how-to field trip

BEDDING:

Organic Sheets, Pillows, Heavy Down Duvet, Extra Quilt, Heated Mattress Pads.

TOWELS:

Bath, Hand, Face, Beach, Bath Mat

INSIDE THE TENTS:

Mosquito Netting (only 2 pers tents), Flash Light, Slippers, Beanie (cold weather only), Earplugs, Campfire Blankets, Bedside Lamps, Table Fan

KITCHEN & COOKING SUPPLIES

Camp Stove & Propane Canister

Fire Pit with Grill

Fire starters & kindling

Pots and Pans

Fire Ring w/ Grill

RTIC Cooler & Ice Packs

Double Walled French Press

Enamelware plates, bowls, & cups

Metal Cutlery

Cooking implements including: ladle, large kitchen knife, tongs, grater, wine key & bottle opener, meat fork, peeler, scissors, small cutting board, salt & pepper, marshmallow roasting sticks, & medium cutting board that doubles as a dishwashing bin

Yes! There are many spots on our property along the river to fish, relax or nap. Feel free to move any Adirondack chair that is not associated with a tent to the spot of your choice along the river bank.

Our property runs up and down the West side of the Pecos river. The Northernmost boundary of our riverbank is the Macho Creek inlet and the Southern boundary runs parallel to the Southernmost edge of the Pavilion & Outdoor Kitchen.

New Mexico state law states that the river is public property as long as your feet are in the water. If you have the right gear and want to wander up or down the river you are more than welcome to, but please do not go ashore on the banks other than with our property boundaries as all the adjoining parcels are private property and that would constitute trespassing.

You do not need a fishing license to fish on private property but if you intend to fish anywhere other than Field Trip please make sure to procure one on your own. Licenses can be purchase here.

The temperature can fluctuate up here in the blink of an eye. It can snow in May, have typhoon-like rain in July and be hot and sunny in February so please plan accordingly. Summer brings some pretty intense Thunder/Lighting and Rain so keep that in mind….Pecos keeps us on our toes!

Below is a non-exhaustive list of clothing items we recommend bringing:

Rain Coat

Long Underwear

Warm Pajamas

Down jacket or Fleece

Wool socks

Bathing Suit

Hats (1 for warmth and 1 for sun)

Gloves

FOOTWEAR

This is a campground, we get a LOT of rain and snow out here, which means MUD! Bring shoes that can get muddy and dirty. In the cooler months we recommend waterproof boots or galoshes. High Heels or platforms are not recommended. Tents are outfitted with simple terry slippers but in the spring and fall guests might want to bring warmer slippers to change into once in the tent. Easy slip on shoes are also a good thing to bring with you for quick trips to the bathhouse. Tevas or Watershoes are a good idea if you plan to go in the river.

Headlamp

All tents are outfitted with a single flashlight but if you have a camping headlamp it is a good idea to throw it in your bag to navigate outdoors at night. If coming with children and pets we recommend bringing glow in the dark accessories to keep track of them in the dark.

Toiletries

Sunscreen

Insect Repellant

Toothbrush and Toothpaste

Food and Snacks

All tents are equipped with the cooking basics as well as a cooler. Please make sure to store ALL your food inside the locked cooler, in your vehicle or in the “small” shared fridge at the outdoor kitchen to keep animal interest to a minimum. Do not leave food out and take care to dispose of all food in the garbage cans at the pavilion. Garbage will be emptied every night at 10pm, to discourage animal scavenging. If you have food garbage after 10pm, please keep it INSIDE your tent until the morning. Please bring along any plastic containers and plastic baggies to store your food as needed.