Welcome to Where to go Camping...... 3 Where to go Camping (Template) ...... 11 Addresses ...... 12 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES...... 13 U.S. Forest Service ...... 14 E-mail addresses ...... 17 NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASES OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA...... 18 General:...... 19 50-MILER AWARD...... 20 EDITORS CHOICE...... 21 BOOK REVIEWS ...... 21 GIARDIA...... 28 Historic Trail Award...... 30 LYME DISEASE...... 31 MENU IDEAS...... 35 LUNCHES AND DINNERS ...... 35 MENU IDEAS...... 37 BREAKFASTS ...... 37 National Camping Award ...... 38 OUTDOOR PROGRAM CHECKLIST ...... 41 THE ULTIMATE PACK LIST ...... 44 PERMISSION SLIP...... 47 Sawtooth National Recreation Area...... 49 and Ketchum Ranger District...... 49 Equipment and Techniques...... 57 TUKARICA LODGE 266 ...... 61 SLEEPING PAD TEST REPORT...... 62 WILDERNESS USE POLICY ...... 63 OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ...... 63 Wind Chill Chart...... 65 Earn the YEAR AROUND CAMPER Patch...... 66 Version 1 of Where to go Camping ...... 67 Barber Pool ...... 69 Black Rock...... 70 Bonneville Point...... 71 Bull Trout Lake...... 73 Cascade Reservoir...... 74 Deer Park, North Fork of the Boise River ...... 75 Givens Hot Springs...... 76 Gray Back Gulch...... 77 Grimes Creek ...... 78 Hells Canyon...... 79 Horsethief Reservoir ...... 80 Irish Boat Ramp Arrowrock Reservoir...... 81 Kuna Cave...... 82 Location: Manns Creek / Fourth of July Creek ...... 83 Shafer Butte ...... 84 Squaw Creek ...... 85 Stanley Basin Area...... 86 Location: Swan Falls...... 87 Ten Mile Creek ...... 89 Location: Trinity Lakes and Big Roaring River Lake ...... 90 Warm Lake...... 91 Yellow Pine Oregon...... 92 Location: 3 Island Crossing ...... 95 Location: Baumgartner Campground ...... 96 Location: Baumgartner Campground ...... 97 Location: Beaver Creek Campground ...... 98 Location: Blue Lake...... 99 Location: Brownlee Dam...... 100 Location: Celebration Park ...... 101 Location: City of Rocks National Reserve ...... 102 Location: C.J. Strike Reservoir...... 103 Location: Craters of the Moon National Monument...... 104 Location: Curtis Park...... 105 Location: Deadwood Reservoir ...... 106 Location: Herrick Reservoir (Skunk Reservoir)...... 107 Location: Jennie Lake...... 108 Location: Last Chance Campground ...... 109 Location: Lola Creek Campground ...... 110 Location: Loon Lake...... 112 Location: Montour ...... 113 Location: Ponderosa State Park ...... 114 Location: Silver City...... 115 Location: Silver Creek Plunge...... 116 Location: Succor Creek State Park ...... 117 Location: Wallowa Lake State Park ...... 118
Welcome to Where to go Camping
Welcome version 2 of the Tukarica Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide . On this disk you can find many interesting things which can help your Troop with its outdoor and camping program. Remember that this is only a guide and this Where To Go Camping Guide by itself cannot provide enough information to get you to many of the locations. Use the atlas or better maps; and research each area before traveling there.
The map reference used for each location is taken from the book Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer , by DeLorme Mapping. First edition, second printing, copyright 1992 DeLorme Mapping. P.O. Box 298, Freeport, Maine 04032 (207) 865-4171. ISBN 0-89933-212-9. This atlas is available at bookstores, some grocery stores (in the magazine section), outdoor sporting stores, and variety stores (in the magazine section).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
In the Address file there are address for our area for the following : file name description USFS U.S. Forest Service BLM Bureau of Land Management HIGHADVE Boy Scouts of America National High Adventure Bases
The general file includes the following: file name description bookrvw A list of resource books on trails, where to go, backpacking, and cooking. 50milera Requirements for the BSA 50-Miler Award. catoadd A list of free outdoor equipment catalogs. giardia A handout from the USFS about giardia and water treatment. lymedis A hand out from the USFS about the deer tick and Lyme’s Disease. historic Requirements for the BSA Historic Trail Award. menuidea A list of possible out door menu ideas as well as 4 recipes for trail mix. natcamp An overview of the National Camping Award sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America, the actual form is available from the Council Service Center. outdoorp Pages 519-520 from Woods Wisdom, “The Outdoor Program Checklist.” packlist The ultimate pack list -- be careful there may be some items left out. file name description
permissi A permission slip taken from the Backpacking Merit Badge Pamphlet -- just insert the information for your unit and use for all outdoor activities. recpass A handout from the USFS explaining the new Recreation User Pass for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the Ketchum Ranger District. sawleade A handout from the Sawtooth National Forest explaining thing which unit leaders should know before heading out into the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. serv Application for the Order of the Arrow Tukarica Lodge Service Award -- Scouts from all ages may earn this award from Tiger Cubs to Explorers. sleepad Results from a study done by REI on the effectiveness of various sleeping pads. wilduse The official Boy Scouts of America Wilderness Use Policy (as found in the Backpacking Merit Badge Pamphlet). windchil A wind chill chart (as found in the Boy Scout Weather Merit Badge Pamphlet). windspee A wind speed chart showing how to estimate the wind speed by looking at the effect wind has on the objects around you (trees, plants, waves on the water, flags, etc.) yearawar An application form for the Year Around Camper Award sponsored by the Order of the Arrow Tukarica Lodge.
The ver.1 file is the first version of the Tukarica Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide. file name description preface The original preface included in version 1 a definite “readme file” also found in the “print-me” file. barberpo Barber Pool, primitive campsite located on the Boise river just minutes from Boise on Highway 21. blackroc Black Rock near Idaho City. bonnevil Bonneville Point - Oregon Trail Site located South of Boise. bruneau Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park near Mountain Home. bulltrou Bull Trout Lake located in the Stanley Basin. cascade Cascade Reservoir near Cascade. deerpark Deer Park - located 30 miles from Idaho City on the North Fork of the Boise River. givens Givens Hot Springs indoor pool with camping near Nampa/Melba. grayback Grayback Gulch campground located near Idaho City. grimescr Grimes Creek near Idaho City. hellscan Hells Canyon recreation area near Cambridge; see also brownlee file in version 2. horsethe Horse thief Reservoir near Cascade. irishboa Irish Boat Ramp located at Arrowrock Reservoir. kunacave Kuna Cave, south of Kuna. mannscre Manns Creek / Fourth of July Creek north of Weiser. shaferbu Shafer Butte near Bogus Basin. squawcre Squaw Creek located south of Homedale stanelyb Opportunities in the Stanley Basin - Stanley, Idaho. swanfall Swan Falls dry camping next to the Birds of Prey area. tenmilec Ten Mile Creek near Idaho City. trinityl Trinity Lakes near Featherville, Idaho. High mountain lake hiking access. warmlake Warm Lake near Cascade. yellowpi Yellow Pine, Oregon - near Unity, Oregon. The ver.2 file includes the locations new to version 2 of the Tukarica Lodge Where To Go Camping Guide . file name description
3islandc 3 Island Crossing State Park, possible Historic Trail Award Service project. baumgart Baumgartner U.S. Forest Service Campground Near Featherville. Has hot springs and fishing. beavercr Beaver Creek Campground Cape Horn Area, Stanley. bluelake Lake near Cascade, Idaho. Hiking, visit fire look out, fishing. brownlee Brownlee Reservoir located west of Cambridge; Idaho Power Campgrounds. Great fishing at times. celebrat Celebration Park South of Melba, excellent Indian Lore program. cityofro City of Rocks National Reserve; located south of Burley. Excellent opportunity to work on the new climbing merit badge and the Historic Trail Award. cjstrike C.J. Strike Reservoir located south Mountain Home. craterso Craters of the Moon near Arco, Idaho. Moon Like landscapes with caves and over 30 lava flows. Excellent hiking and geography area. curtispa Kiwanis Curtis Park near Caldwell. deadwood Deadwood Reservoir, located north of Garden Valley or south east of Cascade. herrickr Herrick (Skunk) Reservoir located south of Cascade. jennilak Jennie Lake north of Idaho City; 8 mile backpack to lake. lastchan Last Chance U.S. Forest Service campground between McCall and New Meadows, Idaho. lolacree Lola Creek Campground located in the Cape Horn Area, Stanley also includes information on hike to Dagger Falls which can be broken down to a 2 mile round trip, 10 mile round trip, 15 mile one way, or a 30 mile round trip. file name description loonlake Loon Lake 10 mile round trip hike; B-23 bomber crash site. North of McCall. montour Montour Campground located in the Montour Wildlife Refuge between Horseshoebend and Emmett. ponderos Ponderosa State park located in McCall. silverci Silver City - ghost town approximately 20 miles south of Murphy, Idaho. silvercr Silver Creek Plunge 22 miles north of Garden Valley, outdoor pool. succorcr Succor Creek State Park, Oregon. Excellent location for Geology merit badge and day hiking. Only 1 ½ hours from Boise. wallowal Wallowa Lake State Park near Joseph, Oregon. Hiking and more.
The Day Hike File includes field trip and day hike locations . file name description boiseare Some of the Points of interest in the Boise area.
Next two pages are from the original version 1 please read. Ore Ida Council Where to Go Camping Book Preface This booklet is produced by the Ore Ida Council of the Boy Scout of America and the Tukarica Lodge 266 of the Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in order to recognize Scouts who best exemplified the traits of the Boy Scouts. The Order of the Arrow is a Brotherhood of “Scout Honor Campers,” who live by and encourage the use of the Scout Oath and Law. Each Lodge is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America and membership is considered an honor. Members are elected by and from the ranks of their own Units, the only organization of its kind in which non-members elect the members. In order to be eligible, a Scout must be a First Class Scout with 15 nights of camping including one long term campout. They must be approved by their adult leader and be elected by the majority of their unit by secret ballot. Each unit is entitled to one election each year. If your unit has not held an election this year, please contact the Local Council Office for the name and phone number of your nearest Order of the Arrow Advisor. Adults are also eligible for membership in the Order of the Arrow. For more details on requirements, contact your local Order of the Arrow Advisor. One of the primary functions of the Order of the Arrow is to promote the Boy Scout camping program. If you ask a group of Scouts what they like most in Scouting, nine out of ten will reply “camping.” It is toward that goal that we dedicate this Where To Go Camping Book. Tukarica Lodge also sponsors the Year ‘Round Camper Award for any Scout who has Completed six, nine, or eleven months of camping in the past twelve months. Applications and patches are available from the Council Service Center. It is our desire to publish regular updates and additions for your use. However, to do so, we need your assistance in correcting any errors or updating information as it changes. Above all, we need to know new locations that will instill the camping spirit in our youth. We hope you will find this of value when your troop plans their next outing.
The members of the Tukarica Lodge 266 Order of the Arrow Introduction
There are a number of things that need to be done before you decide Where To Go Camping. The first thing to decide is what type of program you intend for your campout. If your Troop is going to be working on the Fishing Merit Badge, You probably don’t want to be in the middle of the Bruneau desert. Of course you always have transportation and logistic problems that come up with any camping trip. Some of the other things you need to be evaluating is what type of facilities (if any) are available at various locations. Does the Troop need to bring water and firewood, or is it available at the site? This book is not intended to be an all comprehensive reference of where to go camping within the Ore-Ida Council. Rather, it is intended to be one of several resources in assisting you when your unit plans to go camping. You should first be thoroughly familiar with the Camping sections of the Boy Scout Handbook, The Scoutmaster’s Handbook, and the Fieldbook. These are important resources for your Troop or unit before they go camping. Remember that only 25 percent of Idaho is private land. The remaining 75 percent is public domain, either the State or Federal Lands. Numerous agencies have been charged with maintaining this land. The Idaho Fish and Game Department, the State Parks and Recreation Department, the Idaho Air and National Guard are among the state agencies that maintain state owned lands. Some of the Federal agencies are the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Reclamation, and the U.S. fish and Wildlife Service. Before you leave for an outdoor activity on public lands, be sure you know the rules and regulations that will apply once you get there. Check with the agency about any special rules they might have in force. Check on water conditions and fire danger ratings before you leave home. In the original version 1 a rough map was included with each camping location. In version 2 a reference to the Idaho Atlas And Gazetteer is given. It is not intended to take the place of a good map of the area which you will be camping. Each Forest Service office carries decent maps of their National Forest and usually any other bordering Forest. These maps are fairly detailed and inexpensive. Other maps, ranging from $4.95 to more than $40,00 are available in nearly any of the outdoor sporting stores in the valley. Make sure that you get the map that fits your needs. A map with to much detail can become confusing; one with too little detail may be of no help at all. We have attempted to be as accurate as possible in this endeavor. However, we have not been able to verify all of the information that has been supplied to us by scouts and scouters. If you find errors or other inaccurate information, we would appreciate it if you would inform us so that we can correct in the next issue. Version 1 was produced in loose-leaf format. Version 2 is being produced to be put on a computer disk because of the cost factor involved it is far cheaper that loose-leaf format. With your cooperation, additions and updates will be made available by the Lodge. We are especially interested in information and directions on the following location. Please help us out:
Sage Hen Reservoir Elkhorn Crest Trail - Baker, OR Ice springs - Anderson Ranch Cottonwood area Arrowrock area Steck Park Burgdorf Area
For the version 3 that will published in time for the 2001 University of Scouting we would like to include information on the following:
Day hikes Mountain Bike areas Cross Country Ski Areas More Camping Locations Short Hikes Thru Hikes (50-Milers)
Contact: Jerry K Peterson 2876 Hampton St. Boise, Idaho 83704 Phone 323-7157 E-mail to: [email protected] for input or helping out with version 3. Input can also be given at the Where to go Camping class at the University Of Scouting. The Version 3 template can be used to provide needed information on new locations. Just print it off and fill in the blanks.
Where to go Camping (Template) ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE
Location:
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer):
USGS MAP:
Directions:
Notes: Travel Time: ______Approxi Miles: ______Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person:
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: yes/no Other :
For further input or questions contact Jerry Peterson at (208)323-7157 or email at [email protected]
Addresses BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ADDRESSES
Boise District Deep Creek Resource Area 3948 Development Ave. 138 S. Main Boise, ID 83705 Malad City, ID 83252
Burley District Pocatello Resource Area Route 3 Box 1 Federal Building Burley, ID 83318 250 S. 4th Ave. Suite 172 Pocatello, ID 83201 Coeur d’ Alene District 1808 N. Third St. Salmon District Coeur d’ Alene, ID 83814 P.O.Box 430 Salmon, ID 83467 Cottonwood Resource Area Route 5, Box 181 Shoshone District Cottonwood, ID 83522 P.O. Box 2-B 400 West F St. Idaho Falls District Shoshone, ID 83352 940 Lincoln Rd. IDaho falls, ID 83401 Jarbridge Resource Area 2620 Kimberly Rd. Idaho State Office, BLM Twin Falls, ID 83301 3380 Americana Terrace Boise, ID 83706 U.S. Forest Service
Boise National Forest Payette National Forest 1750 Front St. 106 W. Park St. Boise, ID 83702 P.O. Box 1026 (208)364-4100 McCall, ID 83638 (208)634-0700 Mountain Home Ranger District 2180 American Legion Blvd. Council Ranger District Mountain Home, ID 83647 500 E. Whitley (208)587-7961 P.O. Box 567 Council, ID 83612 Boise Ranger District (208)253-4215 5493 Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83712 Weiser Ranger District (208)364-4241 275 S. Seventh Weiser, ID 83672 Idaho City Ranger District (208)549-2420 Hwy. 21 Mile Post 38.5 P.O. Box 129 New Meadows Ranger District Idaho City, ID 83631 Hwy. 55 Box 1 (208)392-6681 New Meadows, ID 83654 (208)347-2141 Cascade Ranger District 507 S. Main St. McCall Ranger District P.O. Box 696 102 W. Lake St. Cascade, ID 83611 McCall, ID 83638 (208)382-4271 P.O. Box 1026 (208)634-0400 Lowman Ranger District Hwy. 21 Krassell Ranger District HC-77, Box 3020 500 Mission St. Lowman, ID 83637 P.O. Box 1026 (208)259-3361 McCall, ID 83638 (208)634-0600 Emmett Ranger District 1805 Hwy. 16 #5 Emmett, ID 83617 (208)364-7000 Challis National Forest Salmon National Forest Hwy. 93 North Forest Service Building HC-63 Box 1671 Hwy. 93 North Challis, ID 83226 P.O. Box 729 (208)879-2285 Salmon, ID 83467 (208)756-2215 Middle Fork Ranger District Hwy. 93 North Cobalt Ranger District P.O. Box 750 P.O. Box 729 Challis, ID 83226 Salmon, ID 83467 (208)879-5204 (208)756-2240 (winter) (208)756-3221 (summer) Challis Ranger District Hwy. 93 North Fork Ranger District HC-63 Box 1669 (Main Salmon River Permits) Challis, ID 83226 Hwy. 93 (208)879-4321 P.O. Box 180 North Fork, ID 83466 Yankee Fork Ranger District (208)865-2383 Hwy. 75 HC-67, Box 650 Salmon Ranger District Clayton, ID 83227 P.O. Box 729 (208)838-2201 Salmon, ID 83467 (208)756-3724 Lost River Ranger District Hwy. 93 North Leadore Ranger District P. O. Box 507 P.O. Box 180 Mackay, ID 83251 Leadore, ID 83464 (208)588-2224 (208)768-2371
Sawtooth National Forest Twin Falls Ranger District 2647 Kimberly Rd. 2647 Kimberly Rd. East Twin Falls, ID 83301 Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208)737-3200 (208)737-3200
Burley Ranger District Ketchum Ranger District Rt. 3 3650 Overland Ave. Sun Valley Rd. Burley, ID 83318 P.O. Box 2356 (208)678-0430 Ketchum, ID 83340 (208)622-5371
Fairfield Ranger District Pallsades Ranger District Soldier Mountain Rd. 3659 E. Ririe Hwy. P.O. Box 189 Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Fairfield, ID 83327 (208)523-1412 (208)764-2202
Sawtooth National Recreation Area Teton Basin Ranger District Star Route (Hwy. 75) P.O. Box 777 Ketchum, ID 83340 Driggs, ID 83422 (208)726-7672 (208)345-2431
Stanley Zone Office Sawtooth National Recreation Area HC 64, Box 9900 Stanley, ID 83278 (208)774-3681
Targee National Forest 420 N. Bridge St. P.O. Box 208 St. Anthony, ID 83445 (208)624-3151
Dubois Ranger District P.O. Box 46 Dubois, ID 83423 (208)374-5422
Island Park Ranger District P.O. Box 220 Island Park, ID 83429 (208)558-7301
Ashton Ranger District 30 South Yellowstone Hwy P.O. Box 858 Ashton, ID 83420 (208)652-7442
E-mail addresses
Forest Service: Washington Pass Reports http://www.fs.fed.us http://www.atmos.washington.edu/ cgi-bin/forecast_hiway Forest Service Washington and Oregon http://www.naturenw.org Washington Weather Reports http://www.atmos.washington.edu/ Forest Service California http://www.r5.pswfs.gov Avalanche Information Olympic National Forest http://www.csag.org http://www.olympus.net/onf Washington Dept. Of Nat. Resources Forest Service Fire Info http://www.wa.gov/dnr http://www.fs.fed.us/land Washington State Dept. Of Trans. Smokey Bear http://www.wsdot.wa.gov http://www.smokeybear.com Washington State Tourism Fall Colors http://www.tourism.wa.gov http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/fall.htm http://www.newquest.com/town/park.htm
All National Parks Federal Job Listings http://www.nps.gov http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
Yellowstone National Park Hiking Information http://www.nps.gov/yell http://www.teleport.com/~walking/ptn.htm
University of Washington The Mountaineers http://www.washington.edu/ http://www.cyberspace.com/mtneers (click on tools, go to parks & recreation information on parks & forest information) Great Outdoor Recreation Pages http://www.gorp.com Alpine Lakes {”Great Outdoor Recreation Pages”; http://www.washington.edu/trails/alpine “attractions”(icon); “Forests”(icon); “Washington” (locator map); etc...
NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASES OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Philmont Scout Ranch Cimmeron, NM 87714 (505)376-2281
Florida National High Adventure Sea Base P.O. Box 1206 Islamorada, FL 33036 (305)664-4173
Northern Tier National High Adventure Programs Box 509 Ely, MN 55731 (218)365-4811
General: 50-MILER AWARD
The 50-Miler Award is presented to each qualifying individual for satisfactory participation in an approved wilderness trip. In order to qualify for the award the group of which the individual is a member must fulfill all of the following requirements.
1. Make complete and satisfactory plans for the trip, including the possibilities for advancement.
2. Cover the wilderness trail or canoe or boat route of not less than 50 consecutive miles; take a minimum of 5 consecutive days to complete the trip without the aid of motors. (In some areas pack animals may be used.)
3. During the time on the trail or waterway, complete a minimum of 10 hours each of group work on projects to improve the trail, springs, campsite, portage, or wilderness area. If, after checking with recognized authorities, it is not possible to complete 10 hours each of group work on the trail, a similar project may be done in the units home area. (There should be no unauthorized cutting of brush or timber.)
4. Unit or tour leader must then file the 50-Miler Award application with the Local Council Service Center. This application gives additional information about planning the trip. EDITORS CHOICE
BOOK REVIEWS
OUTDOOR GUIDES
The Trail Book Boise and the Surrounding Area Published by: Peak Media ISBN: 0-9639134-5-X
A Guide to the trails, bike paths, cross country skiing, mountain biking and more in the Boise, Idaho City, Lowman, Crouch, and McCall areas. A very excellent resource with maps and how to get there from here directions.
The Trail Book Sun Valley and the Surrounding Area Published by: Peak Media ISBN: 0-9639134-4-1
A Guide to the trails, bike paths, cross country skiing, mountain biking and more in the Sun Valley, Pioneer Mountains, Boulder mountains, Smokey Mountains, Sawtooth Mountains, White Cloud Mountains, and the Wood River area. A very excellent resource with maps and how to get there from here directions.
Fifteen Lakes and Trails of Central Idaho Author: Michael LaFourtune Published by: Maverick Publications ISBN: 0-89288-195-X
A selected guide for hikers, mountain bicyclists, and cross country skiers.
Exploring Idaho’s Mountains - A Guide for Climbers, Scramblers and Hikers Author: Tom Lopez Published by: The Mountaineers ISBN: 0-89886-235-3
A very good book covering the majority of Idaho with attention to some of the route to climb some of the mountains in Idaho. An excellent resource for work on the Climbing Merit Badge.
Adventures in Idaho’s Sawtooth Country - 63 Trips for Hikers and Mountain Bikers Author: Lynn Stone Published by: The Mountaineers ISBN: 0-89886-192-6
An excellent book for hiking and biking in the Sawtooths near Stanley in Central Idaho. Covers 63 adventures from short day hikes to multiple day hikes.
Exploring Idaho’s High Desert - Second Edition Author: Sheldon Bluestein Published by: Challenge Expedition Company ISBN: 0-9608120-2-4
A guide to non-motorized recreation on Idaho Desert character public lands with outstanding wild, natural, scenic, historical, and recreational values. Contains 56 locations from Lewiston to southern Idaho.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY HOW TO BOOKS
Roughing It Easy Author: Dian Thomas Published by: Dian Thomas Company ISBN: 0-9621257-3-3
A unique idea book for camping and cooking. Topics included are planning, equipment, campsite, fire building, backpacking, and winter camping. A very excellent recourse.
Backpacking One Step At A Time Author: Harvey Manning Published by: Vintage Books ISBN: 0-394-72939-0 (pbk.)
A good recourse for covering the basic skills and equipment necessary for a good outdoor hiking experience. Items covered include starting off and on the way to the trail as well as necessary equipment: into the thickets of the catalogs.
The Thru-Hiker’s Planning Guide Author: Dan “Wingfoot” Bruce Published by: Center for Appalachian Trail Studies ISBN: 0-9636342-3-2
Although this is written as a work book to thru hike the Appalachian Trail it is a very valuable recourse to plan any thru hike/50-miler trek. Includes one of the best pack lists and trail menus. Gives new insight on planning a Boy Scout “50-Miler.”
How To Take Your Family Camping Author: Ken Gallacher Published by: BK Publishing ISBN: 0-9651054-0-7
A very good recourse on the adventure of family camping includes chapters on: where to go, make a plan, the packing list, cooking, first-aid and emergencies, taking down camp, and after your back.
TRAIL FOOD AND COOKING GUIDE BOOKS
Supermarket Backpacker Author: Harriet Barker Published by: Contemporary Books, Inc. ISBN: 0-8092-7307-1
A do-it-yourself guide to brand-name foods revitalized for the trail - with double the flavor at half the cost. Includes innovative and nutritious recipes and hints for: sun, oven, and electric dried foods, supermarket ingredients repackaged and remixed, protein rich cheese snacks, fruit leathers and dried fruit, jerky, and gorp, and fortifying crackers and breads.
Trailside’s Trail Food Edited by: John Viehman Published by: Rodale Press ISBN: 0-87596-169-X
A companion guide to the national public television series “Trailside: Make Your Own Adventure,” hosted by John Viehman, noted outdoor expert, executive editor of BACKPACKER magazine, and vice-president of the American Hiking Society. This unique guide to wilderness dining contains John’s favorite and most dependable recipes, as seen on “Trailside.” Topics include: high-energy foods for hungry adventures, how to purify water for drinking and cooking, environmentally sound cooking methods, plus other tips for healthy, satisfying, easy to carry fare.
Wilderness Ranger Cookbook Authors: Valerie Brunell and Ralph Swain Published by: Falcon Press ISBN: 1-56044-038-4
A collection of backcountry recipes by Forest Service Wilderness Rangers. Seasoned with experience, the Wilderness Rangers Cookbook provides unique and practical campstove cookery for novice or gourmet chef. The book is filled with “tried and true”backcountry recipes from the Forest Service Wilderness Rangers all across America. The Idea for this book came from a Forest Service training session held in Granby Colorado, in 1988 A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to train seasonal wilderness rangers.
Backyard to Backcountry The Outdoor Cookbook Author: Jim McKinley Published by: Peak Media, Inc. ISBN: 09639134-2-5
An Excellent recourse covering everything from the back yard to the trail. Chapters include: barbecue grill, Dutch oven, skillet, wok, smoker, rotisserie and spit, pit, open fire, wood stove, light weight meals, sauces and spices.
Lovin’ Dutch Ovens Author: Joan Larson Published by: LFS Publications ISBN: 1-880415-03-8
Perhaps the best Dutch Oven Cookbook ever written. Written with the “beginning Dutch Oven cook who wants to avoid initial cremation” in mind, includes guidelines for becoming an experienced Dutch Oven chef who intends to enter and win all upcoming Dutch oven cooking competitions. It covers all aspects of Dutch oven selection, handling and care. It includes simple to complex recipes, using step-by-step directions. Each section starts with hints of success for foods represented in that segment. The book also details technicalities that influence competitive cooking. Magazines Back Packer Magazine P.O. Box 7590 Red Oak, IA 51591-0590 1-800-666-3434
Outside Magazine P.O. Box 51733 Boulder, CO 80323-1733
Gear Sierra Trading Post 5025 Campstool Rd. Cheyenne WY 82007 Ph. 1-800-713-4534 Fax 1-800-378-8946
L.L. Bean 95 Main St. Freeport, ME 04032-9967 www.llbean.com. 1-800-708-2326
Campmor P.O. Box 700-B7 Saddle River, NJ 07458 1-800-525-4784 Htpp://www.campmor.com
PUR 1-800-787-1066
REI Dept H7114 Sumner, WA 98352-0001 1-800-426-4840 Ext.H7114
Leisure Pro 42 W. 18th St. New York, NY 10011 1-800-606-3456
Hilton’s 272 Friend St. Boston, MA 02114 Ph. 1-617-227-9242 Fax 1-617-227-9543 (Hilton’s catalog has discount prices on backpacking equipment)
American Wilderness Inc. 1-800-284-0365 (Catalog contains general outdoor gear)
Cabela’s 812 13th Ave Sidney, NE 69160-9555 Ph. 1-800-237-4444 Fax 1-800-496-6329
Outdoor Outlet 1062 E. Tabernacle St. George, UT 84770 1-800-726-8106
Bumjo’s-Outdoor Gear 1-502-751-4212 http://www.bumjos.com.
The Outdoor Gear Exchange 131 Main St. Burlington, VT 05401 1-888-547-4327 http://www.together. net/~gearheads
The Gearfitter Inc. 1520 Kensington Rd. Oakbrook, Il 60521 1-800-340-7077
Medical Adventure Kits 1-800-324-3517 Leisure Pro 42 W. 18th St. New York, NY 10011 Ph. 1-800-606-3456 FAX 1-212-691-7286
Gordon’s 515 W. Commonwealth Suite 105 Fullerton, CA 92632 1-714-776-5965
American Outdoorsman 1-800-230-6599
Food Adventure Food Rt.2 Whittier, NC 28789 1-704-497-4113
L.D.P. 1101 N.W. Evangeline TW Lafayette, LA 70501 1-800-826-5767 (L.D.P catalog carries items such as Mountain House food)
Crum Creek Mills P.O. Box 1914B Media, PA 19063 1-610-604-0505
Trail Foods 12455 Branford St #6 Arleta, CA 91331 1-800-304-4370 Hand out from the U.S. Forest Service
GIARDIA
The Water In the winter you can hardly see anything that looks more pristine and wonderful than miles and miles of snow (frozen water) especially when you realize how thirsty you can get even when surrounded by frozen water. It looks great and tastes wonderful but the untreated “natural” water can harbor a must unpleasant disease. Our natural waters may be clear, cold and free running. They may look, smell, and taste good. You may see wildlife drinking without hesitation from these sources. These indicators often lead people to mistakenly assume that natural waters are safe to drink. Don’t take the chance. There is no way to tell by looking at the water whether it is safe to drink or not.
The Disease The disease is giardia. It is caused by the parasitic micro-organism Giardia lamblia. Giardia isn’t picky. It can live quite happily in an ice covered lake or in your warm intestines. It is the transmitted between humans and animals through the feces. You never know who has been doing what upstream from you or even where you stand admiring the beauty of the rushing water.
The Symptoms The symptoms are not pleasant and they can take up to two weeks or more before showing up. Many people are already home from their vacation, winter camping, or skiing trip before the symptoms show up themselves. The symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fetid breath, loss of appetite, nausea, and abdominal cramps. Sometimes the symptoms disappear only to recur intermittently over a period of months or years. Intestinal flu and food poisoning can have similar symptoms; but if you have drunk untreated water you should tell your doctor. The diarrhea can not be controlled by conventional medications. The parasite must be eliminated from the intestine by medication. Remember, too, that children get very sick very fast from dehydration and even adults can dehydrate from vomiting and diarrhea of a particularly bad case.
Drink The Water But... Boil or filter the water. These are your two alternatives. Chemical disinfectants such as iodine or chlorine tablets or drops are not yet reliable in killing giardia, although these products work well against most waterborne bacteria and viruses that cause disease. Iodine and chlorine effectiveness depends on many things such as water temperature, ph, turbidity, etc. They do not work well in icy, cold water. So boil or filter. At this elevation (McCall 5,014 feet) it is suggested that you boil the water you use for at least 12 to 15 minutes. This goes for water you drink, brush your teeth with, cook with, or use for dish washing.
If you want to maintain the “pristine” effect of cold, clear mountain water a filter system is the only way to go. These are small, lightweight, backpacking hand pumps that are easily tucked into a pack pocket. Effective filters can be purchased for about $40.00. The cold, giardia free water is well worth the cost and slight inconvenience of the pump.
Protect Yourself and Others There is not much to be done about animal waste, and human waste is a little touchier to dispose of in winter. In summer we recommend you dispose of human waste by digging down into the mineral soil about 8 inches. Since most people do not have a backhoe with them that is very hard to do in four feet of snow. Just try to stay away from water sources like streams, lakes and other natural waters. Dogs can get Giardia as well as help spread it. It is something to think about before brining Fido along. Historic Trail Award
To earn the award, members of your unit must plan and participate in a historic activity. A unit historic activity requires members to:
1. Locate a historic trail or site and study information relating to it. (The information may be obtained from an adult historic society, public library, or people living near the trail or site).
2. Hike or camp 2 days and 1 night along the trail or in vicinity of the site.
3. Cooperate with an adult group such as a historic society to restore and mark all or part of the trail or site. (This may be done during the hike or overnight camp.) Or cooperate with such a group to plan and stage a historic pageant, ceremony, or other public event related to this trail or site -- such event should be large enough to merit coverage by the local press.
4. Your unit leader must then file the Historic Trails Award application with your Council Service Center. The following are two handouts given out at different Forest Service Offices in the area. LYME DISEASE
Lyme disease is an insidious bacterial infection caused by tiny ticks. These ticks are about the size of a poppy seed. They feed on people and animals, often deer. Although pets do not transmit the disease to humans, they can carry the ticks into the home.
With the 1990 tick season fast approaching, we all need to be aware of the problems ticks can cause.
The disease which can cause arthritis, heart problems and nervous-system disorders, first was identified 15 years ago in Lyme, Connecticut. Since then cases have steadily increased. Cases of Lymes Disease have been reported in 43 states. In 1988 Idaho reported its first case. In 1989 the cases skyrocketed to 41.
Symptoms vary, but in the early stages they cause a rash or a ring-shaped red spot like a bull’s eye that grows larger everyday Headache, fever, fatigue, and swollen glands are also present. Two or three weeks later there will be pain and swelling in the joints. If not treated promptly, it can cause blindness, heart and lung disease, and speech problems. You can see that this disease is nothing to play around with!!! The symptoms overlap so many other illnesses that it is difficult to make a diagnosis.
If you think you have been bitten by a Lyme tick, call your doctor at once. A blood test--taken two or three weeks after the bite--will determine whether you have the infection. The earlier the treatment, the better the chance you will have for a full recovery. Bites often go unnoticed because they are painless.
How do you avoid Lyme Disease? You can avoid Lyme Disease by avoiding wooded areas. If you go into the woods, wear long pants and tuck your cuffs into your socks. Wear light-colored clothing so you can spot the ticks readily. You need to put repellant with the ingredient Permanone on your clothing. Be sure to spray your clothing the night before (with Permanone ) so they have chance to dry. Be sure and get repellant collars for your pets. When you undress check you bodies for ticks. If you find them, remove them carefully with tweezers.
TICK-FIGHTING TIPS Wear proper clothing 1. A hat. 2. A long sleeved shirt tucked into pants, with snug cuffs and collar. 3. Pants tucked into socks. 4. Shoes with closed toes.
WHEN YOU RETURN HOME, CHECK YOUR BODY FOR TICKS: 1. Look for something resembling a small black “freckle: or a new mole. 2. Have someone else check areas you can’t see. 3. Check your pets for ticks, too.
Small Tick-Big Trouble
Lyme Disease is a tick-borne bacterial illness. It has recently begun to emerge as a significant threat to the health and safety of forest workers. The number of cases of Lyme disease in the Pacific-Northwest is unknown. Physicians are not required to report the cases they diagnose and treat in the state of Oregon and have just begun doing so in the state of California. The only certainty is that the number of cases is dramatically increasing. So far in the nation approximately 13,000 cases have been reported. Over 5,000 of those were reported in 1988. Experts believe most cases go unreported, undetected, or misdiagnosed. Therefore the actual number is believed to be as much as four times higher than the number of documented cases. Lyme Disease is a potentially serious and extremely debilitating disease. It affects the skin, the joints, the nervous system and the heart.
SYMPTOMS Lyme Disease is often referred to as the “great imitator” because it often exhibits signs and symptoms similar to a wide variety of other illnesses. The most common clinical symptoms occur in three stages. 1) The earliest stage is characterized by a rash, known as erythema chronicum migrans (ECM), that occurs 3 to 30 days after the bite of an infected tick. The rash is red, circular or oval shaped and often blotchy. It is typically hard in the center, slightly swollen and expands to several inches in diameter. This rash will fade, with or without treatment within a few weeks. In one study of 314 patients, 100% first developed the characteristic rash. Within several days almost half of these patients developed multiple secondary lesions. They resembled the original rash but were generally smaller. (Study by A.C. Steere.,et al:Ann.intern.Med.99-76-82; 1983). Larger rashes may also appear, often on the back. They may be easy to overlook because they are often faint. Size varies from 6 to 20 inches in diameter. The first stage may also include flu like symptoms, such as headache, chills, fever, and muscle aches. Some experience sore throat, nausea, and vomiting. It is possible contract Lyme Disease and discover it through later symptoms without experiencing these first stages symptoms. 2) Up to 15% of patients experience some of these second stage symptoms. They often develop from weeks to months after the initial symptoms. This stage is marked by neurological complications and abnormalities of the heart. The most common neurological manifestation is aseptic meningitis which presents with severely painful headache and stiff neck. Encephalitis, facial paralysis and other conditions involving peripheral nerves have been linked to Lyme Disease. Less than 10% of the patients with the disease will experience cardiac involvement from 3 days to 6 weeks in duration. This typically is seen in young adult males and present with fainting, palpations or shortness of breath. 3) Months to years after the onset of Lyme Disease about 60% of patients develop arthritis. This usually begins with pains in the joints, tendons, muscles, or bones. Pain tends to affect one or more sites at a time, occasionally without swelling. The knee is by far the more affected area. Other joints affected are the shoulder, elbow, jaw, ankle, wrist, and hips.
DIAGNOSIS Positive identification of Lyme Disease is difficult in the early stages. At present it is made on clinical recognition of the signs and symptoms and a history of exposure in an epidemic area. During later stages by diagnosis by blood testing is more accurate, but still not absolute.
TREATMENT The initial symptoms of Lyme Disease are treatable with oral antibiotics. Treatment of choice is tetracycline, 250 mg. 4 times daily for 10 to 20 days. The later stages are treatable with high-dose intravenous antibiotics. Advanced neurologic, cardiac, or arthritic symptoms need to be treated individually and specifically.
VECTORS The most well-documented vector of Lyme disease in the Pacific Northwest is the Ixodes Pacificus, or Western Black-legged Tick. Of the more than 40 ticks we have here in our area, this tick is the only one at this time known to be a carrier of Borrelia Burgdorferi, the spirochete responsible for Lyme disease. This tick in it’s adult stage is generally about the size of a sesame seed. The adult ticks feed and mate, usually on a deer, then drop off to lay eggs. The eggs hatch into tiny tick larvae in the spring. The ticks have their first blood meal on a small mammal, often mice. This is where the tick acquires the spirochete. The larvae molt the following spring and develop into nymphs. Theses disease carrying adolescents feed once during the summer months on mice or larger animals, occasionally humans. Then in the fall they molt into adults. The adults attach themselves to a host, usually a deer, where they mate. The males die dies shortly thereafter, the female continue to feed in order to obtain sufficient protein necessary for egg development. Females lay their eggs and die, and so the cycle is repeated. Because the major threat to humans lies with the nymphs summer blood meal, the summer months are when most tick bites occur and most cases of Lymes disease are contracted.
PREVENTION For many of us, staying out of tick habitat is not a conceivable means of preventing tick bites, however there are a few precautions we can all take to help protect ourselves and minimize our chances of becoming a new Lyme statistic. 1) When you know your heading out in the woods, wear clothes that cover as much of the body as possible. Since the tick’s generally latch onto your body at ankle height and climb up, wear your pants tucked into your socks. They love to crawl up your boot then onto your leg and then upward...Tuck in your shirt also. 2) Wear light colored clothing. The ticks are much easier to spot if they are not on a dark surface. 3) Nylon and other tight woven materials are difficult for ticks to hang onto. 4) If you have house pets check them for ticks when they come in. Keep tick collars on your pets. Animals can also get Lyme Disease, however 72 hours of feeding is required for the nymph to transmit the spirochete. 5) After being out in the woods as soon as possible a shower and a close look can prevent problems, as they generally crawl about for several hours before biting into the tissue. 6) Repellant. Permanone is an aerosol spray tick repellant. It is designed to be used on clothing. The active ingredient of this product is permethrin. It not only repels ticks but kills them on contact. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sanctioning the use of Permanone currently in 24 states. Jackson Count Vector Control has filed the required papers and paid the fee to have this product available here in Oregon. They feel we should be able to purchase it at Grange Co-op soon. Most other repellants contain DEET, which is a name for N,n-diethyl-meta-tolumide. DEET repels ticks but does not kill them. It can be applied to both skin and clothing. A repellant with less than 50% DEET is considered to be in effective, on the other hand, more than 80% concentration is extremely strong and has been known to melt a wrist watch. Therefore it is not recommended.
TICK REMOVAL The recommended method for tick removal is to use tweezers and take hold of the tick at the skin surface. It is best if you can have someone else to remove the tick so you can press on the skin surrounding the tick. Tweezers should be found in the first aid kits throughout the district. Firmly, but gently pull straight back on the tick, at the angle it is entering. Ticks do not put their heads into the flesh, only the mouth parts. It is important not to break off the mouth parts by pulling hard and fast. If you hold onto the tick by the body you will squeeze the ticks bodily fluid into your blood stream. This needs to be avoided as ticks carry bacteria also.
SUMMARY
There is much to be learned about Lyme Disease. What we do know is that it is a vary debilitating, painful disease, difficult to accurately diagnose and often undetected unto major problems occur. Is recommended that if you are experiencing the first stage symptoms, you should be seen by a doctor and take the antibiotic treatment.
REFERENCES “Lyme Disease” Newsweek May 22, 1989 David L. Ramsey, M.D.,M.Ed
Lyme Borreliosis Foundation, Inc. National Headquarters P.O. Box 462 Tolland, CT. 06084
“Lyme Disease: Not Just Deer Ticks” American Health June 1989
“Ecology of a New Disease” Julie Ann Miller Bioscience January 1987
MENU IDEAS
LUNCHES AND DINNERS
Baked potatoes Beef stew with dumplings Chicken nuggets Chili Chopped beef or jerky gravy on toast or rolls Chow Mein Dutch oven roast/stew Egg sandwich w/powdered egg Foil dinner Fried ham Fried rice w/lunch meat chicken or ham Gumbo Hamburgers Hash(potatoes and onions and meat) Hoagies Sandwiches Hot dogs(fried, boiled, on stick or raw) Instant potatoes with gravy and canned beef Macaroni and tuna and cream soup Macaroni and cheese Noodle Roni and chicken Pizza Pork and beans with fried hamburger Pork chops fried or in sauce Ravioli Rice with chicken soup and canned chicken Rice with chicken, fried Spam, ham, tuna, butter, cheese, Vienna sausage Shish ka bob (vegetable, fruit, or meat) Sloppy Joes Smoked salmon, sardines, tuna, canned ham Canned chicken w/scones Soup (canned, powdered, dry, home made) Spaghetti Stick bread Tarzan steaks Top Roman dry soup and rice
Lipton Noodles and Sauce Alfredo Alfredo and Broccoli Butter Butter and Herb Chicken Chicken and Broccoli Parmesan Sour Cream and Chives Stroganoff Lipton Rice and Sauce Creamy Chicken Chicken Herb and Butter Chicken and Broccoli Cheddar and Broccoli Mushroom Macaroni and Cheese
Kettle Creations Minestrone Chicken with Pasta Chicken w/Onion and Wild Rice Bean Medley with Pasta
Tuna Helper Creamy Broccoli Creamy Noodle Cheesy Noodles Fettucini Alfredo
Rice a Roni Stroganoff Chicken Rice Pilaf Chicken and Broccoli Broccoli Au Gratin Original Beef Fried rice Spanish rice
MENU IDEAS
BREAKFASTS
Bagel Hot or cold granola French toast w/ powdered sugar, butter, syrup, or orange extract Ham scones Hash browns and scones Hot cereal (oatmeal, corn meal, cream of wheat, granola) Omelet (bacon, jerky, bacon bits, cheese) Pancakes Scrambled eggs Mountain Man breakfast in a Dutch oven
Gorp/trail mix recopies
#1 1 c. Salted peanuts 1 c. Raisins 1 c. M&Ms
#2 2 ½ c. Low-fat granola 1 c. Dried pears ½ c. M&Ms
#3 ½ c. Macadamia nuts ½ c. Teddy Grahams ½ c. Dried apricots ½ c. Almonds ½ c. Chocolate covered dried cherries
#4 1 c. Pitted dates, prunes, raisins, or other dried fruit 4 c. Old fashioned oatmeal 1 c. Shredded coconut 1 c. Pine nuts or walnuts 1 c. Wheat germ 1/3 c. Sesame seeds ½ c. Honey ½ c. oil Snip fruit into small pieces and set aside. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a sauce pan, stir together honey and oil, pour over dry ingredients, and mix. Spread onto two 10" X 15" baking sheets. Bake 25 minutes ant 325 ° F. Stirring occasionally. Add fruit once the granola is cool. National Camping Award
The form for the National Camping Award can be picked up at the Scout Service Center the form number is 33690. It is a double page fold out type of form which you can log the units outdoor activities on and the use it to apply for the awards. The following are the requirements and suggestions are what are found in the National Camping Award application.
HOW TO USE THIS LOG:
1. Keep a record on this camping log of all camping and outdoor activities.
2. Fill out the attached application for the National Camping Award. Cut it off and send it to your council service center when the requirements for one year have been completed.
3. Your twelve-month period may cover a calendar year, charter year, or any other twelve-month period predetermined by your patrol leaders’ council.
REQUIREMENTS:
The National Camping Award is designed to recognize Troops who go camping during the year. Your Troop may qualify in two categories as you begin to expand your camping program: yearly and cumulative.
Record keeping procedures: At least 50 percent of your troop must attend resident camp. On other campouts, at least 33 percent of your Scouts must be in attendance for each twenty-four hour period to count as a camper day to qualify for the troop ribbons. A record is kept by your troop of the number of days camped each year. Your unit commissioner or district camping chairman may approve the application for recognition, which can be secured at your council service center.
Individual Scouts and Scouters may qualify for the cumulative patch by participating in campouts with their families, patrols or other groups.
SUGGESTIONS:
1. Show a camp promotion video or slide presentation.
2. Plan the outline of your outdoor program for the next twelve months by referring to Woods Wisdom, Troop Program Features, No. 7262A, through the patrol leaders’ council with the advice of the troop committee.
3. Check your planning carefully with the Council Planning calendar of Scouting events and the schedule of school, public, and religious holidays in your community.
4. Use Tours and Expeditions, No. 33734, as a guide for planning and executing tour camps or long trips.
5. Take advantage of local council assistance in camping such as movies, slides, videos, equipment, and training helps.
NOTE:
This camping log is prepared for you and provided by your local council, Boy Scouts of America. It is hoped that you will use it as an aid to your camping program.
Yearly Award Categories Troop Ribbon 10 days and nights Unit Award, No. 17831 20 days and nights Bronze Award, No. 17832 30 days and nights Silver Award, No. 17833 50 days and nights Gold Award, No. 17834
Cumulative Award* Troop Ribbon Individual Patch 100 days and nights Unit Award, No. 17827 No. 00296 250 days and nights Bronze Award, No. 17828 No. 00297 500 days and nights Silver Award, No. 17829 No. 00298 1,000 days and nights Gold Award, No. 17830 No. 00299
*Retroactive to January 1, 1991 ------TROOP APPLICATION FOR THE NATIONAL CAMPING AWARD
To: Local Council Attention: Council Camping Committee
Our patrol leaders’ council reports that our troop has qualified for the National Camping award (yearly award) with ______days of camping.
We have also qualified for the cumulative award with ______days since January 1, 1991. Date ______Troop No. ______District______(Chartered organization) Signed______(Camping chairman/unit commissioner) ______(Scoutmaster) ______(Senior Patrol Leader)
OUTDOOR PROGRAM CHECKLIST pages 519-520 Woods Wisdom
Date of Program ______
( )Licenses (fishing, boating, etc.) I. Administration ( ) Camp cost ( ) Tour Permits ( ) Local requirements ( ) Parents permission/information ( )______( ) Insurance
( )budget done
( ) 3rd leader______II. Leadership
( ) 2nd leader______
( ) Driver______III. Transportation ( ) Driver ______( ) Driver______( ) Driver ______( ) Driver ______
( ) Equipment hauled by ______
( ) Arrival time ______IV. Location ( )Departure time______Maps to and from______
( ) Driver time______
( ) Special gear needed______( )Program______V. Equipment ( ) Emergency______( )Personal______
( )Troop______
Location ______
VI. Feeding
( ) Menu Planned
( ) Who buys food
( ) Fuel supply
VII. Sanitation
( ) Drinking water
( )Dish washing
VIII. Safety
( ) Nearest medical facility
( )Nearest town
( ) Ranger contact
VIII. Program
( ) Program planned (see planning sheets)
( ) Short-term
( ) Special program equipment______
( ) Patrol Assignments
( ) Duty Roster
( ) Food storage
( ) Human waste
( )Garbage disposal
( ) Emergency number______
( ) First aider in group______
( ) Police # ______
( ) Long term
( ) Rainy day activities
THE ULTIMATE PACK LIST While this may be the ultimate pack list there are undoubtably some items which are not on this list. Use this list as a guide. Print the list before you start packing and cross off the items which will not be used. Add items to customize this list to your Scout outings and family outings.
Back pack Fanny pack Day pack Rain cover for back pack Tent poles, stakes, fly, ground cloth Sleeping bag with stuff sack and garbage bag Sleeping pad Camp chair Stove with wind screen stove fuel Out back oven (oven for use on top of backpacking stove) Bake packer (type of oven for use on top of backpacking stove) Cookset pots, pans, pot holder, coffee pot Mess Kit (knife, fork, spoon, and cup) Food condiments in sealed bag Butane lighter/matches in a waterproof case Water bottle Water bag Water filter First aid kit (might include some or all of the following) latex gloves, permission slips from the parents to provide emergency medial treatment, required prescription medicine, butterfly tapes, wire splint, anti-diarrheal tablets, constipation pills, snake bite kit, liquid anti-bacterial soap, antibiotic ointment, first-aid cream (for sunburns, itches and scrapes),anti- histamine (for allergic reactions), mole skin, second skin, scissors, tick kit, aspirin (or equivalent), skin cream or Vaseline, Cortisone cream, eye drops, toothache medicine, tweezers, magnifying glass, athletes foot medicine, antacid tablets, band-aids, gauze, powder for chafing, lip balm, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, ace bandage, lip balm with sun block, cough drops. Grooming kit tooth brush, toothpaste, dental floss, biodegradable soap, deodorant, comb, brush, nail clippers, razor, shaving cream, wash cloth, towel, metal mirror. Repair kit clevis pins, back pack repair items, boot glue, extra batteries, rubber bands, therm-a-rest repair kit, stove repair kit, duct tape, fire starter, eye glass repair kit.
Pocket knife Multi-tool (Leatherman, Gerber etc.) Flash light with extra bulb and batteries Candle lantern Whistle Compass Map of the area Cord 1/8" x 50` Camera Camera kit film, extra batteries, lens paper, lens blower brush, lens cleaning solution, mini tri-pod Radio Data pouch guide book, journal, pens, etc. Hiking stick Toilet kit toilet paper in zip lock bag, trowel Watch with alarm Emergency blanket Insect repellant Thermometer Fishing gear Fishing licence Binoculars Sun glasses Sun screen Camp pillow Boy Scout Handbook Boy Scout Fieldbook Merit badge requirement book Merit Badge Pamphlets Woods Wisdom Musical instrument Bible or Prayer book according to faith Hand lotion Bear bag Bear bag rope Collapsible bucket Lantern fuel, extra mantels Whisk broom (tent Broom) Bow saw Camp axe Shovel Hacky sack Frisbee Deck of cards Nerf ball Star guide Hammock Clothing for the season Complete Uniform, hiking socks, sock liners, hiking shorts, long sleeve shirt, long pants, light weight jacket, under wear, long under wear, short sleeve shirt, heavy sweater, heavy parka, ski cap, gloves, rain gear (rain pants, rain jacket, poncho, gaiters), river sandals, bandana, Boots, light weight shoes, base ball cap, turtle neck shirt, sleeping clothes, sweat suit, brimmed hat, nylon wind breaker, swim suit. TROOP/PATROL GEAR U.S. flag Troop flag Troop Gateway Troop rope bag Pioneering poles Ice Chest Dinning fly tarp, poles, ropes, stakes Patrol food chest Patrol cook sets 2 frying pans, hot pot tongs, two pots with lids, cocoa pot Patrol utensil kit spatula, vegetable peeler, ladle, measuring spoons, measuring cups, stirring spoon, can opener. Dutch Oven lid lifter, charcoal tongs, lid holder, charcoal chimney, charcoal Water jugs Clean up kit plastic scouring pads, dish cloths, biodegradable soap, sanitizing agent for rinse water 3 Wash basins (wash, rinse, sanitize) Aluminum foil Trash bags Paper towels Cooking oil Plastic pitcher Cutting boards Flagging tape PERMISSION SLIP (PARENTS KEEP THIS PART) Troop _____ is going on a hike on ______19__ and will return on ______19___. Time leaving:______Time returning:______Cost:______Place meeting or leaving from:______Trip to:______If you need to contact your Scout and only in the case of an emergency call ______Phone______(It may be extremely difficult to make contact especially when hiking.) Please detach and retain this section and return the rest of the form and any cost. ------WAIVER OF RESPONSIBILITY (Scoutmaster carries this part, one for each Scout) Troop ______Boy Scouts of America Sponsor:______In the consideration of the benefits to be derived, and in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts of America is an educational institution, membership in which is voluntary, and having full confidence that every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety and well being of my Scout son(s)/ward(s), namely: ______on the activity named below, I agree to his participation and waive all claims against the leaders of this trip, officers, agents, and representatives of the Boy Scouts of America, and the sponsor. In the event of an emergency, the troop unity leader of the activity named below has my permission to obtain medical treatment for this Scout at the nearest hospital or doctor at my expense, if our own doctor is not readily available, and as restricted on the Emergency Data Sheet on file with Troop ______. ______Signature of parent or guardian Date Activity:______
EMERGENCY INFORMATION (In addition to Emergency Data Sheet information.)
During the activity listed above, I can be contacted at the following phones and will accept long distance calls.(____)______; (___)______This Scout is highly allergic or sensitive to ______What, if any, medications is this Scout taking?______Any special instructions for this medication?______Do you want the unit leader to carry the medication? YES ____ NO_____ Use the back of this form for any additional information and for explanation of any other problems the activity unit leader should be aware of. Date of the latest or last tetanus/booster______. MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION: Company______Policy no. ______(Control No. If group policy)______Other______
(Taken from the Backpacking Merit Badge Pamphlet) A hand out from the US Forest Service Redfish Lake Visitor Center. Sawtooth National Recreation Area
and Ketchum Ranger District
Wherever you go in Idaho, You’re just a short distance away from a spectacular adventure -- mountains higher than 10,000 feet, canyons, vast forest lands, streams and rivers, and a wealth of recreation activities -- all waiting for you in your National Forest. These precious lands are a unique resource -- ours to enjoy and care for so they will always be there... for us, for our children and for their children. That’s the reason for the Recreation User Pass.
What is the Recreation User Pass? It is a way for visitors recreating in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the Ketchum Ranger District to help support the recreation opportunities in this area. All forest users (over 6 years of age) who will be recreating in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area or the Ketchum Ranger District will need to purchase a pass. The vehicle portion of the pass should be displayed on the dashboard and the wallet portion should be carried with you. The User Passes are available in two forms: an individual Annual Pass (gold) for $5.00 and an Individual Day Pass (blue) for $2.00. Annual passes are valid for the calender year and Day Passes are good for the calender day (midnight to midnight).
Why is a user pass needed? National Forest System lands are special places, used and enjoyed by millions of people each year. And as our population grows, so does demand for the Forests. However, at the same time that we have sharply increasing demand, we have drastically decreasing budgets. That means there are fewer dollars and fewer people to maintain trails, picnic areas, camp sites, visitor centers and roads at even minimum standards. To address this need Congress passed legislation in 1996 authorizing a recreation test fee program, allowing the National Forests to collect fees for recreation use and reinvest them locally. Your money collected through this test program will be used here to improve and maintain the land we all care about. We are very excited about the Recreation User Pass because it represents a genuine opportunity for us to work in partnership with you to maintain and care for the Forest we all own and love - today and into the future!
How will the funds from the Pass be used? Traditionally, fees collected at Forest Service recreation sites (campgrounds, etc.) Are returned to the U.S. Treasury. However, all of the funds collected in this test program on the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and the Ketchum Ranger District will be returned to the local area for maintaining and improving Forest Service recreation sites and facilities and for resource protection and rehabilitation. Most importantly, you will have a say in where the money goes.
Don’t my taxes already support the Forest Service? How is this different from another tax? Yes, a portion of your tax dollars does go to support the National Forest System, and we are grateful for the contribution you’re already making. But there isn’t enough money from appropriated dollars to pay for much needed maintenance and repairs of recreation facilities, or resource and habitat protection. This test program is not a tax, it’s a test of a new way to generate additional dollars to be used right here to benefit our local forest recreation sites and resources.
How will you know where I want the money to be used? Your voice is important! When you purchase a Recreation User Pass, an attached card will provide an opportunity for you tell us how you would like the funds from this program spent. If you fill the card out and leave it with the vendor or return it to a Forest Service office, your suggestions will be used to determine which projects and improvements will be completed.
How will I see what you are doing with the money? Look for special signs identifying Another Recreation User Pass Investment Project. As soon as funds are collected through the sale of passes, we will begin to turn those funds and implement projects on the ground. You’ll be able to see the benefits of your support SOON!
Who is exempt from needing a Recreation User Pass? You will not need a pass when you are traveling through an area on the state highways or visiting restaurants or stores along the way. You will not need a pass when you are at your private residence, recreation residence, at an organization camp or resort, or when you are already covered by a site specific use fee. During your stay, if you recreate outside of these private or fee areas on National Forest System land, you will need to have a pass. People who are engaged in work activities within the Sawtooth National Recreation Area or the Ketchum Ranger District or students participating in a school sponsored, educational event approved by the Forest Service are also exempt.
Will I need a pass if I am ...... Staying in a fee campground? Yes and no. If you plan to stay only in the fee campground (and do not intend to use other recreational facilities), you will not need a user pass. If you plan to utilize other facilities (such as hiking trails, beaches, etc.) outside of the developed campground, you will need to have a pass. ...Going on an activity with an outfitter? Yes, although you have arranged for the services of the commercial outfitter-guide, you are recreating on National Forest System land and will need a pass. ...fishing or hunting? Yes, your fishing or hunting license is issued by the State of Idaho and supports fish and wildlife programs in the state. Your Recreation User Pass supports roads and other Forest facilities that you utilize when you are hunting or fishing. ...cutting firewood? Yes and No, if the purpose for your trip is only to cut firewood and you are not hiking, riding, fishing, etc., you do not need a user pass. If, as part of your firewood cutting trip, you also plan to include some time for recreational activities, then you (and all members of your group) would need a pass.
What if I don’t buy the User Pass? For the duration of the test project, the pass will be required for all recreation users to the Sawtooth National Recreation area and the Ketchum Ranger District. Our Forest Protection Officers will be contacting visitors and monitoring compliance in the course of their normal duties. The main emphasis will be to inform and educate visitors about the Recreation User Pass Test Program to gain their voluntary compliance. However, failure to comply with the pass program may result in a violation notice (36 CFR 261.15 “failure to pay user fee”) with a fine up to $100.00.
What if I can’t afford to buy a pass? Fee Waivers for low income or financial hardship situations will be available at the Sawtooth National Forest Offices.
What about Golden Age, Golden Access, and Golden Eagle Passports? Golden Age and Golden Access Passports will entitle the passport holder to a 50% discount on their Recreation User Pass. Since this is a recreation use fee, Golden Eagle Passports which are for entrance fees, will not be honored for a discount.
Where are the recreation User Passes available for purchase? Passes are available at Forest Service Offices, by mail or from a variety of local vendors. Just look for the signs or call the nearest Forest Service Office. (In the July 17, 1997 issue of the Idaho Statesman in the rec section it stated “ Try the Forest Service/Bureau of Land Management Information Center , at 1387 Vinnell Way just past Wal-Mart on Overland Road, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are too busy during the week, try the Benchmark a backpacking shop at 625 S. Vista Ave. The store hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The hours at the store give recreationalists more flexibility in getting their permits when they are rushed to get out of town.”)
How do I get more information? For more information about the Recreation User Pass, call one of these Forest Service offices: Sawtooth National Recreation Area (208)727-5000 or 1-800-260-5970 Ketchum Ranger District (208) 622-5371 Sawtooth National Forest (208) 737-3200
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, and marital or family status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication of program information (braille, large print, audio tape etc.)should contact the USDA Office of Communications at (202) 720-2791 (voice) 1-800-855-1234 (TDD). To file a complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture, Washington D.C. 20250, or call 1-800-245-6340 (voice) or 1-800-855-1234 (TDD). USDA is an equal employment opportunity employer. A handout obtained from the Forest Service office in Stanley Idaho .
Sawtooth Wilderness Boy Scout Leader Information Packet
Sawtooth National Recreation Area Sawtooth National Forest U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture
Visitor Information Centers Permits and Information can be obtained at these locations
Sawtooth NRA Headquarters Stanley Ranger Station Sawtooth National Forest Sawtooth National Forest Star Route H.C. 64 Box 9900 Ketchum, Idaho 83340 Stanley, Idaho 83278 Telephone:(208) 726-7672 Telephone (208) 774-3681
Lowman Ranger District Boise National Forest Lowman, Idaho 83637 Telephone (208) 259-3361
Regulations
Protecting the Sawtooth Wilderness
The effects of thousands of people visiting the Sawtooth Wilderness make it necessary to strictly enforce the following regulations. By following these rules you can help preserve this area for your enjoyment and for generations to come. Thank you!
Camping: • Camp at least 100 feet from trails, lakes, and streams. Use existing camps where possible. Help preserve the solitude and protect the wilderness values. Fire: • Use of gas stoves is highly recommended. Fires consume wood, damage vegetation, sterilize soil, and scar the land. • Campfires are not allowed within 200 yards of Sawtooth, Goat, and Alpine Lakes near Iron Creek, and Alpine Lake and Saddleback (Shangri-la) Lakes in the Redfish Drainage. Wood is limited and use is high in these areas. • Build campfires only in existing fire circles . Is your package foil lined? Carry it out- foil does not burn!! Sanitation: • Wash 100 feet away from lakes and streams . Dump waste water back at least 50 feet. Keep it pure! • Dig toilets at least 100 feet from water sources. Catholes should be 6-8 inches deep and covered. Reduce the threat of bacterial contamination. • Properly dispose of toilet paper. We prefer that you carry it out (doubled plastic bags work great for this!), But if you must, please bury it in your cathole 6-8 inches deep. Permits: • Permits are required if your group is larger than nine people. Protect solitude by dispersing use. • Groups may not exceed twenty in number . Protect the feeling of solitude by traveling in small groups. • Permits are required for any overnight stock use or day use of more than nine head. Protect solitude by dispersing use. Stock: • Groups must have permits and are restricted to 25 head of stock. Reduce impacts on vegetation and soil. • Stock are not allowed to be tethered within 100 feet of springs, lakes, and streams, nor grazed within 200 yards of lake shores. Keep bacteria out of water sources and protect fragile lake and stream shores. • You are not allowed to pack in hay or straw. Prevent introduction of weeds by packing pelletized feed. • Do not tie stock to live trees. Using a high line protects vegetation. Stock ties are provided in some areas-know before you go.
Refuse: • Pack out all your trash. This includes food scraps. Help remove evidence of people and keep the area clean. Etiquette: • Do not disturb natural features. Leave them for others to enjoy. • Stay on the trail. Cutting switchbacks causes erosion. • Respect the quiet that the wilderness offers. Shouting, music, and other loud noises disrupts solitude and disturbs wildlife.
Remember, as in all Wilderness bicycles, motorized vehicles, carts and use of aircraft is not allowed. Protect primitive characteristics from the effects of ever expanding civilization and mechanization.
Comments and suggestions on management are welcome.
Contact the Sawtooth National Recreation Area for permits or more information: Stanley Ranger Station (208) 774-3681 Sawtooth NRA Headquarters (208) 726-7672
The Sawtooth Wilderness is one of the most beautiful places on earth. I am happy that you are considering this special area for your trip. You won’t be disappointed. When you see the magnificent Sawtooth Peaks or while you’re walking around one of the three hundred, crystal clear, trout filled lakes that are found here. This information packet is for Boy Scout Leaders who are planning to travel into the wilderness and who are concerned with minimizing impacts there.
As a Boy Scout Group Leader you will have to accept more responsibilities than many of the Sawtooth’s visitors. Not only will you be responsible for the decisions regarding yourself, but each member of the group as wall. Traveling with a group is difficult, always be prepared for the worst scenario. You must make an effort to teach each member of your group proper low impact techniques, make it part of your experience, and expect them to use and share those methods with others.
Most of us are unaware of the impacts we leave, and even if we are, we think nature or someone else will take care of the problem. Today there is an ever increasing demand for solitude and beauty that our wilderness provides. In order to protect these special areas everyone must work together to retain the quality of experience for ourselves and future generations.
Proper planning, equipment, and good camp etiquette can do much to protect and preserve wilderness. Have your group members use their BSA manuals for learning about Leave No Trace camping methods, understand that you can make a difference and make a conscious effort to use Leave No Trace methods and to share that information with others.
Remember, permits are required for groups larger than nine. Right now, permits are not given to restrict use, but rather to protect solitude by dispersing groups and to determine heavily used areas. Before you begin, contact one of the Wilderness Rangers who can help you with all the aspects of your trip.
Although this packet emphasizes travel, the techniques and equipment shown are just as valuable for any back country trip. Thanks for spending the time to learn how you can help minimize the Sawtooth’s impacts and we would appreciate any comments or suggestions that you might have regarding the Sawtooth Wilderness.
Sincerely,
Paul Reis Area Ranger, Sawtooth NRA
Campfires Fires should be kept small and only dead and down wood should be used. Use existing fire rings whenever possible; otherwise , choose an area with little vegetation, dig a small pit, and place rocks around the border; never build fires against large rocks or in meadows, the scars are difficult to hide, and never build more than one fire. Make sure that your wrappers are not lined with foil and pack out all your trash, don’t bury it!!
Extinguishing Campfires Drown your campfires dead out, scatter unused fire wood, never leave your fire unattended, and before you leave make sure the fire is cold to the touch of your bare skin.
Washing and Human Waste Never use soaps, dish washing liquids, shampoos, or toothpaste near lakes or streams, dump waste water at least 50 feet away from any water source. Even Biodegradable soaps contaminate the water. Human Waste should be buried at least 6 inches beneath the surface and at least 100 feet from any water source. Toilet paper should be carried out in a zip-lock bag.
Breaking Camp Pack out everything that your group has brought in! Walk around the camp to make sure you haven’t left anything behind and return the site to the original conditions or better.
Etiquette and Courtesy Keep your group size small. Keep noise to a minimum, remember that others are here to enjoy the quiet and you’ll have a better chance of seeing wildlife. Try to choose equipment and clothing that is made of natural colors that blend with the natural surroundings. If you confront stock on the trail remember to step off on the downhill side of the trail (so the animals step up-hill and avoid falling down-hill), speak normally and avoid quick movements. Only take dogs that are well trained (don’t allow them to chase wildlife), non-aggressive, and don’t bark. Always keep your pets under control. Avoid cutting switch backs; it causes erosion and a multiple trails in the same location. If you go off-trail, select rocky or hard ground or forested routes rather than meadows and wet places and spread out, avoid walking single file lines. Avoid building camp structures and dismantle any pre-existing structures. Leave flowers and picturesque rocks for other to enjoy.
Equipment and Techniques “Leave No Trace Camping”
Trip Planning Your wilderness trip begins long before you arrive at the trail head. It starts with planning, preparing equipment, considering weather, camping locations, obtaining visitor permits, knowing regulations, and other details. Use the checklist to ensure you don’t forget anything. Only expect to go as far as the least abled person can travel comfortably, travel together, and always plan for the worst possible conditions to avoid adverse situations.
Group Size Think small!! To most visitors, Wilderness is a place of solitude, where they can get way from loud noises and large numbers of people. Traveling in small groups has many advantages: large groups are difficult to organize and keep together as you travel. Campsite selection becomes difficult and most sites aren’t able to withstand the impacts of large groups, and human waste disposal becomes a problem. Plan for no more than 10 people-fewer if possible. If your group exceeds this number consider going to a large campground with toilets, tables, fire pits, and paths designed to accommodate many people.
Cookware Lightweight, nesting cookware and utensils reduce bulk and weight.
Stoves Small, lightweight cook stoves ease the chore of cooking and eliminate the impacts resulting from large campfires. Remember, the Sawtooths are a fragile alpine environment with a limited supply of wood in most areas and some areas are closed to campfires, so always use a stove.
Food Repackage food to reduce weight and garbage. Dehydrated foods taste much better than they used to and they are light and take up little space, but don’t burn the containers because they are most always lined with foil. Carry out all food scraps, your trash, and any other that you may find.
Tents Always carry a tent regardless of weather predictions, be prepared for any conditions, it is not unusual for snow even during the summer months in the Sawtooths. Check to see if all the necessary equipment is included and always seam seal your tent to protect it from moisture.
Campsite Selection Choose durable campsites that can withstand the impact of your group. Select rocky or sparsely vegetated sites and always use established sites whenever possible . Remember, you must camp at least 100 feet away from trails, try to camp where others can not see you, and try to stay away from creeks and shorelines whenever possible. Checklist
Clothing (layered, loose for season) Hiking boots/camp shoes Shirts Pants Jackets Socks Hat Gloves Rain gear
Camping gear Lightweight stove Fuel Waterproof matches (lighter) Cookware (lightweight-compactable) Utensils Water filter Water containers Collapsible bucket Trowel or small shovel Backpack (appropriate size/large enough carrying capacity) Sleeping bag/pad (appropriate for the season) Tent
Personal items Pocket knife Maps Compass Flashlight/batteries First-aid kit Bug repellant Sun screen Sun glasses Camera/film Plastic bags (for trash) Permit
Things To Leave At Home !!
Music boxes Aluminum cans Tin foil Ax and saw Glass Extra Packaging
TUKARICA LODGE 266 ORE-IDA COUNCIL
Available from the Council Office and awarded to registered youth/adults in the Ore-Ida Council, Boy Scouts of America for recognition of service hours (other than hours credited toward rank advancement), for service hours to their church, school, community, and Scouting.
The award is a 3" red patch available with 3 different border colors: RED BORDER: designates a minimum of 2 hours of service. GOLD BORDER: designates a minimum of 10 hours of service. SILVER BORDER: designates a minimum of 25 hours of service.
The patches are available to be awarded to all levels of Scouting, ie. Tiger Cubs through Explorers and adult leaders. They may be purchased for $2.50 each and purchase must be accompanied by this sheet properly filled out and authenticated by the appropriate adult unit leader. Individuals desiring this patch for display only may purchase them for $3.50 each. Questions should be addressed to the Lodge Advisor: Art Heindselman at 377-9136 (H) or 378-7183 (W).
NAME:______PHONE:______ADDRESS:______DATE:______SCOUTING UNIT: (Pack, Troop, Team, Post):______Service Hours Completed:______Type Service Rendered and to whom:______Signature Unit Leader Date SLEEPING PAD TEST REPORT
Just how warm your sleeping is really depends on the quality of your sleeping pad. Below are the results of a test done by REI on the effectiveness of sleeping pads. The test sleeping bag was rated at 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pad tested REI SKU # Results in F °°°
Camp Rest(old non-Stateck lab standard) none 0.3 Therma Rest Eco Staytek 609-583-0011 5.3 Staytek Long 601-820-0011 8.9 Artiach Skinmat 610-098-0017 9.6 Therma Rest LE 374-054-0012 9.6 Camp Rest LE 604-768-0019 12.8 High Country Best Rest (self-inflated) 610-979-0011 14.4 High Country Best Rest w/ constant pressure 610-979-0011 14.7 Camp Rest (old non-Staytek lab standard-deflated) none 14.9 Deluxe Ridge Rest (repeat) 374-021-0012 18.3 Ridge Rest 374-076-0016 21.8 Deluxe Ridge Rest 374-021-0012 22.7 Z-Rest 605-046-0017 26.0 3/8" Standard Foam Pad 374-059-0017 26.5 Intex inflatable air Mattress (no constant pressure) 374-096-0012 33.2 No Mattress None 42.2
So what does this mean? Simply put if you buy a 15 degree bag and use no sleeping pad you will stay comfortable down to 42.2 degrees F. But if you use a Therma Rest LE with a 15 degree bag you will sleep comfortably down to 9.6 degrees F.
WILDERNESS USE POLICY
OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
All privately or publicly owned back country land and designated wilderness are included in the term “wilderness area” in this policy. The Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America applies to outdoor behavior generally, but for treks into wilderness areas minimum impact camping methods must be used. Within the outdoor program of the Boy Scouts of America, there are many different camping skill levels. Camping practices that are appropriate for day outings, long-term Scout camp, or short-term unit camping do not apply to wilderness areas. Wherever they go, Scouts and explorers need to adopt attitudes of behavior that respects the rights of others, including future generations, to enjoy the outdoors.
In wilderness areas, it is critical to minimize our impact on particular fragile ecosystems such as mountains, lakes and streams, deserts, and seashores. Since our impact varies from one season of one year to the next, it becomes important for us to adjust to these changing conditions as well, to avoid damaging the environment.
The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes these practices for all troops and posts planing to use wilderness areas:
• Contact the landowner or land managing agency (Forest Service, National Parks Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state, private, etc.) Well in advance of the outing to learn the regulations for that area and to obtain required permits and current maps.
• Obtain a tour permit (available through council Scout service centers), meet all the conditions specified, and carry it on the trip.
• Limit the size of groups generally to no more than 8 to 11 persons, including at least one adult leader (maximum: 10 persons per leader). Two leaders per group are best. Do not exceed the group size established for some wilderness areas. Organize groups (patrols or crews) to function independently by having each plan a trip on a different date, serve its own food, provide its own transportation to trail head, secure individual permits, and camp in a separate and district group. When necessary to combine transportation and planning or buying, small groups should still camp and travel on the trail separately from other groups of the same unit.
• Match the ruggedness of high adventure experiences to the skills, physical ability, and maturity of those taking part. Save more rugged treks for older youth members who are more proficient and experienced in outdoor skills.
• Conduct pre-trip training for your group that stresses proper wilderness behavior, rules, and skills for all conditions that may be encountered.
• Use backpacking stoves, particularly where the fuel supply is limited or open fires are restricted. Supervision by an adult knowledgeable in the use of the stove(s) must be provided. If a fire is necessary, keep it a small as possible and use established fire lays where available, if in a safe area. After use, erase all signs.
• Emphasize the need for minimizing impact on the land through proper camping practices and preserving the solitude and quietness of remote areas. Camp at low use areas--avoid popular sites that show signs of heavy use.
• Leave dogs, radios and tape players at home.
• Use biodegradable (not metal or glass) or plastic food containers. Carry out unburnable trash of your own and any left by others.
• Dig shallow holes for latrines and locate them at least 200 feet from the nearest water source. Cover latrines completely before leaving.
• Wash clothes, dishes, and bodies at least 200 feet away from any source of natural water.
• Select equipment of muted colors which blend with natural surroundings.
• Look at and photograph; never pick or collect.
• Follow trail switchbacks and stay on established trails.
• Treat wildlife with respect and take precautions to avoid dangerous encounters with wildlife. Leave snakes, bears, ground squirrels, and other wildlife alone.
OUTDOOR CODE
As an American, I will do my best to --
BE CLEAN IN MY OUTDOOR MANNERS - I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for a greater enjoyment. I will keep my trash and garbage out of America’s waters, fields, woods, and roadways.
BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE - I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.
BE CONSIDERATE IN THE OUTDOORS -- I will treat public and private property with respect. I will remember that use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse.
BE CONSERVATION MINDED -- I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, energy, grasslands, and wildlife; and I will urge other to do the same. I will use sportsmanlike methods in all my outdoor activities.
Wind Chill Chart
Air temperature in degrees Fahrenheit
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Earn the YEAR AROUND CAMPER Patch. Sponsored by the TUKARICA Lodge #266 Order of the Arrow
REQUIREMENTS: To earn this award as Scout unit must camp out a minimum of 7, 9, or 11+ months out of the last twelve months. Awards are available for 7 or more months (red border), 9 or more months (white border), and 11 or 12 months (silver mylar border). Recipient units must maintain a file of their campout trip permits and present them as evidence for the awards. Scout camping as required for these awards is an outdoor campout under canvas or the open sky. Multiple campouts during the same month may only be counted as one campout towards this award. Units earning the 9 or 11+ award will be recognized at their District Roundtable by Tukarica Lodge with a special certificate and a gold mylar bordered version of the patch. Award patches cost $2.75 and qualifying adults will be allowed to but one gold mylar version of the patch for $5.00 each. Questions should be addressed to the Council Service Center or your OA lodge or chapter advisor.
TUKARICA YEAR AROUND CAMPER AWARD APPLICATION
UNIT______DISTRICT______DATE______
NUMBER OF PATCHES---7 MONTHS______9 MONTHS______11 MONTHS______
TOUR PERMIT INFORMATION
PERMIT # DATES OF TOUR NUMBER OF YOUTH NUMBER OF ADULTS ______
BRING COPIES OF YOUR TOUR PERMITS FOR VERIFICATION
Version 1 of Where to go Camping Ore Ida Council Where to Go Camping Book
Preface This booklet is produced by the Ore Ida Council of the Boy Scout of America and the Tukarica Lodge 266 of the Order of the Arrow. The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 by E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in order to recognize scouts who best exemplified the traits of the Boy Scouts.
The Order of the Arrow is a Brotherhood of “Scout Honor Campers,” who live by and encourage the use of the Scout Oath and Law. Each Lodge is chartered by the Boy Scouts of America and membership is considered an honor. Members are elected by and from the ranks of their own Units, the only organization of its kind in which non-members elect the members.
In order to be eligible, a Scout must be a First Class Scout with 15 nights of camping including one long term campout. They must be approved by their adult leader and be elected by the majority of their unit by secret ballot.
Each unit is entitled to one election each year. If your unit has not held an election this year, please contact the Local Council Office for the name and phone number of your nearest Order of the Arrow Advisor. Adults are also eligible for membership in the Order of the Arrow. For more details on requirements, contact your local Order of the Arrow Advisor.
One of the primary functions of the Order of the Arrow is to promote the Boy Scout camping program. If you ask a group of Scouts what they like most in Scouting, nine out of ten will reply “camping.” It is toward that goal that we dedicate this Where To Go Camping Book.
Tukarica Lodge also sponsors the Year ‘Round Camper Award for any Scout who has Completed six, nine, or eleven months of camping in the past twelve months. Applications and patches are available from the Council Service Center.
It is our desire to publish regular updates and additions for your use. However, to do so, we need your assistance in correcting any errors or updating information as it changes. Above all, we need to know new locations that will instill the camping spirit in our youth.
We hope you will find this of value when your troop plans their next outing.
The members of the Tukarica Lodge 266 Order of the Arrow Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Barber Pool
Description: Just outside Boise on Highway 21, this is just below the Oregon Trail Marker on BLM land, behind the Crow Inn. Nicely wooded with lots of room to spread out, This area can camp a fairly large sized troop. It is an excellent area for a summer evening Court of Honor or Pack meeting for Boise units, since it is so close to town. Since it is right off the Boise Greenbelt, it is a good camping spot for a 5-10 mile bike trek.
Notes: Caution!!! There are large clumps of Poison Ivy throughout the area and need to be identified and pointed out to the Scouts.
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Poison Plant Identification Biking
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 C:4
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21 just pass the Crows Inn and turn into the parking area at the Oregon Trail Historical Marker. To the right you will find a trail down the hill to the Greenbelt fence. There is a gate through the fence. Cross the green belt and You’re there. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Black Rock
Description: Approximately 12 improved campsites in a nicely wooded area, with stream nearby. Good for spring, summer, and fall camping. Approximately 25 miles from Idaho City.
Notes:
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Fishing Hiking Swimming (brr-Cold)
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: page 35 B:6
Directions: Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City, turn south on Rabbit Creek Road and follow the signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow unimproved dirt road approximately 20-25 miles to Black Rock. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Bonneville Point
Description: Just outside of Boise, this is a historical point where the French Trappers first looked out over the Boise River and exclaimed “Le Bois.” There is a display and fenced area established by the Lions Club. Situated on the Oregon Trail, this is a good place to complete the requirements for the Historical Trail Award. There is always plenty of trash to be picked up and hauled back to town for a service project.
Notes: Good area for a single night campout or a secondary campsite close to town.
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Historic Trail Award
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 A:4
Directions: From Boise, Take I-84 to Blacks Creek Road (first exit East of Boise). Take the exit north and bear to the left at the sign.
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Bruneau Dunes State Park
Description: approximately 2 Hours east of Boise. Bruneau Dunes State Park is great camping for Boy Scouts and family camping. Full facilities and improved campsites are available in this fee area. Fees are reasonable for large and small groups. Check ahead for current fees. Once water and other facilities are shut down for the winter, there is no fee for camping. Improved hiking trails are available and of course Scouts love to climb the dunes themselves.
Notes:
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Highest Sand Dune in North America Hiking Merit Badges fishing
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 25 C:6
Directions: From Boise take I-84 east to Mountain Home. From Mountain Home, take Air Base Road to Idaho highway 51. South on Highway 51 approximately 20 miles to Idaho 78. About 2 miles east on highway 78 to the park entrance. Follow the signs. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Bull Trout Lake
Description: On the border of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness, Bull Trout Lake is located just South of Cape Horn (locations of the BSA Idaho Centennial Jubilee) off Highway 21. Hiking, Fishing and outdoor games abound in this summer playground.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Plant identification Orienteering
Boating Wildlife
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 44 C:2
Directions: From Boise, take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21. Take Highway 21 through Idaho City and Lowman. (VERSION 2 UPDATE road from Banks to Lowman is better and shorter, depending on where you start from). Just as you cross into Custer County, watch for Forest Service Road #100 and #520 going off to the left and leading to Bull Trout Lake. There is also signage on Highway 21 pointing the way. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Cascade Reservoir
Description: Approximately 2 hours north of Boise. Cascade Reservoir offers several improved and unimproved camping areas for all seasons of the year. Fishing can be great and if you have never been ice fishing, maybe it’s time to give it a try. Find someone who is experienced before trying this.
Notes: The reservoir is not suitable for swimming at times due to high levels of organic chemicals. Check for suitability of eating fish mid to late summer.
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other In some areas
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Fishing Nature Study Boating
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 43 B:4
Directions: From Boise, take Idaho Highway 55 north to Cascade or Donnelly. The reservoir is accessible from either town. Most of the camping areas are on the north end of the reservoir (Donnelly). Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Deer Park, North Fork of the Boise River
Description: Room for approximately 4 to 5 patrols right on the North Fork of the Boise River. This is great for summer and early fall camping. Excellent fishing depending on the water. Several trail heads are located within a mile or so of camp.
Notes: Normal water years will find fishing best during late July and August. In low water years try late June for best fishing.
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Fishing Swimming (Brrr-Cold)
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:6
Directions: Approximately 2 miles east of Idaho City. Turn south on Rabbit Creek Road and follow signs to Rabbit Creek. Follow unimproved dirt road approximately 25-30 miles until the road crosses the North Fork of the Boise River. After Crossing the River, the campground is immediately on the left (north). Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Givens Hot Springs
Description: Nice improved campground on the Snake River, with hot springs close into town (Nampa). Has plenty of room for a large troop. Call for fees to swim and camp there is a discount for Scout Troops. Indoor pool.
Phone Number: (208) 495-2000
Notes:
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other Fire pits
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Swimming
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 24 A:1
Directions: From Nampa, take 12th Avenue South, which becomes Highway 45. Cross the Snake River at Walters Ferry and turn west on Idaho 78 (Marsing-Murphy Road). Follow the signs to Givens Hot Springs (about 8 Miles) on south side of road.
Version 2 update: Another interesting site to visit while at Given’s Hot Springs is map rock. Map rock is a rock with petroglyphs on it. The location of map rock is directly across the Snake River from Given’s Hot Springs. To get to Map Rock use Map Rock Road which is on the north side of the Snake River at Walter’s Ferry. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Gray Back Gulch
Description: Run by the U.S. Forest Service. Fee area. Nice sites available for small groups. Two large group sites. U.S. Forest Service Reservation Hot Line call MISTIX at 1-800-283-2267 (CAMP) Close to Warm Springs Resort with natural hot spring swimming pool. Troops like to drop in for a hot swim after camping.
Warm Springs Resort (208)392-4437.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Swimming at Warm Springs Resort
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:5
Directions: Approximately 4 miles south of Idaho City, just of Highway 21. Turn south on Grayback gulch and follow the signs. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Grimes Creek
Description: Just off Idaho 21, on the way to Idaho City, the Grimes Creek area provides numerous areas along the creek. The area is rich in history (primarily the Idaho gold rush) and there are many things to see and places to visit while in the area. The Idaho City Museum is a great start, and don’t forget to stop in Placerville to visit with the Townsfolk. All camping areas are primitive, but generally well marked and easy to find, right along the creek. Some have ample shade from large trees and other camp sites are situated along the gravel bars and large boulders along the creek.
Notes: Before attempting to gold pan in any area, make sure that you are not on someone’s claim. Claim jumping is still a valid concern in the area and is taken seriously! The best bet is to only pan where you know the owners.
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Fishing Gold Panning
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:5
Directions: From Boise. Take Idaho Highway 21 toward Idaho City. Approximately 13 miles from the Mores Creek Bridge, take the Grimes Creek turn off (turn left). It is well marked. Camping spots will be located where you can find them along the creek. You can continue up Highway 21 to Idaho City and then backtrack on the Idaho City to Placerville Road, but this will take you a while longer. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Hells Canyon
Description: Idaho Power Company operates three nicely improved campgrounds located in the Hells Canyon. Situated in the low elevations along the Snake River, all three campgrounds are open year round and make excellent camping in the late winter and early spring, when most other campsites are wet and soggy.
Notes: Fee Area. Very popular areas and can be crowded on nice weekends. Get there early. Idaho Power used to accept reservations, but all sires are first come, first served.
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Swimming
Boating Water Sports
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 42 A:1 and 50 C:2
Directions: Take I-84 to the Payette exit and drive through Weiser on U.S. Highway 95 . At Cambridge, turn west on Idaho 71. About 3 hour drive from Boise. Woodhead Park is located along Brownlee Reservoir, McCormick Park is at Oxbow Reservoir and the Copperfield and Hells Canyon Parks are located on Hells Canyon Reservoir.
See also Brownlee Dam entry in the Version 2. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Horsethief Reservoir
Description: Horsethief Reservoir has both improved and unimproved campsites. Excellent summer and fall camping. Nicely wooded areas around the reservoir. Campsite areas are in the process of being improved (1995). The reservoir is to be drained and restocked by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game in 1995.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Fishing Wildlife Studies Hiking Swimming Water Sports
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 43 B:5
Directions: Approximately 10 miles east of Cascade. Turn East on Warm Lake Road just past the spillway north of Cascade on Highway 55. Watch for signs and turn south on Horsethief road. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Irish Boat Ramp Arrowrock Reservoir
Description: Just outside of Boise off Highway 21, this is just above Arrowrock Dam. Good location for year round camping close to Boise (check road Conditions in winter and spring). Space for a Troop of approximately 30. No fees required. Hiking trails in the vicinity.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood (not always available) Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Plant Identification Orienteering
Boating Wildlife
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 C:5
Directions: From Boise, Take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21. Take Highway 21 to Mores Creek Bridge and turn to Spring Shores Marina. Continue on past Arrowrock Dam and just past the South Fork of the Boise River. Campsite is located 14 miles from Highway 21. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Kuna Cave
Description: Kuna Cave is a good day trip for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and families. Can also be used as an overnight camp. Not a great place to camp, but makes a good fall back in bad weather, close to town. The cave is slightly improved and relatively safe. In the middle of the sagebrush, the entrance to the cave is a hole in the ground with a metal ladder and tube.
Notes: Bring flashlights. Camping is possible in the cave, but use fires with caution as smoke will fill up the entire cave (not hazardous-just smokey). The cave is known as a party spot for teenagers. They will usually not bother you if you are there first.
Facilities
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Close to Birds of Prey National Wildlife Refuge. Cave exploration. Hiking. Makes a good bike hike from the Boise area, overnight stay and return.
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 24 A:3
Directions: approximately 7 miles south of Kuna. At Kuna, take Swan Falls Road south until you reach Kuna Cave Road to the west. Turn right approximately 2 miles then one mile south to the cave.
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Location: Manns Creek / Fourth of July Creek
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 42 C:1
USGS MAP: Mann Creek NW
Directions: North of Weiser off Hwy 95. Continue on U.S. 95 approximately 12 miles to Monroe Creek Road. Turn west and follow signs to the reservoir.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water (June to September)
Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Bureau of Reclamation 334-1461
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: Yes
Other : Locations at Manns Creek Reservoir as well as up stream in tributaries. Consult good map. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Shafer Butte
Description: Just outside of Boise at the top of Bogus Basin. Shafer Butte can be used for both camping and day outings. This is also a good place for Troops and Packs in the Boise area to hold Courts of Honor and Special Pack Meetings. Fire grates are available, and some troops like to have a BBQ dinner followed by a Court of Honor. Packs can do the same. Also makes a good area close into town for Webelos overnighters.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Biking Skiing
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:4
Directions: From Boise, take Bogus Basin Road to Bogus Basin. Bear to the left at the lower lodge and follow the signs to the camping area. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Squaw Creek
Description: South of Homedale, this area is wide open for large sized troops. Perfect for hiking, biking, and merit badge work. Good for spring, summer, or fall camping. A stream nearby, but no facilities.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Fishing Wildlife Studies Wild flowers
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 24 A:1
Directions: Take U.S. Highway 95 past Homedale. About 14 miles south of Homedale turn east on Sommer Camp Road and follow to Squaw Creek. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Stanley Basin Area
Description: On the border of the beautiful Sawtooth Wilderness, there are numerous camping areas in and around the Stanley Basin. Including improved and unimproved camping facilities. Numerous lakes (Redfish, Stanley, Alturus, Pettit, and Bull Trout to name a few). If it’s the season don’t forget to stop at the Fish Hatchery for a tour (south of town on Highway 75). Cape Horn and Elk Flats are where the 1990 Idaho State Jubilee was held, and still makes an excellent camping area. Cape Horn area is also the home of Bradley Scout Camp run by a neighboring Council.
Notes: If planning to go to Redfish Lake, Reservations may be required, depending on the season.
Facilities: Depending on camp site
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other Redfish Lake
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Plant Identification Orienteering Boating Wildlife Swimming
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 44 and 36
Directions: From Boise take Warm Springs Avenue to Highway 21. Take Highway 21 through Idaho City and Lowman. Many camping areas are right along the road.
VERSION 2 UPDATE---Beginning in 1997 the US Forest Service began a Recreation User Pass for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) and the Ketchum Ranger District. All fees collected will be returned to the SNRA and the Ketchum Ranger District for maintaining and improving sites and facilities. For more information contact the Stanley Zone Office Sawtooth National Recreation Area HC 64, Box 9900 Stanley, Id 83278 (208)774-3681 As of 1997 the fees were $2.00 per day per person or $5.00 per year per person with no group passes or group discounts. Updated for version 2 (two pages) ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Swan Falls
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 24 A:3
USGS MAP: Walters Butte and Initial Point
Directions: Approximately 25 miles south of Kuna. At Kuna, take Swan Falls Road south until you reach the dam. Turn left to go up river; turn right to go below the dam.
Facilities: primitive camping Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person:
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees none_
Other : Great possibility for observing bird of prey in the canyon area. Visit the short interpretative trail that you pass on the way to the dam before dropping into the canyon. Watch for slick mud in spring and winter months. From Version 1: Wide open areas for camp sites both up river or down from Swan Falls Dam. On the Snake River, in the middle of the Birds of Prey National Wildlife Refuge. High cliffs surround the river and the river valley downstream from the dam is filled with massive boulders which scouts love for playing Capture the Flag or other games.
Special Activities Available: Indian Petroglyphs approximately 3 miles downstream on the south side of the river. Ask permission to cross the dam or drive down river to the bridge and cross and hike up river.
Notes: Bring a whistle. Watch Scouts as they try to climb the cliffs. Make sure that you have tent stakes for sandy soil. Can get windy in the river valley. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Ten Mile Creek
Description: Several improved campgrounds in the area. Suitable for Boy Scout or Cub Scout overnighter. Good family camping area for spring, summer, and fall camping. There is a small fee required and reservations are suggested.
Notes:
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Fishing Family Camping
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 35 B:6
Directions: Ten miles north of Idaho City off Highway 21. Several campsites in the area of Ten Mile Creek. Watch for the signs. Updated for version 2 ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Trinity Lakes and Big Roaring River Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 36 C:1
USGS MAP: Little Trinity Lake and Trinity Mountain
Directions: East from Boise on I-84, exit at Mountain Home/Fairfield Hwy. 20 exit. Travel on Hwy 20 for 30 miles; to FS 61 (road to Anderson Ranch Reservoir) travel 29 miles; then turn on Forest Rd. 172 and travel 15 miles; then travel 3 miles south on Forest Rd. 129.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating(non-power) Fees area Climbing
Other : Good for younger Scouts to stay at Trinity Lakes, older scouts can hike back in to higher lakes. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Warm Lake Long Lake/Vulcan Hot Springs
Description: The original site of Boy Scout Camp Billy Rice. Warm Lake has both improved and unimproved campsites. Nicely wooded areas with the lake to the south. Vulcan Hot Springs is a 5 to 8 mile hike to the south of the lake. Long Lake shows about 4 miles on the map but hikes more like 6 or 7 with about a 3,000 foot climb. Summer fishing can be good and worth the hike.
Notes: Road will be icy in the winter.
Facilities: Depending on location.
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Fishing Wildlife Studies Hiking Climbing Swimming Water Sports Merit Badges
Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 43 B:6
Directions: Approximately 35 miles northeast of Cascade. Turn east on Warm Lake Road just past the spillway north of Cascade on the Highway. Ore Ida Council Where To Go Camping Book
Yellow Pine Oregon
Description: Beautiful improved campground with approximately 24 sites. Spring, Summer, and Fall use. Close to Unity Reservoir.
Notes: Unity Lake State Park
Facilities:
Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other
Special Activities Available: Hiking Merit Badges Fishing Climbing
OREGON Atlas and Gazetteer page number and reference: Page 82 C:3
Directions: Take U.S. Highway to Unity, Oregon. Go through town on Highway 26 and follow it around to Yellow Pine Campground. Watch for signs.
Version 2 of Where to go Camping BOISE AREA Day Hikes
Boise Tour Train Departs from the Historical Museum in Julia Davis Park during the Spring, Summer and Fall Months. Departure time vary per season and day call 342-4796. Ride the brightly colored train to view points of interest in Downtown/Old Boise Area -- see more than 75 historic sites and enjoy hearing about Boise colorful past. Charters are available. Costs range from $3.50 for children to $6.00 for adults.
Old Idaho Penitentiary Unique self guided tour, an interesting museum and an 18 minute slide show supplied by the Idaho State Historical Society await you at the Old Penitentiary located off Warm Springs Avenue. Don't miss the Rose and Botanical Gardens also on site. Cost is $2.00 for children and $3.00 for adults call 334-2844 for daily hours and reservations for groups.
Zoo Boise Located in Julia Davis Park Zoo Boise offers animals from our region as well as animals from throughout the world. Thursday is Family Day with reduced gate prices and extended hours (open 'till 9:00 pm) Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Admission is $1.25 for kids and $3.00 for adults. For information or to schedule birthday parties/group events call 384-4260.
MK Nature Center Located at 600 S Walnut (just East of MK headquarters), the Center is open 365 days a year for self guided tours along the interpretive trails. Signs and murals describe many of the Center's features. Great place to learn about Idaho's game fish and their habitats in Idaho's wetlands. Visitor's Center also on site with minimal entrance fee charged. Visitor's Center includes slide show and hands on education using actual animal pelts. Check out the large aquarium indoors. Call 334-2225 for more information. Fish and Game volunteers are available for questions as their time allows. Call if you need a guided tour.
Discovery Center of Idaho Located at 131 Myrtle Street in Downtown Boise, the Discovery Center is a hands on Science and Industry facility which offers a unique learning environment -- similar to the OMSI Center in Portland. For hours, admission prices or other information call 384-4230.
Boise Area Parks Boise Parks System boasts over 50 parks ranging from mini parks, neighborhood parks and regional parks as well as the Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is a pathway system which links over 850 acres of parks and natural areas along the Boise River suitable for walking, jogging, biking or rollerblading. The Boise Parks include playgrounds, natural areas, etc.
A "Capitol" City -- landmarks specific to the Idaho State government. Check out tours at the State Capitol Building and the Idaho Genealogical Library located in the Idaho State Library at 325 West State Street. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: 3 Island Crossing
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 26 C:1
USGS MAP: Glenns Ferry
Directions: Travel on I-84 south from Boise to Glenns Ferry; turn south and follow signs to the state park.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Three Island Crossing; P.O. Box 609; Glenns Ferry, Idaho 83623 Phone 1(208)366-2394
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: yes
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Location: Baumgartner Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 36 C:1
USGS MAP: Grouse Butte
Directions: From Boise take I-84 south to Mountain Home, take Fairfield exit. Turn Left at Anderson Ranch access road continue on to Featherville. 12 Miles east on Forest Service Rd. 227.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list): hot springs
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: campground fee
Other :
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Location: Baumgartner Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 36 C:1
USGS MAP: Grouse Butte
Directions: From Boise take I-84 south to Mountain Home, take Fairfield exit. Turn Left at Anderson Ranch access road continue on to Featherville. 12 Miles east on Forest Service Rd. 227.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list): hot springs
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: campground fee
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Location: Beaver Creek Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 44 C:2
USGS MAP: Cape Horn Lakes
Directions: Take Highway 21 north from Boise or Banks to Lowman road. Travel north from Lowman to the Cape Horn area. Turn left at the sign to the Seafoam Area and Bradley Scout Camp. Take a right on the Seafoam Road to Beaver Creek Campground it will be on the right.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing- Check fishing regulations for special requirements
Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: Campground fee
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Location: Blue Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:4
USGS MAP: Alpha
Directions: From Boise take Hwy. 55 north through Smith’s Ferry. Turn left on Cabarton Rd. At the Clear Creek Inn/Lodge. Turn left on Forest Service Rd., then right on Snow Bank Mountain Rd. (Travel Time 1 hour 20 minutes; approximately 70 miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service; Cascade Ranger District
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
Other : Visit fire look out on Tripod Peak. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Brownlee Dam
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 42 A:1
USGS MAP: Brownlee Dam
Directions: From Boise take I-84 to the New Plymouth exit then take Hwy. 95 North to Cambridge turn on Hwy. 71 from Cambridge to Brownlee Reservoir. Several Idaho Power campgrounds. (Travel time 3 to 3 ½ hours approximately 200+ miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Idaho Power 1-800-422-3143 campground reservations.
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
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Location: Celebration Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 24 A:2
USGS MAP: Walters Butte
Directions: Take I-84 to Meridian exit; take Meridian road South to Kuna. Take Main Street to the fork in the road; take the left fork, Avalon Rd. Which turns into Kuna Rd; take Kuna Rd. approximately 4 miles to Southside Rd.; turn left at Southside Rd.; go approximately 8 miles to Melba; once in Melba proceed through the first 4-way stop to the second four way stop; turn right at Carrie Rex; go 2 blocks to 4-way stop (Baseline); Turn left on Baseline and travel 3/4 mile to Can-Ada Rd; turn right on Can-Ada Rd; go 4 miles to Victory; right at Victory; park is at the end of the dirt road. Note: The Victory road sign is missing. There is a small red and white Celebration Park sign with an arrow Victory Rd. Is approxamatley 1 mile past Warren Span Rd.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Canyon County Parks and Waterways Celebration Rec. Area 1(208)495-2745
Special Activities Available: Indian Lore Merit Badge Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
Other : Possibility for Eagle Projects at this location. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: City of Rocks National Reserve
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 20 C:2
USGS MAP: Basin, Cache Peak, Almo
Directions: Take I-84 south to Burley; travel on hwys. 27 and 77 to Oakley and Almo. Camping is allowed only at designated primitive sites. Camping fees are on a self collection basis at Bath Rock Parking Area. The City Of Rocks were an important landmark of the California Trail.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: City of Rocks National Reserve; P.O. Box 169; Almo, Id 83312 (208)824-5519
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
Other : Awesome star gazing and excellent location for work on the NEW climbing merit badge. Also possible service projects for the Historic Trail Award. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: C.J. Strike Reservoir
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 25 C:5
USGS MAP: Bruneau and C.J. Strike Dam
Directions: Take I-84 south from Boise to Mountain Home; take the exit to Bruneau; follow Hwy. 51 south from Mountain Home to Bruneau; follow Hwy. 78 from Bruneau to C.J. Strike Reservoir.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: BLM Public Lands; Boise Office 1(208)384-3300
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
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Location: Craters of the Moon National Monument
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 28 A:2
USGS MAP: Inferno Cone, The Watchman, Fissure Butte, North Laidlaw Butte, and Little Park
Directions: East from Boise on I-84, exit at Mountain Home/Fairfield Hwy. 20 exit. Take Hwy. 20 to the Craters of the Moon. (Travel time 3 hours; approximately 165 miles).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list): Visitor Center
Contact Agency/Person: Craters of the Moon National Monument; Box 29; Arco, Idaho 83213. Phone (208) 527-3257. Ask for special group camp site located north of hwy - excellent site with trees and shade.
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees $60.00
Other : Moon Like landscapes with caves and over 30 lava flows. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE
Location: Curtis Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): page 34 B:2
USGS MAP: Caldwell
Directions: NOTE a refundable key fee and reservations are required to use Curtis Park. From Boise take State Street (Hwy. 44) to Channel Road approximately 2.3 miles from Middleton. Turn South on Channel Road then follow the road around the corner Look for the Kiwanis-Curtis Park gateway on the South side of the road. Turn down the lane to the locked gate. Proceed pass the gate to the park. A great place for outdoor Courts of Honor and Pack Meetings.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list): Fire pits and Picnic tables NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE Contact Agency/Person: Caldwell City Park Office; 648 Irving Street; Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone (208) 455-3060
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter (Can be very wet in spring) Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____ Other : Nature Study, Merit Badges Follow Channel Road past river road about 1 mile to old Highway 30 to the Oregon Trail Crossing and access to a greenbelt. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Deadwood Reservoir
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:6
USGS MAP: Deadwood Reservoir
Directions: Take Hwy. 55 north to Cascade; turn just past the spillway onto Warm Lake Hwy; follow Warm Lake Hwy. to junction with Landmark / Stanley Rd; travel south to Deadwood Reservoir. Also Accessible from Garden Valley Rd. between Garden Valley and Lowman. (Travel time is 4 Hrs.)
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
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Location: Herrick Reservoir (Skunk Reservoir)
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 C:5
USGS MAP: Alpha
Directions: Take Hwy. 55 north to past Smith’s Ferry. Turn right on Sixty Lane at the Sportsman Access sign. Turn left on Skunk Creek Road. The reservoir will be down and on the right.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms-north end of lake
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person:
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating (No Motors) Fees
Other : Open camping around the reservoir. Fish and Game usually stocks prior to Memorial Day weekend. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Jennie Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): 36 B:1
USGS MAP: Jackson Peak
Directions: From Idaho City, follow Highway 21 north for 18 miles to Edna Creek Campground and FS Rd. #384. Take a right onto road #384 and continue 6 miles to a junction with FS Rd. #348. Keep to the left and drive 7.5 miles to FS Rd. #372. Take a sharp left and go .1 miles where parking is available for 2-3 vehicles. Easy 8 mile hike, 1,850' elevation gain.
Facilities: Primitive camping Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service-Idaho City Ranger Dist.
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
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Location: Last Chance Campground
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 A:4
USGS MAP: Meadows
Directions: Take Hwy 55 from Boise to McCall. Continue on through McCall towards New Meadows. At the bottom of Goose Creek grade look for campground sign on your right. Follow signs to U.S. Forest Service campground. (Approximately 120 miles; travel time 2 ½ hours).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: yes__
Other : Hot Springs and fishing nearby. Consult a good map to locate. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Lola Creek Campground 15-mile (one way)hike from Lola Creek Trail Head to Dagger Falls
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 44 C:2
USGS MAP: Cape Horn Lakes Hike maps: Cape Horn Lakes, Greyhound Ridge, and Chinook Mountain SE
Directions: Take Highway 21 north from Boise or Banks to Lowman road. Travel north from Lowman to the Cape Horn area. Turn left at the sign to the Seafoam Area and Bradley Scout Camp. Take the left fork to Lola Creek Campground it will be on the right (about 1 mile from Hwy. 21), Trail head will be about ½ mile beyond the campground.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter Fishing- Check fishing regulations for special requirements Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees
page 1 Hike information: At approximately 1 ½ miles you will reach the pack bridge. Just beyond the pack bridge is a open and flat area for a short turn around camp. The Big Hole is located at the 5 mile point. Take a left on the Bear Valley Creek Trail. The big Hole is where Marsh Creek and Bear Valley Creek join and form the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. If you camp at the Big Hole you can day hike out to a hot spring located down the Bear Valley Creek Trail (use a topo map to find location) hot spring will be down on the river on your right. There will be three stream crossings to get to the hot springs (no bridges - should probably only attempt in August or when the water is low on Marsh Creek). Continue on for 10 more miles beyond The Big Hole to reach Dagger Falls Campground. Although you are in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, you can still be picked up at Dagger Falls as there is a road which can reach the Campground which is used heavily by the rafters. If you intend to camp between The Big Hole and Dagger Falls use your topo map to locate flat areas as they are few and far between.
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WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE
Location: Loon Lake
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 51 C:4
USGS MAP: Loon Lake
Directions: Take Hwy. 55 north to McCall; travel through McCall and turn right onto Warren Wagon Rd. (Just past Shore Lodge); travel north on Warren Wagon Rd. To Chinook Campground a mile beyond where the road crosses the Secesh River. Take Trail #080 from the campground it follows the Secesh river towards Loon Creek. Just above Loon Creek take Trail #084 west; trail #084 becomes rocky and steep with many switch-backs, rising 800' in elevation in 1.3 miles. Trail #084 intersects with trail #081. Here there are two choices. 1. Continue south along #081, leaving the trail to bushwack your way along the east side of the lake. 2. Continue south along #081 to the junction of trail #084. Head west again on trail #084. This trail runs 1.75 miles south along the west side of Loon Lake. Where the trail meets Loon Creek, leave the trail to follow the creek to Loon Lake. There is wreckage of a B-23 bomber which crashed there on January 29, 1943 located at the Southside of the lake, approximately 150' into the trees. The hike is approximately 10 miles round trip. Facilities: Primitive camp Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: U.S. Forest Service
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
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Location: Montour
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 34 B:3
USGS MAP: Montour
Directions: Take Hwy. 55 north to Horseshoebend. At the north end of town turn left onto Hwy. 52. Travel west on Hwy. 52 until you reach the junction of Hwy. 52 and the Sweet-Ola Highway. Turn south to the Mountour Wildlife Refuge. Campground is located approximately 2 miles from Highway 52.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Bureau of Reclamation
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fee area Other : Montour is the site of a previous town, now a wildlife refuge; a great place for observing wildlife. Locate old homestead foundations in the pastures across the road from the campground. To reach the old Post Office foundation turn left from the campground then right at the next road follow that road up to where the road starts going up the hill, site will be on your right marked by an interpretive sign. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Ponderosa State Park
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 43 A:4
USGS MAP: McCall
Directions: Take Hwy. 55 north to McCall. Turn right at Medley Sports and travel east to Davis; turn left on Davis and travel north; pass through the flashing yellow light at Lick Creek Rd. And follow the signs.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Ponderosa State Park 1(208)634-2164
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: yes
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Location: Silver City
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 24 B:1
USGS MAP: Silver City
Directions: Take Dirt Road 20 miles South East from Murphy. (Use a good map) . Be sure to inquire about road conditions before proceeding. The road should not be attempted in inclement weather.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms Fire Wood Shower Facilities Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Idaho Hotel; Box 75; Murphy, Idaho 83650 1(208)495-2520
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
Other : Call Ahead for Ghost Town Tours. Silver City is probably the best preserved mining town in the state. All buildings are privately owned so seek permission before inspecting to closely. Population 6. At one time it was the largest city in Idaho. ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Silver Creek Plunge
Map Reference (Idaho Atlas and Gazetteer): page 43 A:5
USGS MAP: Six Mile Point and Boiling Springs
Directions: From Boise take Hwy 55 to Banks and right to Garden Valley. Turn left 1 mile into Crouch, go through Crouch (north) on the Middle Fork Road. approximately 22 miles to Silver Creek Plunge, signs are posted. Operates partially on U.S. Forest service lands.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Silver Creek Plunge, HC 76 Box 2377, Garden Valley, ID 83622 (208)870-0586
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: swimming and camping
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Location: Succor Creek State Park
Map Reference ( OREGON Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 79 B:8
USGS MAP: Adrian and Graveyard Point
Directions: Note Oregon Atlas and Gazetteer. From Boise take I-84 west to Caldwell exit and travel west through Homedale, cross Oregon border 1.2 miles turn left on dirt road (south) approximately 15 miles. (approximately 60 miles; travel time of 1 hour 10 minutes).
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list):
Contact Agency/Person: Oregon State Park
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees _____
Other : Stream nearby, spectacular cliffs, Geology merit badge ORE-IDA COUNCIL TUKARICA LODGE--ORDER OF THE ARROW
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Location: Wallowa Lake State Park
Map Reference( OREGON Atlas and Gazetteer): Page 87 C:7
USGS MAP: Joseph
Directions: From Boise take I-84 west to LaGrande; turn North onto Hwy 82 to Joseph, Oregon.
Facilities: Potable Drinking Water Restrooms
Fire Wood Shower Facilities
Other (list): State Park: horses available, gondola ride to the summit and more.
Contact Agency/Person: Wallowa Lake State Park, Joseph Oregon
Special Activities Available: Year Around Access Spring Summer Fall Winter
Fishing Mountain Biking Hiking Boating Fees: State Park
Other : Excellent jump off point for many hikes.