Baldwin Lodge overlooks the lake and can accommodate up to 24 campers on mattress-covered bunk beds. There is a small room at the back of the main room of the lodge that can sleep 4 and thus provides a private area to separate adults and youth or females and males. The lodge is heated by a wood-fired stove (please replenish wood used) and an adjacent water well provides a year-round supply of water (please don't turn off the circuit breaker that powers the heat plug in the pump and do not leave the wellhouse door open or the pump will freeze and no water will be available). A "white room" is available for food preparation. At least one adult must be currently certified in CPR and Basic First Aid. Please forward your certificate to the Greeley Council Office so it arrives prior to your reserved start date.
You must pick up and return the keys for Baldwin Lodge and the water well house from the West Laramie Fly Store, 1657 Snowy Range Road, Laramie WY 82070; phone: (307) 745-5425.
Night
01:00 PM
10:00 AM
| 24 | Capacity |
| 24 | Seating |
| 24 | Sleeping |
| Co-Ed Friendly |
Chimney Park Scout Camp Regulations
Chimney Park During Hunting Season
During the fall months Chimney Park Scout Camp is not recommended for use because of the heavy Medicine Bow National Forest use by hunters. Hunters make their camps in and around Chimney Park, they tramp the forest in search of prey, and quite often shots can be heard in the distance. Units that do venture to Chimney Park in the fall need to be aware of Wyoming hunting season dates, and they need to keep close to Baldwin Lodge, and not wander into the forest.
Emergency Situations
Each unit at Chimney Park needs to be “be prepared” for an emergency by having a first aid / CPR trained leader in attendance at all times. They need to have knowledge of emergency communication systems for obtaining help, and they need to have an exceptionally good cell phone for emergency calls. Emergencies may be responded to by the Fox Park Volunteer Fire Department, the Woods Landing Volunteer Fire Department, the City of Laramie Fire Department or the Albany County Sheriff. The closest hospital is in Laramie. Land telephones may be located at Fox Park and Woods Landing.
Use Regulations
The U.S. Forest Service requires a special parking permit or vehicles will be ticketed.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are not permitted off improved roads.
Obey neighboring boundary and no trespassing signs.
All U.S. Forest Service Regulations are to be followed www.fs.usda.gov/mbr
Service Projects
Many opportunities exist at Chimney Park for Scout service projects. For special projects check with the Chimney Park Committee. For the normal “good turn” type of projects try the following during your visit:
Pick-up trash from around the lake and surrounding areas
Clean the latrines and campfire area
Shovel snow from all latrine entrances, including the one near the roadside parking lot
Wash the windows
Wet mop the floor
Remove ashes from the cabin fireplace
Keep a record of your Scout/adult service hours and record them in the “Service Book” in the lodge. These hours count towards the lease payment to the U.S. Forest Service of $ 3,500.00 per year. Because Chimney Park Scout Camp is a council camp it is not eligible for Eagle Scout Projects. However, the area beyond the camp’s boundaries is the Medicine Bow National Forest where projects may be conducted if approved in advance by the U.S. Forest Service in Laramie, and the Scout’s district advancement committee.
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.
