Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway

10/18/2026

Our First Annual Holiday Toy and Warmth Drive is underway, and the blue donation barrels are officially in place at the office! Now let’s fill them with a little holiday magic and a whole lot of Hideaway generosity. ❤️

Your LMCH Block Reps are collecting:
🧸 New toys for kids
🧤 Blankets, gloves, and socks for children and adults

Drop off your donations in the blue barrels inside the LMCH office now through December 5th. The Amboy Fire Department will pick them up on December 5th, and donations will be distributed in Amboy and Yacolt.

While you’re out shopping, consider picking up an extra toy, a cozy blanket, or a warm pair of socks. Even a small donation can help make someone’s holiday a little brighter and their winter a little warmer.

A big thank-you to our Block Reps for sponsoring this drive and to everyone who helps make it a success!

Let’s spread some warmth beyond our gates.

10/17/2026

🎄🎅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, LMCH! 🎅🎄
Our Christmas Extravaganza is coming December 5th!

📍 The ENTIRE event is happening at Headquarters!

ACTIVITIES, BLOCK REPS, AND THE NRC ARE TEAMING UP to bring our camp community an evening of holiday fun, delicious food, and Christmas cheer!

🚒 4:00 PM — Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive!
Santa is trading in his sleigh for a fire truck! Be there to welcome our special guests and kick off the celebration.

📸 4:00–6:00 PM — Holiday Fun & Treats!
Enjoy pictures with Santa, kids’ ornament decorating, cookies, cocoa, and hot c***r! Make your own holiday swag, including bows, wreaths, and more.

✨ 4:30 PM — Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Gather together as we light the Christmas tree and bring a little extra sparkle to the Hideaway!

🍲🏆 5:00 PM — Soup & Bread Cook-Off!
Come hungry for our soup and bread competition… with prizes for the winners! Food will be served until it’s gone, so don’t wait too long to grab a bowl! Want to compete? Email the Block Reps!

Bring the family, your appetite, and your holiday spirit. Let’s make some Christmas memories together at the Hideaway! ❤️🎄

December 5th • Starting at 4:00 PM • All at Headquarters!

09/07/2026

Thanks to all who braved the weather and attended the craft fair yesterday! Another fun event and great member participation.

08/24/2026

Update: The fire is now 100% contained, per the National Interagency Fire Center 21:05

🔥 HIDDEN MEADOWS FIRE UPDATE 🔥

We have received quite a few calls and messages regarding the Hidden Meadows Fire and wanted to provide some clarification for our members.

The fire is located in the Fargher Lake area, south of Amboy and well south of Lake Merwin Campers Hideaway. Some alerts and mapping services are showing the location as Yacolt because properties in the Fargher Lake area can carry a Yacolt mailing address. The fire itself is not located in the town of Yacolt.

Based on the current information available, the fire is approximately 8 acres and is moving generally west/southwest… away from LMCH and the Lake Merwin area.

At this time, there is no evacuation notice or immediate threat to LMCH.

We are continuing to keep an eye on the situation and will share additional information if conditions change or if there is anything our members need to know.

Please help us reduce confusion by sharing accurate information rather than relying solely on the city name shown in automated fire alerts.

07/11/2026

Had an absolutely wonderful time today at the Territorial Day Parade!! Were you there? Did you get some candy!?
Special thanks to the Block Rep Committee for their hard work on our great float!!

07/01/2026

Friendly Reminder: If you are planning any alterations to your site or trailer, please start by completing a Site Development Plan, available through the LMCH Office.

Once submitted, LMCH will review the proposed work and stamp the plan if we believe the project may require additional permitting through Clark County or Washington State L&I.

This applies especially to work involving electrical, plumbing, gas, framing, walls, doors, windows, structural changes, decks, covers, hookups, or other site/trailer modifications.

Please check before starting work. It is much easier to verify requirements up front than to correct unapproved or unpermitted work after the fact.

06/29/2026

🌿 NRC W**d Pull Contest – July 12th! 🌿
Hosted by the Natural Resources Committee

Camp needs your help! We have a growing problem with Tansy Ragwort, Thistle, and Spurge Laurel, so this year the NRC W**d Pull Contest is expanding to include Spurge Laurel as well.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12th
📍 Drop-Off Location: Front area of the Gravel Pit / Burn Pile
⏰ Time: 1pm-2:30pm
🏆 Prizes: Awarded to the top three winners who pull and bag the most weeds by weight.

Please pull and bag the entire plant, including roots and rhizomes where possible. For Spurge Laurel, please use extra caution. It is poisonous, and all plant material should be bagged and handled with gloves.

Important safety reminders:
Wear gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection when possible. Do not leave pulled weeds, flowers, berries, or plant debris on your site. Bag it and bring it to the designated drop-off area.

This is a great way to help protect our forest, improve campsites and common areas, and support the health of LMCH.

Thank you to the NRC and all of our members who help keep camp beautiful! 🌲
**dPull

06/29/2026

06/22/2026

ALL VENDOR SPOTS FILLED FOR THE CRAFT FAIR AS OF 6/22/26.
Still accepting registrations for the wait list. I usually have a few last minute cancellations so it is worth being added to the waitlist.

If you have not received a confirmation via email from me please reach out to me at 503-329-5620.