Rules, Rates and Requests
(Updated
December 2005 / Reviewed October 2008)
Campers
are accepted by reservation only through the Camp Needmore Board
caretaker, Keith Larson.
Reservations may be made by
writing to Keith at
PO Box 475, Ekalaka, MT 59324, by
calling (406) 775-6273, on
the Camp website, www.campneedmore.org, or by emailing to
<keith@campneedmore.org> If
you call and Keith is not at home, please leave a message and he will
get back to you to finalize your reservation.
No public dances will be held at the
camp. However, dances held in connection to reunions, anniversaries
and weddings are permissible. If
you do plan to schedule a dance with your reservation, please
indicate that to Keith.
A deposit
of $80.00 should be sent to Keith in February of the year in which
you have reserved the camp. This deposit fee is not returned unless
the camp has been cleaned and all garbage is properly removed and
disposed of. We emphasize the importance of keeping the camp clean.
Any damage or destruction to the camp may result in losing the
privilege of future reservations or use of the camp.
Lost or
stolen private property is the responsibility of the individual
group. The Camp Needmore Board will not assume any responsibility.
Groups
such as reunions, religious, you or education, etc., will be charged
the $6.00 per person per day fee. If people attend and utilize the
facilities during the day, or any portion of that day, that person is
required to pay the $6.00 fee, the same as if he/she were staying
overnight. Another example is if a person comes to the camp on the
afternoon of one day and stays overnight and leaves the next day,
he/she owes $12.00.
The Board
requires that any individual or group using the camp on Saturday (or
any portion of a Saturday) pay a minimum fee of $150.00 or $6.00 per
person; whichever is more.
Any
individual 8 years old or older is required to pay the $6.00 per
person per day fee.
The camp can be used for
an afternoon gathering (with the exception of Saturday afternoon) at
the rate of $50.00.
Functions that last
through an afternoon and evening not accompanied by overnight stays
will be $75.00.
There
will be no charge for funerals at camp.
Trailer
hookups with electricity are available at the camp. The cost of
hookup will be $10.00 per day. This hookup fee is in addition to the
$6.00 per person per day fee, which is also required.
The group involved pays for any
damage or destruction to the camp WILL.
GENERAL RULES TO FOLLOW:
Carry
all your equipment to the barracks-do not drive them in.
Familiarize
everyone with the buildings. Hold fire drills and acquaint all
individuals to escape routes before using the camp the first
evening.
No
fires outside allowed except in the ready-made fire pit. Be sure to
replace the lid on the pit after each use. Be mindful of any fire
restrictions set forth by the Carter County Fire warden and Carter
County Commissioners. A phone call to the Sheriff’s Office
will answer this question, (406) 775-6273.
When
using the fireplace, be sure to open the damper in the chimney
enough to permit smoke to go up the chimney. Use the fire screen at
all times. Do not leave a fire in the chimney unattended. Do not
burn anything in the fireplace other than logs and paper. Cans and
other materials should be disposed of in the regular household
garbage.
Do
not drive nails in the walls. Do not paint the walls.
Do
not cut trees or shrubbery anywhere without US Forest Service
permit.
Do
not drive up around the cabin area. Carry your baggage from the
parking area to the cabins.
Garbage
disposal is the responsibility of the people renting the camping
facility. All garbage or refuse on the premises must be removed
when your group function is concluded. If you need to make
arrangements for your garbage, please contact the City Clerk at
(406) 775-8731.
Any
problems with the cook stoves, cooler, and other appliances should
be reported to the Camp Caretaker immediately so the necessary
repairs can be made.
The
kitchen area and mess hall must be mopped and scrubbed. Sweeping
compound is provided in the mess hall. The cooler should be left
turned on and scrubbed out, taking care to wipe off the shelves,
etc.
The
barracks must all be swept, and all garbage and personal belongings
cleared out. Again, the Camp Needmore Board will not be responsible
for any lost or stolen articles; it is the campers’
responsibility to care for his/her own personal belongings.
Upon
leaving the camp, close all doors and windows, make sure all the
bathrooms are cleaned, toilets and sinks checked for any running
water, lights shut of, turn out the cat and have a safe trip home.
Fees
must be paid when checking out of the camp. A register listing all
individuals including addresses of those attending the camp must
accompany the fees. We need this documentation for future leasing
of the camp and facilities. The $80 can be deducted if the camp
is left in good order.
Think…please leave
this camp as you would like to find it when you check in. We do
appreciate your participation and welcome you back anytime. Several
individuals have donated various items to the camp such as dishes,
utensils, etc. Please leave those items for others to use. Should
you find any damages upon opening the camp, please do not hesitate to
report them to Mr. Larson. We appreciate everyone’s efforts in
keeping the camp clean, neat and usable. If anyone is interested in
making donations to the camp, please contact Mr. Larson.
RECAP OF RATES
Reservation
deposit $80.00
Per person per day
rate $ 6.00
Group Day
Rates
Afternoon $
50.00
Afternoon
& evening $ 75.00
Minimum
Saturday Rate $150.00
Trailer
Hoop Up per day $ 10.00
