Off-Site Camping Procedures

PROCEDURE FOR: Off Site Competitor Camping on BASF Property
(Camping in areas other than at Shooters Campground or Primitive Camp Area)

Under certain conditions and upon request by the host User Group, the Chief Rangemaster may authorize overnight camping in areas other than the Shooter's Campground or Primitive Area for event competitors. This authorization is granted on a case by case basis and subject to the following conditions.

The User Group hosting the event is the host User Group. Their responsibility covers all aspects of this camping procedure which includes enforcing this procedure and all other facility procedures that apply to their event and: requesting permission for off site camping; taking reservations for off site camping; assigning off site camping sites; collecting and paying off site camping fees; picking up trash; providing for off site sanitary features; providing facility and off site security during closed hours; providing for emergency assistance during closed hours.

Camping means the use of a camp space (for overnight lodging) by a camp unit i.e.: a motor home, a camp trailer, a pickup camper, a pickup truck, van, car, etc., a tent, or ground camping. Off site camping is any camping that is not in Shooters Campground, or Primitive Camping Area.

Camping will only be allowed in sites designated by facility staff at or near the event area.

Camper units will be separated by a minimum spacing of 15 feet. They will not block driveways nor emergency access routes.

All camping will be "dry" camping and the $8.00 fee will apply to each camp unit.

The camping fee will be collected by the host User Group and turned in with the event Invoice.

The Invoice will reflect the number of camper units by day.

An electric gate code will be given to the host User Group. It is the host User Group's responsibility to provide this code to the campers for reentry into the facility by the east gate after hours.

The host User Group will provide temporary toilet facilities at the designated camp area for their campers. These temporary toilets are required if there are more than fifty people for more than six hours. One handicapped toilet minimum, plus one additional toilet for each 25 additional people over 50 people.

The host User Group will pick up, empty, and return garbage cans, cold ash cans, and fire containers for use by their campers. These are available from the facility by arrangement.

The following Shooters Campground regulations will apply at the designated camp areas.

· Camp sites are restricted for use to those directly involved with the event, all others may stay in Shooters Campground.

· Off site camping is limited to the dates that the host User Group is responsible.

· Off site camping fees will be paid by the campers to the host User Group who will be responsible for the camping payment to the Main Range Office as part of their event invoice.

· Quiet hours are from 10p.m. to 6 am. Disruptive behavior is not allowed on the facility.

· After hours access is through the east gate.

· No ground fires. All fires must be in fire containers.

· Cold ashes will be deposited in the red fire ash cans.

· No gray water discharge except into dump station.

· Restrooms, showers and dump station are available for off site campers.

· All pets must be leashed. Pet waste will be removed by owner.

· No off road driving.

· No glass bottles.

Security must be provided by the host User Group. Licensed security is required, if other arrangements are desired, they must be approved in advance by the Chief Rangemaster.

The host User Group must agree to the terms and conditions of this procedure before permission for off site camping is granted, and understand that any violation of this procedure will eliminate the ability for off site camping at their future events.