FAQs and Answers
- How many RV electrical hookups are there?
- There are 4 electrical hook ups, 2 x 220, 2 x 110 volts.
- How many showers?
- There is a designated male and female bathhouse with 3 individual showers on each side.
- Can we have alcohol at Pine Bluff?
- This is a 4H camp, we do not sell alcohol, and we have a no trace left behind policy. If you choose to bring in alcohol, you are responsible for cleaning up behind yourself as well as behaving reasonably while at the camp.
- This is a 4H camp, we do not sell alcohol, and we have a no trace left behind policy. If you choose to bring in alcohol, you are responsible for cleaning up behind yourself as well as behaving reasonably while at the camp.
- Does someone live on-site?
- Yes, our Caretaker lives in the house, please be respectful of that.
- Yes, our Caretaker lives in the house, please be respectful of that.
- How many cabins are there?
- 4 cabins
- How many bunks are in each cabin?
- Cabin #1 – 10 beds
- Cabin #2 – 16 beds
- Cabin #3 – 16 beds
- Cabin #4 – 16 beds
- Total of 58 beds
- Can we bring an air conditioner to put in the cabins?
- Yes, but only one unit per cabin.
- The fee is $20/day per cabin.
- What does the kitchen have?
- See the Facilities page for details.
- Are there lots of electrical circuits?
- See the Facilities page for links to maps of the circuits in the kitchen and shelter.
- Do I have to rent the whole camp if we just want to stay overnight?
- Yes. We are different than a campground—here you get the whole camp so all overnight camping must also include the Day-Use rental for the whole camp. You rent the day you arrive and any days that you stay overnight.
- Checkout time is 11:00am on your day of departure — that is included in the overnight camping fees.
- Can we camp across the bridge?
- No, because of the risk and difficulty locating people in emergency weather situations we don’t allow camping across the bridge.
- Can we park down by the lower volleyball net area?
- No, please do not park in the lower areas. You can drive supplies down there, then park vehicles back on higher ground.
- No, please do not park in the lower areas. You can drive supplies down there, then park vehicles back on higher ground.
- Can I camp in the lower volleyball net area?
- At your own risk—that area can flood in wet years and you need to be willing to move out if there is risk of flooding.
- Are pets allowed?
- Pets have to be on a leash.
- Is there cell service?
- There is no cell service but you can make cell phone calls using wifi.
- Is there wifi?
- Yes, there is wifi. At this point there is no password.
- Is there a phone at the camp?
- There is a phone in the kitchen with a designated phone number for Pine Bluff Camp.
- Can the phone call long-distance ?
- The phone is now hooked up to fiber optics plan, so YES it can call long distance.
- The phone is now hooked up to fiber optics plan, so YES it can call long distance.
- Is there a dumpster?
- Yes, bagged trash can be put in the dumpster located near the equipment storage pole barn.
- There are large garbage cans with liners provided.
- We recommend that you bring trash and recycling cans inside the kitchen each night to avoid attracting critters like raccoons and skunks.
- Is there recycling?
- If recycling is separated, we will take it to the county recycling station.
- Please SEPARATE
- Glass
- Metal
- Plastic
- Paper
- Is there any medical equipment available?
- There is a basic first aid kit and a defibrillator in the kitchen.
- Is there a storm shelter?
- Yes, use the bathrooms as a storm shelter.
- Any emergency weather communication?
- We have a storm weather radio and work with our local Winneshiek County Emergency Management Services with all weather alerts.
Please leave the camp as you found it.
Thank you!