Planning
Camping
Camp with others on-site and make friends for life! We’re coming together and building a village.
Camping is allowed in designated camping areas shown on the Site Map. If you are seeking a place to camp, ask for help from a member of the war staff when you reach registration (front gate) or one of the Land Coordinator(s) before the event.
Camp fires
Fires in camps must be attended and “off-the-ground” a minimum of one foot (with all embers contained) to ensure they are safe and of reasonable size.
Fire pits must have a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter, and 2 feet or less in height.
Bonfires are not permitted.
Large unattended campfires may be cause for expulsion from the event without refund.
Please keep flammable liquids (including all alcohol) away from fires and other open flames.
Ash cans are provided at privy stations (ashes must be cold to the touch to be placed in an ash can). Receptacles for ashes are clearly labeled. Please be sure they are only used for disposal of ashes!
Digging & Trenching
No trenching around encampments or tents.
No digging of “in ground fire pits.”
Fire extinguishers
The Fire-Marshall requires that your camp have a 2 lb- ABC rated (or greater) fire extinguisher outside each tent in easy reach. We recommend also having one located by each ‘kitchen’ area, and fire pit.
Generators
Grey Water
No dumping of any gray water or other debris within any camping area. Gray Water tanks will be located at designated privy stations throughout the camping areas and merchants row.
Litter & campfire ashes
Trash and ash receptacles are provided throughout the site. Please ensure that bagged trash is placed in trash cans (not in ash cans), and that ashes are cold to the touch when discarded. At the end of the event, you are responsible for leaving your camp area free of litter, and for hauling away large items like rugs and furniture. Do not put any tents, furniture, wood, rugs, or other large items into the dumpsters; you will be asked to pay a dumping fee if you do so. This is critical if you wish the SCA to have use of the site for future wars!
RVs/Mobile Camping Structures
An RV is a modern recreational motor vehicle, motorhome, travel trailer, truck camper, camper van, camp trailer, pop-up camper, or fifth wheel; with or without motive power. RVs are required to park in the designated RV camping area (if used) or oversized parking (if no one is camping in it).
A Mobile Camp Structure is a structure built on a modern trailer base, that can be used for shelter, lodging, showering and/or kitchen use. Examples: shower wagons, chuck wagons, house on wheels (aka vardo), or shepherd carts. A Mobile Camp Structure may be used in encampments as long as they visually present a reasonable attempt at a period appearance.
- Mobile Camp Structures must fit within the encampments’ allotted land space
- Mobile Camp Structures will not be granted ANY special land allotments or special land assignments
- Generators are not allowed in the camping areas
These rules are designed to specifically prevent RVs in encampments (even if disguised). Encampments found to have structures that are out of compliance with these rules must agree to a corrective plan with the Land Staff and RV Coordinator. If the structure does not meet the above requirements, you may be asked to move it to General RV.
If you are uncertain about your trailer’s appearance, please contact the RV Coordinator.
Tent heaters
We cannot overemphasize the lethal dangers of asphyxiation and carbon monoxide poisoning! Please use common sense when running propane heaters, ESPECIALLY in unventilated enclosures (tents). We recommend extinguishing heaters and lanterns BEFORE bedding down. Watch over your friends and your camp-mates. Invest in a battery operated Carbon Monoxide Detector for your tent.
Torches/lanterns/fire arts
No open-flames are allowed, and “fire arts” performances are prohibited. All torches and lanterns must have a grill or mesh flue or be enclosed in some manner to reduce the chances of sparks and embers.
Where To Camp
Camping is not allowed on the Target Archery Field, or off the main property/site. The surrounding properties are private and state owned land, and law enforcement agencies will be notified if you set up an encampment there.