Equipment Checkout

This facility, located in Building 124, has a wide variety of recreational, athletic and lawn and garden equipment available for checkout. Included are utility trailers, pressure washers, rug shampooers, campers, boats and motors, camping sets, fishing rods and log splitters. Fees are charged at daily, weekly and weekend rates. Propane tank refilling is also available. Click here to download a current equipment rental pricelist. We also offer information for local parks and campgrounds including our FamCamp located on the south end of the base near the Skeet Range.

*The equipment rental pricelist is in Adobe .PDF format. To view .PDF files, you just need Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer. If it isn't already on your computer, you can get your free copy by clicking here.

Equipment Check-out and Turn-in Policies

1. Customers signing for receipt of equipment will be responsible for condition of listed equipment.
   
2. Inspect the condition of items before they are checked out. If items are not serviceable, notify the recreation assistant.
   
3. Items being turned in will be cleaned and in a serviceable condition.
   
   • Sand and dirt will be removed from tents, inside and out
     and they will be dry.
   • Tent stakes will be clean and free of mud and dirt. Poles will be assembled and also clean of mud, dirt and sand.
   • Reels will be free of sand and dirt. Rinse with fresh water.
     
4. Customers are reaponsible to clean rental equipment prior to turn in. Any items returned dirty will be assessed an additional cleaning fee from $5 to $25, depending on the size and condition of the equipment.
   
5. Customers will be assessed the estimated cost of repair to include labor for damaged items.
   
6. Customer will replace items lost with a new item.
   
7. Boats, canoes or campers will not be issued during the last hour of operation. A late fee of $25 will be assessed in addition to the original fee if above equipment is returned after 4 p.m.
   
8. Allow enough time for check out and return.
   Organizational Check-Out
   Squadrons or organizations that are planning a picnic, special outing, commander's call or retirement ceremonies may check out select items. Free issue items are limited to field equipment/games, tables and chairs. Water coolers and ice chests are half price.
   
9. Organizational Check-out - Squadrons or organizations that are planning a picnic, special outing, commander's call or retirement ceremony may check out SELECT items AT NO COST. These items are limited to field equipment/games and tables and chairs. Water coolers, super cookers and ice chests are half price.
   

Blue Streak Bike Shop Our bike shop is located at Equipment Checkout and offers complete bicycle repair and maintenance services as well as a full assortment of retail services from parts & components to apparel, energy foods and sunglasses.

Eagles Nest Picnic Area

The picnic area features four covered pavilions with barbeque grills, tables, a playground, and volleyball and horseshoe areas. Pavilion areas may be reserved; otherwise, they are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservation use take priority. There is no fee to use the picnic area.

FamCamp

• October - March $15 per night (non-peak season)*
• April - September $18 per night (peak season)*
• Dry Sites $7
• Dump Station $3

The FamCamp offers 10 sites, 7 with full hookups (water, sewer, 20, 30 and 50amp electric), and 3 with water and electricity only. Customers using sites without sewer hookup may use the on-site dump station at no additional charge. We also have a grassy area for tent camping. A newly constructed community pavilion is also available for individual or group events while you're camping. Restroom facilities, including flush toilets and sinks are available across the street in the Eagles Nest Park area. All sites are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Outdoor Adventures Program If you're looking for exciting outdoor activities, then you should check out our Outdoor Adventure Program. We are an organized outfitter that allows you to sit back, relax, and let us do all the planning; we provide trip leadership, information, equipment and encouragement. We offer new and exciting outdoor activities which promote physical fitness, confidence and peer interaction. Activities include mountain and road cycling, hiking, backpacking, kayaking and white water rafting. We offer all levels of activities from the beginner to the advanced enthusiast, whether it's road cycling 100 miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains or just strolling along a quiet forest trail, we are sure to have a trip for you.

Eagle's Talon Paintball Field The Eagle's Talon Paintball Field, located on the south side of the base near the AMC Museum. Complete rental packages are available for $20 and customers are welcome to use their own equipment as well. The field fee is $5 and all customers must purchase Outdoor Recreation supplied paintballs and CO2. Outdoor Recreation offers a full service paintball pro shop complete with name brand markers, paintballs and apparel. We offer special Paintball Packages for a $165 fee which includes play for up to 10, all equipment, CO2 and one case of paintballs (2,000 paintballs). Additional may be added at $15 each. These packages are perfect for birthday parties, squadron functions and special occasions. Walk-In Play Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Private Functions Sunday - Friday 9 a.m. - Noon & 1 - 4 p.m. (*Hours are subject to change due to customer participation and weather conditions. If winds are in excess of 20 mph, the field cannot be open.)