The 4-H camp is set back from the main road. It is quiet and peaceful, wooded with good bird habitat. Our site provides security and privacy for attendees. There is a large camping tent area on an athletic field that will also be the site of many workshops - we will have designated "family camping" and "quiet camping" areas.
Tent Camping
Most people at Whippoorwill will tent camp. Tent camping is included as part of the festival pass/no additional cost. There is a large athletic field and some wooded and secluded areas nearby where you can pitch your tent. Not all sites are flat, but there should be enough flat space for everyone. You will not be able to pitch your tent right next to your car. However, we will provide two wheelbarrows to help you transport your stuff about 100 yards from the drop-off area to your tent site.
A "little red wagon" will be helpful in moving your stuff. After unloading, a volunteer will direct you to the parking area.
Most people at Whippoorwill will tent camp. Tent camping is included as part of the festival pass/no additional cost. There is a large athletic field and some wooded and secluded areas nearby where you can pitch your tent. Not all sites are flat, but there should be enough flat space for everyone. You will not be able to pitch your tent right next to your car. However, we will provide two wheelbarrows to help you transport your stuff about 100 yards from the drop-off area to your tent site.
A "little red wagon" will be helpful in moving your stuff. After unloading, a volunteer will direct you to the parking area.
Yurts
There are five yurts, each one has heat and air conditioning and one or two electrical outlets. Three of them are very newly-constructed. They are nice inside, but its a kids summer camp, dont expect luxury. Each yurt sleeps up to 16 - 8 bunk beds with plastic-covered mattresses like you would expect at a kids summer camp. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, you will be glad to have a blanket to lay over top of the plastic mattress. There are showers and flush toilets located close (20 yards) to the yurts. There is an additional cost for sleeping in the yurts ($20 per person per night). You can expect to share your yurt with others unknown to you who may snore or fart in their sleep. oh well.
There are five yurts, each one has heat and air conditioning and one or two electrical outlets. Three of them are very newly-constructed. They are nice inside, but its a kids summer camp, dont expect luxury. Each yurt sleeps up to 16 - 8 bunk beds with plastic-covered mattresses like you would expect at a kids summer camp. You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow, you will be glad to have a blanket to lay over top of the plastic mattress. There are showers and flush toilets located close (20 yards) to the yurts. There is an additional cost for sleeping in the yurts ($20 per person per night). You can expect to share your yurt with others unknown to you who may snore or fart in their sleep. oh well.
Car camping
If you wish, you may sleep in your minivan or small truck. The Preferred Parking location (additional $20 cost) will be a short walk (5 minutes) from the main festival site, but close to the Dining Hall and Fire Circle.
If you wish, you may sleep in your minivan or small truck. The Preferred Parking location (additional $20 cost) will be a short walk (5 minutes) from the main festival site, but close to the Dining Hall and Fire Circle.
RV Campsites
There are no RV or trailer sites. Sorry - No large camping vehicles will be allowed on site. The 4H camp is just not set up for RVs because its a kids summer camp.
There are no RV or trailer sites. Sorry - No large camping vehicles will be allowed on site. The 4H camp is just not set up for RVs because its a kids summer camp.
Parking
Parking is limited, please carpool! There will be a designated Day parking area for those who attend Saturday only.
Some late-arrivers may have to park their vehicles in a remote lot located about 1/4 mile away (10 minute walk) from the event grounds. You will be able to drop off your tent camping gear, then you will be guided to a parking spot. Priority parking will be given to to folks who need it the most.
Parking is limited, please carpool! There will be a designated Day parking area for those who attend Saturday only.
Some late-arrivers may have to park their vehicles in a remote lot located about 1/4 mile away (10 minute walk) from the event grounds. You will be able to drop off your tent camping gear, then you will be guided to a parking spot. Priority parking will be given to to folks who need it the most.
4-H Campsite Facilities / Amenities
Note: There is decent cell reception.
Note: There is decent cell reception.
- Close to beautiful Lake Carnico
- Large indoor dining hall
- Many bathhouses (new, modern) with flush toilets and hot showers. Lots and lots of showers at this kids camp.
- Hiking trails
- Historic Log Cabin
- Pavilion and communal campfire
- Some air-conditioned indoor spaces (Dining Hall, Yurts)
- Porta Johns in the tent camping area
- City water (a few water spigots throughout the camp
