Troop 1 Mendon

Centennial Camporee

Camper Resources

Trail access, site expectations, event rules, and planning details for units camping at Inman Hill. Rain or shine, the event is on.

Get directions to Inman Hill

Emergency Action Plan

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.

About Inman Hill

The Centennial Camporee is hosted at Inman Hill in Mendon, Massachusetts. This area includes the Inman Hill Wildlife Conservation Area and the adjacent Quissett Wildlife Management Area. Troops should expect mixed-use outdoor terrain suitable for hiking, patrol movement, and backcountry-style program elements.

Camporee camping zones and activity fields are assigned by event staff. Unit leaders should follow all posted event boundaries and safety instructions when setting up campsites and moving through trail areas. Get directions to the event site.

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 — campfires only in portable fire pits (subject to Mendon Fire Chief approval that weekend; dry conditions may mean a fireless weekend). Exceptions by 1926 Committee.

Important Camporee Planning Notes

Arrival & Movement

Use designated event check-in routes and parking instructions. Keep vehicle movement limited to approved windows and access paths.

Event location & directions

Fire & Cooking Safety

Per event rules: campfires only in portable fire pits; no ground fires. Use event-approved locations and follow local fire department guidance. Exceptions require advance approval from the 1926 Committee. Fires are subject to approval that weekend by the Mendon Fire Department Chief; overly dry conditions may require a fireless weekend (event continues either way).

Leave No Trace

Per event rules: pack out all trash, restore campsites, and protect trails and conservation features. See full Event Rules for details.

Inman Hill Event Site Map

Click any zone to see details. Backpacking routes connect to the trail network at the site perimeter.

Trail Network trails Parking Area PARKING Troop & Day Visitor Check-In / Entry Gate CHECK-IN Entry Gate Headquarters Tent HEADQUARTERS Admin & Lost & Found First Aid Station FIRST AID Scoutcraft Stations SCOUTCRAFT Skill Stations Sat 9:30 AM–3:00 PM Open Field Camping FIELD CAMPING Open to all registered troops Lions Club Snack Bar & Trading Post LIONS CLUB Snack Bar & Trading Post Campfire Amphitheater CAMPFIRE Amphitheater Relay Competition Field RELAY FIELD Sat 3:00–4:30 PM Backpacking Camping Area BACKPACKING Hiked-in only Rocket Launch Field ROCKET LAUNCH FIELD Sun 9:00–10:30 AM N Schematic only — not to scale

Camporee Maps

Tap any map to open full size for download or zoom.

Google Map

OpenStreetMap

Camporee Graphic Map

Camporee graphic map for Inman Hill.

Camporee Satellite View

Satellite view map of the camporee area.

Camporee Google Maps Image

Google Maps reference image of the camporee location.

Program Activities Map

A downloadable map of activity stations, Scoutcraft rotations, and program areas will be posted here before the event. Check back or see the Leader Guide for the latest.