Rules & Proceedures
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Rules
Rules For Groups at Long Scraggy
Please read the following rules to make your stay at Long Scraggy an enjoyable experience for
you and our other guests. Failure to follow these rules may result in corrective action, including
the loss of current and/or future use of the ranch.
1. Responsibility:
● The Rocky Mountain Christian Conference Grounds Association (RMCCGA) is the legal
owner of Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch. RMCCGA is a Christian organization and expects all
guests to respect and support its Christian values.
● RMCCGA is not responsible for personal injury occurring while on the Ranch grounds.
Guests must assure that their group is properly insured and that the rules are fully explained to
all participants.
● Guests are responsible to provide adequate adult supervision for all members of their
group at all times – including at least one adult sleeping in each cabin with children. Guests are
responsible to provide their own adult supervision at the pool, and their own qualified supervisor
at the rifle and archery ranges. Guests must provide their own supervision for the use of the
team building structures. It is advised that the group have someone who can administer first aid.
2. Hours: Check-in time and check out time is specified in your contract. Quiet time is
from 10pm to 7am daily, and must be strictly observed out of courtesy to other guests and to the
neighboring houses – sound carries easily down the valley. Use the dinner bell only when
necessary. Pool hours are from 9am to 9pm daily. Rifle range hours are 9am to 5pm daily,
except on Sunday noon to 5pm. These hours are set by zoning ordinance and MUST be strictly
observed.
3. Check-in and Check-out: The guest group’s leader must check in with the Ranch Hosts
at the office in the ranch house immediately upon arrival, before their group occupies buildings.
It is advised that their leader inspect, along with the Ranch Host, each building to make sure
that all is in working order. Upon departure, the group leader must notify the Ranch Host of any
damages, assure that all cleaning has been performed, and pay the bill.
4. Vehicles: The speed limit on Ranch grounds is 10 mph – please be alert for children!
Guests may drive their vehicles to the cabins to unload. After unloading, park them on the
graded area near the swimming pool and leave them there for the duration of your stay.
Operating motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles on the ranch grounds is strictly forbidden.
5. Alcoholic Beverages: No alcoholic beverages are allowed at the Ranch. Exceptions
may be requested and must be granted by the Ranch Host before the guest group’s arrival at
the Ranch.
6. Fires and Smoking: Fires are permitted only in the fire rings in the campground.
Please fill the provided buckets with water for extinguishing the fire. Charcoal fires are permitted
in personal grills. Prior to starting fires, please notify the Ranch Hosts to ensure there are no fire
bans in place. Long Scraggy has a large gas grill for guest use. Smoking is not permitted
inside any building. Be sure cigarette butts are completely extinguished before putting them in
trash cans.
7. Fishing Pond: Catch and release fishing is permitted in our pond. Flies and lures only.
No wading or swimming is allowed in the pond. All children must have adult supervision. Stay
off of ice if it is present.
8. Rifle Range: Please pick up spent brass and put it in the bucket at range. Clean up any
targets (pop cans, etc.) and place them in the trash can. The rifle range is for .22 caliber rifles or
smaller. Please
obey the allowed times for shooting. Rifle range hours are 9am to 5pm daily,
except on Sunday noon to 5pm. These hours are set by zoning ordinance and MUST be strictly
observed
Proceedures
These procedures must be followed in order for you to receive a full refund of your deposit. Your deposit will be credited to your final bill upon check out with the Ranch Host. Ranch Host will verify that no damage or cleaning deductions are necessary.
- Cleaning: During your stay, it is up to you to clean as you desire. No cleaning service is provided, except that paper supplies in bathrooms will be replenished and kitchen towels laundered as needed. Before you depart, you are responsible to clean all buildings, restrooms, and grounds areas that you have used according to the cleaning instruction sheet (available from Ranch Hosts and posted in cabins and Roundhouse). Cleaning supplies are found in the “cleaning supply room” in the back of the Roundhouse and in the cleaning supply closet, located at the bathhouse. Ranch Host will assess the cleaning of each portion of camp used. A $50 per hour cleaning charge will be added if portions of camp are not cleaned properly.
- Trash: Garbage from the kitchen must be collected daily and put in the dumpster. All food refuse should be put in the dumpster with the steel lid closed, to prevent bears from raiding the garbage. Outdoor trash cans should be emptied nightly to prevent attracting wildlife. A $50 per hour cleaning charge will be added if your group does not dispose of trash properly.
- Pets: Depending on the type of group and reason for visit, pets are permitted (with prior approval) at Long Scraggy Mountain Ranch at your own risk.
- Your pets must be on a leash and must be friendly to all other guests.
- Owners must clean up immediately after pets.
- Long Scraggy charges a $10 pet fee per night per pet for overnight cabin guests.
- Owners must cover the cost of any damage caused by their pet.
- Due to Jefferson County requirements & the health of all guests, pets are not allowed in the Roundhouse, swimming pool area, or community bathrooms.
- Furnishings. All furnishings (including but not limited to mattresses, tables, chairs, implements, and kitchen items) are to remain in the buildings. Advance permission must be requested in order for any items to be used outdoors or moved from one building to another. Loss or damage of furnishings will be charged against your deposit.
- Food and Beverages: Guests who cook for themselves are responsible for proper use of all kitchen equipment. The Ranch provides dish soap (hand and machine), bleach for disinfecting, scrubbers, towels and cloths. Guests are advised to comply with state food establishment regulations (copy in kitchen towel cabinet) and must sanitize all dishes and utensils accordingly before returning them to their places.
- Signs and Graffiti: Please do not post anything indoors or out, without specific permission as to place and method. Please do not use tape or staples on windows, floors, walls or any other surfaces. No graffiti in cabins or on furniture. Any labor necessary to remove postings, adhesives, and staples, as well as materials to replace damage caused by postings, will be charged against your deposit at $50/hour plus materials.
- Sports Equipment: Guests who desire to use the rifle and archery ranges must provide and assure responsible use of their own rifles, bows and arrows, and targets. Equipment for disc golf, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, softball and kickball is available and can be found in the Roundhouse or pool area. Please return all items to their proper location when finished using them.
- Telephone: There is no cell service at the Ranch. Guests may use the telephone, located in the Roundhouse (dining area) for necessary calls. Please limit incoming use to emergencies only. (This is the only telephone line coming into the Ranch, so it also serves all other camp business and the Ranch Hosts.) Contact Ranch Hosts for the closest cell service locations.
- Utilities: Because this is a frequent drought area, please conserve water! Take care not to run faucets any longer than absolutely necessary in the kitchen, baths, or hose near the pool. Turn off lights and turn down heat whenever possible; especially do not leave windows or doors open when heat is on. Charges may be assessed against your deposit for violations.