CAMPING RESOURCES ONLINE PRIVATE CAMPGROUND DIRECTORIES: National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds: www.gocampingamerica.com Woodalls: www.woodalls.com COLORADO STATE PARKS: 719-227-5250; http://parks.state.co.us CAMPING RESERVATIONS ON FACILITIES: USDA Forest Service, Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Reclamation: recreation.gov, www.reserveamerica.com LEAVE NO TRACE CENTER FOR OUTDOOR ETHICS: CAMPING www.lnt.org LOCAL CAMPING TIPS PEREGRINE PINES FAMCAMP United States USAFA, CO Air Force Academy 719-333-4980 Outdoor Recreation Center GROUP CAMPING Bldg 5136 USAFA, CO Public A airs 719-333-4753/4356 719-333-7482 Mon–Tue 8:30 am–5:30 pm | Wed 8:30 am–1:30 pm FARISH RECREATION AREA Thu 8:30 am–5:30 pm | Fri 8:30 am–6 pm Sat 8 am–3 pm Woodland Park, CO Sundays and Holidays closed 719-687-9098 BOOKS FOR SAFE AND ENJOYABLE CAMPING AVAILABLE AT THE OUTDOOR RECREATION CENTER: Backpacker: Leave No Trace Mountaineering First Aid Wilderness Basics OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL CENTER RENTAL ITEMS: • Sleeping Pad • Camping Chair • Cot • Lantern • Tent • Heater • Stove • Shovel • Backpack • Poncho USAFAsupport.com • Sleeping Bag 5/21 CAMPING SAFETY A CHECKLIST OF ITEMS
PREPARATION: Careful planning is a must and it NO CAMPER SHOULD can also be an enjoyable family a air. A er deciding BE WITHOUT where you plan to go and how much time you intend to • First Aid Kit stay, a list of items to take along should be prepared. • Rain Gear • Repair Kit CHOOSING THE CAMPSITE: A regularly • Flashlight used campsite is the best because of the availability of • Maps and Compass facilities and assistance, if required. e campsite should • Extra Clothing be near an available water supply and on high ground, • Stove and Lantern with Fuel as low areas may ood in rain storms. • Emergency Food FIRE: Many public campsites are available with • Plastic Trash Bag replaces or cooking facilities for safe res. Camp res • Toilet Paper may be restricted during re season, so always check • Whistle with the national forest o ce in the area for any re bans. • Water When building a re in the open, nd a location that is sheltered from the wind. Build a replace by enclosing the re with rocks or dig down in to the ground several TIPS FOR FINDING A inches. When leaving the campsite, make absolutely sure the re is extinguished. oroughly drench the re with PEACEFUL CAMPGROUND water, stir the ashes and cover with dirt if necessary. • Avoid reservoir, beach and lake campgrounds at the height of summer. WATER: If you are not camping near a public water • Camp o -season. supply, bring your own drinking water. You can eliminate • Choose a campground with a host on site. the at taste of boiled water by pouring it back and forth • Consider primitive camping, which involves from one container to another. Water puri cation tablets camping in undeveloped areas. It’s not allowed can also be used. everywhere and camp res may be restricted during re season, so always check with the national forest o ce in the area where you want to camp for acceptable locations and rules. CAMPERS • Backpacking into the wilderness is a sure re way to nd quite in a noisy world. • Keep cooking and heating equipment away from combustibles. CAMPING ETIQUETTE • Use electricity or battery powered lights only inside • Leave the boom box or radio at home. trailers. • If you arrive a er dark, be quiet. • Check and maintain gas connections and fume • Don’t wash your dishes in the communal water spigots. vents. • Trampling through campsites other than your own • Keep a re extinguisher available at all times. is a no-no. • Dim the lanterns. • Keep camp res small. • Sound travels outdoors, lower your voices. TENTS • Secure your food against wild animals. • Tents will burn. Keep pitch tents at least 15 feet • Do not cut down trees in campgrounds, bring your upwind from camp res, stoves or grills. own rewood. • Be prepared to cut your way out of your tent if a re • Clean up a er yourself. occurs. • Observe posted quiet hours.