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NOVEMBER 15, 2024 Big Buck Campground update Starting Sunday, Dec. 1, Big Buck Campground will be moving to an online reservation system. To make a reservation, visit: https://app. fi refl yreservations.com/kiosk/property/bigbuck or scan the QR code: With the new system, there will be a $7 per night fee and a $3.50 reservation fee for non-Tribal members. Tribal members making a res- ervation will need to check the Tribal member box on the website and provide proof of enrollment. Call 503-879-2424 for assistance. The following rules still apply. 1. Camping is allowed in The Big Buck Campground only. 2. Campsite may be occupied for 7 consecutive days. Campers wishing to stay more than seven days must leave for 7 days and then request another stay. No camper may exceed more than 30 days in a calendar year. 3. Registered campers will be held responsible for the campsite and any visitors. 4. Open fi res are permitted in the provided campfi re rings only. Never leave a campfi re unattended. Never move a campfi re ring. 5. Keep camping area clean at all times. 6. No trash or items are to be left behind. Clean up will be billed to last registered camper if left unkempt. A $150 fi ne will be issued to permit- tees that leave any solid waste or trash in their campsite upon leaving. 7. Vehicles may park in designated parking areas only. All vehicles must be listed on permit and may not block any access roads. 8. Registered recreation vehicle or accompanying vehicle must have current registration, license or valid trip permit. All appropriate identifying licensure is to be displayed in plain view. A copy of the appropriate licensure will be required prior to receiving permit. 9. A vehicle capable of towing the recreational vehicle or other camping structure (i.e. tent, tarp, etc.) must be available when campsite is occupied. 10. Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. 11. Do not feed wildlife. It is a violation of the law. sNok signflz 13 12. Reserved signs will be provided at your campsite upon arrival or will be provided to you with your permit. Leave signs on the picnic table upon departure. In the event you will be away from your campsite, post at camp entrance. This will inform other campers that this site is currently occupied. 13. Do not cut, chop or carve into live/standing trees. 14. No fi reworks within the campground. 15. No fi rearms are to be discharged within 100 yards of Big Buck Campground. 16. Violations of the above policies could result in trespass from Big- Buck Campground. A $150 fi ne will be issued to permittees that leave any solid waste or trash in their campsite upon leaving. As a common courtesy to your fellow campers, have all campsites vacated by 2 p.m. the day of departure. Fire season: Generally July-September, the following additional rules will apply: 1. Shovel, axe and fi re extinguisher will be required at each campsite. 2. Depending upon the season severity, campground may be closed to all fi res. 3. Open fl ame, of any kind, may be prohibited. This would include smoking and the use of briquettes. 4. The campground may be closed to all camping. CAMPER SHALL PROVIDE A SHOVEL, AXE AND AN APPROVED FIRE EXTIN- GUISHER RATED 4-BC WHILE CAMPING ON RESERVATION LAND. THE USE OF POWER EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED DURING FIRE SEASON, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED. FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIRE PRECAUTION A PERSON MUST ALWAYS HAVE THE ABILITY TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND IMMEDIATELY VACATE AS SOON AS DIRECTED. UNDER NO UNCERTAIN TERMS IS A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TO BE LEFT WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO BE INSTANTLY MOVED UPON NOTIFICATION. OBEY ALL FEDERAL, TRIBAL AND STATE LAWS, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Big Buck Campground is the only approved camping area within the reservation boundaries. Recreational camping permits, which are valid for up to a 7-day stay, are required. Camping permits can be obtained from our online reservation site picked up from the Tribe’s Natural Resources Department. By obtaining a camping permit, you agree to follow campground rules. Camping at the Big Buck Campground is a privilege and service will be refused to those who abuse those rules. Residential camping is prohibited and will be considered trespassing. No form of dispersed camping is allowed. Big Buck Campground is patrolled by security and law enforcement. THE PERMIT HOLDER AND THOSE ACCOMPANYING HIM OR HER SHALL IDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE HARMLESS FROM ANY CLAIMS, LOSS, INJURY, EXPENSES, DAMAGES, OR LIABILITY CAUSED BY, OR ARISING OUT OF, THE EXERCISE OF THIS PERMIT. n
