Location

Dystopia Rising New York uses Forestburg Scout Reservation as its primary location. The address is 1945 NY-42, Forestburgh, NY 12777.

The nearest towns are Monticello (12 miles) and Port Jervis (13 miles). Port Jervis has a train station that services the New York City area through New Jersey Transit. Both towns have supermarkets, restaurants, and hotels.

Facilities

The campsite has heated cabins with bunkbeds. All cabins have electricity. At current capacity, all players can expect to find a bunk. Cabins do not have running water or toilets, but there are nearby latrines and all cabins have a sink within walking distance.

There are showers onsite.

Depending on the season, you are allowed to have fires in designated areas. Fires must be attended at all times, and no combat can occur in the vicinity of a fire.

We do not have access to the kitchen facilities. We do have access to a walk-in freezer, microwave, and coffee maker. Personal grills are allowed outside and in the Great Hall.

Safety

There is significant wildlife, including bears, on site. If you hear someone ask “are you an animal?” you must respond “I am not an animal.” You may not have open food containers in your cabin overnight, and all food waste must be taken to the trash compactor near the Great Hall before you go to sleep.

If you see a sign that says “DO NOT ENTER,” remember that is an out-of-character sign and you cannot enter that area.

There is no unsupervised swimming at the campsite. Some events might have a lifeguard on staff, and will be announced prior to the event.

The campsite can be very dark at night. If you identify a tripping hazard, please notify a guide immediately.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

You must be fully vaccinated (including a two-week waiting period after your last shot) to play in Dystopia Rising New York. Please email us your proof of vaccination.

Operations & Medical Sleep

The first two buildings on the right after the parking area are Medical Sleep and Operations. Space is available in Medical Sleep on a case-by-case basis; please email us to coordinate. Please go to Operations to check-in to site and for your NPC shift.

Parking

There is onsite parking to accommodate all vehicles. The campsite has significant restrictions on vehicle use past the parking lot; do not drive on any surface that is not clearly a road meant for cards.

Camping

Camping is allowed and encouraged. Please contact us if you intend to set up a tent so that we might direct you to the appropriate areas.

Schedule

You may typically arrive on site at 4 pm the day of the event (alternative times will be announced by email and our Facebook group). Opening announcements occur at 9:30 pm Friday, with “Game On” at 10 pm. The game ends at noon on Sunday; you can expect clean-up to take approximately two hours.

If you need to leave early, please contact us to set up early clean-up.