Winter Units 1 thru 4 (WU1-WU4)
| Facility Type: |
Cabin (Not for sleeping) |
| Capacity: |
32 (8 per lean-to) |
| Location: |
See campsite map |
| Scout Member Rate per Weekend: |
$25.00 per leanto |
| Non-Member Rate per Weekend: |
$50.00 per leanto |
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What is a "Winter Unit"? A winter unit consists of a Center Lodge, four (4) Adirondack style lean-tos, latrine, wash stand/sink, and a central/shared fire ring/pit. The Center Lodge is located in the middle of the site and the lean-tos/latrine are located within sight of it. A "site map" is available for each unit as noted below. Access to the Tuscarora Hiking Trail System is available from all Winter Units. All vehicles/trailers must stay in the designated parking areas - there are no exceptions!
What is a Center Lodge? A Center Lodge is a small building with electricity, lights, a woodstove, counter tops, cabinets, a refrigerator, and various tables/chairs. This building is not designed for sleeping, however certain situations will sometimes dictate that a leader, sick/injured Scout, or person with a medical condition, sleep inside. Ensure the smoke detector, issued by the Campmaster, is used. The Center Lodge also has a fire extinguisher and emergency lighting in case of power failure. Each Center Lodge is slightly different, but all the above items are present at each Lodge. Please be advised that the Center Lodge is a SHARED building to all units renting lean-to's at that unit. Exclusive use of the building can only be guaranteed if a unit rents all four lean-to's.
What is a lean-to? A lean-to is a 3-sided structure, open in the front. It sleeps 8 people on four sets of bunks (with mattresses). Also inside, is a small storage cabinet, some shelving, a picnic table, and a tinder/kindling box. In front of the lean-to is a smaller table with dry firewood stacked underneath. This table is still under the roof so rain/snow does not land on it. Also in front is a stone fireplace, with cooking grate, and at some lean-to's, a steel "arm" to hold pots above the fire. These are basically for cooking, and small campfires - they are not designed to heat the lean-to. Click here to see what the inside of our lean-to's looks like.
Firewood: Note that seasoned hardwood is provided for your use. Please use it to enhance your camping experience (small campfires), cook your food, and warm your Center Lodge. Please do not waste wood. Anything dead/down in your area is fair game for firewood, and its use is greatly appreciated.
Latrines: Please put "only the obvious" into the latrines. Do not put your garbage, leftover/food scraps, rocks, firewood, etc, into the pits. Food will attract animals and they will find a way down, and most likely die there causing more issues than we want to deal with. Please leave lids closed. Eventually...someone will have to physically remove your "other than the obvious" items. Garbage and such can also damage the pump truck.
Washstands/sinks: Washstands and sinks are for personal hygeine only. They are not for dish washing. Please wash dishes away from washstands/sinks/campsites and dispose of the gray water in the woods, well away from sleeping/camping areas.
Garbage and recycling: Please take all garbage with you. This is a "CARRY IN - CARRY OUT" facility. You will be notified if there is a dumpster in place (usually 1 Jun - 30 Aug). Do not leave food items, paper products such as toilet paper, plastic ware, dishes, empty boxes and "tinder items", etc, for the next group. This stuff adds up quick, causes sanitary issues, and usually winds up being devored by critters (which leaves a big mess). Clean items for recycling may be left with the Camp Ranger.
Finally: We do hope you enjoy your stay with us! Please help us to keep our facilities "top notch" so that they may be enjoyed by everyone. If for any reason there is a problem, please notify the Campmaster immediately. We appreciate the time you took to read this. Thank you.
Note: All facilities are completely closed to visitors during the first and second weekend (and the five days in between) of hunting season. Typically, this season spans the week of Thanksgiving. If you are interested in visiting Tuscarora at this time period, please call the Camping Secretary to ensure that the weekend when you would like to come is not during hunting season.
THE WINTER UNITS
Listed below are site-specific slide shows which will show you every aspect of each Winter Unit. You must have at least the 2007 version of Microsoft Power Point to view the Microsoft slide shows. Otherwise, click on the PDF slide show version. The pictures are the same...but the PDF version requires a little more operator intervention.
WINTER UNIT #1
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Site Notes
1. Tested, treated drinking water is available all year. Water at latrine and washstand is seasonal (Apr 15th-Oct 15th). The water is located via a spigot at the pumphouse located between the Center Lodge and Summit Lake.
2. This site has the most tent space of the five winter units.
3. An additional, a smaller, 4-person lean-to is available to handle overflow, or to solve any Youth Protection issues.
4. One troop trailer may be brought to this site. Two vehicles may be parked here as well. Please work with others who may be using this site too!
5. Seasoned firewood is available for use in the Center Lodge and at the lean-tos. Use dead/down wood for the fire pit.
6. Direct access to Summit Lake, the Lake Trail, and the Outdoor Chapel.
7. Hiking Trail System Access: The B6 trail runs from lean-to #3 up to the Plateau Area, O2 trail. The Lake Trail is easily accessible too - its 1.0 miles in length. Great walk on a quiet morning, evening, or...heck its good anytime!
WINTER UNIT #2
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Site Notes
1. Tested, treated drinking water is available seasonally (Apr 15th-Oct 15th). This water is available at the sink located at the latrine.
2. Very little tent space is available. What is available is not very suitable for tenting.
3. A small troop trailer can be accommodated. A maximum of two vehicles can be parked at this site.
4. Seasoned firewood is available for use in the Center Lodge and at the lean-tos.
5. Hiking Trail System Access: The R1 trail (the road) provides for many hiking options!
WINTER UNIT #3
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Site Notes
1. Tested, treated drinking water is available all seasons. This water is located on the right side of the Center Lodge.
2. Tested, treated drinking water is also available seasonally (15 Apr - 15 Oct) at the washstand and latrine.
3. Some tent space is available. Additional tent space is available at the nearby Picnic Pavilion. Note that there is a separate charge for use of the Pavilion. There is no charge for the tent camping there.
4. A small troop trailer (and vehicle) may be accommodated near the Center Lodge, however, this must be approved by the Ranger. The area around the Center Lodge can become quite wet and muddy, in which case trailers/vehicles will not be allowed to remain. Do not drive vehicles off the dirt area.
5. Seasoned firewood is available for use in the Center Lodge and at the lean-tos. Use dead/down wood for the fire pit.
6. Hiking trail system access: The B2 trail runs through WU3 and heads up (past LT#2) to join with the Y trail. There are BLUE trail markers in the site to designate the trail. The B2 trail also runs down to WU4 where you can access the O1 trail. A Scout is Courteous - be sure to ask permission from the other unit ahead of time if it is OK to pass through their site.
WINTER UNIT #4
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Site Notes
1. Tested, treated drinking water is available all seasons. This water is located at a spigot outside the pumphouse.
2. Tested, treated drinking water is also available seasonally (15 Apr - 15 Oct) at the washstand and latrine.
3. Hot and cold running water are available seasonally inside the Center Lodge. There is an additional fee for the use of propane.
4. Some tent space is available.
5. A troop trailer (and vehicle) may be accommodated near the Center Lodge, however, this must be approved by the Ranger. The area around the Center Lodge can become quite wet and muddy, in which case trailers/vehicles will not be allowed to remain.
6. Seasoned firewood is available for use in the Center Lodge and at the lean-tos. Use dead/down wood for the fire pit.
7. Hiking trail system access: The B2 trail starts here and runs up to WU3 and then climbs STEEPLY to join the Y trail high above WU3. A Scout is Courteous - be sure to ask permission from the other unit(s) in WU3 ahead of time if it is OK to pass through their site. A nice loop is possible here by taking the O1 trail to the Y trail and then heading south to the B2 trail, pass through WU3 (ask for permission), and back into your site.