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Five sites are located within the YETA equidistant and in succession along the YETA road, which ends in a turnaround. The first site you'll see is called the Assembly Area. It is a large site equipped with a screened shelter, restrooms, amphitheater and fire ring and small picnic shelter. Sites 1-4, are of the walk-in type, reachable via a short trail from a small parking pull-off. All sites have shoreline access. Campsites 1-3 sleep up to 35 people each. Campsite 4 has separate patrol areas and sleeps up to 60 people. Each of these sites contain a covered shelter with a picnic table, small open grill, food locker, fire ring with limited seating, limited parking at the end of the trail, and potable water by the parking area. Men's /women's restrooms are located by the entrance to Campsite # 2 and provide 2 showers, toilets, sinks and electricity. No hot water.
1. Trash- Pack all trash out of the refuge.
Keep trash bagged at all times. Campsites and restrooms MUST be clean prior
to group’s departure. Please inspect campsite and restrooms prior to
leaving. These areas will also be checked by a refuge staff member.
2. Animals- Do not feed, approach,
bother, or otherwise disturb animals. Harming or disturbing any form of wildlife
is a federal offense. Feeding wildlife is prohibited and dangerous.
3. Food- Some animals are very skilled at getting into food
and food containers. Locked metal or wood boxes make good storage units. If
you don’t have a food container, store food in a vehicle. Avoid storing
food in your tent.
4. Fires- Fires are permitted only in established/designated
fire rings. Do not cut any limbs from dead or live standing trees. Only
fallen limbs may be used for fires. Fires must be completely put out prior
to departing the site. Do not leave a fire unattended. Do not use concrete
fireplaces as chopping blocks.
5. Shore Access- To help prevent erosion use only established
paths to travel from the campsite to the beach. Do not slide down embankments.
No fishing or kayaking October 15 to April 15. Beach access limited to
campsite area from October 15 to April 15.
6. Switching Sites- Do not switch sites during your stay
without advance permission from the Y.E.T.A. coordinator.
7. Gate- Keep entrance gate to Y.E.T.A. closed at all
times.
8. Quiet Hours- Quiet hours are from 10:00 P.M. to 6:00
A.M. After dark your activities are restricted to your own campsite. No
“capture the flag” game with other troops in other campsites.
No leaving the Y.E.T.A. after dark unless there is an emergency. If there
is an emergency you will have to contact a staff member at the residential
area, so they can open the gate for you.
9. Orientation- A mandatory orientation for both leaders
and scouts will be held at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Claude
F. Lard Visitor Center.
10. Identification- If possible have the group wear similar
t-shirts.
11. Agenda- Scoutmasters are required to submit an agenda
for approval of any activities that are not related to normal visitor use
in public use area.
This applies to any activities besides camping in the Y.E.T.A.
12. Electronic Equipment- Avoid bringing expensive electronic
equipment on the camping trip. Equipment can easily be damaged or stolen if
left unattended. Most cell phones do not work here.
13. Parking- Parking space is limited, please car pool if
possible. All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas after unloading.
14. Laws- All state and federal laws must be followed
and will be enforced by refuge law enforcement officers.
15. Water- Do not use the water in the Y.E.T.A. restrooms
or shower house for drinking. Potable water can be obtained at the stand
pipe near the parking area at each campsite.
FAILURE TO STRICTLY ADHERE TO THE RULES MAY RESULT IN REVOCATION OF
CAMPING PRIVILEGES AND REMOVAL FROM THE REFUGE.
