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Weekend Use - General Information

General Use Regulations

• If you decide NOT to attend camp on your reservation date, please call to cancel your reservation:
  • For all camps call: The Longs Peak Council office at 800-800-4052 option 1 or 970 584-2202
  • (see refund policy below)
• Reservations may be made only in proportion to campers attending and facility desired. Example: a unit of 10 campers may reserve the BDSR Coffin Shelter but not all of Soaring Eagle.
• All Scout Units must obtain an approved Tour Permit.
• All Scout Units and other groups must have a First Aid and CPR certified adult leader in attendance at all times.
• All Cub Scout Packs & Dens must have a BALOO trained adult in attendance at all times.
• A minimum of two adults, one registered with the BSA, must be in attendance at all times. One adult must be 21 or older and the other must be 18 or older. One of these adults must be currently certified in Youth Protection.
• Do not WALK, SNOWSHOE or CAMP on SKI TRAILS.
  • CLP, Camp Patiya and Chimney Park: All U.S. Forest Service Regulations are to be followed. Please respect winter cross-country ski trails as skis only!
• The camps are NO SMOKING facilities. The designated smoking area is the parking lot.
• Fires:
  • Fires must be built only in fireplaces or designated fire rings/pits at existing campsites.
  • Firewood is not always available. Units should plan on bringing their firewood.
  • Fires are banned from the backcountry - including Camp Demming and the Outpost Camp at BDSR. Cooking stoves must be used.
  • No cooking inside cabins.
  • Fires are not to be left unattended and fires must be put out before departure.
  • Observe all fire bans.
• Please - no branding of walls, ceilings, etc.
• Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted.
• No paintball activities.
• All trash and garbage must be packed out. Please bring your own trash bags.
• Vehicles of all types and sizes are not permitted off improved roads and parking areas.
• ATV's and ORV's are not permited.
• Bicycles:
  • Bicycles are not permitted on BDSR property.
  • At CLP, Patiya and Chimney Park: Bicycles are to remain on existing roads and trails designated for bicycle travel. All riders must wear helmets.
• No cutting of trees, dead, alive or marked is allowed.
• Off limit areas and closed building designations must be obeyed. Obey neighboring boundary and "No Trespassing" signs.
• Camps are in forested areas where bears and mountain lions have been seen. Please take appropriate precautions.
• Leave all pets at home.
• Summer camp program equipment is not available for Unit or District activities.
• Please do not bring appliances or furniture for any camp without prior approval of that camp's Camp Committee.
• Shooting sports (BB, rifle, shotgun, archery) COPE, rock climbing, rappelling and water activities require certified instructors. A copy of the instructor's certification must be on file at the Council office or the reservation approval will not be granted.
• At BDSR and CLP a separate Reservation Form is required for Shooting Sports. BDSR equipment is not available for these activities.

BDSR - additional information:

• Everyone must check in and check out with the Camp Ranger.
• Conservation projects must be approved in advance by the BDSR Conservation Chair, Camp Ranger or Council Program Director.
• Water is not available from mid-September to June.

CLP - additional information:

• Water is not available August through May.

Camp Patiya - additional information:

• Camp Patiya is in a neighborhood of surrounding homes. Excessive noise interferes with our neighbors' right to quiet, and disturbs the wildlife native to the camp and area. This can effect our use of the facility.
  • Quiet hours must be maintained from 10:00 PM until 7:00 AM daily.
  • Noise makers (radios, boom boxes, bugles, loud speakers, public address systems, musical instruments, etc.) must be kept out of camp.
• All vehicles are to remain in the parking lot. Do not park on the shoulder of the main county road as you will be ticketed by the Boulder County Sheriff.
• Charcoal must be used in the fireplaces at the lodge cooking shelter.
• In addition to packing our all your trash, you must also pack out your fire ashes.
• Before starting an open fire you MUST call the Boulder County Sheriff's Department (303-441-4444) and Cherryvale Fire Station #4 (303-494-3735) to inform them you will have a fire.
• Tent camping is allowed in designated sites and areas south and west of the Nancy Nixon Lodge.
• Read and follow the directions in the utility room for the proper use of restrooms and bath house. These facilities are closed in the winter due to potential freeze-up. Outside latrines are available. Please use the "one-ply" toilet paper provided by the camp as other paper will clog the septic system. When the toilet and bath house are closed the door is permanently locked!
• The telephone provided in the Nancy Nixon Lodge is for Unit convenience and emergencies. It is not business telephone or personal device. The number is 303-442-2833. Only local calls can be made.
  DIAL 911 FOR AN EMERGENCY.

Chimney Park - additional information:

• The U.S. Forest Service requires a special PARKING PERMIT to be displayed in each vehicle or the vehicle will BE TICKETED. All vehicles are to park in front of the Lodge or on the perimeter road to the north of the Lodge, when weather permits. Otherwise, park in the parking lot off the highway and display your PARKING PERMIT.

Fees

Chimney Park

• Baldwin Lodge - $20.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Per Camper Fee - $2.00 per camper (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof.)

 

Camp Patiya

• Nixon Lodge, A-Frame - $20.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Per Camper Fee - $2.00 per camper (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof.)

 

Camp Laramie Peak

• A-Frame - $20.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Dining Hall - $100.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Kitchen - $75.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Per Camper Fee - $2.00 per camper (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof.)

 

Ben Delatour Scout Ranch

• Coffin Shelter $20.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• KOLA, Nuzum (currently unavailable) - $20.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Boulder Rotary Lodge - $30.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Dining Hall - $100.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Kitchen - $75.00 (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)
• Per Camper Fee - $2.00 per camper (per 24 hour period or any portion thereof)

 

Shooting Sports Ranges

• Groups (with qualified/certified supervision) may reserve the shooting ranges at BDSR and CLP for weekend use - $30.00 per weekend

 

Camp Jack

• There is no fee for the use of Camp Jack.

Damage Fees

• Damage to a facility or natural area that is beyond what is considered normal wear, where funds or significant time are required to complete repairs.
• If trash and other items are left to be cleaned up.
• At BDSR: When anyone leaves camp without checking out with the Camp Ranger.

To Make a Reservation

Camp Jack reservations are taken by Cindy in the Greeley Office.

Refund Policy

Last Updated Friday, 23-Apr-2010 18:11:21 MDT