WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE

Long Beach Area Council Boy Scouts of America

PUVUNGA LODGE 32 LONG BEACH AREA COUNCIL

401 E 37TH STREET LONG BEACH, CA 90807

October 6, 2015 Fellow Scouts and Scouters,

It is our great pleasure to share with you Long Beach Area Council’s “Where to Go Camping Guide”. Statistics tell us that 51% of Boy Scouts drop out from Troops that have five or fewer campouts a year. But only 15% of Scouts drop out of Troops that camp every month. Every campout represents an opportunity to build memories that last a lifetime.

The purpose of this guide is to provide you with a consolidated listing of information

regarding local camping opportunities to include short and long term camping. We encourage you to use this guide to generate ideas and plan your outings for the year.

This guide is a working document and we ask for your help in making it better. Your

recommendations, ideas, reviews, and lessons learned will be incorporated into the next revision. Have fun and hope to see you on the trail!

Table of Contents 1.0 Short Term Camps .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Boy Scouts of America Camps ............................................................................................................ 5

1.1.1 Camp Josepho .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.1.2 Camp Trask .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.1.3 Camp Verdugo Oaks .................................................................................................................... 5

1.1.4 Firestone Scout Reservation ....................................................................................................... 6

1.1.5 Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (IROEC) ....................................................................... 6

1.1.6 Oso Lake ...................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Facilities ......................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 Long Beach Sea Base ................................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2 Cabrillo Youth Center .................................................................................................................. 7

1.2.3 Newport Sea Base ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Desert Camping .................................................................................................................................. 8

1.3.1 Anza Borrego Desert State Park ................................................................................................. 8

1.3.2 Corn Springs ................................................................................................................................. 8

1.3.3 Death Valley National Park ......................................................................................................... 9

1.3.4 Joshua Tree National Park .......................................................................................................... 9

1.3.5 Pisgah Lava Tubes ...................................................................................................................... 10

1.3.6 Rainbow Basin – Owl Campground .......................................................................................... 10

1.3.7 Red Rock Canyon State Park ..................................................................................................... 11

1.4 Aquatics Camping ............................................................................................................................. 12

1.4.1 Colorado River ........................................................................................................................... 12

1.4.2 Lake Casitas Recreation Area .................................................................................................... 12

1.4.3 Lake Skinner .............................................................................................................................. 13

1.4.4 Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area ................................................................................... 13

1.4.5 Point Mugu State Park .............................................................................................................. 13

1.5 Backpack Camping ............................................................................................................................ 14

1.5.1 Bridge to Nowhere .................................................................................................................... 14

1.5.2 Henninger Flats.......................................................................................................................... 14

1.5.3 Hoegees Camp ........................................................................................................................... 15

1.5.4 Horse Thief ................................................................................................................................ 15

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1.5.5 Little Jimmy ............................................................................................................................... 16

1.6 Historical Camping ........................................................................................................................... 17

1.6.1 Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM) ................................................................. 17

1.6.2 Calico Ghost Town ..................................................................................................................... 17

1.6.3 Camp Williams ........................................................................................................................... 18

1.6.4 Fort Tejon State Historical Park ................................................................................................ 18

1.6.5 USS Iowa .................................................................................................................................... 19

1.6.6 USS Midway ............................................................................................................................... 19

1.7 STEM and Traditional Camping ........................................................................................................ 20

1.7.1 Palomar Observatory ................................................................................................................ 20

1.7.2 Buttonwillow Raceway ............................................................................................................. 20

1.7.3 Caspers Wilderness Park ........................................................................................................... 21

1.7.4 Featherly Regional Park ............................................................................................................ 21

1.8 International Camping ..................................................................................................................... 22

1.8.1 International Camporee ............................................................................................................ 22

1.8.2 Balseada..................................................................................................................................... 22

2.0 Long Term/Summer Camps ................................................................................................................. 23

2.1 Camp Tahquitz, Will J Reid Scout Reservation ................................................................................ 23

2.2 Camp Chawanakee ........................................................................................................................... 24

2.3 Camp Cherry Valley .......................................................................................................................... 24

2.4 Camp Emerald Bay ........................................................................................................................... 25

2.5 Camp Emerson .................................................................................................................................. 25

2.6 Camp John Mensinger ...................................................................................................................... 26

2.7 Camp Kern ........................................................................................................................................ 26

2.8 Camp Silver Fur ................................................................................................................................. 27

2.9 Camp Three Falls .............................................................................................................................. 27

2.10 Camp Whitsett ................................................................................................................................ 28

2.11 Fiesta Island - Youth Aquatics Center ............................................................................................ 28

2.12 Forest Lawn Scout Reservation ...................................................................................................... 29

2.13 Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation ................................................................................................ 29

2.14 Lost Valley, Schoepe Scout Reservation ........................................................................................ 30

2.15 Mataguay Scout Reservation ......................................................................................................... 30

3.0 Forms, Policies and Permits ................................................................................................................. 31

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1.0 Short Term Camps 1.1 Boy Scouts of America Camps 1.1.1 Camp Josepho Camp Josepho is a 110-acre Scout camp located in Santa Monica Mountains. Founded in 1941, this camp offers units an opportunity to reinforce their Scout skills in a traditional camp environment. The camp serves as a great jump off point to hikes along the Camp Josepho Trail in Rustic Canyon. The unique draw to this camp is that it offers a year round wrangler program for interested Scouting units. Additional information regarding Camp Josepho’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.campjosepho.org/ 1.1.2 Camp Trask Camp Trask is a rustic camp tucked into Monrovia Canyon. The camp features a swimming pool for aquatics activities, an authentic frontier fort, amphitheater, chapel, and pond. This camp is an excellent location to reinforce your Scout skills. The unique draw to this camp though is the wildlife to include Patches the bear. Additional information regarding Camp Trask’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/camp-trask 1.1.3 Camp Verdugo Oaks Camp Verdugo Oaks offers a traditional Scouting program that includes shooting sports, aquatics, and an opportunity to reinforce your Scout skills. The staff is very flexible, but be prepared to provide your own certified instructors to lead the activities. Additional information regarding Camp Verdugo Oak’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://vhcbsa.org/camping/camp-verdugo-oaks/

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1.1.4 Firestone Scout Reservation Firestone Scout Reservation offers Scouting units an opportunity to reinforce their Scout skills and features a credible nature, hiking, aquatics and shooting sports program. The distinguishing feature about this camp though are the jam-packed activities offered here nearly every weekend. Keep your eyes out for the Great Pumpkin Smash in November where Scouts get to participate in “Punkin’ Chunkin’”, carving pumpkins with .22 rifles, and participate in pumpkin skeet shooting. The creativity of this camp’s activities will keep you coming back to see what they offer next. Additional information regarding Firestone Scout Reservation’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://fsrlaac.org/ 1.1.5 Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center (IROEC) The IROEC is a 210-acre outdoor education center that provides a variety of hands-on nature and adventure activities. This camp offers units an opportunity to reinforce their Scout skills and features shooting sports, aquatics, and climbing program activities to units to include a zip line and low and high COPE courses. IROEC features a variety of STEM, science, and space camps throughout the year. Additional information regarding IROEC’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.outdooreducationcenter.org/ 1.1.6 Oso Lake Oso Lake camp offers units an opportunity to reinforce their Scouting skills and features a shooting sports program. The draw of this camp though, is their aquatics program. Units can practice their canoeing and rowing skills while spending quality time catching and releasing bass. This camp is all about the fishing. Additional information regarding Oso Lake’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.osolake.org/

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1.2 Boy Scouts of America Aquatics Facilities 1.2.1 Long Beach Sea Base Home to the William I. Koch International Sea Scout Cup, the Long Beach Sea Base offers a full aquatics program. The Sea Base serves as the home port to LBAC’s Sea Scout Squadron and Ships and offers both a summer aquatics camp and weekend Dockmaster program.

The summer aquatics program is offered over 8 weeks to individual Scouts and boasts over 35 elective and Eagle required merit badges, many of which are not offered at traditional Scout camps. This program is a fine complement to your unit’s summer camp.

In the offseason, units can reserve the Sea Base for the weekend as part of the Dockmaster Program where they are exposed to the full spectrum of boating, swimming, lifesaving, and ocean based activities. Units can kayak, canoe, sail, motor boat, fish, paddleboard, swim, and snorkel in and around Alamitos Bay Marina while camping overnight in the boathouse. Additional information regarding the LBAC Sea Base’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://longbeachbsa.org/camp-properties/long-beach-sea-base 1.2.2 Cabrillo Youth Center The Cabrillo Youth Center consists of 12.3 acres of oceanfront property that offers units an opportunity to strengthen their aquatics skills. The Cabrillo program includes boating, swimming, and lifesaving on both the ocean and their pool. Units camp on the beach and eat in their dining hall. This is definitely the camp to visit if you are conducting a family camp and looking for an all inclusive experience. Additional information regarding the Cabrillo Youth Center’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.cabrilloyouthcamp.org/ 1.2.3 Newport Sea Base Located in Newport Beach, CA, this Sea Base was established in 1937 and is home to the Sea Scouts of Orange County. The Newport Sea Base offers access to kayaks, canoes, rowboats and over three dozen sailboats. This camp features a 1905 topsail ketch, the Argus available for 1-5 day outings. Additional information regarding the Newport Sea Base’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.newportseabase.org/

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1.3 Desert Camping

1.3.1 Anza Borrego Desert State Park Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in California and features over five hundred miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas, and countless miles of hiking trails. The park is named for Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word Borrego translated as bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti, painted canyons, sweeping vistas and a host of wildlife to include roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer, bighorn sheep, iguanas, chuckwallas and the red diamond rattlesnake. Scouts have the opportunity to earn the Mormon Battalion Trail High Adventure award; additional information related to his award can be found at: http://hat.ocbsa.org/SCOUT09-SanDiego-Imperial.pdf The best time to visit Anza Borrego is in the late fall, winter, and early spring given that the temperatures can climb well past 100 degrees. Scouts can observe petroglyphs from local Native American tribes, ruins from Spanish settlers, prospectors, and cattle ranchers. Wind and water erosion over hundreds of thousands of years have carved the landscape into unique rock formations that draw thousands of visitors each year. Anza Borrego is one of those places that needs to occupy your bucket list of places to visit. Additional information regarding Anza Borrego’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638

1.3.2 Corn Springs The Corn Spring Campground is located in an oasis of California palms deep in a painted canyon of the Chuckwalla Mountains. This oasis supports abundant wildlife and is an important stopping place for migratory birds. It is the site of prehistoric Native American tribal groups to include the Chemehuevi, Cahuilla, and Yuma people and the petroglyphs at Corn Spring are one of the finest examples of rock art in the Colorado Desert and date back as far back as 10,000 years. This trip is perfect for Scouts working on their Indian Lore and Archeology merit badges. Scouts can explore the petroglyphs at this site, visit the ruins of prospector August “Gus” Lederer’s home and mill site (which date back to the late 1800s), and hike to his final resting place at Aztec Well. Corn Spring is best visited in the late fall, winter, and early spring given that the temperatures can climb well past 100 degrees in the summer. This camp is EXTREMELY affordable with campsites costing $6 per night and visitors are provided with all of the firewood they can use. Additional information can be found at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/palmsprings/corn_springs_campground.html

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1.3.3 Death Valley National Park Death Valley National Park features three million acres of desert wilderness and hundreds of miles of backcountry roads and hiking trails. The lowest point in North America exists here at 292 feet below sea level and is the location where the highest temperature on the Earth ever was recorded. Towering peaks that exceed 11,000 feet surround the valley and are frosted with winter snow well into the spring. Rare rainstorms bring vast fields of wildflowers and desert sand dunes offer Scouts the unique opportunity to surf and sled down steep slopes. Hiking, mountain biking, off-road driving are offered in salt flats below sea level and in the mountains that surround the park. Scouts have the opportunity to visit ghost towns, abandoned mines, and visit the Harmony Borax Works. This national park is best visited in the LATE fall, winter, and EARLY spring given that the temperatures can climb well past 120 degrees. Group campsites are offered at the centrally located Furnace Creek Campground. Given its distance from Long Beach, this outing is best suited for 4+ day adventures during winter and spring breaks. Orange County Council offers high adventure awards to units that meet the requirements for the Telescope Peak Award and Death Valley Cycling 50 Miler Awards at http://hat.ocbsa.org/SCOUT01-OrangeCounty.pdf. Additional information regarding Death Valley’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm 1.3.4 Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park consists of 792,510 acres of desert wilderness that offers units the ability to go climbing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, and exploring nature. This national park is best visited in the LATE fall, winter, and EARLY spring given that the temperatures can climb well past 110 degrees in the summer. This popular park is in high demand particularly for climbing activities. Units are encouraged to immediately book their reservations ON THE DAY that the reservation windows open. Orange County Council offers high adventure awards to units that meet the requirements for the Boy Scout Trail at http://hat.ocbsa.org/SCOUT01-OrangeCounty.pdf. Additional information regarding Joshua Tree’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

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1.3.5 Pisgah Lava Tubes Pisgah Crater, also Pisgah Volcano, is a young volcanic cinder cone located in the Mojave Desert, about 40 miles from Barstow, California. The 320-foot tall Pisgah Crater towers above an expansive field of black lava left over from volcanic activity thousands of years ago. The black earth is dotted with green plants and colorful flowers. The area attracts a number of spelunkers (people who explore caves) to visit the lava tubes formed by flowing lava thousands of years ago. Inner lava tubes continued to flow while the outer layer of molten rock cooled creating more than 80 tunnels that make up the Pisgah lava tubes. The largest is more than a thousand feet long and is tall enough to walk through. One chamber is large enough to play a half-court game of basketball. Be sure to pack rugged clothes, gloves, helmets, flashlights, and extra batteries for your trip. Campng is available at the crater, but no facilities are offered. Units can consider camping at Rainbow Basin and driving to the crater. Additional information regarding the Pisgah Lava Tubes can be found at: http://www.vulcanospeleology.org/articles/pisgah.pdf http://mojavefreepress.com/weekend-trip-pisgah-crater http://boyswhoclimb.weebly.com/pisgah-crater.html 1.3.6 Rainbow Basin – Owl Campground The Owl Campground of Rainbow Basin Natural Area is located north of Barstow, Ca and offers a variety of desert adventures for units. The multi-colored rock formations found along the painted canyons are stunning in the morning and late afternoon. This area is tremendous for hikes through the surrounding canyons and lends itself well to units looking to strengthen their orienteering and geocaching skills. Scouts can explore the ridgelines and learn more about geology. This national park is best visited in the LATE fall, winter, and EARLY spring given that the temperatures can climb well past 110 degrees in the summer. This camp is EXTREMELY affordable with campsites costing $6 per night. Additional information regarding Rainbow Basin can be found at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/barstow/basin.html

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1.3.7 Red Rock Canyon State Park Red Rock Canyon State Park features scenic desert cliffs, buttes and spectacular rock formations. Each tributary canyon is unique displaying colorful layers of white, pink, red, and brown cliffs that are the result of wind and rain eroding the softer materials beneath the dark cap rocks. The park's floral displays are stunning following wet winters. The campground is tucked up against the base of dramatic desert cliffs and camping is first-come, first served; there is no reservation system so leave early on a Friday to beat the rush. This park is great for working on your Scouting skills to include orienteering and hiking. Miles of trails meander through the dramatic landscape. Additional information regarding Red Rock Canyon can be found at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=631

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1.4 Aquatics Camping 1.4.1 Colorado River The Colorado River offers a number of opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, and whitewater rafting trips. One popular location is to start just below Hoover Dam and boat down the Black Canyon to Willow Beach. This route is easy to navigate (mile markers on canyon walls) and offers units an opportunity to stop, prepare meals, swim, fish, camp, and take side hikes along the way. This trip is best for long weekends; take off on a Friday, canoe on Saturday and Sunday, and return on Monday. This is the type of outing that Scouts will remember forever. Most of the rental/outfitter prices are comparable. Additional information about the costs, itineraries, and equipment may be found at the enclosed outfitters sites: http://blackcanyonadventures.com/ http://www.jerkwatercanoe.com/ http://kayaklasvegas.com/ http://www.desertriveroutfitters.com/ 1.4.2 Lake Casitas Recreation Area The Lake Casitas Recreation Area features a variety of boating and fishing opportunities to include canoeing, kayaking, and motorboating. All boats may be rented on site. Units may choose to bring their own boats but must have them inspected and quarantined 30 days prior to the event; there is a cost for this inspection and storage and most units will find that it’s not worth the cost and hassle to bring their own boats. There is no swimming in the lake here, but they have a full trading post and fish and tackle shop that sells bait and rents fishing gear. Scouts are encouraged to visit the relaxing lazy river swim park after a long day of boating. Lake Casitas offers over 400 campsites. Units are encouraged to visit here during the school year; the recreation area is packed in the summer months and non-Scout visitors have been known to demonstrate inappropriate behavior. Additional information regarding the Lake Casitas Recreation Area can be found at: http://www.casitaswater.org/department.php?url=lake-casitas-recreation-area

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1.4.3 Lake Skinner Created in 1973, Lake Skinner is located in Winchester, CA and has 1400 surface acres of water operated by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. The lake is supplied by the Colorado River through the Colorado River Aqueduct and features boating and fishing activities. Lake Skinner is home to Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Carp, Bluegill, Catfish, and Trout. Boats may be rented from the Marina. Swimming is not allowed. Lake Skinner has 241 campsites and additional information regarding Lake Skinner can be found at: http://www.rivcoparks.org/parks/lake-skinner/lake-skinner-home/ 1.4.4 Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area Silverwood Lake was formed by the 249-foot Cedar Springs Dam. At 3,350 feet, it is the highest reservoir in the State Water Project and features hiking along the Pacific Crest Trail, swimming, boating, water-skiing and fishing. The lake has trout, large mouth bass, catfish and bluegill. There is a marina with a launching ramp, boat and equipment rentals, and a store. Units may choose to bring their own boats but must have them inspected and quarantined prior to the event; there is a cost for this inspection and storage and most units will find that it’s not worth the cost and hassle to bring their own boats. Additional information regarding the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area can be found at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=650 1.4.5 Point Mugu State Park Point Mugu State Park offers five miles of ocean shoreline, with rocky bluffs, sandy beaches, sand dunes, rugged hills and uplands, two major river canyons and wide grassy valleys dotted with sycamores, oaks and a few native walnuts. There are more than 70 miles of hiking trails. Scouts have the opportunity to go swimming, body surfing and surf fishing. Additional information regarding the Point Mugu State Park can be found at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=630

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1.5 Backpack Camping 1.5.1 Bridge to Nowhere This hike can be done as a 10 mile day hike or overnight backpack. This hike takes you from the Bridge to Nowhere Trailhead along the banks of the East Fork of the San Gabriel River to the Bridge to Nowhere. The mysterious Bridge to Nowhere was built in 1936, but the road was swept away in the flood of 1938. Scouts love watching as daredevils bungee jump off of the bridge. The trail includes a number of stream crossings, which the Scouts can use to purify water and fill their canteens. Similarly, Scouts enjoy panning for gold along the river, meeting with active prospectors, and soaking in deep pools. Bighorn sheep can be observed on the canyon walls. Units can camp along the trail and may consider staying at Camp Williams the night before their hike or backpack to get an early jump on the day. Get to the trailhead early in order to get a parking spot; the parking fills up quick and all vehicles will need a National Forest Adventure Pass. Additional information regarding this backpack outing/day hike can be found at: http://www.hikespeak.com/trails/bridge-to-nowhere-hike-los-angeles/ http://www.modernhiker.com/2008/08/11/hiking-the-east-fork-of-san-gabriel-river-to-the-bridge-to-nowhere/ 1.5.2 Henninger Flats Henninger Campground is a trail camp located at 2,550’ above sea level in a pine forest on a landing above steep mountain slopes on Henninger Flats in the San Gabriel Mountains. Units will take a 3-mile one-way hike up Mount Wilson Toll Road to arrive at Henninger Flats. The campground features a visitor information center, fire lookout tower, and tree nursery. Units should check in at the Visitor Information Center to obtain camping and campfire permits. Additional information regarding Henninger Flats can be found at: http://www.ecnca.org/hiking_trails/henninger_flats.html http://www.hikespeak.com/campgrounds/henninger-flats-campground-san-gabriel-mountains/

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1.5.3 Hoegees Camp Begin your backpack at the Chantry Flats Trailhead and follow the Winter Creek Trail 2 ½ miles to Hoegees Camp which sits on a shady nook next to Winter Creek. Scouts will need to purify water and a fire permit is required for stoves and/or fires. The camp serves as an excellent jump off point to bag Mt. Zion or visit Sturtevant Falls. A Forest Adventure Pass is required for parked vehicles. Additional information regarding Hoegees Camp and hiking route can be found at: http://www.simpsoncity.com/hiking/hoegees.html and http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110501&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003705&navid=110130000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&recid=41702&actid=29&ttype=recarea&pname=Angeles%20National%20Forest%20-%20Hoegees%20Campground

1.5.4 Horse Thief This backpack outing begins at the Sawmill Trailhead (USGS Toro Peak Quadrangle) and follows the Cactus Spring Trail through the Santa Rosa Wilderness of San Bernardino National Forest to Cactus Spring. Key sites along the way include exploring an old mine site, a corral used by horse thieves in the late 1800s, and finally Cactus Spring adjacent to Horse Thief Creek. Cactus Spring was an important source of water in the Santa Rosa Mountains used by the Cahuilla Tribe as a watering hole during their travels while harvesting pinyon and agave hearts. Rumor has it that you can find mortars for grinding corn on the rocks adjacent to the creek. Units should consider sleeping along the route at the trail camp (33.574547, -116.435631) which is located in a shaded canyon with water. To get there, take CA-91 East, I-15 South, CA-79 South, CA-371 East, turn right onto CA-74 (East), turn right onto Pinion Flats Transfer Station Road, turn left into the parking lot and the trailhead is on far end of parking lot. Additional information regarding Horse Thief and the Cactus Spring hiking route can be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110512&ttype=recarea&recid=26505&actid=50&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&pname=Santa+Rosa+%26+San+Jacinto+Mtns.+National+Monument+-+Cactus+Spring+Trail+5E01

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1.5.5 Little Jimmy This backpack outing begins at the Islip Saddle Traihead and follows the Pacific Crest Trail to Little Jimmy trail camp (7500 ft). A natural spring is located about ¼ mi from camp which Scouts can purify. Campsites are first come - first served Limited parking is available at the trailhead and requires a Forest Adventure Pass. This camp is a great jump off point for bagging Mt. Islip. Additional information can be found at http://www.localhikesbeta.com/Hikes/Mt-Islip-1088 and http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/angeles/recreation/picnickinginfo/recarea/?recid=41718&actid=70 http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110501&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=FSE_003705&navid=110130000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&recid=41718&actid=29&ttype=recarea&pname=Angeles%20National%20Forest%20-%20Little%20Jimmy%20Campground

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1.6 Historical Camping 1.6.1 Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum (AGSEM) The AGSEM is located in Vista, CA on 55 acres of rolling farm fields and features over 20,000 pieces of working farming and heavy equipment dating back to 1849. Nearly 40 years old, this combined museum and campground allows Scouts to roam through the exhibits and observe demonstrations of the different equipment. Docents explain the purpose and demonstrate the operation of the equipment. In addition, attending Scouts can meet and work with the on-site docents operating the blacksmith shop, weaving machines, wheelwright shop, and gristmill. Scouts can observe cooking techniques on stoves dating back to the mid 1800s as well as harvesting and shucking crops, making molasses, and or take a ride on a N' Scale Model Railroad. There are far more activities to do here than you will have time for! Additional information regarding AGSEM activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://agsem.com/ 1.6.2 Calico Ghost Town Calico is an old West mining town located near Yermo, CA and has been around since 1881 during the largest silver strike in California. Calico produced over $20 million in silver ore from over 500 mines during a 12-year span. Calico lost its population when silver lost its value in the mid-1890's. The miner's packed up, loaded their mules and moved away abandoning the town. The town was purchased and refurbished in the 1950’s and eventually became part of the San Bernardino County Regional Parks system. The Calico Ghost Town features 265 camping sites and offers Scouts an opportunity to explore the original silver mines, take a ride on an original 20 mule team Borax wagon train, tour the area on the Calico Odessa Railroad, pan for gold, go mountain biking, participate in a spooky Ghost tour, and wander amongst the original town stores, museums, buildings, and restaurants. Period reenactors make this Ghost Town come alive and your Scouts will love this living history. Additional information regarding Calico Ghost Town activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/parks/calicoghosttown.aspx www.sbcountyparks.com www.visitcalicoghosttown.com

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1.6.3 Camp Williams Camp Williams is a quiet low frills camp located along the East Fork of the San Gabriel River in a natural canyon. Units camping here will enjoy the seclusion offered by the steep canyon walls. This camp makes an excellent spot for units looking to pan for gold from the river, which is mere yards from your campsite. This camp is also a tremendous jump off point for units looking to do a day hike or overnight backpack along the East Fork to the Bridge to Nowhere. Additional information regarding Camp Williams costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://campwilliams.com/ Gold panning supplies are sold at Camp Williams or can be found ahead of time at vendors such as https://keeneeng.com/. 1.6.4 Fort Tejon State Historical Park Fort Tejon was established by the U.S. Army on August 10, 1854 to protect and control Native Americans living on the Sebastian Indian Reservation as well as protect white settlers from raids by the Paiutes, Chemehuevi, Mojave, and other tribes from the desert to the Southeast. The fort was later abandoned ten years later on September 11, 1864 at the height of the Civil War. Highlights of its history include that it served as a testbed for the use of camels in the cavalry. The historical park features restored adobe buildings to include the enlisted barracks, officer’s quarters, parade ground, blacksmith, carpenters shop, stables, and other fort structures. Group campsites are available a short walk from the fort and your camping fees gain you access to all of the living history demonstrations. Be sure to book your unit’s reservation during the first weekend of the month so that your Scouts can view and participate in the living history demonstrations. The Fort facilities open at 9 AM and the demonstrations begin at 10 AM. Scouts can view artillery and drill exhibitions, meet and work with the blacksmith, talk with the soldiers, visit the carpenter, laborers, cooks, shop keepers, and other reenactors. Additional information regarding Fort Tejon’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=585

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1.6.5 USS Iowa The USS Iowa was commissioned on February 22, 1943 and served as the lead ship in her battleship class. She served in the Atlantic and Pacific campaigns in World War II as well as the Korean War. She was finally decommissioned on October 26th, 1990 and moved to the Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro in 2012. At the time of her commission, she possessed (9) sixteen inch guns, (20) five inch guns, (80) 40mm anti-aircraft guns, and a wealth of supporting firepower. She accepted the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay at the end of World War II and was awarded 14 different decorations during her service. Scouting units can take a step back in time and live the life of a battleship sailor. Scouts will get a taste of what it was like to crew the ship by sleeping overnight in the USS Iowa’s bunks, tour the ship, and perform tasks common to the sailors. Additional information regarding the USS Iowa’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.pacificbattleship.com/ 1.6.6 USS Midway The USS Midway was commissioned on September 10, 1945 at the end of World War II and participated in the Vietnam War and the Liberation of Kuwait (Operation Desert Storm). The carrier could accommodate up to 130 aircraft during World War II Scouting units become a member of one of the ship’s squadrons and live the life of a sailor during their stay. Scouts sleep overnight in the USS Midway’s bunks, eat in the galley, get an exclusive behind the chains tour of the ship, explore the extensive museum exhibits, and fly in a flight simulator. For a unique experience, consider taking AMTRAK to the Santa Fe Depot conveniently located just a few blocks from the USS Midway. Additional information regarding the USS Midway’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.midway.org/

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1.7 STEM and Traditional Camping 1.7.1 Palomar Observatory The Palomar Observatory campground is set in a magnificent wilderness in Cleveland National Forest which offers units an opportunity to hike and reinforce their Scout skills. The draw to this campground though is that it is located a short 2.4 miles from the Hale Palomar Observatory. The Observatory and campground offer numerous opportunities to view the stars at amateur astronomy events called Star Parties. Additional information about the astronomy activities, fees, directions, and reservations may be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cleveland/recreation/recarea/?recid=47560&actid=29 http://www.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/homepage.html 1.7.2 Buttonwillow Raceway Buttonwillow Raceway Park is one of the premiere road racing and testing facilities in The United States. The track’s versatility has made it popular among club racers, track day clubs, motorcycle racers, professional race teams, car manufactures, tire companies, publishers and media outlets, commercial production companies, and go karters. Cal Club, a member of the Sports Car Club of America, owns and operates the raceway and allows units to camp at the track. Participating units can meet with the drivers, help the pit crews work on the race cars, watch the races, raise and lower the American flag, ride in the pace car, learn about auto mechanics and maintenance, and assist in presenting the awards to the winners. Feel your adrenaline rise as you watch the cars whip by at speeds exceeding 100 mph. If you are looking for a different camping experience and want to find out more about the activities, directions, camping, and reservations visit: http://buttonwillowraceway.com/

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1.7.3 Caspers Wilderness Park Caspers Wilderness Park features 8,000 acres of protected wilderness preserve of the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park contains various river terraces, sandstone canyons, groves of native Coastal Live Oak, and magnificent stands of California Sycamore. The hills sprout scores of seasonal wildflowers and running streams that can be observed from the park’s numerous trails. This camp is great for reinforcing your Scout skills and observing nature. Wildlife is abundant and can be readily viewed from any of the parks numerous trails. Additional information regarding Casper’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://ocparks.com/parks/ronald/ 1.7.4 Featherly Regional Park Featherly Regional Park is located in Orange Country and offers units an opportunity to reinforce their camping and Scouting skills. Most of the park is wilderness area not open to the public except for viewing from the bikeway that runs adjacent to the park. The only developed portion of the park is Canyon R.V. Park which offers campsites and the use of an amphitheater to units. The draw of this camp is that it offers a fully staffed climbing wall and zip line. Additional information regarding fees, directions, reservations, and climbing wall/zip line can be found at: http://ocparks.com/parks/featherly and http://www.canyonrvpark.com/groups/

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1.8 International Camping 1.8.1 International Camporee The Scouts de Mexico and Boy Scouts of America partner to hold an International Camporee every spring. The camporee location rotates between Mexico and the United States each year and features traditional camporee type competitions between patrols. Spirit is very much on display when the patrols shout their name and perform their patrol call. The competitions are followed by either a campfire program (in the USA) or a dance (in Mexico). Friendship and fellowship are the best part about this camporee! Scouts wander between the campsites making friends, sharing food, trading neckerchiefs, playing games, and trading contact information. Going to these events is like going to visit with family. The USA Camporee is held at Mataguay Scout Reservation and the Mexico Camporee is held at a rancho in Tecate, Mexico. If you had to choose though, we recommend you attend the Camporee in Tecate, Mexico. Scouts must have a valid passport, BSA Activity Consent Form (19-67), and current Part A, B, and C Medical Form to travel to Mexico. Additional information regarding activities, fees, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://longbeachbsa.org/youth-programs/international-scouting and http://international.sdicbsa.org/ 1.8.2 Balseada The Scouts de Mexico hold a Balseada (rafting) competition each fall in Ensenada, Mexico. Similar to a camporee, the morning involves water based patrol style competitions. After lunch, the Scouts assemble the rafts they have made and bring them down to the beach for the rafting race. The rafts are constructed using floats (e.g. inner tubes) and a frame (e.g. poles lashed together). The teams then race their rafts to the ocean and paddle furiously out and around the buoys. Each raft is different and left up to the creativity of the Scouts. The only rules are that you cannot use nails, bolts, or screws to hold the frame together. After dinner, all of the Scouts gather for a bonfire and costume dance party. Similar to the International Camporee, the Scouts wander between the campsites making friends, sharing food, trading neckerchiefs, playing games, and trading contact information. Scouts must have a valid passport, BSA Activity Consent Form (19-67), and current Part A, B, and C Medical Form to travel to Mexico. Additional information regarding activities, fees, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://longbeachbsa.org/youth-programs/international-scouting and http://international.sdicbsa.org/

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2.0 Long Term/Summer Camps 2.1 Camp Tahquitz, Will J Reid Scout Reservation Camp Tahquitz opened in 1959 and sits on one square mile (640 acres) of pristine forestland in the Angelus Oaks area of the San Bernardino Mountains along Highway 38. The camp offers an excellent outdoor adventure program amidst rolling meadows and thick forests of cedars, oaks, and pines at an altitude of 6,500 feet. Rich in history, many of the cabins and buildings date back to the 1800s and are used by the staff in delivering the camp program. The noteworthy program includes:

• Climbing and rappelling from a 60 foot tower complemented with a low and high COPE course

• Scout skills and craft program led by passionate and talented craftsmen

• Shooting sports with some of the finest instructors in Southern CA • A hands-on nature program at a location with abundant wildlife • Extensive wrangler program with miles of riding trails

Camp Tahquitz is located along the edge of the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area and is an excellent jump off spot for day hikes and backpack outings to include the highest point in Southern California, Mt. San Gorgonio. What makes this camp truly special though, is the Tribe of Tahquitz. The Tribe of Tahquitz is LBAC’s honor Scouting society and was founded in 1925 at the original Camp Tahquitz located in Idyllwild, CA. The mission of the Tribe of Tahquitz is to promote the high standards of Scouting, encourage service through example, and encourage the study and sustainment of Native American traditions, legends, and lore. The Tribe of Tahquitz is one of only two local honor societies left within the entire Boy Scouts of America. Their knowledge of Native American dance, singing, and crafts are unparalleled and on full display at their campfires and Indian Lore programs. Camp Tahquitz is available for summer camp and weekend campouts throughout the year. It is particularly prized for the winter camping experience. Additional information regarding Camp Tahquitz activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://longbeachbsa.org/camp-properties/tahquitz

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2.2 Camp Chawanakee Camp Chawanakee opened in 1947 following a grant from the federal government and Southern California Edison Power Company. Located on Shaver Lake, the camp offers nine summer camp sessions. Camp Chawanakee can accommodate over 500 Scouts/Scouters weekly at 23 campsites. Camp Chawanakee offers a tremendous waterfront program, wrangler package, shooting sports, nature, Scout skills, crafts, and outdoor program. The camp’s 52’ climbing tower and COPE courses are sure to challenge your Scouts and their overnight and backcountry adventure outings appeal to Scouts of all ages. What makes this camp special is its location on Shaver Lake in the Sierra National Forest. Additional information regarding Camp Chawanakee’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.seqbsa.org/camp%20chawanakee.htm 2.3 Camp Cherry Valley Camp Cherry Valley dates back to the 1920’s and is one of two Boy Scout summer camps located on Santa Catalina Island. Camp Cherry Valley is located on a picturesque cove on the leeward side of the island at the entrance to Cherry Valley. The cove’s location makes it an ideal spot to swim and participate in boating activities in calm waters. The waterfront offers a clean sandy beach and clear blue waters. Camp Cherry Valley’s program offers an incredible waterfront program to include world-class snorkeling, SCUBA diving, canoeing, rowing, kayaking sailing and swimming. Their sea lab includes a touch tank that allows Scouts to learn about local marine live. This ocean-based program offers war canoe races and a variety of water competitions. Their water program’s are complemented by traditional nature, Scout skills, and outdoor activities to include touring a silver mine and hikes over mountainous terrain. If the cost seems daunting, consider contacting Cherry Valley to see if they will lower the cost if you provide your own transportation. Long Beach’s Sea Scout Ships can frequently transport your troop to and from camp at a significantly lower price. Plus, you’ll have the unique experience of navigating to/from Catalina Island with your fellow Sea Scouts. Additional information regarding Camp Cherry Valley’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/camp-cherry-valley

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2.4 Camp Emerald Bay Camp Emerald Bay was founded in 1925 and is located at the former Johnson’s Landing on Santa Catalina Island. The clear water, secluded beaches and hidden coves surrounding the camp offer world-renowned snorkeling and diving opportunities. Camp Emerald Bay’s program is centered around an incredible waterfront program to include SCUBA diving, snorkeling, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and lifesaving. The camp staff embraces the area’s historical connection to the Tongva and Chumash Native American Tribes, Spanish explorers, and 19th Century pirates. Attending troops will take a step back in time where adventure is an integral part of the camp and merit badge activities. Camp Emerald Bay also offers a strong nature, Scout skills, and outdoor merit badge program. What makes this camp fun though is that Scouts will unexpectedly encounter deer, protected Catalina Island Fox, and Bison wandering through the camp. If the cost seems daunting, consider contacting Emerald Bay to see if they will lower the cost if you provide your own transportation. Long Beach’s Sea Scout Ships can frequently transport your troop to and from camp at a significantly lower price. Plus, you’ll have the unique experience of navigating to/from Catalina Island with your fellow Sea Scouts. Additional information regarding Camp Emerald Bay’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.campemeraldbay.org/ 2.5 Camp Emerson Camp Emerson is the oldest continuously operated Boy Scout Camp in the Western United States and is located in the San Jacinto Range of the San Bernardino Mountains at over 5,000’ elevation. Founded almost 100 years ago, the pink and purple haze sunsets on majestic Tahquitz Peak have inspired Scouts for generations. Camp Emerson offers an extremely strong outdoor program where Scout can reinforce their skills, knowledge of nature and wildlife, shooting sports, and crafts. They offer a number of merit badges that cannot be found anywhere else. As a unique selling point, they offer a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) program which appeals to many of our Scouts and is rare to summer camps. Additional information regarding Camp Emerson’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.bsa-ciec.org/openrosters/view_homepage.aspx?orgkey=1907 http://www.bosekerscoutreservation.org/camp-emerson.html

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2.6 Camp John Mensinger Camp John Mensinger opened in 1976 and is located in the Stanislaus National Forest in the vicinity of Yosemite National Park. This 168 acre wilderness camp is located at 4,800 feet and was donated by the Pickering Lumber Corporation in 1969. This camp is rich in logging and railroad history and includes the Soap Creek Logging Camp. Camp John Mensinger features ~ 15 buildings from the original logging camp which are incorporated into their program. It’s remote location and proximity to Yosemite make it ideal for high adventure trips into the backcountry. As could be expected, Camp John Mensinger offers a tremendous nature, Scout skills, and outdoor program. The camp offers over 60 merit badges, many of which cannot be found at other summer camps and are oriented on traditional crafts and skills common to the late 1800s. The camp offers shooting sports, climbing, nature, and aquatics activities led by a motivated staff. The cost for this summer camp is EXTREMELY competitive to compared to other California summer camps. Are you ready to channel your inner lumberjack? If so, additional information regarding Camp Mensinger’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.yosemitescouting.org/camping/camp-john-mensinger/51466 2.7 Camp Kern Camp Kern is located in the western Sierra Nevadas at 7,200’ elevation on Huntington Lake. This high altitude camp is located amongst steep fir-covered hillsides. This wilderness summer camp offers campsites with teepees and a high adventure program with a mountain bike course, rock climbing wall, black powder shooting, tomahawk throwing, and backcountry hiking and backpacking programs. Camp Kern offers traditional Scout skills, crafts, aquatics, shooting sports, and nature programs. Their overnight backpacking and canoe or kayaking trips to Mirimichi are especially appealing to Scouts. Scouts cross Huntington Lake and stay in teepees. Additional information regarding Camp Kern’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.sscbsa.org/CampKern/

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2.8 Camp Silver Fur Looking for something more adventurous for your unit? Consider booking your summer camp at Camp Silver Fur which you can use as a jump off point for a long-term high adventure trek into the adjacent Dinkey Lakes Wilderness of the Western Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located at 7,200’ elevation, the camp is located in the middle of luscious pine and fir trees surrounded by mountain streams. Camp Silver Fur does not offer a camp program or weekly sessions. Rather units plan their own outings/program and arrive and depart according to their own schedule. Its proximity to the Sierra Nevada’s make it ideal for acclimatizing to the altitude and conducting final pack checks before you step off on your wilderness adventure. Additional information regarding Camp Silver Fur’s costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://vhcbsa.org/camping/camp-silver-fir-2/ 2.9 Camp Three Falls Founded in 1933, Camp Three Falls is located at 5,400’ elevation in the Los Padres National Forest. Its location offers excellent views of the surrounding mountains, pine forests, dramatic rock formations, and sagebrush prairies. The camp serves as an excellent starting point for backcountry hikes and backpacking trips through the national forest to the Pinnacles and three falls near the camp. What makes this camp noteworthy though is its Program. Camp Three Falls is the ultimate summer camp for units looking to embrace the frontier spirit. The camp features an authentic log fort, Fort Lockwood which is the center piece of their hands-on craft and Scout skills program. Scouts can take a step back in history and experience life as it was in earlier times, from the days of the Chumash, through the era of Spanish explorers and ranchers, to American soldiers, miners, and homesteaders. The camp features a challenging 57’ climbing tower as well as blacksmithing, metal working, black powder shooting (and all shooting sports), and a host of unique merit badges in a rustic atmosphere. This is one of the only camps in Southern California to offer Scouts the opportunity to earn NRA shooting medals. Additional information regarding Camp Three Fall’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.vccbsa.org/Camping/Camp%20Three%20Falls/Summer%20Camp

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2.10 Camp Whitsett Camp Whitsett is located in the Sequoia National Forest at an elevation of 4,300’ and was featured in the TV Program “Are you Tougher Than a Boy Scout?”. Founded in 1947, this wilderness camp offers a unique and extensive high adventure program that specializes in mountain biking, climbing and rappelling, low and high COPE, shooting sports, whitewater rafting, and horse and packing expeditions. This camp is ideal for older Scouts looking to challenge themselves and serves as an excellent jump off spot for backcountry trips into the Sierra Nevada’s. Camp Whisett boasts its own lake, Lake Ida and offers a traditional waterfront program featuring swimming and boating merit badges. What makes this camp unique is that it is one of the only summer camps in Southern California that offers both mountain biking and whitewater rafting. Additional information regarding Camp Whitsett’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.campwhitsett.org/ 2.11 Fiesta Island - Youth Aquatics Center The Youth Aquatics Center is based on Fiesta Island in a protected cove in the heart of Mission Bay, San Diego. This summer camp is oriented towards Scouts looking for a unique waterfront experience. The Youth Aquatics Center offers swimming, snorkeling, lifesaving, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, rowing, motor boating, water skiing, windsurfing, and paddle boarding taught by a highly experienced staff. The facility is surrounded by sandy bay front beaches with access to the Pacific Ocean. The Youth Aquatics Center features a number of STEM oriented hands-on programs at their marine biology laboratories, touch tanks, and shark and sting ray tanks. Scouts will gain valuable skills and knowledge associated with marine biology, oceanography, and water/resource conservation all while having fun. Additional information regarding the Youth Aquatics Center activities, costs, directions, and reservations at Fiesta Island can be found at: http://camping.sdicbsa.org/YAC/

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2.12 Forest Lawn Scout Reservation Forest Lawn Scout Reservation is composed of three camps consisting of over 2,000 acres of land in the San Bernardino Mountains near Lake Arrowhead. The primary Scout summer camp is the Circle X Ranch at Big Horn. Opened in 1950, this camp is located at 5,300’ altitude and features a quality shooting sports, nature, Scout skills, crafts, wrangler, climbing, aquatics, and outdoor program. This camp offers a substantial number of merit badges and appeals to Scouts of all interests. Forest Lawn Scout Reservation is ideal for a unit looking to get back to the basics. Additional information regarding the Forest Lawn Scout Reservation’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.flsrlaac.org/ 2.13 Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation is located in the San Bernardino Mountains at 7500' altitude near Big Bear Lake. This rustic ranch-style summer camp has been featured in a number of television programs and movies and is known for its cattle and wrangler programs. Many of the original ranch buildings from the turn of the century still exist and are incorporated into the camp’s program to include the ranch house and barn. Camp Holcomb Valley incorporates its ranching and prospecting history into the summer camp program and Scouts feel like they’ve stepped back in time. The camp offers traditional nature, Scout skills, crafts, shooting sports, wrangler, climbing, aquatics, and outdoor activities amidst a sub-alpine forest setting. Additional information regarding the Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/holcomb-valley-scout-reservation

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2.14 Lost Valley, Schoepe Scout Reservation The Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley is a rustic wilderness camp located adjacent to Cleveland National Forest the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Attending Scouts travel an eleven mile dirt road to get to the camp which features high desert forests of oaks, pines and chaparral. Lost Valley is found at 4,600’ altitude and its facilities include (2) full-size swimming pools, a seasonal lake, shooting sports ranges, wrangler facilities, an observatory, nature and craft centers, a 65’ natural rock climbing wall, and low and high COPE courses. The Lost Valley program offers a variety of merit badges that appeal to Scouts of all interests and ages. Scouts can test themselves on the climbing wall, take a leisurely horse ride with the wrangler program, mountain bike through the rolling hills. The camp also offers traditional nature, Scout skills, crafts, shooting sports, aquatics, and outdoor activities. Additional information regarding the Schoepe Scout Reservation’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://www.ssrlv.org/ 2.15 Mataguay Scout Reservation Mataguay Scout reservation consists of over 840 acres of summer camp fun. The camp offers an extensive wrangler program for those Scouts looking to earn a merit badge or explore the surrounding wilderness. Mataguay offers extensive hiking trails for the beginning and experienced day hikers and backpackers as well as other adventurous program activities to include climbing, rappelling, COPE, and geocaching activities. The camp program offers mountain boarding as well as nature, Scout skills, crafts, shooting sports, aquatics, and outdoor activities. What makes this camp unique though is that it offers glider flights and instruction to attending Scouts. Additional information regarding the Mataguay Scout Ranch’s activities, costs, directions, and reservations can be found at: http://camping.sdicbsa.org/MSR/

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3.0 Forms, Policies and Permits

• Forest Adventure Passes may be obtained at U.S. Forest Visitor Centers , most commercial sport and adventure stores (e.g. Big 5) and at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sbnf/passes-permits/recreation

• Campfire permits may be obtained at http://www.preventwildfireca.org/Campfires/ • Wilderness permits for the San Gorgonio Wilderness may be obtained

here: http://www.sgwa.org/ • Wilderness permits for the San Jacinto Wilderness may be obtained

here: http://www.fsva.org/pdf/Wilderness%20Permit%20App%20MSJW.pdf • Wilderness permits for Cleveland National Forest may be obtained

here: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detailfull/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5228226&width=full

• Wilderness permits for most wilderness areas can also be picked up at the local ranger station. More information about designed wilderness areas may be found at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/sbnf/passes-permits/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5421918

• LBAC’s high adventure program is can be found here: http://longbeachbsa.org/activities/high-adventure

Remember to always abide by the Outdoor Code:

As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.

The Principles of Leave No Trace:

1. Plan Ahead and Prepare 2. Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces 3. Dispose of Waste Properly (Pack It In, Pack It Out) 4. Leave What You Find 5. Minimize Campfire Impacts 6. Respect Wildlife 7. Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Reminders: • Units must file a Tour Plan for all camping trips outside of the LBAC’s boundaries • Units should review the Guide to Safe Scouting prior to engaging in their camping trips

and maintain a copy with them on the outing: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf

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• Units should be familiar with the BSA’s Wilderness Use Policy: http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/20-121.pdf

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