Park Equipment
Keep wildlife out and protect your parks, campgrounds, and trails with bear resistant products from Pilot Rock. Our bear proof trash cans and bear resistant food storage containers and lockers are designed and tested to meet the toughest standards for wildlife safety.
The BPRT Series bear resistant trash cans and recycling receptacles help keep bears out of your garbage and maintain a clean, safe outdoor environment. The BPFL Series bear proof food containers provide secure storage for campers' food and supplies, keeping both wildlife and people safe.
All Pilot Rock bear resistant containers are certified by the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center (GWDC) using the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) protocol. These durable steel units are built to withstand the strength of determined wildlife.
Whether you're outfitting a national park, campground or public space, Pilot Rock has the bear proof storage boxes, bins and receptacles you need to protect your property and the environment.
Over 65 Years of Service to the Business of Recreation!
R.J. Thomas Mfg. Co. Inc. has been designing and manufacturing Pilot Rock® park equipment to be your best value in park, street, and campsite furnishings since 1959 in Cherokee, Iowa. We celebrated our 65th anniversary in 2024. We've combined innovative design, top quality construction, and competitive prices into an unbeatable combination that the park user, the park manager, and the landscape designer will appreciate and enjoy. Our commercial duty equipment is designed to withstand both use and abuse by man and nature.
Pilot Rock® park, street, and campsite products have also been designed for safety, comfort, and convenience to make the outdoor experience more enjoyable for the facility manager and user. You will find Pilot Rock® in use by city, county, state, and federal parks; public and private campgrounds; amusement parks; recreational areas; military MWR operations; businesses; homeowner associations; schools; churches; private individuals throughout the U.S.; and in many other countries.
Our attention to detail and dedication to quality sets Pilot Rock® Park, Street, and Camp Site Products apart. We give extraordinary consideration to the needs of the facility manager. Durable materials and quality craftsmanship ensure long-lasting products capable of withstanding hard use and vandalism. Structural details and connecting assemblies are precision engineered for easy assembly and theft prevention. All materials are treated or finished to provide easy maintenance and to resist the elements. A full complement of designs and options are offered to allow customized tailoring of equipment to specific needs, locations, and designs.