Description

Join us for year 3 of our group campout up in Wisconsin! ⛺

Mappy Hour Chicago is heading north for some classic summer car camping up in Wisconsin at Richard Bong State Recreation Area – just 1.5 hours north of Chicago.

We'll get our camping on while enjoying Wisconsin in all its glory. If you're into morning yoga sessions, day hikes, relaxing by the bonfire, group dinner at camp, and quiet nights under the stars, we're planning on that too. We've taken care of the campsite reservation – you just have to show up for the fun.

Included with ticket: 🎟

• Campsite reservation (1tent spot at group campsite)
• Saturday breakfast
• Saturday dinner
• Sunday breakfast
• Community shelters for relaxing
• Firewood
• Free Solemn Oath beer + Partake Brewing N/A beer (first come, first serve)
• Paddle boarding + kayaking (first come, first serve)

NOTE: We will be providing meals on Saturday (breakfast and dinner) and Sunday (breakfast). We will have a community camp kitchen to use on-site if you would like to prepare your own food outside of those meals (i.e. Saturday lunch). BYO pots/pans to cook with, please!

Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be provided at the group breakfasts (Saturday and Sunday) and dinner (Saturday) for those who opt for it. Please email chapter co-leader: Erica (erica.zazo at gmail.com) with any dietary restrictions and accommodations in advance.

Downtown Kenosha is a short 30-minute drive East of Richard Bong Recreation Area – for folks who want to drive to grab lunch (Saturday or Sunday afternoon), visit a local brewery, or go to the beach.

Weekend agenda: 🥾

Friday, Sept 27 – Arrive anytime after 3pm CST

• 6pm – BYO Dinner
• 8pm – Bonfire + Beers + N/A Beers
• 10pm – Quiet Hours

Saturday, Sept 28

• 9am – Breakfast Served
• 11am – Group Hike
• 1pm – BYO Lunch (or) Drive to Mars Cheese Castle or Kenosha for lunch
• 3pm – Campsite Art + Games + Chilling + Paddling
• 6pm – Dinner Served
• 8pm – Bonfire + Beers + N/A Beers + The North Face Gear Raffle
• 10pm – Quiet Hours

Sunday, Sept 29

• 8:30am – Group Yoga
• 9am – Breakfast Served
• 10am – Hiking / Exploring on Your Own
• 11am – Breakdown Campsite
• Noon – Checkout / Depart Campsite

What you'll need: 🎒

• Transportation to + from the campground
• Money for parking pass or Wisconsin parks pass (if you drive)
• Food for Friday (dinner) and Saturday (lunch)
• Personal Snacks
• Camping gear...

Camp packing list:

• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Camp Pillow
• Towel / Bathing Suit
• Headlamp / Lantern
• Toiletries
• Hiking Boots / Closed-Toe Shoes
• Water Bottle
• Bug Spray
• Lunch Food
• Snacks
• Friday Dinner Food
• Saturday Lunch Food

Need a ride? 🚐

Erica will be able to accommodate a carpool up to eight people [8 spots total]. Her van will leave at 4:30pm on Friday, Sept 27 from the Solemn Oath taproom in Logan Square.

Cost: $30 per person (round trip) – helps us cover mileage and gas costs

To reserve a ride, email Erica (erica.zazo at gmail.com).

Want to carpool? 🚙

If you're interested in carpooling (or offering a ride to someone who might need one), send an email with your name, neighborhood, and the date/time you ideally would like to leave – to chapter co-leader: Erica Zazo (erica.zazo at gmail.com).

For those who drive themselves, paid parking [$11 per night] is available at the campsite.

Weather / Refund Notice
We plan to camp rain or shine – and will have shelters to congregate in during the day in the event of inclement weather. Refunds will not be provided, even in the event of rain – due to the need to purchase and pay for campsite fees, food, wood, etc. in advance.

Any questions?
Reach out to Mappy Hour Chicago co-chapter lead: Erica Zazo (erica.zazo at gmail.com)

Big thanks to our local sponsor The North Face for supporting this event.

We will be raffling off The North Face swag at the Saturday night bonfire. Everyone will receive 1x raffle ticket!

This hike is a part of The North Face's TRED Tour.

Welcome to the TRED Tour, The North Face's trail-based event series for runners and hikers. Join us on your favorite routes, connect with fellow explorers and test our latest footwear technology – DREAM midsole, which keeps things soft when the miles get hard.