Camp Rules
COVID-19 vaccinations: All attendees must have completed at least a primary series of a COVID-19 series. You may be asked to provide documentation when you check in at camp..
We will have a good many outdoor activities, so please choose your gear and camp clothing accordingly. Weather in south Louisiana in the spring can vary from chilly to hot, and often does so in the same weekend! And rain is always a good possibility.
Onsite accommodations: The group camp has two dormitory buildings, one of which is ADA-compliant, and tent camping space adjacent to the dining hall building is available.
Offsite accommodations: Cabins, tent camping, and RV/camper sites are available in the main part of the park (check GoOutdoorsLouisiana for availability and location; "unimproved" sites have water, "improved" sites have water and electricity, and "deluxe" sites have water, electricity, and sewer). For anyone wishing to stay offsite, hotel and B&B accommodations are available in nearby Mandeville and Madisonville.
We will have a good many outdoor activities, so please choose your gear and camp clothing accordingly. Weather in south Louisiana in the spring can vary from chilly to hot, and often does so in the same weekend! And rain is always a good possibility.
Onsite accommodations: The group camp has two dormitory buildings, one of which is ADA-compliant, and tent camping space adjacent to the dining hall building is available.
Offsite accommodations: Cabins, tent camping, and RV/camper sites are available in the main part of the park (check GoOutdoorsLouisiana for availability and location; "unimproved" sites have water, "improved" sites have water and electricity, and "deluxe" sites have water, electricity, and sewer). For anyone wishing to stay offsite, hotel and B&B accommodations are available in nearby Mandeville and Madisonville.
Behavior: GCG is a safe space. Anyone who puts the safety or well-being of others at risk, creates a hazard to the site, or creates a situation that could have a hazardous outcome, will be asked to leave.
GCG will not tolerate sexually aggressive or other inappropriate behavior.
Clothing is not optional. No skyclad.
The land is sacred. Please pick up any trash and put it in the proper receptacles.
Please park in designated parking areas only.
Please respect the beliefs of others.
Please respect others’ privacy when taking video or photographs, Make sure anyone visible in photos or videos is aware that they are being photographed and has given permission to be included. In addition, no videos or photographs are allowed during ritual or meditation.
Alcohol: Alcohol is permitted, and the legal drinking age is 21 in Louisiana. Please drink responsibly—disorderly or drunken behavior will not be tolerated.
Smoking: Smoking is strictly forbidden in all buildings and around children. There is a designated smoking area. Please dispose of your cigarette butts in the provided receptacles only. Our central fire is sacred space and is not to be used as an ashtray.
Illegal Substances: Please do not bring any substances that are illegal in Louisiana.
Firearms: No firearms or pyrotechnics (sparklers excepted) are allowed. Please abide by all local laws.
Fire: It is against park rules to dig or create additional fire pits. Fires must be contained in the large designated fire pit near the dining hall or the new one closer to the pond. Do not leave fires unattended. If you start a fire you must fully extinguish it or turn over the responsibility for it to another adult before leaving the area.
Noise: Except at the discretion of the GCG Staff, please do not use electrically amplified musical instruments, radios, car stereos, etc. Peace and quiet hours (i.e., no music or drumming) are from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Earplugs are available for those affected by the snoring of others.
GCG will not tolerate sexually aggressive or other inappropriate behavior.
Clothing is not optional. No skyclad.
The land is sacred. Please pick up any trash and put it in the proper receptacles.
Please park in designated parking areas only.
Please respect the beliefs of others.
Please respect others’ privacy when taking video or photographs, Make sure anyone visible in photos or videos is aware that they are being photographed and has given permission to be included. In addition, no videos or photographs are allowed during ritual or meditation.
Alcohol: Alcohol is permitted, and the legal drinking age is 21 in Louisiana. Please drink responsibly—disorderly or drunken behavior will not be tolerated.
Smoking: Smoking is strictly forbidden in all buildings and around children. There is a designated smoking area. Please dispose of your cigarette butts in the provided receptacles only. Our central fire is sacred space and is not to be used as an ashtray.
Illegal Substances: Please do not bring any substances that are illegal in Louisiana.
Firearms: No firearms or pyrotechnics (sparklers excepted) are allowed. Please abide by all local laws.
Fire: It is against park rules to dig or create additional fire pits. Fires must be contained in the large designated fire pit near the dining hall or the new one closer to the pond. Do not leave fires unattended. If you start a fire you must fully extinguish it or turn over the responsibility for it to another adult before leaving the area.
Noise: Except at the discretion of the GCG Staff, please do not use electrically amplified musical instruments, radios, car stereos, etc. Peace and quiet hours (i.e., no music or drumming) are from 12:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. Earplugs are available for those affected by the snoring of others.
Children: Children under the age of 18 must be in the company of a custodial parent or legal guardian to attend the GCG.
Children under 12 must be supervised at all times; this includes trips to the dining hall. If your child is an early riser, make sure they do not leave your sleeping area until you can accompany them.
Do not leave children of any age, unattended near any body of water.
Parents are, at all times, responsible for their children. Parents who do not, in the opinion of the GCG organizers, exercise good parental care of their children will be asked to leave.
Animals: Pets, except for service animals, are prohibited in all group camps, other enclosed structures, swimming areas, and cabins not designated as dog friendly. Only seeing-eye dogs are permitted in overnight facilities. Pet owners are responsible for any injury or damage caused by their pets. Dogs and other pets are not allowed to run freely on park property. For more information on pet restrictions, please call 985-624-4443 or 888-677-3668 or email [email protected].
If you will be bringing a seeing-eye dog, please note this on your registration form.
Vending: Table space will be made available for individuals to offer items for sale, but we ask that the items be related somehow to Druidry or earth-centered spirituality.
Local Wildlife:
Please be aware of the local wildlife. There may be alligators in the water (do not feed the alligators!) and snakes just about anywhere. Bears are an outside possibility; wild hogs are also possible. Other resources you may find of interest are A Birder's Guide to Louisiana (downloadable pdf) and the online Species Field Guide from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries.
Children under 12 must be supervised at all times; this includes trips to the dining hall. If your child is an early riser, make sure they do not leave your sleeping area until you can accompany them.
Do not leave children of any age, unattended near any body of water.
Parents are, at all times, responsible for their children. Parents who do not, in the opinion of the GCG organizers, exercise good parental care of their children will be asked to leave.
Animals: Pets, except for service animals, are prohibited in all group camps, other enclosed structures, swimming areas, and cabins not designated as dog friendly. Only seeing-eye dogs are permitted in overnight facilities. Pet owners are responsible for any injury or damage caused by their pets. Dogs and other pets are not allowed to run freely on park property. For more information on pet restrictions, please call 985-624-4443 or 888-677-3668 or email [email protected].
If you will be bringing a seeing-eye dog, please note this on your registration form.
Vending: Table space will be made available for individuals to offer items for sale, but we ask that the items be related somehow to Druidry or earth-centered spirituality.
Local Wildlife:
Please be aware of the local wildlife. There may be alligators in the water (do not feed the alligators!) and snakes just about anywhere. Bears are an outside possibility; wild hogs are also possible. Other resources you may find of interest are A Birder's Guide to Louisiana (downloadable pdf) and the online Species Field Guide from Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries.
This is a private gathering; the coordinators of the gathering and stewards of the land have the right to enforce these rules. Anyone violating these rules will be expelled without refund.