Summer Camps
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| Camp Robert L. Cole (formerly Glacial Trails) Camp Cole offers Scouts a fantastic summer adventure. A wilderness camp located seven miles north of Cisco Grove, California off of I-80 at an elevation of 6700', each unit has its own campsite. Scouts camp in tents, cooking their meals by patrols, or eating at our new dinning facility. The Camp Cole program includes opportunities for advancement for scouts seeking First Class, as well as challenges to those seeking high adventure. The Glacial Trek is a six-day, 50-mile trek through mountainous terrain, sparkling lakes and streams. Trout abound in the cold waters of the high mountain backcountry lakes, and the views are breath taking. Camp Cole also offers Mountain Biking Treks, Rock Climbing, Mountain man Program, and a unique Build Your Own Program week. |
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| Camp Lassen Camp Lassen is located forty-five minutes east of Chico off Highway 32 near Butte Meadows, California. At an elevation of 4800' amidst beautiful evergreen trees, Camp Lassen offers both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts a traditional scouting program The Cub Scouts experience a theme-oriented program during their stay. Boy Scouts not only earn merit badges, but have the opportunity to face an outstanding C.O.P.E. course; one of the BEST IN THE WEST. Horseback riding, mountain bikes, and the fantastic and unique Lassen to Lassen High Adventure Backpacking Trek are available for the older scouts. A large dining hall, cabins, wall tents, or adirondacks round out your Camp Lassen incredible stay. | 
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| Camp Pollock Pollock represents a change of pace in its camp environment in an urban setting. Located in the heart of Sacramento along the American River, Camp Pollock offers the escape from the bustle of the city at the end of each day's outing, offering a unique camping experience. Troops seeking to individualize short-term camping outings can use this base for such activities as rafting on the American River, biking on the Jedediah Smith Memorial Bicycle Trail, or city-hiking in California's historic State capitol. Tour Old Sacramento's Train Museum then hop on the light rail for a ride back to the present Camp Pollock sites are available year-round by reservation only. |
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| Camp Winton Winton is located on Bear River Reservoir off Highway 88 above Jackson at an elevation of 4800'. It is accessible only by foot or by boat. Scouts hike in and the camp boat transports the troop gear. Units must provide their own tentage. Each unit has its own campsite and Scouts eat cafeteria style on picnic tables under the whispering pines along the beautiful waterfront. Aquatic activities are a specialty at Winton, with water-skiing, sailing, and motorboating among those of special interest to scouts. For the high adventurers, overnight canoe treks are available. A first-year scout program, shooting sports, rock climbing, nature and round out the traditional program at Winton. The new C.O.P.E. course provides additional challenge to the scouts. Experience a Winton Adventure this summer |  |
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Summer Camps Outside Golden Empire Council
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Year Round Camping on Council Owned and Leased Properties
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Brief descriptions of the camps
Site under construction - information updated 10/11/05 but may still be out of date. Verify all information before making plans !!
Location/contact: Camp Cedarbrook, PO Box 68, Long Barn, CA 95335 / Council Phone: (510)522-2772, FAX: (510)522-1148
Directions: Take highway 108 (Sonora Pass Road) to Wheeler Road near Long Barn, right to Jordan Way, right to camp.
Camp: 28 acres, leased, comprise the Boy Scout Camp. Winter facilities available, skiing nearby at Dodge Ridge
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 86, Immigrant Gap, CA, 95715
Directions: Donner Summit area. 5400' elevation. One mile west on highway 20 from Interstate 80, 3 hours from San Francisco.
Camp: The 320 acres of Camp Marin-Sierra are located in the redwoods of the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation between 5,500 and 5,600 feet. Lake Chub provides the camp with virtually all the aquatic programs Scouting has to offer except motor boating and waterskiing, which are conducted as a Hi-Adventure activity at nearby Lake Spalding. A notable point about Lake Chub is that it is approximately 30 feet deep in the middle and therefore one of the warmest lakes in the Sierra mountains. The camp has 13, variable sized, Troop campsites, with tent platforms, and centrally located but shared outhouses, running water and wood burning, boiler showers.
Web site - http://www.boyscouts-marin.org/
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Location/contact: 1000 Iron Springs Road, Fairfax, CA 94930 ,Council (415)454-1081
Directions: One mile west of Fairfax off Sir Francis Drake Blvd, 30 minutes from San Francisco.
Camp: Located in the heart of Marin County, this year round camp is located just two miles from Sir Francis Drake Blvd. Camp Tamarancho has over 480 acres of meadows, redwood forested campsites and three, 4 person cabins. Other facilities include a small kitchen, a meeting lodge, and the "Green Bar" training lodge. The camp is just 45 minutes from San Francisco.
Web site - http://www.boyscouts-marin.org/
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Location/contact: Palo Colorado Canyon, Carmel, CA 93923; Council (831) 422-5338
Directions: 16 miles south of Monterey on Highway 1, 8 miles east on Palo Colorado Canyon Road to Forest Service camp.
Camp: 1200 acres with access to Ventana Wilderness Area. 14 large, beautiful redwood forested campsites. Little Sur River meanders through camp.
Web site (updated 10/11/05) - http://www.boyscoutsmontereybayarea.org/picoblanco.htm
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Location/contact: Chester, CA
Directions: 140 miles from Reno. Highway 395N. to Susanville. Highway 36 to Chester. North on Juniper Lake Road, 8 miles. Follow signs to camp.
Camp: 90 acres adjoining vast Forest Service property. Elevation 6,000 ft.
Web site - http://scouter.org/cf/
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Location/contact: Navarro, CA
Directions: 70 miles northwest of Santa Rosa. Highway 101 to Cloverdale. Highway 128 northwest to Navarro. Go over Navarro River, turn right on Masonite Road and follow signs to camp, about 1 mile.
Camp: About 100 acres of heavily forested campsites. Located among the redwoods, eight miles from the pacific ocean in Mendocino county California, Camp Navarro offers many opportunities for great times. Cabins and Adirondack Lean-Tos available.
Web site - http://www.recbsa.org/navarro.htm
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Location/contact: Noyo, CA
Directions: Take the Skunk Train from Fort Bragg on the coast to the Noyo camp station platform. Follow signs to camp
Camp: 80 acre camp used for short tern camping. Only available to Redwood Empire unitsContact Council for reservations.
Web site - http://www.recbsa.org/noyo.htm
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Location/contact: Eureka, CA / Redwood Empire Council,(707) 443-8345.
Directions: 8 miles east, up the Elk River Road from Highway 101.
35 acres used for short term unit camping. Dining hall and kitchen are available.
Web site - http://www.recbsa.org/riggsjohnston.html
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Location/contact: Highway 9/Skyline Blvd,Los Gatos, CA 95030
Directions: Located approximately 5 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 9.
Camp: Offering Cub Scout Day camp, resident camp, and family camp. Available foe weekend and week use. 660 acres of coastal Redwoods and pines in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Location/contact: Long Barn, CA
Directions: Approximately 30 miles east of Sonora near Pinecrest Lake..
Camp: 110 acres surrounded by Forest Service land. Full facilities, including waterfront, mountain bikes, and snow camping. Year round use at 5000ft+ elevation.
Web site - http://www.sccc-scouting.org/sccc/program/camping/chs/index.asp
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Location/contact: Hartland, CA / Sequoia Council, BSA, 221 N. Encina St.,Visalia, California 93291
Directions: Near Sequoia National Park, 45 miles northeast of Visalia on County Road J-21.
Camp:Camp Wortman is located in the Sierra foothills, NorthEast of Visalia, California. It boasts primitive campsites but has a large lodge building, water and toilets. A short term camping facility at 4000 ft elevation. Call Council for information.
Web site (updated 10/11/05)- Not available
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Location/contact: Shaver Lake, CA
Directions: To get to Camp Chawanakee from Southern California, take Freeway 99 North to Freeway 41 in Fresno. Follow Freeway 41 north to Herndon Ave. Go east on Herndon to Tollhouse Road. Tollhouse Rd. is also Hwy 168. Turn left onto Hwy 168 and follow it for approximately 55 miles. Just before entering the town of Shaver Lake look for Dinkey Creek Rd. Turn right onto Dinkey Creek Rd. Follow Dinkey Creek Rd. for approximately 2 miles. Look for the wooden entry sign to Camp Chawanakee on the left side of the road. Turn left and follow the dirt road approximately 1.5 miles into our parking lot.
Camp: 110 acres at 5300 ft elevation on Shaver Lake. Camp Chawanakee sits among towering pines on a peninsula that is fondly referred to as "The Point."
Web site (updated 10/11/05) - Not available
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Location/contact: Huntington Lake, CA
Camp: On Huntington Lake, 75 miles northeast of Fresno.
High Adventure. The program offered is designed for the older Scouts that have completed most of their merit badges and rank advancements and are looking for something that is more exciting. With this in mind all Scouts will have to be 14 years and older by the time they arrive to camp. With the exception of the Wilderness Trek, all scouts will need a Class 2 Medical Record. Those that would like to participate in the Wilderness Trek program will need a Class 3 Medical Record. There will be no exceptions to this requirement on the Wilderness Trek.
Web site - http://www.campkern.net/program/highadventure.php
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Location/contact: 2500 China Grade Road, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Directions: Highway 92 west from San Mateo, the Highway 35 (Skyline Blvd)south, Highway 9 west, Highway 236 west, then north on China Grade Road to end..
Camp: 320 acres of redwoods and majestic coastal evergreens. 92 miles from San Mateo. Exceptional dining hall and pool facilities.
Web site - http://www.pacsky.org//camps/csr/csr.html
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 217, Lakeshore, CA 93634
Directions: From Fresno, take Highway 1689 east to Huntington Lake, a 2 hour drive. At Lakeshore Village on lake, turn left into Scout dock. Boats leave for camp at 11am, 3pm, and 8pm.
50 acres of gorgeous hi-sierra country on Huntington Lake.
Web site - http://www.pacsky.org/camps/oljato/oljato.html
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Location/contact: 14590 Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
Directions: From Boulder Creek, one mile east on Bear Creek Rd. Turn in driveway by mailbox marked Boulder Creek Scout Reservation.
Camp: 350 acres in the redwood lined Santa Cruz Mountains. This camp has a full time resident ranger that can assist you with all your needs. The camp boasts of a quiet and serene camping atmosphere, a shower and restrooiii ficility that meets ADA standards, archery range, rifle range, family camp with tents and tent platforms, kitchen, swimming pool, picnic tibles, historical hiking trail, a great nature trail, camping area, chapel, and a pristine get-a-way meadow campground.
Web site - http://www.pacsky.org/camps/bcsr/bcsr.html
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Location/contact: Long Barn, CA
Directions: 35 miles above Sonora on Highway 108, Beardsley Dam turn-off, continue 16 miles on Forest Service Road to camp.
Camp: High Sierra camp with special merit badge emphasis, skill training for new scouts, and special lifeguard training. 40 acres comprise the camp.
Web site (updated 10/11/05) -http://www.bsa-gyc.org/camps_2006/06camp_CJM.htm
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Location/contact: Livingston, CA
Directions: From Highway 99 in Livingston, go east 3 miles on Cressey-Livingston Road.
Camp: On the Valley floor, and easily accessible for day-camping and as a training facility.
Web site (updated 10/11/05) - http://www.bsa-gyc.org/camps/camp_mcconnell.htm
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 160, Lakeshore, CA 93634
Directions: From Northern California take freeway 99 to the Herndon Ave exit East to Hwy 168. Follow Highway 168 East (about 90 Minutes) through the towns of Prather and Shaver Lake all the way to Huntington Lake. About a 1/4 mile along the north shore of Huntington Lake, just past Rancheria Marina, turn left into the Boy Scout Parking area. The camp barge will meet your troop at the boat landing at the west end of the parking lot. If you pass the U.S. Post Office you’ve gone about a quarter mile too far. The barge will carry your troop across Huntington Lake to Camp Kern for a full week of Scouting adventure!
Camp: Camp is across Huntington Lake on the shore at 7000ft elevation.
Web site - http://www.campkern.net/
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Location/contact: 467 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95815
Directions: Highway 80 Business to Arden Way, west to Del Paso Blvd, south to Northgate, west to camp.
Camp: 13 acres used for year-round camping and training facility. Within walking distance of State Capitol, Train Museum, and historic trails.
Web site - http://www.gec-bsa.org/camping/camppollock
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Location/contact: c/o Beaver Creek Lake Resort, Pioneer, CA 95666
Directions: Take Highway 88 and, 36 miles east of Jackson, go to Bear River Reservoir.Accessibility is by boat from Bear River Lake Resort, or car and then by foot around the lake to camp.
Camp: Winton is located on Bear River Reservoir off Highway 88 above Jackson at an elevation of 4800'. It is accessible only by foot or by boat. Scouts hike in and the camp boat transports the troop gear. Units must provide their own tentage. Each unit has its own campsite and Scouts eat cafeteria style on picnic tables under the whispering pines along the beautiful waterfront. Aquatic activities are a specialty at Winton, with water-skiing, sailing, and motorboating among those of special interest to scouts. For the high adventurers, overnight canoe treks are available. A first-year scout program, shooting sports, rock climbing, nature and round out the traditional program at Winton. The new C.O.P.E. course provides additional challenge to the scouts.
Web site - http://www.gec-bsa.org/camping/campwinton
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Location/contact: P.O.Box 759, Soda Springs, CA 95728-0759
Directions: East on Interstate 80 to Soda Springs exit, right to Pahatsi Road and follow signs to camp.
Camp: 6,000ft elevation. 180 acres of Sierra mountain top terrain. Small lake on property. At 6700' altitude, Pahatsi is located just off I-80 at Soda Springs, California near Donner Summit. A full service camp, Camp Pahatsi offers a vast assortment of Scouting programs designed to appeal to a great number of differing interests: from Cub Scout resident camping to the Eagle Trail; from mountain biking to skeet shooting; from family camping to high adventure activities; there is something for all ages. Excitement abounds sailing on Donner Lake, while relaxation call be had canoeing or kayaking on Lake Kilborn.
Web site - http://www.gec-bsa.org/camping/camppahatsi
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Location/contact: 3302 Bechelli Lane, Redding, California 96002, 530-221-6230, Fax 530-221-6412
Directions: 50 miles west of Reno off Interstate 80 at Cisco Grove exit. North 7 miles on Sterling Lake.
Camp: High-Sierra camp on Sterling Lake. 15 acres with vast Forest Service lands surrounding it. 6,700ft elevation.. A wilderness camp located seven miles north of Cisco Grove. Each unit has its own campsite. Scouts camp in tents, cooking their meals by patrols, or eating at our new dinning facility. The Camp Cole program includes opportunities for advancement for scouts seeking First Class, as well as challenges to those seeking high adventure. The Glacial Trek is a six-day, 50-mile trek through mountainous terrain, sparkling lakes and streams. Trout abound in the cold waters of the high mountain backcountry lakes, and the views are breath taking.
Web site - http://www.gec-bsa.org/camping/campcole
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Location/contact: 21359 Scout Road, Butte Measows, CA 95942, (530) 873-4961, FAX: (530) 873-6690
Directions: 30 miles east of Chico at Butte Meadows. Take Highway 32 east to Butte Meadows turnoff. Take County road 5.5 miles to the Meadows. Turn left on Scout Road and 1 mile to camp.
Camp: 129 acres with beautiful views of Mt Lassen, Open Meadows and High Sierra foliage covered campsite. At an elevation of 4800' amidst beautiful evergreen trees, Camp Lassen offers both Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts a traditional scouting program The Cub Scouts experience a theme-oriented program during their stay. Boy Scouts not only earn merit badges, but have the opportunity to face an outstanding C.O.P.E. course; one of the BEST IN THE WEST. Horseback riding, mountain bikes, and the fantastic and unique Lassen to Lassen High Adventure Backpacking Trek are available for the older scouts.
Web site - http://sites.gec-bsa.org/lassen
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Location/contact: 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA 94530, Reservations: Council Service Center at 925/674-6100.
Directions: From Eastshore Highway (Interstate 80) to Potrero exit. Take Potrero to Arlington, then right on Arlington to camp.
Camp: Short term camping and exceptional taining facility.Camp Herms is located in El Cerrito. This camp serves as a year-round camp with Cub Scout Day Camp in the summer. Its location in the Berkeley Hills and its multiple facilities make it a highly used camp. The facilities include a meeting lodge with kitchen, campsites, and sleeping shelters.
Web site - http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/campherms.shtml
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Location/contact: Sand Flat, CA / Council Service Center at 925/674-6100
Directions: Take highway 4 forty miles above Angels Camp to Big Meadows Campground. Just past campground, turn right and either park and walk or descend 2 miles down rough road to camp.
Camp: 42 acres surrounded by Forest Service land. Camp Wolfeboro is located on the north fork of the Stanislaus River at an elevation of 5500 feet. The Camp, located at the center of an 80-acre glacier sand flat, with tall lodgepole pines, towering talus slopes, high granite walls, together making up the setting for the majestic surroundings.
Web site (updated 10/11/05) - http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/Wolfeboro.shtml
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Location/contact: 17660 Kings Crek Rd., Boulder Creek, CA 95006/Council Service Center (925) 674-6100
Directions: Highway 17 to felton, Highway 9 to 3 miles north of Boulder Creek at mountain store, east 2 miles to camp.
Camp: Short term camping facility and well equipped training facility
Web site (updated 10/11/05) - http://www.bsa-mdsc.org/lindblad.shtml
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Location/contact: Kit Carson, CADirections: At Silver Lake, Kit Carson, Amador County. 58 miles east of Jackson on Highway 88. Go over bridge, turn right, follow signs to camp.
Camp: 30 acres. Camp Silverado sits in the shadow of 9400-foot Thunder Mountain above the hearily wooded shores of Silver Lake.Camp Silverado's elevation is 7400 feet.
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Location/contact: 7900 Knoxville Road, Napa, CA 94558, CA / Council Service Center 925/674-6100Directions: At Lake Berryessa. Take Highway 121 from Napa. 3/10 of a mile past 2nd bridge at northern end of lake.
Camp: Camp Berryessa is located in Napa County at Putah Creek inlet to Lake Berryessa. The property is used for Camporees and training courses. The major feature of the camp is its waterfront and aquatic activities. Structures include three activity shelters, a bathroom/shower facility, BB gun and archery ranges, a chapel, and an amphitheater.
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 453, Willits, CA 95490 / Council Center (510)638-3600
Directions: At second traffic light in Willits, turn right onto East Commercial St (Hearst Rd), 2.5 miles make left turn at O'Leary's Feed, continue 1.5 miles to sharp bridge, Canyon Road, and go 1.5 miles to camp gate on the right. 3 hours north of San Francisco.
Camp: 2200 acres with 80 acre lake. Wente offers tall Douglas Fir and golden meadows with ane 80 acre lake offering a natural setting for swimming, sailing, boating, and canoeing.
Web site - http://www.sfbac.org/facilities/fac_wente.cfm
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 39, Cazadero, CA 95421-0039
Directions: Take River Road exit, north of Santa Rosa on Highway 101, through Guernville and Monte Rio toward Jenner. Cross Austin Creek Bridge and turn right to Cazadero. Right turn at Royaneh sign. 100 miles from San Francisco.
Camp: 312 acres of redwood forested campsites and program areas. Resident camp is a chance for Webelos Scouts and their leaders and parents to come and find out what Scout camping is all about. Scouts attend with their Pack leaders or provisionally for a six day encampment and enjoy the facilities of Camp Royaneh. Camp Royaneh is located in the beautiful coastal redwoods near Cazadero in Sonoma County.
Web site - www.sfbac.org/camping/c_bs_royeneh.cfm
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Location/contact: P.O. Box 18450, Livermore, CA 94550 / Council Phone: (510) 638-3600, FAX: (510) 638-2179
Directions: Take Highway 580 to Vasco Road exit in Livermore. South on Vasco, right on Tesla, and left on Mines Road. 15 miles to camp.
Camp: 640 acre coastal hills short term camping for Scout basics, pioneering, hiking with training facilities. Eagle requirement camp.Great base camp for troops visiting SF Bay area.
Web site - http://www.sfbac.org/facilities/fac_losmochos.cfm