High Mesa is situated along Snake River Road on one of the flattest sections of East Camp. It is closest to Ecology-Conservation, Magee Lodge (first aid station), Brown Sea Island (first year camper program), and Scoutcraft. Welcoming larger-sized units, High Mesa has tents for 42 Scouts, arranged in a large semi-circle. Two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Extra-large units may also be able to use an eight-Scout patrol site situated part way between High Mesa and Pine Acres. High Mesa is a designated unit cooking campsite, and the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. The site also includes a pit tank latrine. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping. Though Snake River Road is plowed in winter, the access road to the campsite is not.
Hickory Campsite
Hickory is a centrally located campsite about halfway up the hill on Ridge Road. Connected by a number of trails as well as Ridge Road, it is no more than an 8 or 9 minute walk to most program areas. One nearby trail features a remarkable 60-foot trestle bridge built by one of our troops a number of years ago. Hickory is appropriate for medium-sized troops. It has four well defined patrol sites of eight Scouts each on two-person platforms. The two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. The flush latrine is handicapped accessible. Though not a designated unit cooking site, the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra unit equipment storage space. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is not available for fall-winter-spring camping when the water system is shut down.
Fort Courage Campsite
If you can visualize the moon rising over Browning Pond at night, you have likely been to Fort Courage! One of the original West Camp campsites, Fort Courage was resurrected in 2017. Located in one of the few flat spots in West Camp, this campsite offers a spectacular view overlooking Browning Pond. It has four patrol sites of five tents each, with two additional two-person tents, for a total capacity of 44 individuals. The site includes A pit tank latrine and includes two hot water shower stalls (summer only) and solar powered LED lighting (also summer only). Fort Courage does not currently have a hard-roofed shelter. This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though in winter the access road is plowed only as far as Venture Lodge. However, parking is in the large West Camp parking lot.
Evergreen Campsite
Evergreen offers almost too many advantages to list! It is centrally located in one of the flattest sections of camp, with no more than a 7-to-8-minute walk to most program areas. Its sole disadvantage (being right next to the East Lodge parking lot) is more than compensated for by the 1-minute walk to the dining tent! Evergreen welcomes medium-to-large-sized troops, with four well-defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. One of the camper platforms is handicapped accessible. Two additional two-person tents are available for junior leaders, and two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Evergreen is no longer a designated troop cooking campsite, but the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. The site has a hard-roofed shelter and a handicapped-accessible pit tank latrine. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road into the campsite is not plowed in winter. The East Lodge parking lot will be plowed when the site is rented.
Chippewa Campsite
Chippewa is one of the most centrally-located campsites in Treasure Valley, with no more than a 7- to 8-minute walk to most program areas. Appropriate for medium-sized troops, Chippewa has four well-defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. An additional two-person tent is available for junior leaders. The single leader tent is one of the few oversized 12 foot by 16 foot tents in camp, leaving plenty of space for unit leaders and their equipment. The site includes a hard-roofed shelter and a pit tank latrine. Both feature solar-powered LED lighting systems (summer only), so you can cut back on or eliminate entirely propane lanterns. Chippewa is not a designated troop cooking site, but the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is not plowed in winter. Parking and water are available at the nearby Magee Lodge.
Baden-Powell Campsite
Nestled in a majestic pine forest, Baden-Powell is located toward the top of the hill in close proximity to major program areas. One of the camper platforms is fully handicapped accessible. There is one leader tent for a maximum of three adults.
Extra adults can always be housed in unused camper tents. Though not a designated troop cooking site, the hard-roofed shelter has the cooking extension for extra troop equipment storage space. There is a hard-roofed shelter and pit tank latrine. The latrine and hard-roofed shelter both have solar-powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though the access road is normally plowed only as far as the Shooting Sports gate.
Hemlocks Campsite
If you want both privacy and scenery, Hemlocks is the campsite for you! Situated at the southern-most section of camp, on a shelf overlooking beautiful Browning Pond, it is closest to the Waterfront, Handicrafts, Sports, and Trading Post. Hemlocks has five patrols sites with a total capacity of 40 Scouts. There are two leader tents holding a maximum of three adults each. There is a pit tank latrine. Hemlocks is a designated troop cooking campsite with a cooking extension. The cooking extension now includes a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is available for fall and spring camping. This campsite is NOT available for winter camping when there is snow on the ground.
Kiowa Campsite
The kiowa campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. A medium size campsite, the site is open and has plenty of space for your unit to spread out for the weekend. The campsite has a gathering area and fire pit for those endless evening campfires. Outfitted with tent platforms, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables to gather around. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability). A few cars can park along the entrance road while maintaining emergency access to the campsite. Other vehicles park in the main parking lot.
Arrowhead Campsite
The Arrowhead campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. The campsite is accessible by a road with some parking nearby. Outfitted with tent platforms and a fire pits, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability).
Crow Campsite
The Crow campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. The only campsite in camp with a private entrance, the site is open and has plenty of space for your unit to spread out for the weekend. The campsite has a gathering area and fire pit for those endless evening campfires. Outfitted with tent platforms, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables to gather around. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability). A few cars can park in the private entrance while maintaining emergency access to the campsite. Other vehicles park in the main parking lot.