Chimney Park Scout Camp
Chimney Park Scout Camp is available to Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venture Crews for weekend camping, day events, and week long adventures. In recent years the camp has been used for district day camps, klondike derbies, camporees, Order of the Arrow fellowships, Wood Badge training, and Scouter outdoor skills training courses. A klondike derby held by the Weld District in 2000 was featured in a Boys Life Magazine article the following year.
** The rental of Baldwin Lodge is for the lodge only and does not include any campsites. If needing campsites they MUST be rented as well. ***
History
Chimney Park Scout Camp began in 1950 at a time when the U.S. Forest Service exhibited a tremendous feeling of magnanimity towards America’s youth, especially to those in Boy Scouting. This historic fifty year plus cooperative effort between the Adventure West Council, BSA, and the Forest Service, USDA, annually provides camping and outdoor adventure activity opportunities to hundreds of Scouts and adult leaders.
The site was well over one hundred acres at the time it was leased to the Adventure West Council for use as a Boy Scout Camp. With this lease came a year round facility for troop camping and a staffed summer camp operation. Over the years the size of the lease was reduced to 25.7 acres, and a lake was added. In the mid 1970s the council ceased operating summer camp, and since that time the camp has been managed by a volunteer Chimney Park Scout Camp Committee. This committee sees to maintenance, improvements, general use guidelines, and it invites additional adult Scouter participation. The committee is responsible to the Council Camping Committee.
Facilities
The property surrounds a lake which is open to public access fishing. Wyoming fishing regulations apply and fishing licenses are required!
Baldwin Lodge is situated overlooking the lake, and it is a structure that can house up to 24 campers on mattress covered bunk beds. The cabin is heated by wood fire. A “white room” is available for food operations. A water well next to Baldwin Lodge provides a twelve month water supply.
Tent sites exist on the north side of the lodge and south side of the lake, and these sites have fire rings. Latrines are conveniently located on each side of the lake.
Near the water’s edge is a campfire circle that can be used for Order of the Arrow, advancement, and special ceremonies. Please Check with the Forest Service on fire ban status!
1 Scout Road, Medicine Bow National Forest, Jelm, WY 82063, USA
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Chimney Park Scout Camp
Laramie, WY 82070
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Camp Facilities and Regulations
Each camp has great facilities and unique regulations. Learn about the camps, what facilities are available, and what is required of you. Review the General Regulations that apply to all facilities then read about the regulations for the camp you are interested in.
General Regulations
If you decide NOT to attend camp on your reservation date, please call to cancel your reservation:
For all camps call: The Adventure West Council office at 970 584-2202
(see refund policy on this page)
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 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. All 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.
Additional Information and Regulations for each camp
Ben Delatour Scout Ranch Year-round Use (includes Camp Jeffrey, Soaring Eagle Campground, Elkhorn High Adventure Base, and Nicol Cub Camp)
https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/camp-jack/camp-jack-year-round-use/
https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/camp-laramie-peak/clp-year-round-use/
https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/camp-patiya/camp-patiya-year-round-use/
https://longspeakbsa.org/programs/camps-camping/chimney-park/chimney-park-scout-camp-year-round-use/
Pick up & Return Cabin Key to:
West Laramie Fly Store
1657 Snowy Range Road
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-745-5425
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday – 5:30am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday 5:30am – 10pm
Pick up & Return Cabin Key to:
West Laramie Fly Store
1657 Snowy Range Road
Laramie, WY 82070
Phone: 307-745-5425
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday – 5:30am – 9pm
Friday – Saturday 5:30am – 10pm
Refund Policy – Year Around Use
Fees for cancellation are not refunded unless a determination has been made due to weather.
You can transfer fees to an alternate date.
You can add to your numbers and pay additional use fees after the initial reservation.
Bring your own toilet paper and trash bags. Troops please bring water.
All trash and garbage must be packed out of camp. This includes fire and charcoal ashes.
The camp is a NO SMOKING and NO TOBACCO facility. The ONLY designated tobacco use area is the parking lot. This includes chew, snuff, etc, as well as smoking. Some fire bans will restrict smoking to inside vehicles only: observe all fire restrictions. Pack out your cigarette butts, etc. with the rest of your trash.
Do not throw trash, bags, cans, bottles, wood, or other such items into the latrines.
