California State Parks

Overview

California State Parks is renaming General Creek Campground at Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park to dukMéʔem wáťa Campground as part of a name restoration initiative in collaboration with the Washoe Tribe. The new name, dukMéʔem wáťa, translates to Wave Creek and removes historical associations with "General" Phipps, who was never a general and had a documented history of violence against Native Americans.

Pronunciation

• • • The new name is pronounced: "duk-MAY-uhm WAH-tah."

    • A pronunciation guide and sound clip will be available for agents.
      
      

Timeline & Signage Updates

• • • Signage, maps, and publications will be updated to reflect the new name.

    • QR codes will be available at the park for guests to access pronunciation and historical information.

    • New signs are expected to be installed by Memorial Day Weekend 2025.
      
      

Reservation System Changes

• • • ReserveCalifornia will update all mentions of "General Creek Campground" to "dukMéʔem wáťa Campground.

    • Individual loops within the campground will also be renamed:

      • dukMéʔem wáťa Group Camping

      • dukMéʔem wáťa Western Loop (Sites 126-175)

      • dukMéʔem wáťa Eastern Loop (Sites 33-59)

      • dukMéʔem wáťa Middle Loop (Sites 76-125)

Call Center Agent Guidance

1. 1. 1. Handling Guest Inquiries:

         1. 1. • If a guest asks why the name changed, explain:

                 • "The name change is part of a name restoration effort in partnership with the Washoe Tribe to honor their heritage."

               • If guests ask about the pronunciation, direct them to the QR codes on-site or the online pronunciation guide.

      2. Signage and Map Discrepancies:

         1. 1. • Until Memorial Day 2025, some signs and maps may still reflect "General Creek Campground."

               • Inform guests that the new name is already being used online and in reservation confirmations.

      3. No Impact on Parking:

         1. 1. • LAZ Parking does not currently have digital parking services at this site.

               • There are no changes to parking arrangements.