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Carlon Falls
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What do you need to bring to Camp Mather?

This list is both over- and under-inclusive, but it gives
you a start for the list of things you might like to bring.

All manner of essential items are available at the Camp Mather General Store, so do not fret if something gets left behind!

New! Download a handy, printable Friends of Camp Mather packing list.
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Everyone:

  • labels with your name/email/phone number (so you don’t have to write your info on each of the dozens of raffle tickets you’ll want to buy)
  • cash or check (while the General Store accepts credit and debit, they incur a 4% convenience charge)
  • air pumps for inflatables and bike tires
  • bath towel and wash cloth
  • beach towels / mats
  • beach umbrellas
  • beer & wine opener
  • bike repair kit / tools
  • bikes & helmets
  • books, books on tape
  • bug repellent
  • camera, batteries
  • chain and lock
  • citronella candles
  • day pack or fanny
  • pack
  • first aid kit,
  • prescription meds
  • flashlights
  • games
  • hammocks & rope
  • hiking boots, thick
  • socks
  • hobbies, crafts
  • ice chest
  • music player/ipod
  • lake floaties, inflatable boats
  • laundry soap, quarters
  • long pants for horse rides
  • money for general store
  • playing cards
  • portable lawn chairs
  • rain gear (just in case!)
  • rope/clothesline,
  • clothes pins
  • sandals
  • shirt to tie-dye
  • sketchbooks, pencils, markers
  • snacks for the drive
  • sun screen, skin
  • cream, lip balm
  • sunglasses, hats
  • swim diapers for babies
  • tablecloth
  • throw rugs
  • toiletries
  • water bottles
  • wine glasses

Tentsite Campers:

TENT
Tent Campers
  • air mattress(es) and
  • bedding or sleeping bags
  • charged air pump
  • garbage bags
  • hammer
  • lantern (electric-inside tent)
  • lanterns, propane, for picnic table
  • pillows
  • tarp(s), ground cloths
  • tent (s)
  • tent chair
  • tent poles
  • tent stakes
Cabin Campers
Cabin Campers

Cabin Campers:

  • bedding for twin and/or full beds (blankets, mattress pads, pillow cases, sheets) or sleeping bags
  • clip-on lampshade for ceiling bulb
  • combination lock
  • electric fan
  • extension cord(s)
  • nightlight
  • optional anti-bug net for door, windows
  • optional lights to decorate cabin (No holes in screens, please!)
  • pillows
  • pushpins to attach net at door, windows
  • reading lamp
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