Arrow Adirondacks

The first campsite on the right-hand side of Snake River Road, Arrow is the summertime home of Treasure Valley’s CIT (Counselor in Training) program and is also available for fall-winter-spring camping.  The campsite has two patrol sites with three two-man platforms each, one two-man staff platform (for a platform capacity of 14 people), a completely enclosed hard-roofed shelter, and a year-round vault latrine.  The access road is currently very rough and is not plowed in winter.  Care must be taken driving in and out and there is very limited parking in the campsite.  Guests are strongly encouraged to park at the nearby Magee Lodge, where water is available year-round through an exterior spigot.  The heated Central Restroom is across the street from the Magee Lodge.

Arrow is also the site of our two newest Adirondack Shelters, currently referred to as Adirondack A and Adirondack B.  The first structure was funded by a legacy gift from Pachachaug Lodge 525, Order of the Arrow; the second by the Chuck and Monica McQuaid Family Foundation.  Both Adirondacks were built by our volunteer Friends of Treasure Valley with the support of our Ranger, Matt McLaughlin.  These Adirondacks each feature four built-in wooden double bunks for a capacity of eight people each (for a combined Adirondack capacity of 16 people).  Guests may wish to bring a foam pad or air mattress.  A privacy panel and bench allow for changing.  There are no fireplaces in front of these structures, and units should carefully consider whether they are appropriate for very cold-weather camping.  The campsite has a fire ring with benches along with picnic tables.  Half-barrels and stands can be provided for cooking on request.

Dining Hall

The camp dining hall is located in the center of camp and is perfect for a large gathering. This building features ample seating for even the largest events. The fully stocked kitchen, complete with ovens, sinks, and refrigeration, can be used for your group’s family outing or fundraising bake sale. Hot and cold water is available between May and October, and cold water can be located at the Ranger’s house year round. (Use of the kitchen may be limited based on the operation of the water system.) A total of 120 people can gather in the building. The building is handicapped accessible and has heat available as well as a fire place.

Season Rates: March-October $200
November-February $300

 

 

Magee Cabin (Waterfront)

The Magee Cabin (also known as the Waterfront Cabin) is located near the lake and dam. The building consists of one bunk room with space for 20 using a mix of bunk beds and folding cots. The building is insulated and has modern windows. A wood stove provides an ample heat source for the building while a nearby fire pit is great for campfires at night. A compositing restroom facility is located about 500′ away. Seasonal water is available less than 20′ away while year-round water can be found at the Ranger’s House.

Bedard Cabin

The Bedard Cabin is a large bunkhouse style cabin with bunkbeds and a wood stove. A composting restroom facility is a few minutes away. Water is available nearby seasonally, while year-round water can be located at the Ranger’s house.

Thunderbird Campsite

One of the largest capacity campsites, Thunderbird is situated toward the northern end of East Camp on Snake River Road. Various trails through the woods offer surprisingly easy access to the Shower House and lower part of camp. This campsite has four patrol sites holding eight Scouts each and one patrol site holding six Scouts. An additional two-person tent is available for junior leaders. The two leader tents are oversized 12 foot by 16 foot tents, leaving plenty of space for leaders and their equipment. Thunderbird’s flush latrine is handicapped accessible. This is a designated troop cooking campsite, and the hard-roofed shelter has a cooking extension with 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 not available for fall-winter-spring camping when the water is shut down.

Tall Maples Campsite

Located more than halfway up the hill, to the south of Ridge Road, Tall Maples offers a great deal of privacy. It is closest to Shooting Sports, through various trails as well as Ridge Road offer access to other parts of camp. Tall Maples is appropriate for small-to-medium-sized units, with two patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. One leader tent holds a maximum of three adults. Extra adults can always be housed in unused camper tents. The site includes a handicapped-accessible pit tank latrine. Tall Maples is not a designated unit cooking site and the hard-roofed shelter does not have a cooking extension. This campsite is available for fall and spring camping; it is NOT available for winter camping when there is snow on the ground.

Sleepy Hollow Campsite

Sleepy Hollow is located toward the foot of the hill on Ridge Road and is closest to the Waterfront, Handicrafts, Sports, Trading Post, Shower House, and East Lodge. Though only a short walk to many sections of camp, please note that topography within the campsite makes handicapped access a challenge. Sleepy Hollow welcomes medium-to-larger-sized units, with four patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. Two additional two-person tents are available for junior leaders, and two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. This campsite has a flush latrine. Sleepy Hollow is not a designated unit cooking site and the centrally located hard-roofed shelter does not have a cooking extension. Both the latrine and hard-roofed shelter have solar powered LED lighting systems (summer only). This campsite is hike-in only in the winter, with parking in Jamboree Field.

Please note: Since this site is a flush toilet latrine, it is not operational once the water to the site is turned off in mid October. The closest latrine to this site is the Boonesville restroom.

Pine Acres Campsite

Situated in one of the flattest sections of East Camp and nestled in a mature mixed pine and hardwood forest, Pine Acres is closest to Ecology Conservation, Magee Lodge (first aid station), Scoutcraft, Brownsea Island Adventure (first year camper program) and East Lodge. Welcoming larger-sized units, this campsite has four well laid out patrol sites holding eight Scouts each and one patrol site holding 10 Scouts. The farthest patrol site (eight Scouts) toward High Mesa is considered a “swing site” that can be used by either Pine Acres or High Mesa as needed. The two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Pine Acres is a designated unit cooking campsite, and the hard-roofed shelter has a cooking extension with a food storage cabinet and a propane stove, griddle, and hot water heater. The hard-roofed shelter has a solar powered LED lighting system (summer only), so you can cut back on or eliminate propane lanterns. This campsite is not available for fall-winter-spring camping when the water system is shut down.

Madore Campsite

Caution! If you’re camping in Madore, you might think you are the only unit in camp! Toward the north end of East Camp, set back from Snake River Road, this campsite offers great privacy. An access road and two well-built foot trails (one of which offers a fascinating eco-hike through a bog) connect the site to Snake River Road. Madore is appropriate for medium sized units, with four extremely well defined patrol sites holding eight Scouts each. Two leader tents hold a maximum of three adults each. Madore 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 campsite 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 the access road is not plowed in winter. Parking is along Snake River Road opposite Thunderbird.

High Mesa Campsite

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.