Camp Karankawa Boy Scout Camp

FIRE BAN LIFTED!!

jrstegall — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:08:49 +0000

Yes The Fire Ban is LIFTED !! But there is still NO SMOKING on Camp at ALL !! By ANYONE !!

Anyone Breaking the Smokeing Rules will be ask to leave Camp.

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The County has Lifted Fire Ban !!

Current Ground Fire Alert Status - MODERATE

J.R. Frausto — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:58:06 +0000

Current ground fire alert status for Camp Karankawa is MODERATE

Supervised ground fires in designated areas are ALLOWED

IGNITION: Fires can start from most accidental causes, but with the exception of lightning fires in some areas, the number of starts is generally low.

SPREAD: Fires in open cured grasslands will burn briskly and spread rapidly on windy days. Timber fires spread slowly to moderately fast. The average fire is of moderate intensity, although heavy concentrations of fuel, especially draped fuel, may burn hot.

SPOTTING: Short-distance spotting may occur, but is not persistent.

CONTROL: Fires are not likely to become serious and control is relatively easy.

If you are not sure, always ask to be on the safe side.

Click HERE for more detailed information on Fire Danger Alerts

New Maps for Camp Karankawa

J.R. Frausto — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:21:24 +0000

New and updated maps for Camp Karankawa have been created and are now available for use.

To access new maps click HERE.