Rules & Fire Safety

guidelines and information

Windblown Camping Rules

Thank you for your cooperation!

Reservations are required for shelter and hut use.
Check in time is at 1pm.
Check out time is by 11am.
Shelters are carry in, carry out; leave no trash or items.
Please sweep out the shelter and outhouse when leaving.
Only toilet paper (not always provided) is allowed for use in the outhouses.
Pack out wet wipes and feminine hygiene products.
Fires are allowed by permission ONLY from 5-9 PM (please note that you must have received permission beforehand). Extra charge of $25 for firewood.
Do not remove wood ashes from fire-pits or stoves to dispose of them, this is a dangerous fire hazard.
Entering other shelters and buildings on the property is prohibited.
No washing of pots and dishes in streams or ponds.
Filter or boil all water from designated water sources.
Potable water is available from the hose located to the left of the ski shop door.
There is no rescue service available except for 911
Parking near the lodge is reserved for tenants and residents only, you may park in the open parking lot in the designated area between the yellow "Overnight Parking" signs.
If you use Windblown Camping cots found at the shelters, please return them to their storage bags.

Dog Policy

Dog owners must be in control of their pets at all times, clean up after them (especially on trails), prevent them from chasing wildlife and are responsible for all damages.

There is an extra charge of $10 per pet when staying at the Warming Hut or Clear View. There is no extra charge for pets when staying at the shelters.

Tent Campers

If you wish to sleep in your own tent you must reserve a shelter and camp nearby, use the outhouse, fire-pit if allowed, and leave no trace. Many people tenting will set up inside a shelter for protection from the elements and to keep the bugs away.

Fires

You need to obtain permission by contacting Al at alwindblown@gmail.com to have a fire in the outdoor fire-pits or in the wood-stove at East Glade Shelter. Fires when allowed are from 5-9 PM. Fires are not allowed when conditions are dry. If there is no firewood near the shelter you are allowed to gather dry wood nearby. A handsaw and splitting maul is provided. Be sure the fire is out before sleeping or leaving. A fire needs to be attended at all times, There are water buckets at each shelter to provide a means to put out the fire. They are filled by rainwater, a stream or pond.

IMPORTANT - Do not remove wood ashes from fire-pits or stoves to dispose of them.

Special Note to Wapack Hikers

The Wapack Trail passes through Windblown property and many other privately owned lands. Please honor private property signs. Shelters are not available for day use.

Fire Rules at windblown camping

Fire Rules at Windblown Camping

Prior permission is required for an outdoor fire in the evening from 5-9 PM after the wind has died down. There is an additional charge of $25 for one fire. Exceptions:

When there is snow on the ground. When a steady rain is falling.

1. Amount of wood for $25 fee?

Two good armloads or 20-30 well split pieces. There is a maul at each shelter/hut to split wood to make kindling. You can gather dead wood/twigs from the forest floor for no extra charge. Do not cut live or dead standing trees. There are times when there is not wood available due to impassable conditions for tractor delivery.

2. Safety:

If there is a stream/pond near your site, fill the 5-gallon bucket with water and have it nearby. Rake debris away from the firepit so it is bare ground. Roof rain water is available at Mountain Top Shelter. Let the fire burn down before going to bed and then soak the coals. Check in the morning to make sure it is dead out". Do not remove ashes from the firepit.

3. Woodstoves:

There is no extra charge for using firewood in the woodstove at the Warming Hut or Clear View when outside temperatures require heat. An outdoor fire at either location will cost you $25. There is an extra charge to use the woodstove at East Glade Shelter of $25. Let the fire die out long before leaving. Do not remove ashes. Restock wood from outside so the next campers have dry wood. Always close woodstove doors and turn control to low before leaving.