Camp Guidlines

Camp Use and Operation
Camp use is by Reservation only, and reservations must be made through the Council Service Center a minimum of three (3) weeks prior to use. A tour permit must also be obtained and two-deep leadership must be present with group at all times. Camp is closed for all use on Sunday after 1:00 p.m. through Tuesday morning; after 10:00 p.m. during the week; and for all Holidays observed by the Alamo Area Council. The gate code for your event must be disseminated to your personnel. Gate will remain closed at all times. Use gate code for ingress and egress.

Check-In and Check-Out
All campers and visitors must check in with the Camp Ranger immediately upon arrival. In the event that you cancel your trip, please call and inform the Ranger or if you know early enough notify the Council Service Center. Check-In for weekend camping will begin after 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Check-Out is before 1:00 p.m. on Sunday. Before leaving units must have their facilities inspected and Check-Out with the Camp Ranger. Report any problems and/or emergencies to camp Ranger as soon as possible. Campers must remain on the property unless accompanied by two leaders. Leader must inform the Ranger if anyone must leave the property.

Vehicle Use and Speed Limit
Posted speed limits on camp are 10 miles per hour on black-top roads, and 5 miles per hour on gravel/dirt roads. Camp is for hiking; vehicles should be parked in designated parking areas (not campsites) except in the case of an emergency. Consolidate gear and transport to campsite in only one vehicle. Trailers may be left at campsite without tow vehicle. No pop- up trailers or RV’s. PASSENGERS ARE NOT TO BE TRANSPORTED IN THE BACK OF ANY TRUCK OR IN A SUBURBAN, STATION WAGON, OR VAN WITH THE DOORS OPEN OR TRAILER!!

Camp Etiquette
All Campers should be in their own campsites and quiet between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Lights out at 11:00 p.m. Your unit is responsible for cleaning any facilities that you use and you will not be permitted to leave until the Camp Ranger is satisfied with the cleanliness of the facilities. Do not disturb any wild or domestic animals or plans. Leave your area cleaner than you found it.

Fires
Emergency gathering point is the First Aid Lodge. Depending on drought conditions, fires will be permitted at the Ranger’s discretion, in existing fire rings. Only a small fire may be built in the amphitheater fire ring when reserved. Liquid fueled camping appliances are also prohibited. Fire extinguishers will be issued to campsites with fire rings and must be returned to Ranger.

Trash
Do not burn or bury any trash. All trash is to be disposed of in dumpsters or carried out when you leave. Trash bags are available from the Ranger.

Vandalism and Damage to Facilities
Immediately report any acts of vandalism to the Camp Ranger. Additionally if there is any problems with or damage to any camp facilities please notify the Camp Ranger. DO NOT PUT NAILS OR SCREWS IN ANY STRUCTURE ON THIS CAMP!! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY DAMAGES ATTRIBUTED TO YOUR UNIT!!

Prohibited Items
The following items are prohibited from being brought to camp: Liquid fueled camping appliances; fireworks; personally owned firearms (including air rifles); archery equipment; slingshots; or any other equipment that propels objects; alcoholic beverages; motor driven equipment (ATV’s, generators, chainsaws, etc); bikes, pets; illegal drugs; fixed blade hunting knives; machetes and aerosol spray cans.

Service/Conservation Project
A service or conservation project should be considered while camping. The Ranger will have a list of projects to choose from: others may be considered. Please obtain approval before starting any project. A project may be substituted for paying the per person use fee. Otherwise, fees should be paid to the Ranger at check in.

Insurance
The Alamo Area Council provides health/accident insurance for registered a1dults and youth. Report all accidents and emergencies to the Ranger. * All other rules and policies of the B.S.A. as found in the Guide to Safe Scouting must also be followed while at camp.