Campers who play together can also stay together at Tacoma Power’s four parks. Here’s how.

Download the new 2012 interactive reservation form for Alder Lake, Mossyrock or Taidnapam park group camps.

Most summer weekends are reserved in 2012. Please call ahead for available dates before sending your application. (Phone numbers below)

New! Reserve Mayfield Lake Park's group camp online

• Reserve dates between Memorial Day weekend and Oct. 15
• Call (888) CAMPOUT (226-7688) to reserve by phone
• Dropped-off and mailed-in reservation requests will no longer be accepted

Primitive group camp fees
Primitive group camps will cost $180 per night at Mayfield Lake Park and Mossyrock Park in 2012.

New group sites at Alder Lake Park
We've added 15 new group campsites (sites 131-145) at Alder Lake Park adjacent to the existing group camp. Each five-site area has its own kitchen shelter.

Got reservations?
To get your group camp reservation request form for Alder Lake, Mossyrock or Taidnapam parks:

• Download the new 2012 interactive reservation form (pdf 372 kb)
  
• Visit or contact the park where you want to stay (phone numbers below)
• Pick one up at Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S. 35th St. in Tacoma, Washington (Sorry, we aren't able to accept forms or payments for group camps at this location)
  

How to apply
Mail in or drop off forms and deposits at the park where you wish to camp after Jan. 1 for that year’s reservations.

To give everyone a fair chance at a reservation:

• Dropped-off applications are treated as mail.
• Multiple applications received on the same business day are randomly drawn.   

Confirmations

• You will receive a confirmation by mail if sites are available for the dates you requested.
• We'll return your form and deposit if the group camp is already booked.

When can you stay and play?

• You can camp in the group sites at Mossyrock, Taidnapam and Alder Lake parks between April 15 and Oct. 15.
• Camp at Mayfield Lake Park’s group camp area between Memorial Day weekend and Oct. 15.
• Campground check-in begins at 2:30 p.m. Check out is at 1 p.m.

 Check out maps and features of our group camps in our Group Camping brochure (pdf 523 kb).

Alder Lake Park
Round up your friends and family and apply early for your stay at Alder Lake Park's spacious group camp.

• You must reserve at least five sites
• Kitchen shelters include barbecue grills, a sink and electrical outlets
• For sites 101-120, you may reserve the large kitchen shelter, if available, for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day
  
• For sites 131-145, one small kitchen shelter is available for each five-site area
  
• Horseshoe pits and playground
• Picnic tables and fire rings at each site, plus community fire rings
• Restroom with showers

Mossyrock Park
If you’ve got a gaggle of friends and family who need at least five campsites, plan ahead for Mossyrock Park’s two group camp areas.

Main group camp

• You must reserve at least five sites
• Kitchen shelter includes fireplace/barbecue grills, sinks and electrical outlets
• You may reserve the kitchen shelter, if available, for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day (only for the main group camp)
• Horseshoe pits, a volleyball area and restroom with showers
• Community water stations, fire rings and picnic tables

Primitive group camp
The primitive group camp offers a back-to-the-basics experience for campers.

• You must reserve all 10 sites
• Picnic tables and fire rings in each site
• Water available
• Vault toilet, no showers

Mayfield Lake Park
Mayfield Lake Park’s primitive group is separated from the other camping areas, which gives group campers a sense of privacy.

• You must reserve all 12 sites
• No hookups
• Kitchen shelter in group camp area is free of charge
• Restrooms with showers

Taidnapam Park
Two group camps at Taidnapam Park offer loads of fun activities.

Main group camp

• You must reserve at least 10 sites
• Kitchen shelter includes barbecue grills, sinks and electrical outlets
• You may reserve the kitchen shelter, if available, for one meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) per day (only for the main group camp)
• Horseshoe pits and volleyball area
• Restroom with showers

Primitive group camp
For a rustic group camping experience, reserve Taidnapam's primitive group camp.

• You must reserve all 12 sites
• Space for 12 tents
• Picnic tables and community fire ring
• No hookups
• Nearby restroom with showers

For more information

Check out maps and features of our group camps in our Group Camping brochure (pdf 523 kb).

To learn more about our group camps, please call:

• Alder Lake Park at (360) 569-2778
• Mayfield Lake Park at (360) 985-2364
• Mossyrock Park at (360) 983-3900
• Taidnapam Park at (360) 497-7707