GEOJAMBOREE XVIII
Kettletown State Park
Event Saturday August 21
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
COME JOIN US FOR CONNECTICUT'S LONGEST RUNNING ANNUAL GEOCACHING EVENT!!
DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS AND TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE, WE WILL BE MAKING THIS A LITTLE LESS STRUCTURED THAN IN PAST YEARS. THERE WILL BE NO POT LUCK (EVERYONE SHOULD BRING THEIR OWN FOOD). THAT BEING SAID, THIS IS ABOUT GETTING US TOGETHER AND ENJOYING THIS GREAT PARK SO HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE THIS YEAR!!!!!
MAIN EVENT
Park entrance is at 1400 Georges Hill Road, Southbury.
Event is at posted coordinates.
GEOCACHES
There are an abundance of caches in the area including an adv lab in the park and we will have new ones in the Soutbury area and possibly a new adventure lab in Kettletown to go with the one already there.
There are many other terrific cache series in the area:
LP Series GC20PK3
LSPT Series GC42MYG
Scrabble Series GC5TT07
HHWP Series GC69YHW
Caching Dead Series GC43WTJ
THIS ALSO HAPPENS TO BE INTERNATIONAL GEOCACHING DAY SO YOU WILL ALSO EARN A SOUVENIR FOR ATTENDING!!!!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TENTATIVE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE
EVENT PATHTAG: 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.
GENERAL INFO
There will be NO potluck lunch this year, so please plan food appropriately. There are a lot of restaurants in the area and grills for cooking. 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.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW STATE GUIDELINES ON COVID RESTRICTIONS AND ANY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Please read the current Connecticut COVID guidelines if you have questions regarding the status of events. We will continue to monitor and post updates as things change.
*****Campers do not pay a parking fee*****
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.
CAMPERS-We recommended booking within sites 1 - 30 so we can be in close proximity to each other. Kettletown offers tent and RV sites as well as cabin rentals
Basic Campground Info:
* Dumping station, bathrooms, showers, fishing, swimming. (*note:Swimming is no longer permitted at Kettletown State Park, due to the recurrence of blue/green algae blooms.)
* Trailers and RV's may not exceed 28' in length.
* No pets.
* ALCOHOL PROHIBITED. This rule is STRICTLY ENFORCED!
You will be ejected from the campgrounds if you don't comply.
* $17/night/campsite for CT residents, $27/night/campsite for non-CT residents + Processing Fee
* $50/night/Rustic Cabins for CT residents, $60/night/rustic cabins for non-residents + Processing Fee
* Only 1 vehicle is allowed on cabin sites - this includes trailers.
CAMPSITE SIGN CONTEST RULES - More details around judging & prizes to come
* Signs should be no taller than 4' high and no wider than 3' in diameter. Sign posts should not be larger in circumference than a 2x4.
* Signs should be freestanding and not tethered to trees, rocks, tents, etc.
* Holes for sign placement should be as minimal damage to the ground as possible and should be filled in upon departure from the park.
* Signs should contain the Team Name and City and State. Teams sharing a campsite may collaborate or compete separately.
* Signs will be judged at the MAIN EVENT - so please bring your sign with you - prizes will be awarded!!!!!
CAMPSITES
For those wanting to camp, there are many available thru the link below..... Please let us know where u are staying and we will update the event map
https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/kettletown-state-park/CT/100109/overview
This is part of the 2020/2021 Community Celebration Events - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
This Event is part of a limited release of Community Celebration Events to celebrate 20 years of geocaching. Learn more about Community Celebration Events on the Geocaching Blog.