2024 Rendezvous

The dates for the 2024 Rendezvous are April 25-28, 2024!


The reason for this Rendezvous is to recreate a particular time in the history of this country, and keep alive its culture, from clothing to weapons, hunting to food.  Of course, we do understand that not everyone is interested in full reenactment when they come to Rondy.

However,  we would really appreciate it if those who enjoy the experience we provide would seriously consider wearing a capote or frock over their modern clothing, if only to keep the feeling of the Rendezvous “in the period”.  We’d like it if period attire would be visible more than modern clothing if you’re in the public view.  Of course, primitive attire is always required in the primitive camps. We would also appreciate seeing everyone in their period attire at our closing council as well.

Thank you for your consideration of these important points.


Our site of 120 acres at approximately 5000 feet elevation is located at the base of the pristine Pine Valley Mountains in Southern Utah. Our site’s name is Stone Cliff Canyon and is nestled among the piñon pines and juniper/cedar trees; it has a panoramic view of the mountains and easy access to the site from a main highway.

With the weather in Southern Utah perfect for a fantastic spring Rendezvous; we invite everyone to join us. We have warm days and cool to cold nights. Buckskins are worn during the day, with capotes, campfires and lodge stoves a must at night. The backdrop for our Rendezvous includes the beauty of snow on the mountain with the majestic red and purple mountains that surround the site. The Shoot ranges will test even the seasoned shooter, our Primitive Archery and Knife & Hawk events are unsurpassed anywhere in the West. Make our Rendezvous your spring getaway!

Just a mile back down the highway to the south lies Baker Reservoir, which gives our Trapping Party and friends another great outdoor option: FISH! Bring your tackle and eat fish for dinner for a change! The Reservoir has native German Browns as well as Rainbow Trout. There are a small number of Forest Service “tin-tipi” sites there as well; these are first come first served.

Period of Dress is Pre-1840 (encouraged but not required in Tin-Tipi).

Site access: located about 1/2 mile off main highway – Utah State Hwy 18 – accessible over a good dirt road. There is a choice of Primitive or Tin-Tipi camp areas; a Horse Camp is also available. It is a dry camp with firewood available; burn barrels or above-ground fires only unless exception approved (Primitive only). Primitive campers: please park and walk through to find your camp area; this will eliminate vehicle congestion in the primitive areas. There is a 1 hour camp unloading time from WEDNESDAY on. If you come early please do not leave your vehicles in the primitive areas after set up. We want to keep a Rendezvous atmosphere at all times.

THIS IS A THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AND SUNDAY RENDEZVOUS with the following events: Rifle Walk Thru, Pistol Walk Thru, Shotgun Shoot, Smoothbore, Silhouette Shoot, Rabbit Run, Primitive Archery, Knife & Hawk, Lance, Kids Games, Children’s “just for fun” Archery, Children’s “competition” Archery (Children’s long bows only), Candy Cannon, and other events.


Important Information

  • DRY CAMP – BRING YOUR OWN WATER
  • FIREWOOD AVAILABLE
  • PRIMITIVE TRADERS ONLY – See the Traders’ Page
  • PUBLIC WELCOME from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Camp closes to public at 7:00 pm nightly. Pre-1840 Dress is Required in Camp after 7:00 pm for all Rendezvous participants and Guests. If you have guests present after 7:00 please have them in Pre-1840 dress or have them in a capote. Anyone not in Pre-1840 dress after 7:00 pm will be confronted.
  • Drinking of alcohol by anyone under the age of 21 is strictly prohibited. Violations to this rule will require you to vacate Rendezvous for the rest of the event.
  • We cannot control the weather, therefore trade fees and/or camp fees will not be refunded if you decide to leave or not show up due to weather conditions.
  • Vehicles Will Be Limited To Short Stays In the Primitive Areas at ALL TIMES. We Will Make Every Effort To Accommodate Your Arrival And Departure But We Do Not Want To Compromise The Primitive Rendezvous Experience. We do have hand carts available if you arrive late for camping in Primitive.
  • Check In At Registration Prior To Proceeding Into Primitive Camp
  • Camp & Range Rules Will Be Posted And Included With Your Registration

Registration Fees

Visitors……………………………………………No Charge

Primitive Camping….……………….……$25

Tin Tipi Camping……….…………………$25

Camping w/OneShooter………….….…..$40

Each Additional Shooter…………….…..$10

Family Max………………..…………………..$65 (Special Rules Apply)

Walk-On Shooters…………………………..$35

Traders……………………………………..……$55


Booshway

Lawrence Howard

Captain/Scribe

Joe/Vikki Wilde (Stoneman/JawBreaker)
1981 W 1030 N
St George, UT 84770
435-673-9426
anasazifreetrappers1840@gmail.com

Segundo

Adam Metcalf

Trade Commissioner

Fred Torres (Crawdad)
1071 E 740 N
St George, UT 84770
435-673-9810
ltorres1@beyondbb.com