2-14-2024
We open one restroom per cabin and label that room with the Troop number. When units check out, they are responsible for cleaning only the restrooms and cabins, or buildings, they used.
One of the dining shelters in Palamino has collapsed under the snow. There is now only one dining shelter in that campsite.
People are welcome to collect downed branches from around camp for firewood, but that can be difficult under the snow. The camp committee has set up split, seasoned, dry firewood available for purchase on site. Proceeds go to support camp. The price is the same as at Meriwether. $4.00/bundle or three bundles for $10.00, cash or check. It is much cheaper than the stores, larger bundles, and they don’t have to pack it in. The Forest Service suggests that firewood not be transported from areas more than thirty miles away to prevent disease and pest transfer.
I have brought over about 20 innertubes and helmets for the Scouts to use here. There is not a designated sledding hill yet, but hopefully we will develop one before next winter. The road just below the cabins is a good slope. Units are responsible for monitoring the safety of their sledding.
Units should come with water containers to haul water from the freeze proof spigots.
Thank you,
Andy
Baldwin is 17 miles west of Dufur, Oregon on state Highway 44. It is available for short term and winter camping. There's a ranger in residence year-round. Depending on road conditions, the camp is open for "drive-in" camping, however, due to snow conditions it may be closed at any time.
In the winter months Hwy. 44 during the winter. For winter only, to drive to the camp you will need to travel thru Dufer.
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Day
06:00 AM
10:00 PM
Night
04:00 PM
02:00 PM
RULES OF THE ROAD
1. All units MUST CHECK-IN with the Campmaster or Ranger upon arrival.
2. All units MUST CHECK-OUT with the Campmaster or Ranger before leaving camp.
3. ALL vehicles must remain in designated parking lot.
4. NO standing timber is to be cut without permission.
5. NO conifers or brush is to be cut.
6. Units RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE will be billed for repair or replacement.
7. NO swimming/boating in any lake allowed without following Safe Swim defense and Safety Afloat. No swimming in moving water is permitted.
8. ALL open flame fires must be at least 10 feet away from any structure. (This includes charcoal.)
9. ALL liquid fuel cans must be left and locked in vehicles. National policy on the use of liquid fuels must be followed.
10. ALL garbage is to be taken out of camp.
11. ALL fires must be put out before leaving camp.
12. NO dish washing at water taps.
13. NO UN-AUTHORIZED WEAPONS (including pellet guns) of any type are allowed in camp.
14. As stated in BSA guidelines, youth may not use tobacco products and smoking must be done away from all participants. Scouting is a smoke-free environment.
15. Obey all camp speed limits. 5 MPH is the limit on all roads.
16. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ARE ALLOWED TO BE BROUGHT ONTO COUNCIL PROPERTY.
17. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE ALLOWED ON COUNCIL PROPERTY.
18. Be courteous and %u201CDo A Good Turn%u201D by doing a service project for the camp.
If Cancellation occurs with less than 14 days written notice all fees are forfeited.
