What you’ll need to bring to Morel Madness

Bedding – pillow, sleeping bag, or sheets and blankets for a twin bed. Cabins are not heated but do have outlets.

Toiletries – towel, soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.

Food:  The dining lodge will have plates, cups, and silverware.  We will have a kitchen for meal assembly if needed, as well as a walk-in fridge for storage.

• Potluck Items:
  • 2 potluck dishes to share, one for each night. Examples include non-alcoholic beverages, appetizers, sides, entrees, desserts, etc.
  • Bring your own beer and wine `
  • Serving plates and utensils.
• Lunches and Snacks – you’ll need to provide your own lunch, snacks, and water for Saturday forays.

Hiking Essentials to consider: 

• Appropriate clothing: pants, long sleeves, hiking shoes.
• Water bottle
• Rain gear (hat, poncho, jacket, rain boots)
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• Mushroom collecting items – baskets, knives, paper or mesh bags, magnifying glass.
• Compass, walking stick.
• Mushroom identification field guides

Nighttime Needs

• Head lamps
• Camp chairs
• UV flashlights (if you have one) for the UV light night walk.

What not to bring

Although we all love our animals, dogs are not welcome at the camp.