Event Rules

Everyone follows these rules. Exceptions are approved only by the 1926 Committee.

Campfires & Open Flames

Campfires and open flames are only allowed in portable fire pits — raised metal fire pans or other approved, contained units. No ground fires. Follow all local fire department and event safety guidance. Exceptions require advance approval from the 1926 Committee.

All fires are subject to approval that weekend by the Mendon Fire Department Chief. In overly dry conditions we may need to run a fireless weekend — the event will go on either way. We're asking Akela and Baloo to deliver us good weather for the weekend.

Cooking & Stoves

Use only event-approved fire/cooking locations and portable fire pits or camp stoves. Follow fire department and event staff instructions.

Leave No Trace

Pack out all trash, restore campsites, and protect trails and conservation features. All troops are expected to uphold Leave No Trace principles before departing.

Site & Boundaries

Camp only in your assigned camping zone. Stay within event boundaries and follow posted instructions. Drive only during approved times and on approved access routes.

For a rule exception, contact the 1926 Committee in advance: info@mendoncentennialcamporee.org.

Trail Access & Parking

Open event location in Google Maps

Allowed Uses

  • Dogs: Yes
  • Horses: Yes
  • Bicycles: Yes
  • Motorized off-road vehicles: No
  • Hunting: Allowed in season (no hunting on Sundays per state law)
  • Camping/fires in conservation area: only with required written permissions and permits

During the camporee, event rules apply.

Camporee Maps

Explore the live map below, or tap any image to open it full size.

Tap the crosshair (top-left) to show your location on site. Use the Legend (bottom-right) to find any zone, point, or trail.

Camporee Graphic Map

Camporee graphic map for Inman Hill.