GEOJAMBOREE XXII
Hopeville Pond State Park
Main Event Saturday July 19th
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
COME JOIN US FOR CONNECTICUT'S LONGEST RUNNING ANNUAL GEOCACHING EVENT!!
GIVEN THE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO KETTLETOWN STATE PARK, WHERE WE USUALLY HOLD THIS EVENT, THIS YEAR’S EVENT WILL BE AT HOPEVILLE
MAIN EVENT
Park entrance at 929 Hopeville Road, Grisworld, CT. Event is at posted coordinates - look for the Pavilion.
PARKING
There is dedicated parking for up to 20 vehicles at the pavilion area with plenty of overflow parking at the ballfield lot adjacent to the area. For those camping, suggest walking to the pavilion.
GEOCACHES
There are an abundance of caches in the area including one new adventure lab in the park and we are working to get new geocaches in and around the park if possible. We will again be planning to do a DAY-OF-ONLY ADVENTURE LAB (5 stages) as well for those in attendance. WE ARE WORKING ON NEW CACHES IN THE PARK AS WELL, STAY TUNED!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - TENTATIVE SCHEDULE BELOW
EVENT PATHTAG: Again this year we will be providing this to you FREE of charge at registration. We will handing out one pathtag per Geocaching account and have about 100 to give out on a first-come, first-serve basis. This year's pathtag was a design that was voted best at last year's GeoJamboree by StarGirl
GENERAL INFO
- Hopeville State Park Info
- We will confirm if there will be pot luck food closer to the event.
- Be sure to bring chairs or a blanket since seating may be limited.
- Bring your canoes or kayaks and take full advantage of what this state park has to offer.
- Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and on hiking trails. Pets are NOT allowed on the beach or in the campground.
- When logging your "Will Attend" please note which site you've booked (if you are camping).
- Spread the word and help us make this the best GeoJamboree yet!
- There is a parking fee of $15 for out-of-staters. *****Campers do not pay a parking fee*****
RAFFLE
- We will be doing a raffle again this year. Everyone who registers and signs the event log will receive one raffle ticket. THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP We are looking for donations of geocaching related items! Everyone who brings items to donate for the raffle or for prizes will receive an extra raffle ticket(s), so please contribute what you can! Please message Randy (Mr Echo) or Rason (KingRason) if you are planning to bring something.
FOOD
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It's been a few years but we're bringing food back this year! That means everyone can bring their specialty dishes or even non-food items if you're not really crafty in the kitchen! We're also in need of volunteer Grill Masters too!
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We've created a food signup sheet with some suggested items that we think we'll need, and plenty of extra space for anything else. Please let us know if you'd like to claim any of the suggested items or if you'd like to bring something else, and we'll get you added to the list.
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Food has always been an enjoyable part of this event in the past, but no one is required to bring or eat any food while participating in this event, this portion of the event is totally optional. You're also able to eat food whether or not you bring food, we want everyone to enjoy all the great food.
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Below is a link to the food signup sheet, however, you'll only have "view" access so you'll be able to follow along to ensure you're listed correctly and also to see what's on the "menu"! Please reach out to KingRason (Rason McDermott on FB or King Rason on geocaching.com) and we will update the list for you.
[GEOJAMBOREE XXII Food Signup Sheet]
CAMPING
- You do NOT need to camp to attend the Main Event but it is highly recommended!!!
- Sites can be reserved through Reserve America.
- Campground rules are STRICTLY enforced at this state park.
- If you do not like following rules please do NOT camp out for this event.
- Basic Campground Info:
- Hopeville Pond Campground has 80 sites in a heavily wooded setting near the pond, some accessible from the water. Choose a campsite closest to the shoreline for a bonus pond view.
- No pets.
- ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. This rule is STRICTLY ENFORCED!
- Bathhouses with hot showers, dishwashing, and potable water
- Dumping station
- Firewood available for purchase
- Fishing, swimming
- Recycling center
- Ice available for purchase
CAMPSITE SIGN: We encourage those camping to make a Geocaching related sign for your campsite so we know who is where.
CAMPSITES
Community Celebration Events - 2025
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 25 years of geocaching. Geocachers hosted events between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.
