Camp Kerchunk '24

The Southwest Community Radio System is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing public radio communication resources in the form of infrastructure, events, and educational opportunity to Arizona and New Mexico.

Southwest Community Radio System

The annual summer camp out for the Southwest Community Radio System!

Luna Lake Group Campground, All Sites

It’s time to start gearing up for Camp Kerchunk! Registration is now open for the '23 SWCRS annual campout.General Info:<ol><li>Where: Luna Lake Group Campground, group sites area (we’ve reserved all of them) in Alpine, Arizona. Alpine is about 10 minutes past the Arizona/New Mexico border.</li><li>When: Friday July 5th to Monday July 8th, 2024. Screaming Eagle add-on extends duration from Wednesday July 3rd to Monday July 8th, 2024 (purchase of general admission required) Check-in and Check-out is at 2PM. </li><li>Weather: Hard to say for sure; but the average high temp during the day for June is around 77°F. Monsoons usually don’t quite make it in yet in June; however they could still occur – so plan accordingly.</li><li>Who: Anyone with an interest in the SWCRS who would like to hang out with a bunch of familiar voices (and faces) can attend.</li><li>Cost: $45 per family/party/spot, $35 for the screaming eagle add-on. This is just to cover our costs reserving the group sites, any leftover funds will be a 50/50 benefit between the SWCRS Arizona and New Mexico operation funds. As this is in exchange for goods and/or services; the payment is not tax-deductible. You may cancel at any time up to 1 week in advance for a refund.</li><li>Equipment: Motor homes, travel trailers and tents can all be accommodated. Per the USFS – the limitation on vehicle length is 99 feet…. so unless you’re taking your private Boeing 737 your stuff should fit. There are no hookups of any sorts for RV’s</li></ol>Provisions<ol><li>We’re only providing access to the camping spot; you are responsible for any other necessities you need, bring your own food, drinks, and camping equipment – vault toilets and water are available on site.</li><li>We’ll be organizing a few group events as well; you are not required to attend or participate in these - they’re just for a bit of fun.</li><li>Travel Time: From Tucson – about 4 hours and 30 minutes, From Albuquerque – about 3 hours and 45 minutes</li></ol>Other Things:<ol><li>Attendance is solely at your own risk. In exchange for being permitted to attend in any capacity, we require all attendants sign a liability waiver; we’ll get you squared away when you arrive on site and you can review a sample waiver in the registration form. If you are bringing any minors outside of your own family; their parents or guardians will need to provide a signed waiver.</li><li>Not the camping type? There are several hotels and motels located close by in the town of Alpine. See below.</li></ol>What’s there to do?Alpine itself is a small, pine forested town in Northeastern Arizona and is about 10 minutes away from camp. Services available include fuel and automotive repair, a small grocery store, a handful of restaurants and bars, a few bait and tackle shops, and a handful of outdoor recreational outfitters.A few Local recreational activities include:<ul><li>Off-Road Travel &amp; Exploration: Three Forks, Black Canyon River, Really just go drive anywhere and take a fork off the main stretch and go get lost.</li><li>Hunting &amp; Fishing: Luna Lake is within walking distance from camp and is regularly stocked with Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, and hosts a healthy dose of Crawdads / Crawfish if you’re so inclined. Other lakes nearby: Hulsey Lake, Nutrioso Reservoir, Lake Sierra Blanca, Big Lake.</li><li>Hiking &amp; Mountain Biking: A healthy dose of trails immediately near the campsite and throughout the area</li><li>Scenic Drives: US Highway 191 through Hannigan Meadows, be sure to stop by Blue Vista. US Highway 180 passes through Luna NM and provides many turnoffs and dirt roads to explore</li></ul>Off-Site LodgingIf camping isn’t your thing, you might also consider the following overnight accommodations in the area and attend during the day; if you are staying at one of these establishments there are no dues to attend and you'll just register for a daytime pass. We do still require a waiver.<ul><li>Luna Lake Campground Individual Sites</li><li>Sportsman’s Lodge – Alpine, AZ</li><li>Mountain Hi Lodge</li><li>Alpine Cabins</li><li>Escudilla Mountain Cabins</li><li>Meadow’s Edge Cabins</li><li>Aspen Lodge</li><li>Coronado Trail RV Park</li></ul>Note: we cannot vouch for or endorse any of the above establishments; do your own research!

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