The Tent Commandments
Six rules for coexisting peacefully with the forest, your fellow cocooners and gravity.
- 01
Thou shalt not entice bears.
No cooking (or eating) inside your tent. Ever. Gently place any meal evidence or opened snacks into your bear-proof canister. Secure tightly, then place in the bins behind your bathhouse. We’ll take care of the rest upon your departure.
- 02
Thou shalt not fall to certain death.
To ensure you’ve unfettered views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, there is nothing to keep you from tumbling 218 feet down a bluff other than your common sense. Don’t tread past your campfire ring. And don’t go out at night without a lantern. Especially if you’ve taken advantage of the Slow Sip Station.
- 03
Thou shalt not create an inferno.
We love trees. We named the campground after ’em. Please show your affection by ensuring your campfire is completely out (not even a glowing ember) before leaving your campsite or going to bed. A spigot and bucket are also outside your sauna, available for a light dousing if needed.
- 04
Thou shalt not back it up.
We’re remote. We haven’t the benefit of a robust city sewer system. We have a fragile gravity system that is easily overwhelmed. Sanitary napkins, tampons, baby wipes and heroic quantities of toilet paper will hurt its feelings. And the entire campground will feel its back(sp)lash.
- 05
Thou shalt not desecrate your cocoon.
Your tent and sauna are sacred spaces — tread (shoeless) accordingly. To enter with shoes is to defile the cedar and cowhide. Remove thy boots, sandals, trail runners or otherwise at the threshold. Please limit smoking of any kind to the fire pit outdoors to avoid wrath (also known as a cleaning fee).
- 06
Thou shalt not pollute paradise.
If it ain’t organic, don’t place it in your campfire. And don’t litter. Place trash in your garbage bins. Pollution also applies to noise and light. After 10:00 PM, keep both at a simmer.