Lakes of Fire – Camping!!
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CAMPING:
Lakes of Fire has primitive camping. Aside from porta-potties, about the only amenity you’ll find on-site is the ground, to prevent you from falling into the Void. There are a limited number of fire rings for small camp fires, and several dozen picnic tables. The site also offers a small number of showers for public use. (Ask at the Greeters’ station for details.) But there are no cabins, no ice sales, no food concessions, and no Starbucks. Rely on yourself for your survival.
Here are some of the very basics that you will need:
Tent
Bedding (sleeping bag/pillow)
Changes of clothes (both warm and cool weather)
Rain gear
Matches/lighter
First aid kit
Bug Spray
Sun screen
Sense of humor
Flashlight
Food
Water/drinks
Ear plugs
Eating utensils
Cookware
Garbage bags
Bacon
You can find a more detailed list of necessities here.
Failure to bring these necessities will result in way less of a good time.
LEAVE AT HOME:
Fireworks – they are illegal in the state of Michigan
Guns or weapons of any kind
Pets – aside from ADA-qualified assistance dogs
Glass – a serious impediment to our Leave No Trace Principle, if it breaks. Cans are preferred.
Firewood from outside the state of Michigan – this is also against the law due to bug infestations
Illegal substances (i.e. illicit drugs) of any kind.
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03/18/2009
Egads!! No ice sales? It sure won’t be as necessary as on the playa..but still…
Would there be interest in a possible Ice Run? Co-ordinated through the Gate maybe? Just wondering. I plan on volenteer-ipating at Greeter/Gate so wouldn’t mind helping out with logistics.
T
03/18/2009
Hi T:
We are working on providing some info which will take you to very local suppliers of ice. Organizers have decided that we will not be co-ordinating ice-procurement this year.
That said, if some motie (motivated person) wanted to volunteer-ipate to take it upon themselves to make group ice runs, that would be an awesome service to the community!
~Info-bot
05/07/2009
Will there be access to fresh water or should we bring our own?
05/07/2009
Just like the Playa, you should bring your own.
06/08/2009
What is the approved method of handling grey water (Dish washing, people washing, etc…) for this site? I know water shouldn’t hit the playa…but when I camp in MI I generally allow it to hit the ground….What’s the LoF rule for this?
06/08/2009
We will be asking people to pack out EVERYTHING to the maximum extent possible.