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1 Camp Riggs Johnston, Eureka 19 2 Camp Lassen, Chico 14 3 Wente Scout Reservation, Willits 13
4 Camp Noyo, Noyo 19
5 Camp Masonite-Navarro, Navarro 19 6 Camp Marin-Sierra, Emigrant Gap 16 7 Camp Pahatsi, Soda Springs 14 8 Glacial Trails Scout Res, Soda Springs 14 9 Camp Royaneh, Cazadero 13 10 Camp Pollock, Sacramento 14 11 Camp Tamarancho, Fairfax 16 12 Camp Herms, El Cerrito 17 13 Camp Minkalo, Silver Lake 15 14 Camp Wolfeboro, Arnold 17 15 Camp Hi-Sierra, Long Barn 20 16 Camp Mensinger, Sonora 15 17 Camp Winton, Pioneer 14 18 Rancho Los Mochos, Livermore 13 19 Camp Isom, Newman 15 20 Camp McConnell, Livingston 15 21 Chesebrough Scout Res., Los Gatos 20 22 Cutter Scout Res., Boulder Creek 18 23 Camp Lindblad, Boulder Creek 17 24 Boulder Creek Scout Res, Boulder Creek-18 25 Camp Oljato, Huntington Lake 18 26 Camp Chawanakee, Shaver Lake 26 27 Pico Blanco Scout Res., Big Sur 16
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High Adventure Team 5
Local Hiking Programs 6
East Bay Regional Parks 8
California State Parks 9
National Forests 10
National Parks 11
Other Camp Facilities 12
Camping Websites 12
Council Camps - Northern California
San Francisco Bay Area Council 13
Golden Empire Council 14
Greater Yosemite Council 15
Marin Council 16
Monterey Bay Area Council 16
Mt. Diablo-Silverado Council 17
Pacific Skyline Council 18
Redwood Empire Council 19
Santa Clara County Council 20
Council Camps - Southern California
California Inland Empire Council 21
Long Beach Area Council 22
Los Angeles Area Council 22
Los Padres Council 23
Old Baldy Council 23
Orange County Council 24
San Diego-Imprial Council 25
San Gabriel Valley Council 26
Sequoia Council 26
Southern Sierra Council 27
Ventura County Council 28
Verdugo Hills Council 28
Western Los Angeles County Council 29
Local Tour Permit 31
Special thanks to the following people for their help in keeping this publication up to date and in print:
Paul Nakao Terry Pearson
Bill Parker Barbara Ericksen Dominic Pascucci Ann Campbell
Table of Contents
HIGH ADVENTURE TEAM OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COUNCIL
In 1973, when interest in backpacking began to “snowball,” the SFBAC Camping Committee organized a Trails and Awards Committee to prepare and present training in Basic backpacking.
That name was later changed to The High Adventure Team and is generally referred to as “HAT.”
In 1978, following a U.S. Forest Service revamp of their wilderness use policy, and several incidents on the trail suffered by Scout Troops with untrained leaders, the SFBAC Camping Committee submitted to the SFBAC Executive Board a recommendation, that in order to secure a Tour Permit, at least one leader on the trek be certified as having
completed the Basic Backpack Awareness Course. The SFBAC Executive Board, after considerate deliberation, authorized this and The High Adventure Team was directed to provide that training.
HAT is a service organization, as is the Order of the Arrow. HAT’s objectives are to provide access and opportunity for leaders to secure the knowledge and the skills required to provide a safe and productive outdoor high adventure experience to the scouts they serve and to give leaders the courage to make that effort.
Over the years, in response to requests from leaders, more opportunities for training have been added. They include, canoeing, cycling, first aid and wilderness first aid, climbing and rapelling, and white water safety. An adult winter camping course, to supplement the fine training offered annually by the Order of the Arrow for Boy Scouts, is also offered each December.
Each of the councils in Western Region offer a number of awards that may be earned by local units, anywhere, but most are on specific trails in the Sierra. HAT coordinates efforts so the awards can be earned by units on an inter-council basis. The RIM OF THE BAY and the new OHLONE WILDERNESS REGIONAL TRAIL awards program are products of our High Adventure Team.
HAT also publishes quarterly, “Boots and Blisters,” a newsletter related to outdoor pursuits. Boots and Blisters is published and distributed to every registered Scoutmaster and to all graduates of HAT training.
HAT is an all volunteer group and is constantly in search of new members who can share their expertise, bolster the existing group, and assist in providing help and encouragement to our unit leaders.
If you need assistance on your High Adventure activities, including Philmont, contact the High Adventure Team through the SFBAC office.
Get more information about the Council High Adventure Team and their trainings online at:
http://www.sfbac.org/training/hat/index.cfm
High Adventure Team
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SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COUNCIL The Presidio Historic Trail
Since the Army base has been closed, it is now part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area and is in transition. Please call the San Francisco Bay Area Council at (510) 577-9000 for the current information on this program.
Trail Trekkers Program
A Cub Scout aged series of hikes throughout the Bay Area to promote hiking for younger
Scouts. There is a brochure available from the San Francisco Bay Area Council office or online at www.sfbac.org.
Rim of the Bay Program
A series of six peaks located around the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information contact the San Francisco Bay Area Council office or go online at www.sfbac.org.
Mission Peak Discovery Trail
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, this 5.1 mile (one way) trail extends from Mission San Jose to Niles visiting Mission San Jose, Central Park, Vallejo Mill and the Niles Railroad
Museum. Patch available. For information contact the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 610, Fremont, CA 94537
Sunol to Del Valle Trail
A multi day backpacking trek through the Ohlone Wilderness Area (East Bay Regional Parks District) with end points at Del Valle and either Sunol or Mission Peak. Patch available upon completion.
GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL Sacramento Historic Trail
Tours the historical monuments in downtown Sacramento. From Sutter’s Fort to Old Sacramento and return:
5 miles. Brochure available from the Golden Empire Council at (916) 929-1417.
California Historic Trail
Take Sacramento light rail to Butterfield Station along California’s first rail route. Tour California Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento. Brochure available from the Golden Empire Council at (916) 929-1417.
Folsom Lake 6x10 Treks
A series of 10-mile hikes located near and around Folsom Lake. Patch segments for each hike completed.
Contact the Golden Empire High Adventure Team through the Golden Empire Council office at (916) 929- 1417 for more information.
PACIFIC SKYLINE COUNCIL Redwood Historic Trail
The Redwood Historic Trail at Boulder Creek Scout Reservation is 5 miles long. It has 16 stations telling how early loggers cut, transported and milled the large trees. Printed guide available. Patch available from ranger at camp.
Hiking Programs
MOUNT DIABLO SILVERADO COUNCIL Fages Trail
Historic trail stretching 10.4 miles through portions of Tilden and Wildcat Regional Parks. Fages Plus 20 Trailalso a great outing. Contact the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Service Center for more informationat (925) 674-6100.
Highlander - An Ongoing Quest
Started in 2003, the Mt. Diablo Silverado Council’s Highlander program encourages youth in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venturing to experience the outdoor wonders that exist within the Council. The program is a series of 14 progressive hikes with a center patch awarded with the first hike and a rocker for each hike. Patches are available for purchase at the MDSC Trading Post, or by mail. Many of the hikes are specific trails, but others, Briones for example, may be awarded for any hikes done within the park. Most of the hikes can be done by youth of any age, however the more difficult ones should only be attempted by Boy Scouts or Venturers.
All of the trips can be completed as day hikes, and overnight camping is available at or near every site. Specific information on camping facilities is listed for each hike. Please remember to file a tour permit and get all necessary approvals ahead of time.
Maps and further information can be obtained from a number of sources. Often State Parks have very good maps available through a visitor’s center or ranger station, in addition to informational flyers about the park.
Topographic maps from the USGS can also be a good source, however they do not always contain the most complete or up-to-date trail information.
Finally, have fun! We are extremely lucky to have so many beautiful outdoor areas within the Council, do not let them go to waste. Get out there and go hiking!
MONTEREY BAY AREA COUNCIL Monterey Historic Trail
Tours 6.5 miles throughout downtown Monterey. For information contact Ron Williams, 644 Lyndon Street, Monterey, CA 93940 or phone (831) 375-1097. Patches are available upon completion.
Skyline to Sea Trail
This 30+ mile hiking trail inthe Santa Cruz mountains descends fromthe ridge west of Saratoga at Castle Rock State Park on Highway 35 through both the Castle Rock and Big Basin State Parks to the Pacific Ocean at Rancho del Oso (Hwy 1 and Waddell Beach). Contact Ron Williams, 644 Lyndon Street, Monterey, CA 93940 or phone (831) 375-1097. Patches are available upon completion.
Hiking Programs
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS
There are 65 parks, lakes, shorelines, visitor centers, and 29 interpark trails covering more than 95,000 acres in the East Bay Regional Park District. Of these, the following 11 offer group camping. This information was extracted from the
“Regional Parks” publication available online at www.ebparks.org or from:
East Bay Regional Park District 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct
Oakland, California (510) 635-0135
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FACILITY LOCATION
Angel Island In the middle of the San Francisco Bay, access to the
Island is by private boat or public ferry from San Francisco, Tiburon or Vallejo.
(There is no weekday ferry to Angel Island during the winter.) Groups can make reservations by calling 1-800-444-7275.
Anthony Chabot Regional Park In the Oakland hills. Entrance on Redwood Rd, north of Castro Valley. Family campgrounds (tent and RV), group camping and one equestrian campsite available Black Diamond Mines One organized group camping site, and one backpack area.
Regional Preserve
Briones Regional Park Central Contra Costa County. Two entrances: (1) Bear Creek Rd and (2) Alhambra Creek Valley Rd. Three organized group camping areas, one suitable for equestrian.
Coyote Hills Regional Park One organized group camping site.
Del Valle Regional Park 6 miles south of Livermore on Del Valle Rd. Two developed family group camping sites, four primitive group camping sites, and one equestrian site
Garin Regional Park In south Hayward. Entrance on Garin Avenue off Mission Blvd. One organized group camping area.
Ohlone Wilderness Trail Accessible only by hiking. Access through Sunol Regional Wilderness or Del Valle Regional Park. 28-mile wilderness trail. Doe Canyon Horse Camp plus three backpack camps along the trail.
Redwood Regional Park In the Oakland hills. Entrance on Redwood Rd off Skyline Blvd in Oakland. One organized group camping site.
Sunol Wilderness On Geary Rd off Calaveras Rd, six miles south of Interstate 680.
Sunol Regional Park Near the town of Sunol. Five organized group campsites, and one backpack camping area with 7 sites.
Tilden Regional Park In the Berkeley hills. There are numerous entrances via Canon Dr, Shasta Rd, or South Park Dr, all off Grizzley Peak Blvd in Berkeley. One organized group campsite and one equestrian campground.
Tilden Nature Area Two organized group camping areas.
East Bay Regional Parks
CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS
There are over 100 parks and campgrounds within the California State Park System offering family and group camping.
Of these, more than 50 are located in Northern and Central California. These parks are administered by the Department of Parks and Recreation and can be found online at www.parks.ca.gov.
Reservations:
Online at www.reserveamerica.com 1-800-444-PARK (7275)
1-916-638-5883 TDD: 1-800-274-7275
For additional information contact the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation: PO Box 942896, Sacramento CA 94296-0001; or 1150 Carroll Ave, San Francisco CA 94124, (415) 557-4069.
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FACILITY LOCATION
Big Basin Redwoods 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek Bothe-Napa Valley 3801 St. Helena Highway North, Calistoga Brannan Island 17645 Highway 160, Rio Vista
Calaveras Big Trees PO Box 120, Arnold
Castle Rock On highway 35, just 2 ½ miles southeast of the junction with highway 9.
Caswell Memorial 28000 S Austin Rd, Ripon
Clear Lake 5300 Soda Bay Rd, Kelseyville
D. L. Bliss PO Box 266, Tahoma
Folsom Lake 7806 Folsom-Auburn Rd, Folsom
Half Moon Bay 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay
Henry W. Coe E Dunne Ave, Morgan Hill
Humboldt Redwoods PO Box 100, Weott
Lake Oroville 400 Glen Dr, Oroville
Malakoff Diggins 23579 N Bloomfield Rd, Nevada City
Manchester Beach PO Box 440, Mendocino
McConnell McConnell Rd, Ballico
Mt. Diablo PO Box 250, Diablo
Mt. Tamalpais 801 Panoramic Hwy, Mill Valley Patrick’s Point 4150 Patrick’s Point Dr, Trinidad
Portola Star Route 2, La Honda
Richardson Grove c/o Eel River Dist, PO Box 100, Weott
Russian Gulch PO Box 440, Mendocino
Saddleback Butte 17102 East Avenue J, Lancaster
Salt Point 25050 Coast Highway 1, Jenner
Samuel P. Taylor PO Box 251, Lagunitas
Sugar Pine PO Drawer D, Tahoma
Sugarloaf Ridge 2605 Adobe Canyon Rd, Kenwood Sunset Beach 201 Sunset Beach Rd, Watsonville
Van Damme PO Box 440, Mendocino
Woodson 25340 South Ave, Corning
California State Parks
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping NATIONAL FORESTS IN CALIFORNIA
There are 18 National Forests in California. These are managed by the Forest Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Each of these offer group camping in wilderness and non-wilderness areas. The following forests are in Northern and Central California. For reservations go online at www.reserveusa.com, or contact the USDA Forest Service Additional information is available from each National Forest and from:
USDA Forest Service Public Affairs Office 1323 Club Drive Vallejo, CA 94592 (707) 562-8737 TTY: 707-562-9130 www.fs.fed.us/r5
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FACILITY
Eldorado National Forest 100 Froni Rd
Placerville, CA 95667 (916) 622-5061
Klamath National Forest 1312 Fairlane Rd Yreka CA 96097 (916) 842-6131
Lassen National Forest 55 South Sacramento St Susanville CA 96130 (916) 257-2151
Modoc National Forest 441 North Main St Alturas CA 96101 (916) 233-5811
Sequoia National Forest 900 West Grand Ave Porterville, CA 93247 (209) 784-1500 Sierra National Forest 1130 “O” Street, Rm 3009 Fresno CA 93721 (209) 487-5155
Stanislaus National Forest 19777 Greenley Rd Sonora CA 95370 (209) 532-3671 Inyo National Forest
873 North Main St Bishop CA 93514 (619) 873-5841
Lake Tahoe Basin Mgmt Unit PO Box 731002
South Lake Tahoe CA 95731 (916) 573-2600
Mendocino National Forest 420 East Laurel St
Willows CA 95988 (916) 934-3316
Plumas National Forest PO Box 11500
Quincy CA 95971 (916) 283-2050
Shasta-Trinity National Forest 2400 Washington Ave Redding CA 96001 (916) 246-5222
Six Rivers National Forest 507 “F” St
Eureka CA 95501 (707) 442-1721 Tahoe National Forest Highway 49 & Coyote Sts Nevada City CA 95959 (916) 265-4531
National Forests in California
NATIONAL PARKS IN CALIFORNIA
There are 17 National Parks in California. These parks are managed by the National Park Service of the U. S. Department of the Interior. The following parks are in Northern and Central California. Reservations for major parks can be made through MISTIX.
Additional information is available from each National Park and:
U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service
Golden Gate National Recreation Area Building 201, Fort Mason
San Francisco CA 94123 (415) 556-0560
www.nps.gov
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Golden Gate National Rec’n Area Fort Mason, Building 201 San Francisco, CA 94123 (415) 561-4700
www.nps.gov/goga/index
Devil’s Postpile National Monument PO Box 3999
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 (760) 934-2289
www.nps.gov/depo/index Lassen Volcanic Park PO Box 100
Mineral, CA 96063 (530) 595-4444
www.nps.gov/lavo/index Lava Beds National Monument 1 Indian Well
Tulelake, CA 96134 (530) 667-8100
www.nps.gov/labe/index
Muir Woods National Monument Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-2595
www.nps.gov/muwo/index Pinnacles National Monument 5000 Hwy 146
Paicines, CA 95043 (831) 389-4485
www.nps.gov/pinn/index
Pt. Reyes National Seashore 1 Bear Valley Road
Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 (415) 464-5100
www.nps.gov/pore/index
Redwood National and State Parks 1111 Second St
Crescent City, CA 95531 (707) 464-6101
www.nps.gov/redw/index
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks 47050 General’s Hwy
Three Rivers CA 93271 (559) 565-3341
www.nps.gov/seki/index
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area PO Box 188
Whiskeytown CA 96095 (530) 246-1225
www.nps.gov/whis/index Yosemite National Park PO Box 577
Yosemite National Park CA 95389 (209) 372-0200
www.nps.gov/yose/index
National Parks in California
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OTHER CAMPING FACILITIES
San Mateo County
MEMORIAL PARK - 20 miles west of Redwood City off Hwy 84.
Over 100 campsites available. Youth group sites also available. Call (415) 879-0212 for information. Youth groups call (415) 363-4021 for reservations. Good nature hiking trail.
HUDDART PARK - From Hwy 280 take Woodside Rd, then R to Bear Mtn Rd.
Campsites: There are 25 sites, RVs okay. No reservations. Call San Mateo Parks & Rec Department. (415) 363-4020.
Santa Clara County
JOSEPH GRANT - Eight miles east of San Jose on Mt. Hamilton Rd.
20 campsites. Call (408) 274-6121.
UVAS CANYON - 10 mi W of SR 101. Take county road 68 to Cray Rd.
30 campsites. Call park at (408) 779-9232.
MT. MADONNA - 10 mi northeast on SR 152.
117 campsites. Group sites available. Great hiking, many trails. Call (408) 842-2341.
LAKEVIEW COYOTE PARK - 7 mi E of Gilroy along Coyote Lake.
74 campsites. RVs okay. Call (408) 842-7800.
CAMPING WEBSITES
U.S. Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/
Bureau of Land Management http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm California State Parks http://parks.ca.gov
East Bay Regional Parks http://www.ebparks.org/
San Mateo County Parks http://www.eparks.net/smc/department/esa/home/
0,,5556687_5557733,00.html
Santa Clara County Parks http://www.parkhere.org/site/0,4760,sid=12761,00.html PG&E campgrounds http://www.pge.com/about_us/environment/recreational_areas/
pit_river/
The Trail Center http://www.trailcenter.org/guides/camping/camping-01.htm Santa Clara County Open Spaces www.openspacescouncil.org
Mt Diablo Hiking Trails http://www.mdia.org/hiking.htm (broken down by difficulty)
Other Information
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA COUNCIL, BSA
1001 Davis St.
San Leandro, CA 94577-1514 PH: (510) 577-9000
FX: (510) 577-9002 www.sfbac.org
CAMP ROYANEH, Cazadero, CA
Camp Royaneh is located in a beautiful redwood forest setting near the Russian River. The
campsites include sites with tents on platforms or sites with open-air “village” style cabins. Facilities include a dining hall and kitchen, showers and toilets, rifle, shotgun and archery ranges, a swimming pool, and during the summer, a COPE Course, an equestrian program and a Mountain Man Program. The Cairn Trail will take a hiker all over the camps 360 acres.
Also offered at Camp Royaneh are Webelos Adventure Camps Family Vacation Camp and one week of Eagle Requirement Camp in the spring. The camp is operated as a summer camp, but is also available in the off-season for weekend rentals.
Directions to camp: Hwy 101 N in Santa Rosa, exit River Road and head west, through
Guerneville and Monte Rio toward Jenner. Cross Austin Creek bridge, turn Right toward Cazadero. Right turn at Camp Royaneh sign. PLEASE OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE CAMP ACCESS ROAD!
RANCHO LOS MOCHOS, Livermore, CA
Rancho Los Mochos is located on Mines Road 15 miles south of Livermore in the foothills. The facilities include a lodge and kitchen/dining hall that can be rented; showers, swimming pool and archery, rifle and shotgun ranges and a sports/pioneering field. Campsites have water, tables and latrines. Camp is operated all year around. The camp is 640 acres.The camp is open for weekend rentals and a week of Eagle Requirement Camp is offered here in the summer.
Directions to camp: Take Hwy 580 to Vasco Road exit, Livermore. South on Vasco. Turn Right on Tesla and Left on Mines Road. After 3.54 miles turn left to stay on Mines Rd. From there is it 11.2 miles to the camp entrance, on right. From Vasco Road it is 18.3 miles to camp.
WENTE SCOUT RESERVATION, Willits, CA
Wente Scout Reservation is situated on 2,200 acres of rolling hills with an 80 acre warm water lake.
Facilities include tent platforms, showers, a kitchen with an open-air dining hall for summer camp. Programs include swimming, fishing, sailing, rowing, kayaking; rifle, shotgun and archery ranges, equestrian, and mountain biking. The Kali-ama Trail traverses the camp and offers excellent hiking opportunities.
Brownsea-NYLT is available here, as well as summer camp, and off-season weekend camping, and family vacation camp.
Directions to camp: Take Highyway 101 North to Willits. In Willits, turn Right onto Commercial St. At the fork in the road, stay left. Continue 1.5 miles to sharp left turn after bridge. Continue on Canyon Rd. 1.5 miles to camp gate on the right.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
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GOLDEN EMPIRE COUNCIL, BSA
251 Commerce Circle Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 929-1417 (800) 427-1417 www.gec-bsa.org
CAMP POLLOCK, Sacramento CA
Located in the heart of Sacramento, on the banks of the American River. A year-round, short-term camp, Camp Pollock is great as base camp for such activities as river rafting, biking on the Jedediah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail, or walking tours of our State Capitol, the historic Train Museum and Old
Sacramento, or Cal Expo.
Directions to camp: Hwy 80 to Arden Way, west to Del Paso Blvd, south to Northgate, west to camp.
CAMP WINTON, Pioneer, CA
Accessible only by foot or boat. Scouts hike in and camp boat transports gear; units provide own tentage. Camp lodge and dining service. Aquatic activities a specialty: waterskiing, sailing, motorboating, overnight and weekend canoe trips (BSA Lifeguard provided on weekend treks). Rock climbing and rappelling, shooting sports, great fishing.
Directions to camp: Hwy 88 east of Jackson, 36 miles to Bear River Reservoir.
CAMP PAHATSI, Soda Springs, CA
Beautiful High Sierra setting near the peak of Donner Pass, Pahatsi offers a wide variety of
programs, from Eagle Trail and C.O.P.E. course to mountain bikes to aquatics and BSA Lifeguard training.
Shotgun and black powder shooting as well as archery, rock climbing and rappelling, kayaking and sailing at Donner Lake or Lake Kilbourne. Lodge or jamboree-style dining. Facilities for Scouts with disabilities.
Cub Scout “Cub Country Camp.” Summers only.
Directions to camp: East of Interstate 80 to Soda Springs, southwest on Pahatsi Rd to camp.
GLACIAL TRAILS SCOUT RANCH, Soda Springs CA
A High Sierra camp on Sterling Lake, GTSR offers back country hiking and mountain biking, fishing, rappelling and rock climbing. The Glacial Trek, a 6-day, 50-mile hike through rugged but beautiful terrain is available for Scouts 13½ or older. Meals are cooked by patrols, jamboree style.
Directions to camp: 50 miles west of Reno on Interstate 80, seven miles north of Cisco Grove on Sterling Lake.
CAMP LASSEN, near Chico, CA
High in the Sierras, Camp Lassen offers the unique Lassen-to-Lassen High Adventure Backpacking Trek along with horseback riding, mountain biking, C.O.P.E. course, a climbing wall and rappelling. Dining hall. Cub Scout resident camping.
Directions to camp: Hwy 32 east from Chico, 30 miles to Butte Meadows turn-off. Take county road 5½ miles to Butte Meadows, turn L on Scout Rd 1 mile to camp.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
GREATER YOSEMITE COUNCIL, BSA
4031 Technology Dr.
Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 545-6320 (877) 486-5519 www.bsa-gyc.org
CAMP JOHN MENSINGER, near Sonora, CA
Located in the high Sierras, Camp John Mensinger has special merit badge emphasis, skill training for new Scouts, unique older Scout programs and special BSA Lifeguard training. Summer camp only.
Directions to camp: Hwy 108 from Sonora, 35 miles to Beardsley Dam turn off. Continue 16 miles on Forest Service Road to camp.
CAMP McCONNELL, near Livingston, CA
Located alongside a river with shading oaks, Camp McConnell has a multipurpose training center, showers/kitchen, pool, activity areas and campsites. Available all year; ideal for Cub Scouts.
Directions to camp: From Hwy 99 near Livingston, go 3 miles east on Cressey-Livingston Road.
CAMP MINKALO, Silver Lake, CA
Camp Minkalo is 22 acres located on Silver Lake, in Amador County, at an elevation 7,200 feet. There are no facilities except a fire ring. Bring all of the water you need, be prepared to dig a cat hole, and carry out all of your garbage. This is an excellent opportunity to practice primitive camping techniques. Bring all you need to set up a primitive campsite, including water and wood. Make reservations at the Modesto Office.
CAMP ISOM, near Newman, CA
Camp Isom is a 160 acre primitive camp located along Orestimba Creek in the Coast Range, nine miles west of Newman. It is 10 miles south of the Diablo Grande Golf Courses and is situated at the bottom of a steep canyon with a seasonally flowing creek running through it.
The landscape is dotted with pine, oak, and sycamore trees, and in the spring beautiful wildflowers pop up everywhere. A variety of animals are regularly seen wandering through the area such as deer, wild pig, quail, turkeys, rattlesnakes, squirrels, coyotes, and mountain lions along with many other creatures large and small. One prominent feature of Camp Isom is a permanent spring that empties into a series of three ponds in which fish and water lilies abound. The camp is three miles by air and six miles hiking from Henry Coe State Park. In the past Scouts, have hiked from Isom over to Coe Park and exited to Morgan Hill.
This is a true wilderness experience.
This should be treated as a primitive campground and campers must haul out all trash. There is an outhouse located at the camp. The roads are dirt and should not be attempted unless there has been at least seven days without rain. The soil is clay and impassable even by 4-wheel drive vehicles after a rainstorm, as the road is very steep. Pickups and 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended, as the road is rough in places but well maintained for back road travel.
There are two campsites near the creek. Bring all you need to set up a primitive campsite, including water and wood. Make reservations at the Modesto council office.
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MONTEREY BAY AREA COUNCIL, BSA
55 E. San Joaquin St Salinas, CA 93901 PH: (831) 422-5338 PH: (800) 442-7945 FX: (831) 422-1816 www.montereybayarea.org
PICO BLANCO SCOUT RESERVATION, Big Sur, CA
Pico Blanco rests in the heart of the Ventana Primitive Wilderness area in the Los Padres National Forest. The spectacular scenery includes the Little Sur River, a redwood forest, waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
Facilities include rifle and archery ranges, kitchen and dining areas, an aquatic area, and 11 troop camping areas. It is operated as a summer camp; weekend camping available Sept-May but roads are sometimes impassible during winter months.
Directions to camp: 16 miles south from Monterey on Hwy 1, 8 miles east on Palo Colorado Road to the forest service parking lot. Gate to camp is located off the parking lot; continue 4 miles to camp.
MARIN COUNCIL, BSA
225 West End Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901-2645 PH: (415) 454-1081
FX: (415) 454-5511 www.boyscouts-marin.org
MARIN SIERRA, Emigrant Gap, CA
Camp Marin Sierra is located near ski areas in the Sierra Nevada in the Donner Summit area, and is available for year-round camping. There are two lodges and the commissary that can be reserved.
Facilities include 17 sleeping cabins, 15 troop sites, indoor showers, rifle and archery ranges and waterfront activities. Camp comprises 280 acres.
Directions to camp: Donner Summit Area - One mile west on California State Highway 20 from the intersection of I-80.
TAMARANCHO, Fairfax, CA
Tamarancho’s 800 acres are located in the hills above Fairfax in redwood and oaken forests. The camp has a lake; lodge and kitchen facilities are available for rent. Rifle range. Several campsites have dining shelters.
Directions to camp: Take Sir Francis Drake Blvd. off Hwy 101 in Fairfax; L on Olema Drive, L on Manor and R on Rockridge to Iron Springs Rd; follow the signs.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
MT. DIABLO SILVERADO COUNCIL, BSA
800 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-0204 (925) 674-6100
www.bsa-mdsc.org
CAMP HERMS, El Cerrito, CA
Camp Herms is located on 20 acres in the hills above El Cerrito and is operated on weekends throughout the year. Facilities include a lodge with kitchen. The Fages Trail (see below) begins from here.
In-town location ideal for Webelos camping.
Directions to camp: Eastshore Freeway to Potrero to Arlington, R on Arlington.
CAMP WOLFEBORO, Arnold, CA
Contact Council for current availability.
CAMP LINDBLAD, Boulder Creek, CA
Camp Lindblad has 8 campsites and 300 acres in coastal redwood forest. Operated year-round.
Directions to camp: Highway 17 to Felton, Highway 9, three miles north of Boulder Creek at Mountain Store, 2 miles to camp.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
PACIFIC SKYLINE COUNCIL, BSA
1150 Chess Drive Foster City, CA 94404 PH: (650) 341-5633 FX: (650) 341-4527 www.pacsky.org
CUTTER SCOUT RESERVATION, Boulder Creek, CA
Cutter Scout Reservation has 760 acres next to Big Basin State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
It has a lake, a rifle range, an archery range, C.O.P.E. course, nine campsites, dining hall. Open for summer camp plus weekend camping.
Directions to camp: Hwy 92 west from San Mateo, then Hwy 35 (Skyline Blvd.) south, Hwy 9 west, Hwy 236 west, then north on China Grade Road to end.
CAMP OLJATO, Huntington Lake, CA
Located on the very scenic Huntington Lake in the Sierras, Oljato can only be reached by boat from the Scout dock near Lakeshore Village. Operated as a summer camp only. 14 camp areas, dining hall, rifle and archery range; C.O.P.E. course, advanced sailing, trek, and skills patrol for new scouts are among the special programs.
Directions to camp: From Fresno, take Hwy 168 east to Huntington Lake (2 hour drive). Just before arriving in Lakeshore Village on the lake, turn left into Scout dock. Boats leave daily for camp at 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
BOULDER CREEK SCOUT RESERVATION, Boulder Creek, CA
Located in Santa Cruz mountains, with a rifle range, pool and showers, 8 camp areas; historical trail (see below). Available year round. Webelos Camp.
Directions to camp: From Boulder Creek drive one mile east on Bear Creek Road. Turn in driveway by mailbox marked Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
REDWOOD EMPIRE COUNCIL, BSA
2240 Professional Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403 PH: (707) 546-8137 FX: (707) 546-8163 www.recbsa.org
CAMP MASONITE NAVARRO, Navarro, CA
Used for summer camp, Cub Scout Summer Adventure Camp, Webelos Camp, JLT. Has rifle range, aquatics areas.
Directions to camp: From Cloverdale on Hwy 101 north of Santa Rosa, take Hwy 128 northwest to Navarro. Watch for sign on right about 2 miles past Navarro (past bridge over Navarro River). Turn R on Masonite Rd for about 1 mile to camp entrance.
CAMP NOYO, Noyo, Ca
Camp Noyo is located along the “Skunk” train right of way. Take train from Fort Bragg. One of the most interesting facilities in this booklet, it is uniquely rustic in a beautiful setting. Has swimming and hiking for weekend campers.
Directions to camp: Take “Skunk” train from Fort Bragg to Noyo camp station platform.
Contact Council for more information or reservations.
CAMP RIGGS JOHNSTON, Eureka, CA Contact Council about current availability.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
SANTA CLARA COUNTY COUNCIL, BSA
970 W. Julian St.
San Jose, CA 95159 PH: (408) 280-5088 FX: (408) 280-5162 www.sccc-scouting.org
CAMP HI-SIERRA, Long Barn, CA
Located on the north fork of the Tuolumne River at an elevation of 5,000 feet, and bordered by national forest. Chiefly a summer camp but operated on winter weekends. Has archery and rifle range, aquatics activities, mountain biking and a sports field. International Scout Rendezvous takes place here every summer. Base Camp Hi-Sierra offers program from older Scouts and Venturers.
Directions to camp: Hwy 108 east of Sonora, 7 miles past Long Barn (heading east it’s a right turn).
CHESEBROUGH SCOUT RESERVATION, Los Gatos, CA
Located 15 minutes from Saratoga in the Redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Rustic camp links Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail (see Monterey Bay Area Council).
Directions: Hwy 9 south from Los Gatos, 2 miles west of Skyline Blvd.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Northern California
CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE COUNCIL, BSA
1230 Indiana Ct Redlands, CA 92374 PH: (909)793-2463 FX: (909)825-8844 www.bsa-ciec.org
CAMP HELENDALE, Running Springs, CA
Camp Helendade is used for Cub and Webelos summer camp and as a transition camp (2nd year Webelos). Winter camp is available on weekends. Lodge and kitchen rentals are available.
Directions to camp: Fifteen miles northeast of San Bernardino via State Highway 30 (east) then State Highway 330 to Running Springs, then one mile west on State Highway 18 to Wilderness Road, turn right, 1/2 mile to camp.
CAMP EMERSON, Idyllwild, CA
Camp Emerson is used for weekend winter camp, Boy Scout summer camp and High Adventure camp. Lodge and Kitchen rentals are available.
Directions to camp: Via Riverside/Hemet Highway 74 to Mountain Center to Highway 243, or follow I-10 signs to Banning. Take 8th Ave/Highway 243 through Idyllwild to Toll Gate Rd, turn right, one mile, turn right at Camp Emerson Road sign
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
LOS ANGELES AREA COUNCIL, BSA
2333 Scout Way Los Angeles, CA 90026 PH: (213)413-4400 FX: (213)413-1352 www.boyscoutsla.com
CABRILLO BEACH YOUTH WATERFRONT SPORTS CENTER, San Pedro, CA
This is a complete aquatics facility. Open weekends include Program & Meals. Open March through October. Special Features: Canoes, Rowboats, Ocean Kayaks, and 25-meter heated pool.
FOREST LAWN SCOUT RESERVATION, Lake Arrowhead, CA
Forest Lawn Scout Reservation features a winter camp that includes a program and meals on weekends only. Boy Scout and Cub/Webelos Summer Camp as well as Venturing Camp. Features include: High & low courses, mountain bike cross country trek, climbing & rappelling wall. Photo safari and Deep Creek swimming hole.
LOG CABIN WILDERNESS CAMP, Lee Vining, CA
Log Cabin Wilderness Camp appeals to Backpacking Troops and Posts featuring COPE course, trail guide and all crew equipment.
FIRESTONE SCOUT RESERVATION, Brea, CA
Weekend camping year-round. No programs. Reservation required.
LONG BEACH AREA COUNCIL, BSA
401 E 37th St PO Box 7338
Los Beach, CA 90807 PH: (562)427-0911 FX: (562)492-9437 www.longbeachbsa.org
CAMP TAHQUIITZ, Angelus Oaks, CA
Directions to camp: Six miles east of Angelus Oaks on Highway 38.
SEA EXPLORER BASE, Long Beach, CA Summer useage available.
Directions to base: Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street. (Under 2nd St bridge) WILL J. REID SCOUT PARK, Long Beach, CA
Year-round useage available. Used for weekend camping and Cub Day Camp.
Directions to camp: Long Beach Freeway south, west on Del Amo Blvd, south on Daisy Ave.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
OLD BALDY COUNCIL, BSA
1047 W 6th St Ontario, CA 91762 PH: (909)983-4534 FX: (909)984-0064 www.obcbsa.org
HALCOMB VALLEY SCOUT RANCH, Fawnskin, CA
Halcomb Valley offers Boy Scout Summer Camp, Webelos Resident Summer Camp, Family Memorial Day Camp, and Cub Camping. It features a horse program, mountain bikes and rappelling tower.
Directions to camp: Big Bear Lake area northeast from Fawnskin, approx 85 miles from Ontario.
LOS PADRES COUNCIL, BSA
4000 Modoc Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93110 PH: (805)967-0105 FX: (805)967-5094 www.lpcbsa.org
RANCHO ALEGRE, Santa Barbara, CA
Rancho Alegre features Boy Scout and Venture summer programs.
Directions to camp: 20 miles NW of Santa Barbara along Route 154.
CAMP FRENCH, Lopez Lake, CA
Camp French is a year-round short term camp facility with no summer program.
Directions to camp: From Arroyo Grande, CA drive 10 miles east on Lopez Drive to Lopez Lake, then follow signs to camp
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
ORANGE COUNTY COUNCIL, BSA
3590 Harbor Gateway North Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1425 PH: (714)546-4990
FX: (714)546-0415 www.ocbsa.org
RANCHO LAS FLORES, Oceanside, CA
Rancho Las Flores features year-round camping. Activities available are: Archery, BB guns and Air rifles.
Directions to camp: 11 miles south of San Clemente off I-5 at Las Pulgas off-ramp. Camp entrance information at Marine Guard Station (Camp Pendleton).
SEA BASE, Newport Beach, CA
The Sea Base features a summer Webelos Aquatics Day Camp and a year-round Merit Badge Camp (Year-round Saturdays) and aquatic classes. Also features sessions during Spring and Summer break. The Argus Ship Sailing Camp sails for a week, day or weekend year-round.
Directions to camp: One mile south of Newport Blvd on Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1).
SCHOEPE SCOUT RESERVATION AT LOST VALLEY, Warner Springs, CA
Lost Valley features Boy Scout Summer Camp with new log cabins that sleep eight. Also weekend camping year-round.
Directions to camp: 17 miles east of Highway 79. Turn off on Chihuahua Valley Road east, about 6.5 miles to dirt road.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL, BSA
1207 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103 PH: (619)298-6121 FX: (619)298-5036 http://www.bsasdic.org
BALBOA COUNCIL OFFICE, Balboa Park Heart of the city in Balboa Park, near the zoo.
THE CONFERENCE CENTER AT MATAGUAY, Santa Ysabel, CA
The Conference Center is used for Spring Boy Scout Camp as well as Cub Scout and Webelo Resident Summer Camp.
Contact Conference Center for weekend use at (760)782-3642. Security Deposit per group
MATAGUAY SCOUT RESEVATION, Santa Ysabel, CA
Mataguay Scout Reservation is used for Boy Scout and Venture Summer Camp. Security Deposit per Group.
Directions to camp: Seventy miles from San Diego, take I-8 to Highway 67 to Ramona, Highway 78 to Santa Ysabel, left on Highway 79 about 9.3 miles toward Warner Springs. Camp sign on right of road.
SAN DIEGO YOUTH AQUATIC CENTER, San Diego, CA
The Youth Aquatic Center is available for useage year round on a rental basis. It is used for Boy Scout and Venture Summer Camps. For equipment, Rental and class schedule call (619)275-3384. For Campground reservations call City Park & Rec.Dept.Coastal Div. (619)221-8900.
Directions to camp: In Mission Bay Park. Take I-5 to Sea World Drive Exit, 1st light turn right onto East Mission Bay Drive. Take left onto Fiesta Island, follow Fiesta Island Road North to the Youth Camp area.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
SEQUOIA COUNCIL, BSA
6005 N. Tamera Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711 PH: (559) 320-2100 FX: (559) 320-2114 www.sequoiacouncilbsa.org
CAMP CHAWANAKEE, Shaver Lake, CA
Located in the Sierras at 5,300 ft. elevation about 45 miles from Fresno. Special features are an Indian village and horse program, with rifle range, archery range, aquatics, 19 camp areas, dining hall, showers, C.O.P.E. course. Webelos Adventure camp and family camp. JLT course offered here.
Directions to camp: Hwy 168 from Fresno to Dinkey Creek at Shaver, 1.8 miles east on Dinkey Ck. Rd. to camp entrance.
CAMP WORTMAN, Hartland, CA
Located near Sequoia National Park at 4,000 ft. elevation, available for district/council activities and weekend camping for units and families. Call Council for information.
Directions: 45 miles NE of Visalia on County Rd J-21.
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL, BSA
3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107-1934 PH: (626) 351-8815 FX: (626) 351-5049 www.sgvcbsa.org
CAMP CHERRY VALLEY, Catalina Island, CA
Cherry Valley has Boy Scout Summer Camp, Memorial and Labor Day Family Camp weekends, Cub and Webelos weekend summer camps as well as troop weekend camps. Off season camping is available.
Directions to camp: Boat from Long Beach to Two Harbors; hike two miles to camp.
CAMP TRASK, Monrovia, CA
Trask has Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub and Webelos Day Camp as well as First Year Boy Scout Camp. Year-round camping is available
Directions to camp: From Foothill Blvd., take Canyon Blvd, north (stay to right) past Sawpit Dam, right on dirt road to camp. Need combination for gate lock from Council office.
CAMP EATON(formerly Cumorah Crest), La Canada, CA
Features include: Five conference rooms, dining hall, winterized dormitories for 125, pool, softball, basketball.
Directions to camp: 30 miles east of La Canada on Calif. Hwy 2.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
SOUTHERN SIERRA COUNCIL, BSA
2417 M St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301 PH: (661)325-9036 FX: (661)325-2122 www.sscbsa.org
CAMP KERN, Huntington Lake, CA www.campkern.net
Kern features an open program with over 50 merit badges and special programs.
Directions to camp: Located in the High Sierra at 7,000 foot elevation, on Huntington Lake. 50 miles E of Fresno on Hwy 168.
MIRIMICHI HIGH ADVENTURE BASE, Huntington Lake, CA www.mirimichi.net
Features include: High adventure for Scouts at least 13 years of age. Aquatics camp, clinging camp, mountain biking, COPE or High Sierra Trek program.
Directions to camp: Located at the 7,000 foot elevation, on Huntington Lake. 50 miles E of Fresno on Hwy 168.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
VENTURA COUNTY COUNCIL, BSA
509 Daily Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010-5820 PH: (805)482-8938
FX: (805)484-9172 www.vccbsa.org
CAMP THREE FALLS, Frazier Park, CA
Camp Three Falls has Summer Camp programs for Boy Scouts and Webelos. It has weekend camping with kitchen and dining hall available for rent.
Directions to camp: I-5 to Frazier Park exit, go thru Frazier Park to Lockwood Valley Road and then right on Boy Scout Camp Road.
VERDUGO HILLS COUNCIL, BSA
1325 Grandview Ave Glendale, CA 91201 PH: (818)243-6282 FX: (818)243-5169 www.vhcbsa.org
CAMP SILVER FIR, Huntington Lake, CA
Camp Silver Fir is a base camp for troops hiking the Western Sierras. It features five campsites to accommodate overnight campers. It is open in the summer.
Directions to camp: Highway 99 to Fresno to Highway 168 north to Huntington Lake. Two miles past Lakeside. This is a camp to be used by troops hiking the Western Sierras.
CAMP VERDUGO OAKS, Castaic, CA
Camp Verdugo Oaks has year-round camping for individual units or large groups. Great for weekend camp. Features a strong Campmaster program. It has 8 campsites and a conference center that holds 50.
Availability is year-round except for holidays.
Directions to camp: I-5 to Castaic. Templin Highway off-ramp. Left off-ramp to Old Highway.
Right on Old Highway. Go 3 miles to Ranger Station, turn off on left. Follow U.S. Forest Service signs three miles. Camp is behind Forest Service Station.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, BSA
16525 Sherman Way C8 Van Nuys, CA 91406 PH: (818)785-8700 FX: (818)901-4887 www.bsa-la.com
CAMP EMERALD BAY, Catalina Island, CA
On Catalina Island, Emerald Bay is set in a cove and covers 60 acres of land surrounded by hills.
The emerald colored bay has a wide variety of marine life, making it perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Weekend camping is available with your choice of cabins or tents.
Boy Scout Summer Camp has an outstanding aquatics program and a wide variety of merit badges and activities. Scouts should earn their swimming merit badge prior to attending Emerald Bay if possible.
The High Adventure program for boys over 14 years old is offered as the “Rugged E”. This course is both physically and mentally challenging. Nearly all activities are aquatic so participants must be strong swimmers. Activities may include kayaking, cliff jumping, rock climbing, overnight trips, body boarding, day and night snorkeling trips, COPE and mountain biking.
Directions to camp: Units must travel on our scheduled ferry to and from the island.
CAMP JOSEPHO, Pacific Palisades, CA
In a remote valley near the beaches of Pacific Palisades and Malibu, Josepho has year-round camping in a traditional camp setting with an old western style lodge and cow trails that follow the old creek bed to 16 campsites stretched through the valley. Activity areas include an Olympic-size pool with flush toilets and hot showers, a separate range for BB shooting, rifle and archery and an outdoor setting for campfires, nature and Scoutcraft.
Josepho features a Boy Scout Summer Camp program, JLT, Webelos Scout Resident Camp, Cub Scout Summer Resident Camp, Cub/Parent Spring Fling weekends, Cub/Parent Autumn Event weekends and Family Fun weekends
Directions to camp: Santa Monica Mountains. Access is just off I-405 (the San Diego Freeway) at Sunset Boulevard near Brentwood and Santa Monica.
CAMP JUBILEE, Pinon Hills, CA
Contact Council for current camp availability.
PARDEE SCOUT SEABASE, Marina Del Rey, CA
A building representing a paddle steamer located on the water’s edge in the marina with 3 decks containing meeting rooms and showers. Canoes, kayaks and sailboats available to rent. Barbecue area in nearby park. Overnight camping “on board”.
Sea Base Day Camp features training in seamanship and sailing. No overnight accommodation available.
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
Achewon Nimat Lodge Where Else to go Camping
WESTERN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, BSA
CAMP WHITSETT, Kernville, CA www.whitsett.org
An 80 acre camp located in the rugged Kern River country, Camp Whitsett is ideal for units looking for a traditional Boy Scout camp location in the mountains. Whitewater rafting on the Kern is just 30 minutes away. Camp is available for weekend or week-long camping trips.
Boy Scout Summer Camp features an excellent aquatic program on the lake, as well as Scoutcraft, COPE, climbing, horseback riding, mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Platform tents with cots and mattresses are available or bring your own.
Sierra Treks: Whitsett features 2 High Adventure programs for scouts 14 and up. Choose either 6 days of hiking through Golden Trout Wilderness and 2,000 year old giant Sequoias, OR 4 days of hiking, 1 day mountain biking, 2 days of climbing and 1 day whitewater rafting. Whitewater rafting up the Kern River is contracted to a reputable rafting company with many years experience. We provide qualified leadership for climbing and a trail ranger to accompany on the trail, but scouts take the lead. Minimum group size – 7 people with a minimum of 2 adults.
Sequoia National Forest. 35 miles north of Lake Isabella at 4,300 ft.
CAMP WOLVERTON, Sequoia National Park, CA
Camp Wolverton serves as a base camp for backpacking and hiking located in the High Sierras near the Giant Forest Village, Crystal cave, Tokapah Falls, Lodgepole and the General Sherman Tree. It features over 700 miles of back country trails in the park. Camp is also very close to Wolverton Pack Station which offers trail rides on horseback for both novice and experienced riders. Camp provides running water, hot showers and food storage facilities, (food storage facilities are mandatory as this is bear country).
Boy Scout Camp Facilities - Southern California
YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING
a. All registered adults participating in any nationally conducted event or activity must have completed the BSA Youth Protection Training.
b. At least one registered adult who has completed BSA Youth Protection Training must be present at all other events and activities that require a tour permit.
INSURANCE
All vehicles MUST be covered by a public liability and property damage liability insurance policy. The amount of this coverage must meet or exceed the insurance requirement of the state in which the vehicle is licensed. (It is recommended, however, that coverage limits are at least $50,000 /
$100,000 $50,000 or $100,000 combined single limit) Any vehicle carrying 10 or more passengers is required to have limits of $100,000 / $500,000
$100,000 or $500,000 combined single limit. In the case of rented vehicles the requirement of coverage limits can be met by combing the limits of personal coverage carried by the driver with coverage carried by the owner of the rented vehicle. All vehicles used in travel outside the United States must carry a public liability and property damage liability insurance policy that complies with or exceeds the requirement of the country.
The local council may allow a list of the above information to be attached to the permit in order to expedite the process. Each unit may circle the names of the drivers for an event or an activity.
TRANSPORTATION
1. You will enforce reasonable travel speed in accordance with state and local laws in all motor vehicles.
2. If by motor vehicle:
a. Driver Qualifications: All drivers must have a valid driver’s license and be at least 18 years of age. Youth Member Exception:When traveling to an area, regional, or national Boy Scouts activity or any Venturing event under the leadership of an adult (21 +) tour leader, a youth member at least 16 years of age may be a driver, subject to the following conditions:
(1) Six months’ driving experience as a licensed driver (time on a learner’s permit or equivalent is not to be counted); (2) no record of accidents or moving violations;(3) parental permission has been granted to leader, driver and riders.
b. If the vehicle to be used is designed to carry more than 15 persons (including driver) the driver must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
Name _____________________________________________________________________
C. D. L. expiration date ________________________________________________
c. Driving time is limited to a maximum of 10 hours and must be interrupted by frequent rest, food, and recreation stops.
d. Seat belts are provided, and must be used, by all passengers and driver. Exception: A school or commercial bus.
e. Passengers will ride only in the cab if trucks are used.
OUR PLEDGE OF PERFORMANCE
1. We will use the Safe Swim Defense in any swimming activity, Safety Afloat in all craft activity on the water, and Climb On Safely for climbing activity.
2. We will use trucks only for transporting equipment—no passengers except in the cab. All passenger cars, station wagons, recreational vehicles, and cabs of trucks will have a seat belt for each passenger.
3. We agree to enforce reasonable travel speed (in accordance with national, state, and local laws) and use only vehicles that are in safe mechanical condition.
4. We will be certain that fires are attended at all times.
5. We will apply for a fire permit from local authorities in all areas where it is required.
6. We will at all times be a credit to the Boy Scouts of America and will not tolerate rowdyism or un-Scoutlike conduct, keeping a constant check on all members of our group.
7. We will maintain high standards of personal cleanliness and orderliness and will operate a clean and sanitary camp, leaving it in a better condition than we found it.
8. We will not litter or bury any trash, garbage, or tin cans. All rubbish that cannot be burned will be placed in a tote-litter bag and taken to the nearest recognized trash disposal or all the way home, if necessary.
9. We will not deface trees, restrooms, or other objects with initials or writing.
10. We will respect the property of others and will not trespass.
11. We will not cut standing trees or shrubs without specific permission from the landowner or manager.
12. We will collect only souvenirs that are gifts to us or that we purchase.
13. We will pay our own way and not expect concessions or entertainment from any individual or group.
14. We will provide every member of our party an opportunity to attend religious service on the Sabbath.
15. We will observe the courtesy to write thank-you notes to persons who assisted us on our trip.
16. We will, in case of backcountry expedition, read and abide by the Wilderness Use Policy of the BSA.
17. We will notify, in case of serious trouble, our local council service center, our parents, or other local contact.
Kind, Year, and Make
Driver’s License
Will Everyone Wear a Number of Passengers
Owner’s Name Public Liability Insurance Coverage
Public Liability
Each Person Each Accident Property Damage
$ $ $
Where Else to go Camping
The Order of the Arrow is a service organization. We always encourage all troops to practice Leave No Trace camping and outings at all times.
An approved conservation or camp service project is a great program enhancement for your troops outdoor experience. Contact the local Ranger or facility supervisor for a project that fits your unit. Enjoy all your camping experiences, but always be kind to the environment.
For more information on Leave no Trace and its principles, contact your local Boy Scout Council or visit the Leave No Trace Center for
Outdoor Ethics online at www.lnt.org.
Suggested Reading for all outdoor programs and outings:
• Boy Scout Handbook
• Boy Scout Fieldbook
• Scoutmaster Handbook
• Woods Wisdom
• Guide to Safe Scouting
• SFBAC Camping Catalog
For more information on the Boy Scout Properties listed in this book or for a complete listing of all Boy Scout camps in the Western Region (for $8.00), contact Linda Rogers at the Western Region office.
Mail address: Western Region, BSA P.O. Box 22019
Tempe, AZ 85285-2019 Phone: (480) 752-7000
Fax: (480) 752-0093
