Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Black Bear Camp, exactly?
2. What is the sexual atmosphere?
3. Do I have to be a "bear"?
4. Do I have to take my clothes off?
5. Do you have any problems with the neighbors or community?
6. How much is your membership fee?
7. What's the minimum age?
8. What kind of accomodations do you have?
9. What form of payment do you accept?
10. What do I need to bring?
11. Can I bring my pet(s)?
12. Can I bring my horse?
13. Do you sell food or drink?
14. Do you allow alcohol?
15. Do you have internet access?
16. What are the camp rules?
17. Do you allow women?
18. Do you have a pool?
19. Do you have a hot tub?
20. Can I play my stereo?
21. Can I build a campfire?
22. Do you have a mailing list?

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   Black Bear Camp is a clothing optional retreat for gay or bisexual men.
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   That depends on who and how many men are present. We are not a bathouse. Many men come here to rest or chill out. Any sex must be consensual and must take place in private.
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   You do not have to be a "bear" to come to Black Bear Camp.
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   You do not have to take your clothes off--it's optional.
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   We're on good terms with our neighbors and with the community.
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   Membership is optional. It's $25 a year for singles and $40 for couples. Members get free day passes on the third Saturday of each month and a $10 discount on bunks on Friday and Saturday nights that weekend. They also get a $5 discount on bunks on specified holiday weekends.
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   You must be at least 21 years old to come to Black Bear Camp. We allow alcoholic beverages and we don't want to have the problem of underage drinking.
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   Accomodations

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   • Cabin A: Queen size bed, satellite TV, DVD player, AC/Heat, private screened porch: $50/night
   • Cabin B: Full size bed, satellite TV, DVD player, AC/Heat, private screened porch: $45/night
   • Screen House: 10x10 screened enclosure with 10x10 awning, BBQ grill: $25/night
   • Eight double bunks in Lodge(full size): $35/night
   • Eight single bunks in Lodge(twin size): $20/night
   • One RV slot (electric & water): $20/night
   • Numerous primitive tent sites: $10/night for 1 camper, $5/night extra per night for additional campers in same tent or for electricity.
   • Day Passes: $5/day until sunset, $3 extra to stay until midnight
   • Evening Passes: $5/day from 4 pm until midnight
   • Free tour of camp for first time visitors. Must leave after tour or pay.
   
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   We accept cash and travelers checks on arrival. We don't have a merchant's credit card account, so we cannot accept credit cards. Cabins and RV slots must be paid for in advance at http://www.blackbearcamp.net/prepay.html. We CAN accept credit cards or PayPal(C) at this site so if you must pay by credit card or PayPal, do so at this site at least 24 hours before arrival. Return

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    Here is a partial list of things to bring:
    • Sheets, blanket and pillows for bunks or cabins
    • Air mattress for tent or screen house
    • Food, snacks, drinks, cooler
    • Towel
    • Toiletries, prescription meds
    • Shower shoes or flip-flops for walking on wooden deck or porch
    • Sun tan lotion, bug repellent
    • Hat
    • Flashlight
    
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    Only RV campers can bring their pets. All others must leave their pets at home. RV campers may walk their dogs on the grounds but must clean up after them. Max, the camp dog, does not get along with other dogs. This is his home and we ask guests to respect that.
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    We get this question occasionally. Unfortunately, we cannot accomodate guests' horses. Our horse Sheila has the run of the place, but we do not ride her.
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    We do not sell food or drink. On specified holidays, we sometimes have pot lucks or cookouts.
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    You may bring alcoholic beverages. Drunk and disorderly conduct can get you thrown out, however.
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    We have a computer in the Lodge with broadband internet access from DirecWay. We also have 802.11b wireless (WiFi) in the Lodge.
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    The rules are posted at http://www.blackbearcamp.net/rules.html.
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    We're a men's retreat. Sorry, women are not allowed except when we rent the entire camp to groups which include women.
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    We have an 18 foot diameter above ground pool surrounded by a raised sun deck. The pool is open during the summer months.
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    We have a four man hot tub which is open year round.
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    Guests may bring personal music players but must use head phones so as not to disturb the other guests. This is a retreat, not a bar in the woods. Music disturbs the serene atmosphere we try to promote.
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    Camp fires are allowed in the fire ring and other designated spots only when the local area is not under a "NO BURN" order.
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    To be informed of events at Black Bear Camp, you must join our Yahoo group:

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