Abilene State Park Camp Out 10/06/2017 - 10/08/2017
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Pack 216 has decided that Abilene State Park will be the location of our first pack camping trip this year. For our first trip, we try to choose a location that is closer to allow families that may be new to camping an easy trip and to make sure that they can arrive with plenty of time to get set up. For families that have not yet purchased camping supplies please do not feel the need to go out and get everything at once. Our pack has built up extra camping supplies over the years, and we will be more than happy to accommodate your family with anything that we may be able to.
Things to do
Abilene State Park offers many activities for families to take part in. On land, there is hiking, geocaching, bike riding, sand volleyball, horseshoes, and even basketball just to name a few things. As if that was not enough there are also water activities such as fishing, swimming, and boating. Do not have a boat to bring along, no problem you can rent one at headquarters.
Abilene State Park also offers a Junior Ranger Program that not only teaches the kids about the park and the area but allows them to earn an award for doing so. Pick up a free Junior Ranger Activity Journal at headquarters. If you arrive early enough you may even be able to check out a Junior Ranger Explorer Pack that typically has things like binoculars, compasses, etc. Complete tasks to earn a badge.
Fees and Facilities
The pack will be covering the Camp Site fees for all families attending this camp out with the remainder of the camping budget left from last year’s popcorn sales. Every camp site that we reserved does have water and electricity available.
Each family will still be responsible for covering the park fees that will be required at check in. These fees are currently $5 for anyone over 13 years of age, and anyone 12 or younger get in free.
Maps
To reach the park, travel 16 miles southwest of Abilene through Buffalo Gap on FM 89, and then continue on Park Road 32 to the park entrance.
The Park HQ is located at:
Latitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) N: 34° 14' 26.34"
Longitutde (degrees, minutes, seconds) W: 99° 52' 44.65"
The Park HQ is located at:
Latitude (degrees, minutes, seconds) N: 34° 14' 26.34"
Longitutde (degrees, minutes, seconds) W: 99° 52' 44.65"