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Regulations for Use of Facilities and Equipment

These Scout Reservations are maintained for the purpose of giving Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers an experience in camping and enjoying God's out-of-doors and the wonder of nature.  Therefore, the welfare of the youth members shall be first in all matters that relate to the reservation operation.  The one code of conduct shall be The Scout Oath and Law.

  1. Units must have a signed permit to use the facilities and/or equipment from the Scout Service Center 7 days prior to using the camp.
  2. Each group must report to the Campmaster or Ranger upon arrival.   This should be no later than 9:30 p.m., nor earlier than 7:00 a.m. unless special arrangements have been made in advance with the Camp Ranger.  Units must check out of camp on Sunday no later than 12:00 noon unless special permission is granted.
  3. Troops or individuals who reserve campsites or buildings and do not use them forfeit fees unless notification is give the Council Service Center seven days in advance.
  4. Packs, troops, posts or groups must have two adult leaders 21 years of age or older in attendance.  Troop leaders have full responsibility for Scouts in all phases of their activities from the time they leave home for camp until their return home.  Where youth and adults sleep in the same building, a privacy barrier must separate the two sleeping areas.
  5. The Campmaster or Ranger will not interfere with the activities of the Scouts under troop leadership except in case of violation of camp rules or un-Scout-like conduct.  He will report violations to the leader in charge, who, in turn, will see that rules are strictly observed.  However, if circumstances warrant, the Camp Ranger can expel the entire group from the camp.
  6. All vehicles stop at the parking lots.  Equipment will be taken to the campsites by arrangement with the Ranger or Campmaster.  All vehicles remain in the parking lots.
  7. Any group or unit swimming must have an adult 21 years old with Red Cross Lifeguard, or BSA Lifeguard in charge.  A leader must have a current Safe Swim Defense Card.  Any group or unit using the waterfront or a pool must have the BSA Safe Swim Defense in effect.  All swimming must be in the designated swimming area only.
  8. Fishing is permitted provided State Fish and Game Laws are followed.   Canoes and rowboats are available for rent.  The buddy system should be used by Scouts when fishing.  Permits are required.  No fishing in the boating or swimming areas.
  9. A current Safety Afloat Card must be held by a leader when using canoes and presented before checking out canoes.  Life jackets must be worn at all times while in canoes or other boats.  When a unit or group is using the boats all requirements in #7 must be met.
  10. NO HUNTING ALLOWED!
  11. Personal firearms are not permitted on the reservation.  Only camp-owned and controlled rifles and shotguns are available with NRA certified instructors.
  12. The Archery Range is operated only during summer camping season and council range days.
  13. There shall be no alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs permitted on the reservations.
  14. Repairs for any damages to facilities or equipment will be paid for by the Unit.  The Unit will be charged exact repair or replacement costs.
  15. Units or groups are responsible for their garbage.  you will be give plastic bags during check-in.  Use bags to collect your trash and take to dumpster in the main parking lot or Maintenance Building prior to departure.
  16. Your area or building must be inspected by the Campmaster or Ranger before you leave.  Please leave your area or building as clean or cleaner than you found it.
  17. The reservations shall be closed to everyone on Mondays and the following holidays: Christmas, New Year's Day, Easter weekend, Thanksgiving, and Scout-O-Rama weekend.
  18. Groups not chartered by the Boy Scouts of America must sign a Hold-Harmless Agreement.
  19. No pets allowed.