3 "2016-05-28T12:51:47Z")
202 miles. About 4 hours. Sounds good.
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### Author:  [@freedombiomass](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/freedombiomass)
#### Post date: [June 3, 2016, 1:28pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/4 "2016-06-03T13:28:56Z")
200 + miles. Planning to be there. Will let Raymond from MO-Gasification Systems know. He has been wanting to get together with DOW folks for some time now.
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [July 11, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/5 "2016-07-11T13:48:00Z")
Updated with new info. See first post.
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### Author:  [@greghenze](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/greghenze)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 3:45am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/6 "2016-07-14T03:45:04Z")
Correction!! There are spots to camp at the Ripley County Fairgrounds, but no camper hookups there at the fairgrounds, if there are any questions please ask.
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 10:02am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/7 "2016-07-14T10:02:14Z")
Thanks Greg. I’ve updated the post. Is there a fee to camp onsite?
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### Author:  [@josephhauler](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/josephhauler)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/8 "2016-07-14T15:08:30Z")
666 miles…not sure about this one.
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### Author:  [@Carl](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Carl)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/9 "2016-07-14T15:37:31Z")
Hay Joseph, got your truck goin’?? Sorry I couldn’t come help you, life gets in the way sometimes.
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### Author:  [@josephhauler](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/josephhauler)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/10 "2016-07-14T16:31:01Z")
Carl,
I do! Well it should be going by this weekend. Building up the char bed as we speak. Just have to add some hay to the filter and it will be ready for the road.
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@smokeyjim](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/smokeyjim)
#### Post date: [July 14, 2016, 8:16pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/11 "2016-07-14T20:16:26Z")
Grandin is my home town it just 12mi from Doniphan.
If any one is interested in Ozark history.—Google Grandin sawmill
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### Author:  [@greghenze](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/greghenze)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2016, 3:15am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/12 "2016-07-15T03:15:35Z")
No there is no fee there is only a few outlets for extension cords and what not, we have restrooms but only one shower.
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [August 27, 2016, 2:19am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/14 "2016-08-27T02:19:05Z")
Bump. Only one more month! **Please RSVP.**
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> Please let us know that you're coming! Answer a few questions below.
Responses here:
[2016 Missouri Woodgas Meetup - RSVP (Responses) - Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1e59PcZTBCitAxI6jcDXz4MhjGX0FjICBJi0tV_l5LP0/edit?usp=sharing)
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/15 "2016-09-12T12:34:17Z")
Bump… Only two weeks left!
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### Author:  [@Wayne](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Wayne)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/16 "2016-09-12T12:53:06Z")
Sure wish we could make the event 😖
This will be the last year of weekend high school sports and we will be free 😌
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### Author:  [@wobigtd](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/wobigtd)
#### Post date: [September 12, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/17 "2016-09-12T23:13:52Z")
Tried getting to the spreadsheet but no luck. Right now I plan on coming. Will be on dino though.
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2016, 12:47am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/18 "2016-09-13T00:47:22Z")
OK, I’ve added ya…
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### Author:  [@greghenze](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/greghenze)
#### Post date: [September 13, 2016, 1:05am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/19 "2016-09-13T01:05:53Z")
Thanks Chris for putting Tom on the list. Will miss you Wayne and Lisa. We will have wood for who needs it. If anyone needs any special size wood let me know soon!!
Thanks!
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### Author:  [@Chris](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2016, 12:43am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/20 "2016-09-20T00:43:07Z")
I am bringing the chunker and gasifier! It’ll be a long drive, and I will likely be setting off from South Carolina after work, stopping at Wayne’s for some sleep, and continuing onwards early. So, I’ll be there at least for part of Saturday, but if I get off work early then Friday too. Will be headed out Sunday morning, driving back to Frankfort then onwards to Mendota… in time for work Monday morning.
Long weekend! But that’s how much I love you guys!! 😁
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### Author:  [@greghenze](http://forum.driveonwood.com/u/greghenze)
#### Post date: [September 20, 2016, 1:58am UTC](http://forum.driveonwood.com/t/2016-missouri-woodgas-meetup-doniphan-mo-sep-29-oct-1/2526/21 "2016-09-20T01:58:23Z")
We will have poles, strips, and slabs to chunk! Thanks for coming! Be careful during your travels!!
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