Hi everyone,
As another camping season winds down, here are a few reminders to help get your site ready for winter. Thank you to everyone who helped care for camp, volunteered on projects, and made this season enjoyable!
End-of-season cleanup — November 8th
Please have RVs, campers, and storage trailers removed by November 8th.
Before leaving your site for winter:
Horse shelter coverings: Remove canvas coverings or, at minimum, roll them back and secure them. Coverings may remain attached, but must not remain stretched over the shelter.
Take loose camping equipment home and leave your site tidy. Please don’t leave piles of belongings covered in tarps.
Remove step-in posts, hot tape, and ropes so elk don’t become tangled in them.
Secure your deck boxes. If you empty them, consider adding weight to keep them from blowing around in winter storms.
Plan ahead for wet weather and muddy conditions when removing your vehicles.
Having difficulty meeting the deadline? Not a problem. We only ask that you please contact Leadership@cowboycampsite.com so the Board is aware.
Winter visits and services
End of season doesn’t mean you can’t come camp or bring your horse rig for a ride. It means RVs and other seasonal items must be removed until spring opening. Any campfires remain subject to applicable restrictions.
Water: Tanks will be drained at season-end to prevent freezing and won’t be refilled until spring.
Porta-potties: Only those at each main gate will remain, with reduced service.
Manure: Winter pickup will stop. Small quantities may still go in the manure pits, but please take manure home when possible so it doesn’t sit until spring.
Equipment: Mowers and the tractor will be removed for the winter.
Please use care when driving through camp in muddy conditions.
Planning site improvements
Winter is a good time to plan fence and corral repairs or other site improvements. Please submit a site change request for approval before making changes, including fencing, gates, horse shelters, gravel, tree planting, soil additions, or grading. Let the Board know when approved work is complete.
A big thank-you to Randy, our event organizers, and everyone who contributed time and effort this season. Your help keeps camp welcoming and well maintained.
Questions? Please email Leadership@cowboycampsite.com rather than replying to this send-only address.
Wishing everyone a safe and cozy winter!
Thanks,
Cowboy Campsite Board