Camp Patiya Facilities

• The basic usage fee includes water (in the utility room), and in the summer months includes use of the bath house. Latrines are available year-round. Bring your own Toilet Paper.

• Boy Scout Troops: Please bring your own water to help reduce the load on our well.

• The Nancy Nixon Lodge has a fireplace, a food storage/prep room with a refrigerator, and an adjacent cook shelter with several picnic tables and 3 charcoal fireplaces for cooking. There are tables and chairs in the lodge for your use, making it an ideal training or planning facility. Maximum sleeping capacity is 12.

• The OA-Frame is smaller and better insulated than the Lodge, making it more cozy in the winter months. Maximum sleeping capacity is 6 in the building..

• The camp is adjacent to Walker Ranch (Boulder County Open Space). You can access the open space via gates on the West and South sides of the camp. This is a great area for hiking, orienteering, etc.

• There is a phone (for emergency and unit business use) on the porch of the Camp Master's Cabin (uphill to the North from the Lodge). Another phone is inside the Lodge.

• The utility room has sinks you can use for washing. If you wash dishes here, you MUST scrape and pre-wipe food waste into the trash. Do not wash solids down the drain.

• Each campsite has at least one fire pit, one or more picnic tables, and a waste water sump (8" PVC pipe) for grey water (dishwater). Please strain food solids into the trash, and do not dump them into the sump.

• Hebner has a covered picnic table area and several fire pits. Arapahoe has a teepee shelter.

• The utility room, bath house, campfire ring, pioneering area, axe yard, instruction/chapel area, and latrines are cooperatively shared amongts all users of the camp.

• There are some pioneering poles near the pump house (just north of the Fisher campsite) for your use. Bring your own rope and stack the poles back neatly when you are done.

• Access to the camp (campsites, Lodge, etc) is by foot. You can not drive to your campsite. The inner gate is locked and is for fire and maintenance access only. If you have a disability-related need for vehicle access, please arrange this in advance (note this on your registration).

• The week of your reservation you should receive an email with the relevant lock box codes. If you have not received this email by Wednesday, please contact the Greeley office at 970-330-6305.

• Fees are based on your total stay: the total number of people (youth plus adults) times the number of nights you are camping (or 1 in the case of day-use).

• Payment is due with your registration, and except for the deposit, there are no refunds. Registrations will not be processed without payment. You may increase your numbers any time after the initial reservation, providing there is still room at camp. When you add people, pay the additional usage fees at that time.

• The camp operates under strict usage limits imposed by Boulder County, thus it is important that your numbers be accurate and honest. Inaccurate estimates may affect usage by other units, or put us in non-compliance with the county. Please inform the council if you cancel your event or significantly reduce your numbers, as this may allow others to use the camp.

• Due to past incidences of carelessness, negligence, unreported accidental damage, and cases of outright vandalism and property destruction, we regret that we must collect a deposit at the time of registration. Your deposit will be refunded to your council unit account after the camp is inspected and found to be clean and properly closed up and locked. This inspection will happen within a few days following your use.

• In the case of accidental and reported damage, a deduction may be made from the deposit to cover the cost of repairs. In cases of neglect (lights or water left on, trash not removed, fires left hot, etc) fines may be levied. In cases of intentional or excessive damage, your unit may also lose the right to use council camps and facilities.

• When multiple units are using the camp, the responsibility for keeping camp clean is shared amongst all users. For reserved campsites and buildings, the responsibility belongs to the unit that reserved it. For shared ares, the responsibility will be shared (and thus fines and other forfeiture of deposits may be shared as well).

• Contact the Greeley office (970-584-2202 or campregistration@longspeakbsa.org) to inquire about availability of the camp and desired dates, sites, or facilities, or to inquire about usage beyond a weekend.

• If part of your registration request is denied (due to prior reservations), you will be given an opportunity to change or cancel your request. You will be charged only when your updated registration request is accepted. 09/17/12 DL Usage Policies

• All units MUST have a First Aid/CPR certified adult in attendance at all times. All Cub Scout units MUST have a BALOO trained adult in attendance at all times. At least two adults must be present at all times.

• Follow the Check-In and Check-Out procedures, and please send in the usage survey after your visit.

• Bring your own toilet paper and trash bags. Troops please bring water.

• For water, you must first turn on the well pumps and water heater in the cage at the back of the utility room. Instructions are posted: please follow them carefully. Keep the cage locked (NO youth access). Follow instructions for turning off the pumps and water heater when you leave.

• All trash and garbage must be packed out of camp. This includes fire and charcoal ashes.

• Fires may be built in designated fire rings or fire places only.

• Before lighting ANY fire, you MUST notify the Boulder County Sheriff (303-441-4444) to inform them that you will have a fire. Call them back when the fires are out. (This includes charcoal and the fireplace inside the Lodge). Our neighbors are sensitive to fire danger, and will notify the authorities when they see smoke. Your call allows the Sheriff and fire department to respond appropriately.

• Observe all fire bans. YOU are responsible for knowing the current fire ban status. Check http://www.bouldercounty.org/safety/fire/pages/firebans.aspx for current Boulder County information. Note: due to the current chimney condition, the Lodge fireplace is an “outdoor fire” for the purposes of fire bans.

• The fire pits in the Lodge cook shelter are for charcoal only; no wood fires here.

• Do not leave fires or charcoal unattended. Fires must be completely out and cold before departure.

• Vehicle access is restricted to the parking lot. Access to the main camp area is by foot. • Cutting of trees, whether live or marked or standing-dead, is not allowed.

• Camp Patiya is in a neighborhood of surrounding homes. Quiet hours are 10PM until 7AM daily, and the area to the north of the Lodge is a quiet zone all the time. Noise makers (radios, boom boxes, bugles, loud speakers, musical instruments, etc) must be kept out of camp. Please be courteous and respect our human and wildlife neighbors. Unhappy neighbors will affect our ability to use the camp.

• The Lodge and A-Frame each have just one large room. If you are sleeping inside, remember that Youth Protection guidelines and Guide to Safe Scouting must be followed at all times (separate sleeping quarters).

• All vehicles are to remain in the parking lot, and must display the provided parking permit. Do not park along Flagstaff Rd: you will be ticketed by the Sheriff. The permits allow the Sheriff to know who belongs at camp.

• Obey all usage signs, neighboring boundary signs, and no trespassing signs. Off-limit areas and closed buildings must be obeyed. Facilities you have not reserved are off-limits; please respect other units (who have paid fees and are thus responsible for cleanup and damages).

• Black Bears and mountain lions live in the area. Please take precautions. All food, trash and other "smell-ables" must be secured overnight in a building, enclosed trailer, or vehicle. This will not only avoid potential bear problems, but will also keep other critters (like skunks) out of your camp.

• Please do not “donate” appliances, furniture, gear, or other items by leaving them at camp without prior written approval from the camp committee.

• Alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted on the property at any time.

• 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.

• No pets of any kind are allowed at the camp.

• Do not brand, write, carve, or otherwise deface or damage any tables, walls, ceilings, trees, signs, etc.

• ATVs, OHVs, motorcycles, etc, are prohibited on the camp.

• Bicycles must remain on existing roads (not trails – the roads run from the parking lot to the Lodge, and from the Lodge to the west gate). All riders must wear helmets.

• Do not throw trash, bags, cans, bottles, wood, or other such items into the latrines. Trash cannot be removed by the pumps and must be cleaned by hand. This is quite costly.

• The bath house has two separate sides, currently marked "Men" and "Women". If no females are at camp, we suggest you mark the Women side for adult men. Otherwise, you are responsible for Youth Protection and establishing separate bathroom times for youth and adults, male and female. • There are no shooting sports areas (rifle, BB, archery, etc) on camp.

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/

The week before your reservation you should receive an email with the parking pass and relevant lock box combinations. If you have not received this information by Wednesday, please call the Greeley office at 970-330-6305.

Please make sure that any keys are returned to their lock boxes and all buildings and gates are locked and secure.

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.