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/

Check in with the Camp Ranger

Check out with Camp Ranger

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.