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CAMP JACK, BSA
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LOCATION: Camp Jack is an approximately 160 acre area located about 25 miles west of Cheyenne, WY, on Happy Jack Road just west of the Curt Gowdy State Park headquarters (see map). The camp is part of Curt Gowdy State Park of the Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites, and it's use is a lease agreement between the Longs Peak Council, BSA, and the state of Wyoming.
FACILITIES: Camp Jack has no facilities other than a latrine and campsites. The area of Camp Jack is enclosed by a fenced boundary from Happy Jack Road on the south to a private property boundary fence on the north (see map). The gate to Camp Jack is locked, and a key must be obrtained from the Park Manager at Park Headquarters.
RESERVATIONS: Reservations to use Camp Jack must be made in advance through the Longs Peak Council's Farr Service Center in Greeley (1-800-800-4052) at least 7 days ahead of arrival! The council will complete a reservation form over the telephone, send a copy to the Manager at Curt Gowdy State Park, and send a copy to the Scout unit leader making the reservation. The state park will not allow "drop-in" units that have not made a reservation. There is no fee to use Camp Jack. Camp Jack is not a totally restricted use area for Scouts. Non-Scout groups may use the camp area if room is available. Camp Jack has capacity for approximately 150 campers.
FIRST AID TRAINED LEADER: In order to make a reservation to use Camp Jack the Scout unit must supply the council with a photocopy of a certificate showing an adult leader who is certified in first aid skills by a recognized agency (American Red Cross, National Safety Council, etc.).
PARK AND BSA RULES: All BSA camping rules related to safety, youth protection, trained leaders, etc., apply at Camp Jack. In addition, Curt Gowdy State Park requires that all rules and regulations for the Curt Gowdy State Park be followed.
PARK USE: The agreement reached with the state of Wyoming on the use of Camp Jack allows Scout units to have access to all areas of the park on a no fee basis. For this to be so, vehicles pertaining to units must have a copy of the reservation form on the left front windshield dash.
SERVICE PROJECTS: Scout units are enocuraged to contact the State Park Manager to arrange for service project work at the park. The park is espeically interested in Project SOAR related conservation projects, bluebird nesting box construction projects, working with Scouts on Eagle Projects, and more. Scout service projects at Curt Gowdy State Park are the council's payment for the lease on Camp Jack!
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A special endangered species habitat area has been established at Camp Jack by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This area is habitat for the Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse, an endangered species. A fenced in area constructed by Scouts in 1999 designates the habitat in the wooded wash, and all people are to stay out of the area at all times.
A special interpretive display has been erected near the habitat area to explain it's purpose, and share information about other wildlife that may be found at or near the camp.
RESTRICTIONS:
- No pets are allowed at Camp Jack.
- Fires are only permitted in fire rings.
- The use of firearms or fireworks is prohibited.
- Archery under properly trained leadership (Boy Scout Troops, Varsity Teams, and Venture Crews only) may be conducted at the park's archery range in another location of the park.
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: In an emergency situation contact the Park Manager
or telephone the Laramie County Sheriff on your cell phone at 911.
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Last Updated Saturday, 17-Mar-2007 11:00:02 MDT