WGA Geo-Campout 2005
Lake Wissota State Park
May 20th - 22nd
Come join the fun!
Dates: May 20th - 22nd, 2005
Location: Lake Wissota State Park, Chippewa Falls, WI
Caching event: Saturday May 21, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Caching base: N44 57.550 W91 17.396 (Riverview Shelter)
Camping: Group sites 1 & 2.
Costs: Saturday caching event is free! (donations accepted)
Group site camping: -$8.00 per night/per family unit.
Payment needs to be received prior to the campout to lock in your reservation. All group campers must pre-register and pre-pay.
Registration: All participants must pre-register to guarantee enough materials are printed.
The Wisconsin Geocaching Association will be holding its 4th annual Geo-Campout at Lake Wissota State Park, May 20th through May 22nd, 2005. Come camp with us at the group sites, or just come for the day on Saturday.
Click here to register.
Registration closes May 16th, 2005 at 11:59 PM!
Friday Evening:
The fun starts Friday afternoon after 3:00 PM. Campers and geocachers can check-in anytime after 3:00 PM. (campers are not allowed to setup after 11:PM, DNR rules) Look for the hosts at the registration tent (group sites 1 & 2) upon your arrival. Those camping can start setting up once you sign in.
Once again, Team CacheCows will be hosting a Friday night caching game. Known as the masters of puzzler caches, their Geocaching game is sure to be another hit! All cachers are welcome to play, whether you're camping or not. See Team CacheCows (Alan and Arn) upon your arrival for your game packet. The group campsite will be the base of operations for the Friday night caching game.
S'more good times will be had around the evening campfire!
Saturday caching event:
The event will be held rain or shine. We have an outdoor shelter reserved for the caching event Saturday. There will be lots of temporary caches hidden for you to find on Saturday.
When you arrive on Saturday, register at the shelter. At that point we will provide you with maps, handouts, cache sheets, and name tags. We will also be able to upload all the waypoints into your GPS with our laptop computers. (Serial cables available include: Garmin etrex flat style, Garmin round connecter, Lowrance GM100 style, Magellan 4-pin style. If you need a different cable, please bring yours along with you.) PDA files will also be available for those paperless geocachers.
Bring your FRS radios. Once again, we will be using our FRS radio repeater system. FRS radios are a fun way to keep in touch with other geocachers, log your finds at base via radio, and ask for help. We're sure to see a bunch of Rinos in the park. We will be operating on FRS/GMRS channel 7.
Bring your own food to grill for lunch. At noon we will have the grills fired up and hot. Return to base around lunch to grill your food and share your experiences with fellow cachers. Don't forget your plates and utensils!
At 5:00 PM all geocachers should be back at the shelter for announcements and the group photo. The WGA will hold a General Membership meeting at the conclusion of the day's events. WGA members are strongly encouraged to attend this meeting.
Night caching:
After dark on Saturday, we will be hosting night caching. Many have said the night caches are the best part of past events. The night caches are family friendly and not intended to be scary. In the past, night caches have blinked, glowed, and rung bells. We had angels swooping out of trees, trails of alien blood leading to crashed space craft, and caches that reflected their position. The night caches are a lot of fun. The night caching base of operations will be the group campsites. Non-campers are welcome to join in for caching and a bonfire. Non-campers must leave the park by 11:00 PM, DNR rules.
Camping information:
Pre-registration is required for all group site campers
Group sites: sites 1 & 2
Coordinates: N44 57.725 W91 17.080 (site 1)
Arrival time: Friday 3:00 PM or later. Anytime on Saturday. Campers must sign in when they arrive at the campsite.
Group site #1 has a 100-person capacity and room for 20 vehicles. There are 6 fire rings and picnic tables. Pit toilets at the site.
Group site #2 has an 80-person capacity and room for 20 vehicles. Group site 2 has a shelter with electricity in the shelter. There are also 6 fire rings and picnic tables on the perimeter. Pit toilets at the site.
Both sites are walk-in and tent camping only. Wheeled campers are not allowed
Registrants will be assigned to a specific camping site (either 1 or 2) they need to register under. Upon arrival to the campground, campers need to stop at the park office and sign in with the DNR. Registrants will need to know their assigned campsite, name of WGA official who reserved the site, and possibly the registration number. This info will be emailed to you prior to your arrival at the park. Tent arrangement is on a first come-first served basis. Campsite assignment may be transfered upon arrival, as long as we don't exceed the maximum number of tents/people/cars on any of the sites. Any changes need to be coordinated though our event organizers.
There is room for up to 180 people to camp at the group sites. Because of limited parking at the group sites (40 vehicles), those with pop-ups or campers may want to consider reserving their own site in the family camping area. People who will be bringing larger RVs, motorhomes, or trailers should make their own reservations through the Reserve America website.
Register Here!