Anyone have issues camping at Athens lately? Their website doesnt say anything about camping only being allowed on Friday & Saturday night, yet my husband and freinds were asked to leave this morning... whats the deal? I sent them the following email- but it was returned due to "account inactive":
Last night my husband drove all the way from Austin to Athens Scuba Park with his brother and a friend to camp and enjoy the diving. They were going to dive all day today and then return to Austin tonight. First thing this morning, Calvin arrived and asked them to leave stating that camping isnt allowed during the week. They were very polite in expressing their confusion on the issue and apologized. Calvin said "well let me get some coffee and maybe I'll get over it", but when they went up to the shop to pay all the fees and get fills, he said "Nope I'm just gonna have to ask you to leave". Rather than get in an argument, they packed up and are on their way back home now. I am very angry and upset about this (as are they). Your website and phone info message do not state that camping is only allowed Friday & Saturday. Had a notice been posted on the website they would NOT have made the long drive out there mid-week. Had a notice been posted on the gate or on the property- they would have respected it and stayed in a hotel last night then come in to dive during the day. They were very considerate in their use of the grounds and facilities, and of Calvin when he arrived this morning. I see no reason for this treatment and am completely flabbergasted at the logic behind asking them to leave. This was a 1st visit for all 3 of them and would have led to more visits with many other divers including myself. Due to this unpleasant and frustrating experience we will not be visiting Athens in the future. We will also be warning all other divers away from this park with it's secret rules and unprofessional operators.
Last night my husband drove all the way from Austin to Athens Scuba Park with his brother and a friend to camp and enjoy the diving. They were going to dive all day today and then return to Austin tonight. First thing this morning, Calvin arrived and asked them to leave stating that camping isnt allowed during the week. They were very polite in expressing their confusion on the issue and apologized. Calvin said "well let me get some coffee and maybe I'll get over it", but when they went up to the shop to pay all the fees and get fills, he said "Nope I'm just gonna have to ask you to leave". Rather than get in an argument, they packed up and are on their way back home now. I am very angry and upset about this (as are they). Your website and phone info message do not state that camping is only allowed Friday & Saturday. Had a notice been posted on the website they would NOT have made the long drive out there mid-week. Had a notice been posted on the gate or on the property- they would have respected it and stayed in a hotel last night then come in to dive during the day. They were very considerate in their use of the grounds and facilities, and of Calvin when he arrived this morning. I see no reason for this treatment and am completely flabbergasted at the logic behind asking them to leave. This was a 1st visit for all 3 of them and would have led to more visits with many other divers including myself. Due to this unpleasant and frustrating experience we will not be visiting Athens in the future. We will also be warning all other divers away from this park with it's secret rules and unprofessional operators.