Volunteer Campout Weekend 2026

Hello friends!

We will be working on USFS trails in the Silver Lake area during this upcoming campout.

Camp Details:

We will camp near Silver Lake at the East Campground, near sites 38 and 40. volunteers can camp at no charge, reservation is required. Site details:

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232263?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22510447360&gbraid=0AAAAACzIa85-NJdf7uY274_YtDUXYn9Io&gclid=CjwKCAjw48TUBhBREiwAK0GnQR9GG_i4kKroHrYSIWPf0zegUY8uWhnnTJXFzqsMZnopYfiyC8nayBoCHg8QAvD_BwE

Please bring food for your group for Friday, we will have a camp kitchen setup with places to cook and wash. Please bring your own flatware, plates, cups/mugs, and cooking utensils for each member of your party. We will have a hot water wash station to clean after community meals, this format helps us with the workload and keeps a clean camp.

A community potluck style dinner will be Saturday after the trail work, ATS will provide the protein and some bread. If you are bringing a dish, let us know in your RSVP or by email. The event is BYOB and inebriations in the evenings after trail work, but remember it is an all-ages event so please consume responsibly.

Pancakes and fruit are provided for breakfast, and materials to pack a sack lunch for trail work, both Saturday and Sunday. Lunch examples are chips or snack mix items, fruit, PB&J station, and soft drinks. Please bring any food to accommodate any specialized diets or restrictions you may have.

Please check the forecast for the area, and continue to review as the event approaches. The weather at this elevation can change quickly, please be prepared for anything from warm weather to light snow this time of year. Please double check that you packed warm layers, the night temps will drop down this time of year.