Spring Campout at Shimp's Hollow - Germantown MetroPark

This is a CAMPING, HIKING, PADDLING and BIKING weekend for Friday, May 16th through Sunday May 18th. We will camp at Shimp's Hollow group campsite and hike and paddle Germantown Metro Park.

You can drive to and park fairly close to the campsite. This is a walk-in camp site. There is plenty of level, grassy areas for tents. The campsite has picnic tables, a trash can and two outhouse style privies. A campfire is permitted in the main fire ring. Firewood is provided.
No vehicles in the camping area for any reason at any time.

Campers are welcome to attend beginning at 4:00pm on Friday. You need to be packed up and out of the campsite at noon on Sunday. Can't be there the whole time? No problem! Come for just the times that work best for you.

Campers should bring their own camping gear including tents, cooking stoves, food, lanterns and lawn chairs. Bring a portable table if you have one. Bring drinking water! There is no water at the campsite. No campers permitted. Tents only.

OPTIONAL EVENT

• Please sign up separately using the link.

THE CAMP-OUT
• Start
We will begin setting up camp at 4 PM Friday afternoon.
• Finish
We should tear down camp Sunday morning and plan to be off the property by noon on Sunday.
• Duration
As long as you can stand.
• Difficulty
This camp-out is suitable for those with some camping/outdoor experience. You must be 18 years of age or older and sign the liability waiver.
• What You See
The beautiful Germantown Metro Park, Germantown Dam and spillway, historic Germantown.
• Restrooms
There are two pit toilets at the campsite.
• Food

• Bring water and snacks for hikes.
• You are on your own for all meal planning.
• Optional "Chili Dump" on Friday night. I will bring a large pot for over the fire.

•-Equipment
Good quality camping equipment. Your hiking gear.

ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Your yes RSVP and by attending this event acknowledges that you have read and agree to my accident waiver and release of liability. With this in mind, please remember that I am not your guide. I am a fellow paddler that is offering notice of a group of friends that are gathering to share in ride-share to enable a fun day on the water for all. I love you guys, but I love my family more.

CANCELLATION
This event may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or unsuitable conditions.

SUNRISE/SUNSET
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GUESTS
Permitted

PETS
Please leave your pets at home for this event.

DIRECTIONS
From the city of Germantown go west on SR-725. Turn right on Boomershine Road. Go 1/4 mile and turn right onto a gravel road marked "Area C". This is the road to Shimps Hollow Group Camp.

More About Germantown Metro Park
Germantown MetroPark is the most diverse and significant natural area managed by MetroParks. The size, quality, and age of the woodlands are exceptional. Steep topography and varied moisture gradients make for a variety of forest types and microhabitats. Many species of plants and animals here are found nowhere else in Montgomery County. The park also contains large open grasslands, cedar glades, dry hillside prairies, all stages of natural succession, several ponds, and an exceptionally high quality stream, Twin Creek.