European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 22, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                U r o p dec under the Volcano roughing it in Italy takes on an extra dimension by Gary Miller Mediterranean Bureau people looking for a couple of hot spots to do some camping in Southern Italy should consider Carney Park and Soli Atara in Naples Italy both campgrounds Are in volcanoes. They Are also both located in Pozzuoli on Naples outskirts and staying at either Means Economy minded travellers Are within an hour s travel of the Island of Capri As Well As mount Vesuvius Pompeii Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. Staying at either location also gives a visitor the Chance to see the much maligned but truly fascinating City of Clfo Stipoli. Although people often complain about Naples traffic and congestion it offers much to people who take the time to explore. Some places to consider visiting include the Castel Dell ovo the Royal Palace the san Carlo opera House the National archaeological museum the thieves Market the galleria Umberto i and the catacombs of san Zennaro. Carney Park might be the cooler of the two facilities because it is in an extinct Volcano. While Many service members believe that Camp Darby near Livorno is the southernmost Campground . Military manages in Italy that distinction actually goes to adm. Robert b. Carney Park the naval support activity Naples recreation facility. It is located about five Miles from the support activity s Headquarters. First used by soldiers during world War ii the 96-acre Complex also has a 50-meter swimming Pool 25 picnic areas nine softball Fields a soccer Field and Tennis courts. The Complex also shares the Crater with a nine Hole Golf course owned by nato s Allied forces Southern Europe besides 30 campsites available for $10 a night there Are also 27 Cabins at Carney Park. Cabins vary in Sie and facilities and Range in Price from $30 to $45 a Day. At Solf Atara which is less than a mile from the support activity the Price of a night s camping varies according to the number of people the Sie of their tent or camper and whether campers have a vehicle they want to Park on the campgrounds. Facilities include a Pool a restaurant a supermarket stocked with International products and free admission to the Solf Atara Crater which normally costs about $3. The Volcano there is dormant As the us Lurous Rotten egg odor exuding from fumaroles or vents in the area indicates. People from throughout Italy and the rest of Europe use the Solf Atara campgrounds because they  the fumes have medicinal qualities. Most americans stationed at the support activity Down the Hill from Solf Atara and frequently downwind usually have a different opinion of the fumes. They judge the Naples on Poi \ j Sorrento  v. Capri mry Schmedeman begin packing up her gear to leave Carney Park. 343 Gary Mihor Cabin at Carney Park Range from $35 to $45 a night. Intensity of volcanic activity by the strength of the Rotten egg smell and usually express their evaluations of the Volcano s activity with such terse comments As Solf Atara s really stinking up a storm  Solf Atara is located in an area known As Gimp it Erci or the flaming Fields which have been a Center of geologic activity for the past 30,000 years since a huge eruption that formed the Bay of Naples and Poz Coli. A relatively new kid on the Block Solf Atara was formed by an eruption about 5,000 years ago. Today its Crater measures about 800 Yards by 600 Yards and is surrounded by Hills formed from the accumulated material of countless eruptions. Elements present in Gas escaping from jets within the Crater change the color of the ground and rocks to brillant yellows greens and reds. Smoking holes and Ponds of boiling mud fill roped off danger ones within the Crater. Various reports issued Over the years have indicated there is a possibility of another eruption at Solf Atara. Experts put the Odds that an eruption will occur in the next 100 years at 50-50. Such an event according to the volcanology its could amount to nothing at All or it could spread volcanic Ash for Miles something to consider when looking for a steamy vacation spot. Travelers1 tips How to gel there reaching either Campground from the Naples naval support activity is easy. To head to Carney Park turn left from any support activity exit and proceed to the traffic Light it usually does t work and turn left. Take either the Tan Genzale exit a few Yards to the left of that Light or another exit about four blocks up the Street you be just turned onto passing the Ipp Dromo through another intersection with a traffic Light and a Block farther to the next tangential of exit. Regardless of what exit you take follow the signs to to Coli and take the Pozzuoli via Campania exit just beyond a Gas station. The exit takes you to a rotary in front of an eatery with a sign that says pizzeria Gira Rosta pub As you approach that restaurant note the Road on its left Side which you should take from the roundabout. The Road which is riddled with bumps and potholes leads to Carney Park. To get to Solf Atara from the support activity you must also turn left when leaving the base. Take a right however at the traffic Light at the end of the Road and another right at the next Light which is also usually not working in front of the san Zermano hotel. Follow the Road about two Miles Uphill where there Are signs that will Lead you to Solf Atara and the campgrounds. Accommodations Camp spaces at Carney Park where there Are 30 Sites in All Cost $10 a Day. Rates for the facility s 27 Cabins vary according to facilities. A Cabin that has a bedroom with a double bed and a combination living room and Kitchenette with a sofa that folds out to another double bed goes for $45 a Day. For $35 you can rent a unit with a bedroom that has a double bed another Small room containing bunks and a Kitchenette. A Cabin consisting of a single room that holds a double bed bunks and a Kitchenette rents for $30. Using one of the 500 campsites at Solf Atara will a More expensive and complicated. Rates during Low season from april 1 to june 11, include a charges of about $5.60 per person $3 to $4 for a site depending on tent Sie or $6.25 for a camper and $3.75 to Park a car. Two three and four person bungalows Are also available and go for about $34 for two people and $45 for four people. Rates during High Seavon from june 11 to sept. 10, increase by about 20 percent. Gary Miller b Stripe Nuga Ine Juty 22, 1993