Camping Trip to Government Canyon State Natural Area

Join us for a queer camping trip to Government Canyon State Natural Area!

This camping trip is designed to be beginner friendly, so no worries if you've never been camping before and have no gear. Our aim is to crowdsource and provide as much gear as possible so that anyone can join and be comfortable.

There are 16 spots available. If you'd like to go, please RSVP via the Google form by May 5. This is the only way to reserve your spot (not through Meetup).

Here's the important information you need to know:

• Tents and meals will be provided.
• You will need to provide your own sleeping gear and camp chair. If you don't own these, we encourage you to ask your friends to borrow!
• You will also need to provide any additional snacks and drinks you'd like outside of our main meals.
• The cost of the trip will depend on how many people sign up. We're expecting it to be somewhere between $25 and $50.
• We will not be able to provide transportation to the park, but we will help organize carpooling to minimize the number of vehicles.
• Dogs are allowed! However, they must stay on a leash for the duration of their visit to the park, and they are only allowed on the Frontcountry trails in this particular park. (It's 6 miles of trails, so there's plenty of hiking if we have any furry friends on the trip.)
• There will be a Zoom meeting the week of May 4-10 to finalize details, including gear that people are bringing and carpool arrangements.

Here is the loose agenda for the weekend:

Friday: Arrive at the park and set up camp.

Saturday: Make breakfast and enjoy coffee at the campsite. Go for a mid-morning hike. Come back to the campsite for lunch. For those who are interested, in the afternoon, we will drive to the Medina River for an afternoon swim. For those who don't want to swim, you can stay in Government Canyon to do a second hike or just relax at the campground.

Sunday: Wake up early and watch birds and wildlife (optional). Eat breakfast. Break down camp and drive home.

Please note that you MUST RSVP through the Google form to reserve your spot. Marking "Attend" through the Meetup group does not guarantee you a spot.