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.
East Lodge
The East Lodge is a building that contains a large hall capable of holding 200 people. In years past it served as our dining hall currently it is one of our largest gathering spaces. Its walls are adorned with flags from units from the past. Depending on the time of year, it also has a kitchen, running water, and bathrooms available. Kitchen must be booked separately and overnight sleeping is not available in the building.
Mohegan Lodge
A large main room has eight double bunks for a capacity of 26 youth. This main room eventually will have a folding wall allowing separate quarters for male and female youth as needed. There are two adult bunk rooms each sleeping five individuals. If one of the adult bunk rooms is not needed by a particular unit, youth may be housed there as well. Tables, chairs, and wi-fi are also available in this building.
The Mohegan Lodge is heated with a propane-fired forced hot air heating system. This facility is intended primarily as a warm place to sleep and do limited activities in cold-weather months. The Mohegan Lodge does not have bathrooms but the year-round Boonesville Restroom is a short walk away. Likewise, this building does not have a kitchen and cooking is not allowed indoors. Half-barrels and picnic tables are available outdoors and units are encouraged to bring whatever shelters and cooking equipment they normally do for camping trips. Water is available at the Magee Lodge as is true for all of East Camp in the cold weather months. Parking areas near the Mohegan Lodge are plowed in winter.
Units seeking heated amenities including kitchen, dining, bathrooms, and showers are welcome to rent the West Lodge and/or Venture Lodge.
Central Lodge
Central Lodge (also known as the 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, mixers, dishwashing, 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 50 eight-person tables can be set up in the dining hall area along with a salad bar for a buffet line. The building is handicapped accessible.
Smith Craft Pavilion
The Smith Family Pavilion is the home of the summer camp handicraft program. This pavilion is a large open air pavilion that can be used for gatherings, trainings, or whatever your unit can think of. A number of cafeteria style folding tables are in the pavilion, as well as lights and electricity. Access to the storage room is not available to rentals. A nearby wash sink is available with seasonal water. Renters can use the back entrance of the Main Field to load/unload supplies but parking for all vehicles is in the main parking lot. Renters can also use parts of the main field.