RegPAUSED

April 10-12 Casual Campout @ Fall Creek Falls

RSVP HERE!

Here you will find all the info for Woods Flock’s FREE casual campout at Fall Creek Falls we are having in lieu of the mini-con (“Camp Cosmic,” which will now take place in 2027) this year, after the venue reservation was cancelled (that announcement here).

Dates are Apr 10-12,

after 3pm Friday and packing up before noon Sunday.

Location is Eli Field at Fall Creek Falls,

which is just down the road from Newton Ford (WF’s normal home which was closed). Eli Field is primitive camping only, no RVs/hookups, no other lodging (though attendees may still book outside accommodations if they want), and anyone camping should bring all their own gear (you can find a suggested packing list HERE). There are flush toilets & sinks and communal water spigots & firepits. The pavilion will be for board gaming, art jamming, eating, or sheltering during inclement weather.

There are NO MEAL PLANS but there will be one group potluck and some communal food, but please be prepared to feed yourself outside of that. Please fill out THIS FORM if you think you will attend, even if you aren’t positive you can make it. All Woods Flock Code of Conduct & Liability applies when attending this event. 

ARRIVAL AND PARKING INFO:

  • See the full map below! There is no address which will lead you directly there but you should be able to pull it up on GPS. You should see signs for Eli Field regardless of which direction you are coming from along the loop. It is not too far from Newton Ford Lodge, so if you have attended Woods Flock before you shouldn’t have much trouble. If all else fails, stop at the Park visitor center to ask for directions. 
  • We ask you not come to Eli Field before 3pm on Friday, however you are welcome to enjoy the other areas of the park.
  • There is a parking lot beside the pavilion, which we prefer you leave for any artists/makers who plan to set up to sell on Saturday. Otherwise, you can park on the edge of the field/road that runs between the field and pavilion. We will have volunteers to help direct parking but ask that you try to park at a diagonal, as close to another car as possible without impeding door usage. Please do not park DIRECTLY in front of the pavilion unless you are a volunteer/staff member.
  • Friday we are sharing the camping field with at least one other group. They will have the section of field closer to the bathrooms, so please try not to walk through their area on your way there. This also means we will be fairly strict about noise after 10pm on Friday. Saturday night we will have the field to ourselves so we will be a bit more lenient, but still ask folks to respect quiet hours from midnight to 6am.    

Additionally (addressing some questions that have been asked):

🚗There are no entry or parking fees for Fall Creek Falls State Park

✅You do not have to pre-reg or have attended Woods Flock before to join us next weekend 😀 but we do appreciate when folks RSVP (http://woodsFlock.com/Eli2026RSVP) and if you plan on camping will need to either fill out the RSVP or sign our liability waiver on-site.

🌭The potluck/plushie picnic is for everyone! Bring something if you can/want but you can still eat even if you can’t contribute. Or you’re welcome to bring your own food to eat with us.

🐾 Well behaved pets and of course service animals are welcome but they do need to remain leashed or otherwise contained during the event and picked up after

We can’t wait to see everyone 🐦

SCHEDULE (subject to change*):

*We have reached out to a few different folks about adding additional things to the schedule. If you have an idea, please submit it on the form and we may be able to work it in.
 
All times are in CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME.

Friday:

  • NOON – Volunteers arrive for setup. Board games and art supplies will be freely available to attendees throughout the weekend.
  • 3pm – Attendees may check in and set up
  • 6pm – Fire social There will be hot dogs and marshmallows available.
  • 7pm* – Opossum time w/ Chimera, learn about and meet a opossum!
  • 7:45 carpool to The Lodge for Night Hike (This is run by the park and has limited space; there will be normies in the group but a small number of WF folks are attending so if you want to go, grab your ticket here).
  • 9-11pm – Stargazing and telescope will be set up on the far end of the field, weather permitting
  • 10pm – Quiet hours start. 
Saturday:
  •  7am – Fire will be going for any wanting to use for breakfast (BYO)
  • 8am – Morning stretch & walkies – Greet the day and get your blood flowing! We will have a tarp but recommend bringing your own mat if you wish to join. There will then be a short walk in the woods. We ask folks to be quiet during this so we can listen for bird song and possibly see some critters 🙂 Hiking shoes, long pants, and bug spray recommended.
  • 9am – Mini Market: Anyone interested in selling handmade items are welcome to set up any time. There will be a designated area, you can claim a table or set up your own table/canopy nearby. We will also have a charity auction table set up, if anyone wants to donate items or place a bid. 
  • 10am – Welcome, introductions, and mingle. Icebreaker games and badgemaking.
  • 11am – Learn about the Society for Creative Anachronism with The Angry Ironsmith, who will also have his handmade armor on display and blacksmithing wares for sale  
  • NOON – Potluck / Plushie Picnic. Bring something to share or just a friend to share it with!
  • 1:30pm – Group Photo (with and without fursuits)
  • 2pm – Fursuit-optional field games
  • ~3pm til whenever –  Magic the Gathering, learn or bring your own decks and let’s play!
  • ~4-6pm – Swap Meet! Bring your trinkets, plushies, plants, or whatever else you think other furries might be interested in trading for. There will be a designated area, but if you plan to bring a lot of stuff, please bring your own table/display. 
  • 5pm – Spray paint art demo w/ Michael
  • 6pm – Charity auction closes* (may close earlier)
  • 7pm – Fire started (open use for cooking). Break out an instrument and let’s jam, or just sing along
  • ~9pm – Dance!
  • 9-11pm – Stargazing and telescope will be set up on the far end of the field, weather permitting
  • 10pm – Wind down
  • 11:59pm – Good Night Howl – quiet hours in effect

Sunday:

  •  7am – Fire will be going for any wanting to use for breakfast (BYO)
  • 8am – Morning stretch  – Greet the day and get your blood flowing
  • 9am – Snake encounter w/ TTU, learn about and hold some snakes!
  • Please be packed up before noon!
  • NOON or whenever everyone is packed up – we will have a SLOW group hike from the Nature Center to Fall Creek Falls and back. This will have plenty of photo opportunities and will take a few hours. We recommend eating beforehand or packing a lunch/snacks.