Where to Go Camping Guidebook

WHERE TO GO CAMPING GUIDE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

2011 Edition

Published By The

San Diego-Imperial Council Boy Scouts of America 1207 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103 Eighth Edition of the “Where To Go Camping Guide”

Published By Tiwahe Lodge

San Diego-Imperial Council – Boy Scouts of America

Edited: January, 2011

i Forward

THE ORDER OF THE ARROW “Where To Go Camping Guide”

One of the purposes of the Order of the Arrow is “to promote Scout camping and to help strengthen the District and Council camping program.

Toward this purpose Tiwahe Lodge presents the current “Where To Go Camping Guide”.

The Guide has been prepared to help unit leaders of the San Diego-Imperial Council find quality camping opportunities for their Scouts.

The Lodge assembled the information contained herein from the websites of the San Diego-Imperial Council, San Diego County Parks and Recreation Department, National Park Service, and U.S. National Forest Service. Most of the sites listed in the Guide have a current Website address. The sites have been grouped according to the agency that operates them. All photos are the property of the appropriate park service.

The information in the Guide is subject to change without prior notice. Tiwahe Lodge has no control over fees and/or camp availability. All agencies have the right to refuse admission to their facilities. While every effort has been made to provide the most current information, we urge the reader to contact the proper agency before you leave for fees, reservations, required documents and/or latest information. Always remember to call ahead and “Be Prepared”!

The Guide was provided to encourage you to explore new and wonderful places in nature. Suggestions are welcomed, including new sites that should be included, corrections to site data or additional information. Please send comments to the Lodge. We acknowledge and thank the many dedicated Scouters whose tireless efforts made the Guide possible.

Happy Camping!

Tiwahe Lodge San Diego-Imperial Council 1207 Upas Street San Diego, CA 92103

ii Table of Contents

Credit ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...i Forward …………………………………………………………………………………………………...ii Use Policy BSA Wilderness ……………………………………………………………………………...1 Leave No Trace Principles ……………………………………………………………………………….4 The Order of the Arrow …………………………………………………………………………………..9 Cub Scout Camping ……………………………………………………………………………………11 San Diego-Imperial Council Camps …………………………………………………………………….13  Camp Balboa ……………………………………………………………………………………..14  Youth Aquatic Center and Camp Fiesta Island …………………………………………………..15  Mataguay Scout Reservation ……………………………………………………………………..16  Camp General Information ……………………………………………………………………….17  Cub Scout Family Camping Locations …………………………………………………………..28 County of San Diego Parks ……………………………………………………………………………...29  Agua Caliente ……………………………………………………………………………………30  Dos Picos ………………………………………………………………………………………..31  Guajome …………………………………………………………………………………………32  Hellhole Canyon ………………………………………………………………………………...33  Lake Morena …………………………………………………………………………………….34  Louis A. Stelzer …………………………………………………………………………………35  Potrero …………………………………………………………………………………………..36  Sweetwater Summit ……………………………………………………………………………..37  Vallecito …………………………………………………………………………………………38  William Heise …………………………………………………………………………………...39 Regional Parks …………………………………………………………………………………………..40  Santee Lakes …………………………………………………………………………………….41 Helix Water District ……………………………………………………………………………………42  Lake Jennings …………………………………………………………………………………...43 U.S. Bureau of Land Management ……………………………………………………………………...44  Coon Hollow …………………………………………………………………………………….45  Corn Springs …………………………………………………………………………………….46  Cottonwood ……………………………………………………………………………………...47  Lark Canyon …………………………………………………………………………………….48  Mittry Lake Wildlife Area ………………………………………………………………………49  Oxbow …………………………………………………………………………………………...50  Senator Wash North Shore ………………………………………………………………………51  Senator Wash South Shore ………………………………………………………………………52  Squaw Lake ……………………………………………………………………………………...53  Wiley’s Well …………………………………………………………………………………….54 California State Parks …………………………………………………………………………………...55  Arroyo Seco ……………………………………………………………………………………..56  Borrego Palm Canyon …………………………………………………………………………...57  Bow Willow ……………………………………………………………………………………..58  Culp Valley ……………………………………………………………………………………...59  Fish Creek ……………………………………………………………………………………….60  Granite Springs ………………………………………………………………………………….61  Green Valley Falls ………………………………………………………………………………62  Mt. Palm Springs ………………………………………………………………………………..62  Palomar Mountain – Doane Valley ……………………………………………………………...64  Paso Picacho …………………………………………………………………………………….65  San Elijo Beach ………………………………………………………………………………….66  Silver Strand State Beach ………………………………………………………………………..67  South Carlsbad Beach …………………………………………………………………………...68  Tamarisk Grove …………………………………………………………………………………69  Yaqui Wells ……………………………………………………………………………………..70 U.S. National Forest Service ……………………………………………………………………………71  National Forest Adventure Pass ………………………………………………………………...72  Cleveland National Forest ………………………………………………………………………74  Agua Dulce ……………………………………………………………………………………...76  Boulder Oaks ……………………………………………………………………………………77  Burnt Ranchero ………………………………………………………………………………….78  Cibbets Flats …………………………………………………………………………………….79  Crestline …………………………………………………………………………………………80  Dripping Springs ………………………………………………………………………………...81  El Prado ………………………………………………………………………………………….82  Fry Creek ………………………………………………………………………………………..83  Horse Haven ……………………………………………………………………………………..84  Indian Flats ………………………………………………………………………………………85  Laguna …………………………………………………………………………………………...86  Oak Grove ……………………………………………………………………………………….87  Observatory at Palomar ………………………………………………………………………….88 Boy Scout Camps of California …………………………………………………………………………89  Southern California ……………………………………………………………………………...90  Other Scout Camps in California ………………………………………………………………..93 BSA National High Adventure Bases …………………………………………………………………...96 BSA Council High Adventure Bases ……………………………………………………………………96 HAWAIIAN ISLAND ADVENTURE…………………………………………………………………..97  Camp Pupukea…………………………………………………………………………………...98

ii BSA Wilderness Use Policy

For the purposes of this policy, all privately or publicly owned backcountry and designated wildernesses are to be considered "wilderness." The Outdoor Code of the Boy Scouts of America applies to outdoor behavior generally, but for treks into wilderness, Leave No Trace 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 Venturers must adopt attitudes and patterns of behavior that respect the rights of others, including future generations, to enjoy the outdoors.

In wildernesses, it is crucial to minimize our impact on particularly fragile ecosystems such as mountains, lakes, streams, deserts, and seashores. Since our recreational use varies from one season of the year to the next, we must adjust to these changing conditions as well, to avoid damaging the environment.

The Boy Scouts of America emphasizes these practices for all troops, crews, and ships planning to use the wilderness:

 Contact the landowner or land-managing agency (Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, state agency, private landowner, etc.) well in advance of the outing to learn the regulations for that area and to obtain required permits and current maps.  Always obtain a tour permit, available through local council service centers. Meet all conditions specified and carry the permit on the trip.  Participate in Leave No Trace training for adult leaders, or be proficient and experienced in the leadership and skills required for treks into the wilderness.  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.  For your group, conduct pre-trip training that stresses proper wilderness behavior, rules, and skills for all of the conditions that may be encountered.  Use backpacking stoves, particularly where the fuel supply is limited or open fires are restricted. An adult knowledgeable in the use of the stove(s) must supervise. If a fire is necessary, keep it as small as possible and use established fire lays where available in safe areas. After use, erase all signs.  Emphasize the need for minimizing impact on the land through proper camping practices, and for preserving the solitude and quiet of remote areas. Camp at low-use areas; avoid popular sites that show signs of heavy use.  Leave dogs, radios, and cassette or CD players at home.  Use plastic (not metal or glass) food containers that are lightweight and reusable. Carry out unburnable trash of your own and any left by others.

1  Dig cat holes for latrines and locate them at least 200 feet from any source of natural water.  Wash clothes, dishes, and bodies at least 200 feet from any source of natural water.  Where a choice is available, select equipment in earth-tone colors that 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.  On a canoeing trip, carry canoes into the foliage on shore so they will not be visible to other outdoor users.  Respect the quest of others to enjoy the solitude and silence of the backcountry.  Demonstrate respect by taking care of the outdoors. Land stewardship is everyone's responsibility. Do your part to leave wild America for future generations.

Information provided by: Mike Philbrook, Skipper, Sea Scout Ship 1001, San Diego, CA

Page updated on: August 06, 2007

2 The 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. I will take care of it for myself and others I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.

 Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.

 Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping.

 Be conservation minded I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.

3 Leave No Trace Principles

The tremendous rewards of high-adventure treks are drawing more and more people to the backcountry. At the same time, the vast territory suitable for treks is shrinking in size. More people and less land mean we all must be careful not to endanger the wild outdoors we have come to enjoy. A High-Adventure Ethic

A good way to protect the backcountry is to remember that while you are there, you are a visitor. When you visit a friend you are always careful to leave that person's home just as you found it. You would never think of dropping litter on the carpet, chopping down trees in the yard, putting soap in the drinking water, or marking your name on the living room wall. When you visit the backcountry, the same courtesies apply. Leave everything just as you found it.

Hiking and camping without a trace are signs of an expert outdoorsman, and of a Scout or Scouter who cares for the environment. Travel lightly on the land. The Principles of "Leave No Trace"

"Leave No Trace" is a nationally recognized outdoor skills and ethics education program. The Boy Scouts of America is committed to this program. The principles of Leave No Trace are not rules; they are guidelines to follow at all times.

The Leave No Trace principles might not seem important at first glance, but their value is apparent when considering the combined effects of millions of outdoor visitors. One poorly located campsite or campfire is of little significance, but thousands of such instances seriously degrade the outdoor experience for all. Leaving no trace is everyone's responsibility. Plan Ahead and Prepare

Proper trip planning and preparation helps hikers and campers accomplish trip goals safely and enjoyably while minimizing damage to natural and cultural resources. Campers who plan ahead can avoid unexpected situations, and minimize their impact by complying with area regulations such as observing limitations on group size.

Proper planning ensures

 Low-risk adventures because campers obtained information concerning geography and weather and prepared accordingly

4  Properly located campsites because campers allotted enough time to reach their destination  Appropriate campfires and minimal trash because of careful meal planning and food repackaging and proper equipment  Comfortable and fun camping and hiking experiences because the outing matches the skill level of the participants Camp and Travel on Durable Surfaces

Damage to land occurs when visitors trample vegetation or communities of organisms beyond recovery. The resulting barren areas develop into undesirable trails, campsites, and soil erosion. Concentrate Activity, or Spread Out?

 In high-use areas, campers should concentrate their activities where vegetation is already absent. Minimize resource damage by using existing trails and selecting designated or existing campsites.  In more remote, less-traveled areas, campers should generally spread out. When hiking, take different paths to avoid creating new trails that cause erosion. When camping, disperse tents and cooking activities-and move camp daily to avoid creating permanent- looking campsites. Always choose the most durable surfaces available: rock, gravel, dry grasses, or snow.

These guidelines apply to most alpine settings and may be different for other areas, such as deserts. Learn the Leave No Trace techniques for your crew's specific activity or destination. Check with land managers to be sure of the proper technique. Pack It In, Pack It Out

This simple yet effective saying motivates backcountry visitors to take their trash home with them. It makes sense to carry out of the backcountry the extra materials taken there by your group or others. Minimize the need to pack out food scraps by carefully planning meals. Accept the challenge of packing out everything you bring. Sanitation

Backcountry users create body waste and wastewater that require proper disposal.

Wastewater. Help prevent contamination of natural water sources: After straining food particles, properly dispose of dishwater by dispersing at least 200 feet (about 80 to 100 strides for a youth) from springs, streams, and lakes. Use biodegradable soap 200 feet or more from any water source.

5 Human Waste. Proper human waste disposal helps prevent the spread of disease and exposure to others. Cat holes 6 to 8 inches deep and 200 feet from water, trails, and campsites are often the easiest and most practical way to dispose of feces. Leave What You Find

Allow others a sense of discovery: Leave rocks, plants, animals, archaeological artifacts, and other objects as you find them. It may be illegal to remove artifacts. Minimize Site Alterations

Do not dig tent trenches or build lean-tos, tables, or chairs. Never hammer nails into trees, hack at trees with hatchets or saws, or damage bark and roots by tying horses to trees for extended periods. Replace surface rocks or twigs that you cleared from the campsite. On high-impact sites, clean the area and dismantle inappropriate user-built facilities such as multiple fire rings and log seats or tables.

Good campsites are found, not made. Avoid altering a site, digging trenches, or building structures. Minimize Campfire Use

Some people would not think of camping without a campfire. Yet the naturalness of many areas has been degraded by overuse of fires and increasing demand for firewood.

Lightweight camp stoves make low-impact camping possible by encouraging a shift away from fires. Stoves are fast, eliminate the need for firewood, and make cleanup after meals easier. After dinner, enjoy a candle lantern instead of a fire.

If you build a fire, the most important consideration is the potential for resource damage. Whenever possible, use an existing campfire ring in a well-placed campsite. Choose not to have a fire in areas where wood is scarce-at higher elevations, in heavily used areas with a limited wood supply, or in desert settings.

True Leave No Trace fires are small. Use dead and downed wood no larger than an adult's wrist. When possible, burn all wood to ash and remove all unburned trash and food from the fire ring. If a site has two or more fire rings, you may dismantle all but one and scatter the materials in the surrounding area. Be certain all wood and campfire debris is dead out. Respect Wildlife

Quick movements and loud noises are stressful to animals. Considerate campers practice these safety methods:

6  Observe wildlife from afar to avoid disturbing them.  Give animals a wide berth, especially during breeding, nesting, and birthing seasons.  Store food securely and keep garbage and food scraps away from animals so they will not acquire bad habits. Help keep wildlife wild.

You are too close if an animal alters its normal activities. "Leave No Trace" Information

For additional Leave No Trace information, contact your local land manager or local office of the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, the National Park Service, or the Fish and Wildlife Service. Or, contact Leave No Trace at 800-332-4100 or on the Internet at http://www.lnt.org.

For posters, plastic cards listing the Leave No Trace principles, or information on becoming a Leave No Trace sponsor, contact Leave No Trace Inc., P.O. Box 997, Boulder, CO 80306, phone 303-442-8222. Respect Others

Thoughtful campers

 Travel and camp in small groups (no more than the group size prescribed by land managers).  Keep the noise down and leave their radios, tape players, and pets at home.  Select campsites away from other groups to help preserve their solitude.  Always travel and camp quietly to avoid disturbing other visitors.  Make sure the colors of their clothing and gear blend with the environment. (NOTE: During Hunting Season, it may be better safe than sorry and wear BRIGHT clothes - especially ORANGE Colors)  Respect private property and leave gates (open or closed) as found.

Be considerate of other campers and respect their privacy. Master of Leave No Trace Training Course

Master of Leave No Trace training courses are available from the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in cooperation with four federal agencies (the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, National Park Service, and Fish and Wildlife Service). Approximately 18 courses are taught throughout the country each year in all types of environments from alpine tundra to deserts.

The Master of Leave No Trace course has three components:

1. low-impact camping skills,

7 2. wild-land ethics, and 3. Teaching techniques.

A five-day field course provides students with a comprehensive overview of Leave No Trace techniques through practical application in a field setting comprising a short backcountry trip.

If you are interested in attending a Master of Leave No Trace course, call the Leave No Trace hotline at 800-332-4100 ext. 282. Also call that number for a list of Leave No Trace masters in your area.

Click Here to go to the USSSP Leave No Trace Program information area.

Click Here to see the requirements for the Leave No Trace Awareness Awards for Scouts, Venturers, Scouters, and Advisors

Information provided by: Mike Philbrook, Skipper, Sea Scout Ship 1001, San Diego, CA

Page updated on: November 12, 2007

8 The Order of the Arrow Scouting's National Honor Society

Purpose

The purpose of the Order of the Arrow is fourfold:

 To recognize those Scout campers who best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives  To develop and maintain camping traditions and spirit  To promote Scout camping  To crystallize the Scout habit of helpfulness into a life purpose of leadership in cheerful service to others

History

The Order of the Arrow (OA) was founded by Dr. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson in 1915 at the Treasure Island Camp of the Philadelphia Council, Boy Scouts of America. It became an official program experiment in 1922 and was approved as part of the Scouting program in 1934.

In 1948 the OA, recognized as the BSA's national brotherhood of honor campers, became an official part of the national camping program of the Boy Scouts of America.

Membership

The OA has more than 176,000 members located in lodges affiliated with approximately 327 BSA local councils.

Eligibility

Scouts are elected to the Order by their fellow unit members, following approval by the Scoutmaster or Varsity team Coach. To become a member, a youth must be a registered member of a Boy Scout troop or Varsity Scout team and hold First Class rank. The youth must have experienced fifteen days and nights of Boy Scout camping during the two-year period prior to the election. The fifteen days and nights must include one, but no more than one, long-term camp consisting of six consecutive days and five nights of resident camping, approved and under the auspices and standards of the Boy Scouts of America. The balance of the camping must be overnight, weekend, or other short-term camps.

Adult selection is based on their ability to perform the necessary functions to help the Order fulfill its purpose, and is not for recognition. Selected adult Scouters must be an asset to the Order because of demonstrated abilities, and provide a positive role model for the youth members of the lodge.

9 Lodges

Each local Boy Scout council is encouraged to have an Order of the Arrow lodge. Each lodge is granted a charter from the National Council, BSA, upon annual application. The OA lodge helps the local council provide a quality Scouting program through recognition of Scouting spirit and performance, development of youth leadership and service, promotion of Scout camping and outdoor programs, and enhancement of membership tenure.

Mission of the Lodge

The mission of the lodge is to achieve the purpose of the Order of the Arrow as an integral part of the Boy Scouts of America in the council through positive youth leadership under the guidance of selected capable adults.

CUB SCOUT CAMPING (See, Guide to Safe Scouting)

General Summary

 Overnight camping by Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.  Tiger Cubs may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, or council-organized family camping.  Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program operating under BSA National Camp School-trained leadership and managed by the council.  A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by an adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent- approved adult. Joint Webelos den-troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips.

Cub Scouts may experience overnight activities in venues other than accredited resident camping. There are two categories of Cub Scout overnighters:

Council-Organized Family Camp

Council-organized family camps are overnight events involving more than one pack. The local council provides all of the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service, housing, and program. These are often referred to as Parent/Pal or Adventure weekends. Council-organized family camps should be conducted by trained leaders at sites approved by the local council. In most cases, the youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.

Overnight activities involving more than one pack must be approved by the council. Council- organized family camps must be conducted in accordance with established standards as given in National Standards for Council-Organized Family Camping, No. 13-408.

11 Pack Overnighters

These are pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single pack, focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at council-approved locations (councils use Site Approval Standards, No. 13-508). If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the event must be structured accordingly to accommodate them. BSA health and safety and youth protection guidelines apply. In most cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.

At least one adult on a pack overnighter must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation (BALOO, No. 34162A) to properly understand the importance of program intent, youth protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and sufficient adult participation. Permits for campouts shall be issued locally. Packs use Local Tour Permit Application, No. 34426B.

12 SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL CAMPS

Camp Balboa

San Diego Youth Aquatic Center And Camp Fiesta Island

13 CAMP BALBOA

JURISDICTION: San Diego-Imperial Council / BSA 1207 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103 Info: (619) 298-6121 Reservations: (619) 298-6121 Ext. 246 Website: http://www.sdicbsa.org/camping/balboa/

NOTE: Camp Balboa is closed every night from 10:00 p.m. till 7:00 a.m.

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per person per weekend {additional fees may apply).

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 150 ft. Eucalyptus trees and grass field. January - December season.

LOCATION: 163 south, Washington St. east off ramp, south on Richmond, and west on Upas until the end of the street. On the north-west boundary of Balboa Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Point Loma”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, walk-in parking, trash dumpsters, 6 tent sites, and 1 special-needs site.

ACTIVITIES: Playground, Hiking, Swimming, Campmaster Program, and Campfire.

HIGHLIGHTS: The San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Museums, and Scout Shop.

SERVICES: Full services anywhere.

14 YOUTH AQUATIC CENTER & CAMP FIESTA ISLAND

Information and permit application for fiesta island youth camp, contact: (619) 235-1169 city of San Diego parks and recreation, Coastal Div., 2581 Quivera Court, San Diego, Ca

Note: Fiesta Island is closed every night from about 10:00 p.m. till dawn. No cars are allowed to enter/exit the island during that time.

JURISDICTION: City of San Diego Parks and Recreation, Coastal Div., 2581 Quivera Court, San Diego, CA Info: (619) 275-3384 Camp Res: (619) 235-1169 Boat Res: (619) 298-6121 ext. 246 Website: http://www.sdicbsa.org/camping/sdyac/

FEES / PERMITS: $55.50 per site {additional fees may apply).

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 6 ft. Island with brush and Palms. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-5 to Sea World Dr. turnoff, then north on Fiesta Island Rd. for 2.6 miles. On the southern boundary of Mission Bay Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “La Jolla”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, and 12 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking. Swimming. Diving, Water Skiing, Boating, Rowing, and Fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Sea World, boat rentals, and Campmaster program.

SERVICES: Full services anywhere.

15 MATAGUAY SCOUT RESERVATION

JURISDICTION: San Diego-Imperial Council / BSA 1207 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103 Information: (619) 298-6121x263 Reservations: (619) 298-6121 Website: http://www.sdicbsa.org/camping/msr/

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per person per weekend {additional fees may apply).

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3500 ft. Oak and pine forest valley. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-8 to Hwy 67 north, to Hwy 78 east, to Hwy 79 north for 9.3 miles. North of Santa Ysabel near Lake Henshaw. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Warners Ranch”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, walk-in parking, trash dumpsters, and 24 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, and Campmaster Program.

HIGHLIGHTS: Rifle and shotgun ranges, archery, and climbing tower.

SERVICES: Full services at Santa Ysabel.

16 San Diego-Imperial Council Camps

CAMP BALBOA

Camp Balboa lies nestled in the northwest corner of beautiful Balboa Park. Encompassing approximately 15 1/2 acres, and just a short walk from the World Famous San Diego Zoo, the camp boasts a year around program for Tiger Cubs all the way up to adult leader training.

Located behind the Council Service Center, the camp has nine campsites, and enough room for 300 campers. Each has its own campfire ring, and picnic tables. There is also a recreational size swimming pool, a patio and a picnic area with brick Bar-B-Q's. The camp also boasts an amphitheater for those good 'ole raucous campfires and sing alongs held under the beautiful San Diego sky.

The camp has numerous program areas ranging from: handy craft areas, short wave radio hut, athletic field, and horseshoe pits, plus lots of area for just plain, good old fashioned fun.

For the first time camper or the seasoned veteran, Camp Balboa offers exciting, outdoor adventures in a convenient central location.

CAMPING & ACTIVITY INFORMATION "YOUR MOST USEFUL TOOL FOR A SUCCESSFUL UNIT"

"OUR GUARANTEE"

After one weekend at Camp Balboa you will feel comfortable with your next campout.

CAMPING AT "CAMP BALBOA"

Looking for help with outdoor program? Camp Balboa is the place to go! Camp Balboa offers weekend program assistance to all Scouts and Leaders in outdoor activities, camping and advancement. Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, Webelos Scouts, Boy Scouts and Venture Crews will find a full weekend of fun, skills, sports, skits and songs every weekend.

"FIRST TIME CAMPER"

Our goal is for you to have an enjoyable, successful and educational weekend experience. "Let us know your needs". We start before you check in for the weekend helping you with anything you are not comfortable with. At camp you will find assistance with: camp layout, tent setup, cooking, camp safety, rope & knot skills, basic compass, knife ax & saw safety, campfire ... and that's just the beginning.

17 "SCOUT TROOPS"

Camp Balboa offers several merit badges. (*)Unit leaders will work with their Scouts to accomplish the physical task of the outdoor badges with the assistance of the weekend staff. Badges are Basketry, (*)Camping, (*)Cooking, Drafting, (*)Environmental Science, Home Repair, Indian Lore, Metal Work, (*)Orienteering, (*)Pioneering, Sculpturing, (*)Wilderness Survival, Wood Carving, Wood Working.

"CAMPMASTER ORIENTATION"

Held at "CAMP BALBOA" on two or three weekends of your choice to make you familiar with the facility. We will cover the necessary locations of Electric shut-off boxes, Water shut-off valves, Gas shut-off valve, and the Scout Bowl sound and light system. The location of weekend activity materials, craft shop, Hogan, Baden-Powell Lodge, Swimming Pool, Training Materials, etc. Become familiar with the unique weekend activities of Camp Balboa. Campmasters will know what you can do, can't do, where to go camping, what our camps have for you, how to set up your weekend outing, who can use the camps, how to get there, plus all your questions about camping and outdoor program answered.

"BALBOA WEEKEND PROGRAM"

Each weekend (year round) from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon Camp Balboa offers a complete outdoor program for Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and their leaders. Check in Friday afternoon with your camp reservation form and tour permit, set up camp, and attend the planning meeting (to plan the weekend) at 9:00 PM in Baden-Powell Lodge. The weekend will be planned out to best benefit all units in Camp. Balboa Program activities do not have pre-set times. You schedule the weekend Friday night. Swimming Pool is open from 1:00 to 4:00 PM Saturday from May until October.

BALBOA ACTIVITY ARCS

When you come to Camp Balboa the ARC program will make it easy to get your Scouts to work on some of their advancement and activity requirements because of that little patch they can earn for doing the requirements. Several of the ARC's parallel those activities. i.e.; Knife Safety, Camping, Scouts Own, Knots, and Fire Safety…

"SATURDAY NIGHT CAMPWIDE CAMPFIRE"

Each unit at camp for the weekend will be encouraged to participate in the Saturday night campfire held in the Scout Bowl from 8:00 PM to 9:15 PM. Two skits and two songs from each unit at camp usually make a successful and enjoyable campfire program. Scout Bowl is always available for units to hold award ceremonies Sunday through Thursday. Campground & Facility Reservation Request

18 There are several ways to make a reservation request for use of council camps and facilities. Reservation requests are reviewed weekly. Your reservation will be confirmed by e- mail.

 Online: Go to our Camping page and follow the link for the camp you want to attend.  In Person: Make a reservation request by visiting the Council Service Center located in Balboa Park. Our address is 1207 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103.  By Mail: Download, fill in and mail a Camp & Facility Reservation Request to the Council Service Center. Our address is 1207 Upas Street, San Diego, CA 92103. Download form.  By Fax: Download, fill out and fax a Camp & Facility Reservation Request to the Council Service Center. Our fax number is (619) 682-3858. Download form.  By E-Mail: Download and fill out the Camp & Facility Reservation Request. Scan the form and e-mail as an attachment to the Council camping office. Download form.

Please phone the Council Camping Department one week after your request is sent to make sure that it was received. Our phone number is (619) 298-6121

Reservation requests are reviewed weekly. Campsite and facility assignments are made predicated upon your group's needs, the needs of other groups, the availability of our volunteer campmasters, rangemasters and lifeguards, and the facilities we have open for your desired dates.

NOTE: The camp gate is locked 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM daily. Please, no arrivals or departures between these hours.

Knot tying and Rope Making Camping Out

19 MATAGUAY SCOUT RESERVATION

Mataguay Scout Ranch, an 840 acre property owned and operated by San Diego - Imperial Council, is a great destination for your SUMMER CAMP and for year round camping. Open to all Scouting units and other non-Scout organizations. This includes Packs, Dens, Troops, Teams, Crews, church groups, clubs, and associations. Many of the camp's facilities are available for your unit's program. These include lodges, cabins, and administration buildings that you can use for unit training, center of operations, or just as a getaway spot. All campsites at Mataguay have KYBO's (latrines), running water, and campfire rings. There are also several large campfire rings on the reservation if you wish to put on a large program in the evening. On the grounds of the ranch itself, there are numerous hiking trails and areas to be explored. For those who are looking for more challenging trails, there is the Mataguay Pacific Crest Connector Trail, or a seven mile trail into camp from Barrel Springs. There certainly is enough room for a group of any size.

Besides camping, hiking, and general outdoor fun, there are countless things to do at Mataguay during the year. Programs which are available include archery, swimming at the pool, boating at the lake, .22 rifle, black powder (muzzle loading) rifle, shot gun, and BB gun shooting. For older Scouts COPE and Climbing/Rappelling are available. These programs can be tailored to meet your unit's goals from pleasure use to merit badge, advancement, and other special camp programs. Units can provide their own lifeguards and range masters, or these can be arranged through the Ranch Director.

There are also several annual programs including "Fun with Son" and Memorial Day family camping. Weekend campers can also work toward special Mataguay awards: NRA qualifications, Hiker's Award, and MSR Naturalist.

And don't forget, Mataguay has one of the most exciting summer camp programs available at any camp in the BSA! Mataguay has an extensive equestrian program which includes the horsemanship merit badge and trail rides. Other summer program features include real glider flights, geocaching, mountain boarding, COPE and extensive instruction in over 40 merit badges.

Call today to make your reservations through the council service center at (619) 298-6121 ext. 246. Hope to see you at camp!

WEEKEND PROGRAM

Mataguay Scout Ranch offers a variety of opportunities for your unit to enjoy an weekend camping. These are just some of the possibilities.

COPE COURSE (Capacity: 40)

The Mataguay Project COPE (Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience) course is located at the south end of camp, past the Conference Center (park here and walk to course). Project COPE is a high adventure ropes course, emphasizing leadership, teamwork, and self esteem. The participants climb, swing, balance, jump, rappel, and think of solutions to a variety of activities.

20 Reservations for COPE are dependent upon the availability of a council employed instructor. Requirements are a minimum age of 14. The time required to complete is roughly eight (8) hours. There is a mandatory dress code of tennis shoes, socks, jeans or other long pants, and shirt. If you wear glasses a sports band is recommended. Participants with asthma should not forget their inhalers. This is a strenuous activity.

Call the Council Service Center for a Project COPE reservation form or for more information.

CLIMBING/RAPPELLING TOWER & INSTRUCTION (Capacity: 30)

Climbing/Rappelling instruction at Mataguay Scout Ranch has similar requirements as those for COPE. Instruction will be on the climbing tower. Here individuals will learn climbing techniques, use of equipment, safety considerations, and terminology.

To earn the Climbing/Rappelling patch, participants must participate in a full climbing/rappelling instruction and camp for the weekend at Mataguay.

Call the Council Service Center for a Climbing/Rappelling reservation form or for more information.

NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (NRA) AWARDS

Mataguay Scout Ranch has several shooting sport facilities which can qualify individuals for several of the NRA awards. When reserving these facilities, make a note that you would like to work on these awards and the range master will work this out when you arrive.

IN CAMP HIKES AWARD

The In-Camp Hikes Award is a two inch round patch. To earn the award, participants must complete the following:

1. Indian Grave Hike 2. Upper Lake Hike 3. Explain the importance of good hiking boots.

MATAGUAY HIKER'S AWARD

The Mataguay Hiker's Award is a four inch boot print patch. Complete the following to earn the Hiker's Award:

1. Earn the In-Camp Hikes Award. 2. Camp for two (2) full weekends at the ranch. 3. Explain the importance of proper hiking equipment, and the use of a hiking stave. 4. Explain the environmental impact of hiking and ways to lessen this impact. 5. Complete a three (3) hour trail building project (Scouts/Varsity/Explorer) or a 1 hour project (Cubs/Webelos) as assigned by the Ranger or Campmaster. (Service projects may be done individually or with your unit.)

21 BARREL SPRINGS AWARD

The Barrel Springs Award is a two inch round patch. To earn this award a Scout/Leader must:

1. Hike from Barrel Springs to Mataguay Scout Ranch. 2. Explain the importance of staying on the trail, proper hiking equipment, and the use of a hiking stave.

MATAGUAY PACIFIC CREST CONNECTOR TRAIL AWARD

The MPCCT Award is yet to be determined. It will be a four inch patch. The following must be completed to earn this award:

1. Hike from Mataguay to the Pacific Crest Trail using the connector trail. 2. Camp one night on the Pacific Crest Trail. 3. Spend two weekends working on the trail with the trail crew. 4. Explain the environmental impact hikers, mountain bikes, horses, dirt bikes, and vehicles have on trails. 5. Explain the history of the Pacific Crest Trail. 6. Explain the benefits of proper trail making and care.

MSR NATURALIST AWARD

The MSR Naturalist Award is a four inch square patch with two crossed shovels behind a pine tree. Complete the following to earn this award:

Scout/Varsity/Venturer

1. Earn two nature related merit badges or show proficiency in their requirements. 2. Explain the diversity of the ecology located in the Mataguay valley. 3. Tell how humans have impacted this ecology. Give five examples. 4. Give five examples how we can better preserve the ecology in the valley. 5. Work for four hours assisting in nursery operations.

Cub/Webelos

1. Identify four plants growing at Mataguay (one of which must be poison oak). 2. Explain what erosion is and how it can be prevented. 3. Give four examples of how plants help animals. 4. Work for one hour assisting in nursery operations.

GRAVEYARD SHIFT

To earn the Graveyard Shift patch, participants must spend one night camped under the stars near the historic cemetery in the valley. Those who can stay the entire night and not be scared back to their site have earned the honor to wear this patch.

22 YEAR ROUND PATCH SEGMENTS

To earn any of the segments to Mataguay's year round patch, you simply have to participate in the programmed event. Segments available are: Family Camping, OA Work party, Fall Fellowship, Spring/Winter/Fall Camporee, Fun-With-Son, Webelos Woods, Summer Camp.

WORK WEEKENDS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

For those units who would like to attend camp and use their time there to perform a weekend service project, general camping fees will be waived. This is only for units who plan to work and give service to Mataguay for an entire day (min 6 hours). Service projects must be pre- approved by the Ranger. Units do not qualify for free camping unless a full day's service is rendered. All other fees and deposits must be paid, and other applicable paperwork is the responsibility of the leader.

For extended service over time, there is a Helpful Beaver patch which can be earned. If you are interested in this, please contact the council service center for requirements and an application.

Campground & Facility Reservation Request

There are several ways to make a reservation request for use of council camps and facilities. Reservation requests are reviewed weekly. Your reservation will be confirmed by e- mail.

Please phone the Council Camping Department one week after your request is sent to make sure that it was received. Our phone number is (619) 298-6121

SAN DIEGO YOUTH AQUATIC CENTER

The San Diego Youth Aquatic Center is nestled in a protected cove on Fiesta Island in the heart of Mission Bay Park, San Diego, California. The beautiful facility is surrounded by sandy bay front beaches with access to the Pacific Ocean. The center is available for use by youth groups and can accomodate special events for up to 250 people.

At the Youth Aquatic Center you'll be able to take advantage of instructional and recreational opportunities in sailing, canoeing, rowing, kayaking, swimming and windsurfing. The Center's facilities include a sandy beach perfect for swimming, a boat ramp, overnight dormatories, meeting and program rooms, a kitchen and open-air courtyard, as well as marine biology labs.

The Center's fleet of boats includes aluminum canoes and rowboats, sit-on-top and touring kayaks, sailboards, 12 and 15 foot sailboats, and catamarans. For YAC facility or equipment resevrations, use the "Reservations" link to the left. CAMPING

The City of San Diego operates the Fiesta Island Youth Camp, which is adjacent to the Youth Aquatic Center. The campsites holds up to 250 campers in 25 campsite clusters. Each site includes a barbeque, fire pit and picnic table. A centrally located restroom has drinking water and rinsing showers. An amphitheatre and bonfire ring are great for large group campfires.

For campsite reservations, contact the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department at (619) 235-1169. YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS AT THE YOUTH AQUATIC CENTER

The Youth Aquatic Center is available to youth groups for activities and special events throughout the year.

Groups like the Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts, Campfire Boys & Girls, church youth groups, Girl Scouts, Sea Scouts, YMCA Indian Guides and Princess have enjoyed activities like boating, BBQs, picnics, safety education, training, service projects, camporees and regattas.

Contact the San Diego - Imperial Council office for reservations and assistance in planning your activity or event.

24 FIESTA ISLAND YOUTH CAMP

Adjacent to the Youth Aquatic Center is the Fiesta Island Youth Camp, which is owned and operated by the City of San Diego.

The Camp holds up to 250 campers, with approximately 100 parking spaces. There are 34 campsites, each which can accommodate a maximum of 8 campers. Each campsite has a fire pit and picnic table. A centrally located restroom has drinking water and rinsing showers. Overlooking the bay is an amphitheater and bonfire ring, which is great for large group campfires.

Permits are required for day use or overnight camping and are available for youth organizations only. For permit applications contact the City of San Diego, Park and Recreation Dept., Coastal Division, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101 (619) 235-1169.

Weekend Programs

The following weekend programs are available at the Aquatic Center:

 Boating Merit Badges-BSA: Units provide and work with their own merit badge counselor for canoeing, motor boating, rowing or small boat sailing merit badges.  Aquatics Clinics: Our Aquatics Clinics offer instruction in canoeing, motor boating, rowing, kayaking and small boat sailing.

Adult Training

The Aquatic Center is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our youth and their leaders. The High Adventure Team holds "Water Trek" training here three times a year. The Aqautic Center also conducts "Safe Swim Defense" and "Safety Afloat" certification classes on a regular basis.

Service Opportunities

Service opportunities are always available for individuals or groups, large or small. From Unit Projects to OA Ordeals, from office and maintenance help to Camp masters, your dedication and service to the Aquatic Center is always appreciated!

For reservations or questions contact the San Diego - Imperial Council office at (619) 298- 6121 ext. 246 or [email protected]. To schedule a service project, contact the Youth Aquatics Center at (619) 275-3386. For equipment and/or Facility use please make your reservations at least three months prior to your planned activity and before making your camping reservations. Campground & Facility Reservation Request

25 There are several ways to make a reservation request for use of council camps and facilities. Reservation requests are reviewed weekly. Your reservation will be confirmed by e- mail.

Please phone the Council Camping Department one week after your request is sent to make sure that it was received. Our phone number is (619) 298-6121

CAMPMASTER CORPS

Camps are open on weekends September through May!

The Campmaster Corps is a group of selected, trained, and registered Scouters who serve at council camps on weekends. Campmasters select their own time and frequency of service, but usually serve two to four times a year. The Group is organized under the leadership of the Council Camping Committee.

Campmasters are selected on the basis of their ability in several areas: outdoor skills, specialized knowledge of nature and conservation, and leadership skills. They also have the ability to get along with people, to lead, to act in an emergency, and have a working knowledge of Scouting. Campmasters are key people in helping units have a successful outdoor experience. They give up special time to be with units at camp.

The Campmaster can help new leaders on their first campout, organize campfire programs and religious services, and advise unit leaders in regard to conservation and related camp Good Turns. They administer first aid and conduct nature hikes with leaders. Campmasters help units’ check in/checkout of camp, borrow camp equipment, and operate areas of camp requiring special certification (waterfront, rifle and archery ranges, etc.).

For Additional information about the Campmaster Program, contact Council Service Center.

27 CUB SCOUT FAMILY CAMPING IN SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL . Dos Picos County Park, Ramona, CA Information for all County Parks can be obtained by calling (858) 694-3049. Information can also be . Guajome County Park, Oceanside, obtained on the internet at (one continuous line): CA http://www.co.sandiego.ca.us/cnty/cntydepts/l . William Heise County Park, Julian anduse/parks/navbuttons/functions/whattodo/ . Vallecito County Park, Anzo Borrego parklist.html#cam . Sweetwater Summit Co. Park, Bonita Reservation for County Park campgrounds can be . Lake Jennings County Park, made by calling (858) 565-3600 Lakeside

. Lake Morena County Park, Campo

. Potrero County Park, Potrero

. Stelzer County Park, Lakeside Information for Cuyamaca Rancho State Park . Green Valley Falls, Paso Picacho Campground: (760) 765-0755 Cuyamaca Rancho State Park

. Indian Hills Camp, Jamul

. Palomar Mountain State Park, Information for Palomar Mountain State Park Palomar Mountain Campground: (760) 742-3462

. Anza Borrego State Park: Palm Information for Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Canyon & Palm Canyon Group Camp Campgrounds: (760) 767-5311 (Borrego Springs)

. Santee Lakes Regional Park, Santee Information for Santee Lakes Regional Park: (619) 596-3414 OR (619) 448-2482

. Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Information and reservations can be made by Mission Trails Regional Park calling: (619) 668-2748

. Fiesta Island Youth Camp, Mission Information and permit application for Fiesta Island Bay Park, (adjacent to the San Diego Youth Camp contact: (619) 235-1169 Youth Aquatic Center) City of San Diego Parks and Recreation Coastal Division, 2581 Quivera Court . Camp Balboa, Balboa Park, Youth Aquatic Center Information: (619) 275- 3384 San Diego Information and Reservations for San Diego- . Mataguay Scout Reservation, Imperial Council, BSA Camps: (619) 298- 6121 or Santa Ysabel toll free from outside (619) area (866) 437- 2272

US Navy Submarine Camp Information & reservations (619) 553-8643 28

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO PARKS

SAN DIEGO COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/ 520l Ruffin Rd., Suite P San Diego, CA 92123

29 AGUA CALIENTE

JURISDICTION: San Diego County – Parks and Recreation Department 5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite P, San Diego, CA 92123 Information: (858) 694-3049 Reservations: (877) 565-3600 Website: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/

FEES / PERMITS: $19 - $28 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1320 ft. Desert valley near mountains. Sept. – May season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Ocotillo, north on S-2 for 26 miles. On the South-West Boundary of Anza-Borrego State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Agua Caliente Springs”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 35 tent sites, and 105 RV sites (53 with hookups).

ACTIVITIES: Playground, hiking, swimming and mineral water pools

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and hot springs.

SERVICES: Full services at Anza-Borrego.

Agua Caliente Anza-Borrego State Park

To San Diego

Ocotillo To El Centro

30 DOS PICOS

FEES / PERMITS: $19 - $24 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1500 ft. Oak Forest Valley. Jan.-Dec. season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Hwy. 67 north, Ocotillo, north on S-2 for 26 miles. North on San Vincente Reservoir. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “San Vincente Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 14 tent sites, and 50 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Nature trail, playground and spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Rock Haven or Ramona.

31 GUAJOME

FEES / PERMITS: $24 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 120 ft. Marsh and chaparral riparian. Jan.-Dec. season.

LOCATION: I-5 to Hwy. 76 (Mission Ave.)east, south on Guajome Lake Rd. east of Oceanside. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “San Luis Rey”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 10 tent sites, and 35 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, fishing, and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Historic adobe ranch house and Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum.

SERVICES: Full services at Oceanside.

32 HELLHOLE CANYON

JURISDICTION: San Diego County – Parks and Recreation Department 5201 Ruffin Rd., Suite P, San Diego, CA 92123 Information: (619) 694-3049 Reservations: (619) 565-3600 Website: http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/

FEES / PERMITS: $35 per site (48 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1960 ft. Oak and chaparral canyon. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-15 to S-6 east, Woods Valley/Paradise Mtn. East, then Kiavo Dr. Northeast of Escondido. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Rodriguez Mountain”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, parking and 1 large primitive tent site.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Equestrian trails and hot springs.

SERVICES: Full services at Escondido.

LAKE MORENA

FEES / PERMITS: $19 - $24 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3150 ft. Oaks, chaparral, and grassland. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Buckman Spring Road south, then to Lake Morena Dr. north. Northwest of Campo. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Morena Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 58 RV sites (partial hookups), 28 tent sites and 10 cabins.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, fishing, and boating.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playground, and lake side cabins.

SERVICES: Full services at Campo.

34 LOUIS A. STELZER

FEES / PERMITS: $25 per site (25 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 750 ft. Oaks, sycamore and chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Hwy. 67 north, to Willow Rd. east, then Wildcat Canyon Rd. north. Northeast of Lakeside. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “San Vincente Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 100 tent or RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playground, spring wildflowers and special needs facilities.

SERVICES: Full services at Lakeside.

35 POTRERO

FEES / PERMITS: $19 - $24 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 2300 ft. Oak and grass meadows. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Hwy. 94 to Potrero Valley Rd. north, then Potrero Park Rd. east. North of Potrero close to the border of Mexico. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Potrero”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 7 tent sites and 39 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playground, nature trail and Railroad Museum in nearby Campo.

SERVICES: Full services at Lakeside.

36 SWEETWATER SUMMIT

FEES / PERMITS: $24 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 230 ft. Desert valley near mountains. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-805 to Bonita/San Miguel Rd. east, on Summit Meadow Rd. north. East of National City by the Sweetwater Reservoir. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “National City”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 43 tent/RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Equestrian trails and special needs site.

SERVICES: Full services at Bonita.

37 VALLECITO

FEES / PERMITS: $19 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1500 ft. Desert valley near mountains. Sep-May season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Ocotillo, north on S-2 for 30 miles. On the southwest boundary of Anza-Borrego State Park Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Aqua Caliente Springs”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 22 tent sites and 22 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Historical museum, playground, and spring flowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Anza-Borrego.

38 WILLIAM HEISE

FEES / PERMITS: $19 - $24 per site (8-30 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4200 ft. Oak, pine and cedar forest. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Hwy. 79 to Julian, Pine Hill rd. south, then Frisius Rd. east Southeast of Julian Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Julian”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 4 tent sites, 61 RV sites and 4 cabins (sleeps 4-6)

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playground, nature trail, equestrian trails, wilderness cabin, and Julian.

SERVICES: Full services at Julian.

REGIONAL PARKS Padre Dam Municipal Water District

SANTEE LAKES www.santeelakes.com

40 SANTEE LAKES

JURISDICTION: Padre Dam Municipal Water District P.O.Box 719003, Santee, CA 92072-9003 Information: (619) 448-2482 Reservations: (619) 596-3141 Website: www.santeelakes.com

FEES / PERMITS: $3-$20 per site (6-100 person Maximum) Stay limit of 2-30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 400 ft. Oak, sycamore, and chaparral. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Hwy. 67 north, west on Mission Gorge Rd., north on Carlton Hill Blvd., west on Carlton Oaks Dr. Northeast of lakeside Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “El Cajon”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, Laundromat, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, store, 106 tent sites, and 300 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, swimming, boating and fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Playground and special needs facilities.

SERVICES: Full services at Santee.

41 Helix Water District LAKE JENNINGS 9535 HARRITT ROAD (NO MAIL) LAKESIDE, CA 92040 (619) 443-2510 (LAKE INFORMATION) (619) 667-6293 (RECORDED INFORMATION) (619) 390-1623 (CAMPGROUND) [email protected]

LAKE JENNINGS

JURISDICTION: HELIX WATER DISTRICT 9535 HARRITT ROAD (NO MAIL) LAKESIDE, CA 92040 (619) 443-2510 (LAKE INFORMATION) (619) 667-6293 (RECORDED INFORMATION) (619) 390-1623 (CAMPGROUND) [email protected] FEES / PERMITS: $25 - $32 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 21 days DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 850 ft. Chaparral covered hills. Jan-Dec season. LOCATION: I-8 to Lake Jennings Park Road north for 1 mile. Northeast of El Cajon. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “El Cajon”. FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking trash dumpsters, 26 tent sites, and 71 RV sites (with full/partial hookups).

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and fishing. HIGHLIGHTS: Playground, great fishing, and nearby swimming pool & amusement park. SERVICES: Full services at Lakeside

U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

EL CENTRO RESOURCE AREA http://www.ca.blm.gov/elcentro/

Palm Springs SOUTH COAST FIELD OFFICE http://www.ca.blm.gov/palmsprings/

YUMA DISTRICT http://www.az.blm.gov/fr_info.htm

44 COON HOLLOW

JURISDICTION: US Bureau of Land Management Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office P. O. Box 1260, 690 W. Garnet Avenue North Palm Springs, California 92258-1260 Information: (760) 337-4400 Reservations: (760) 337-4443 Website: http://www.ca.blm.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per site (8 people Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 600 ft. Desert with brush. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: From Interstate 8, take the Boulevard exit. Proceed south to the first stop sign. Turn left/east on old Highway 80. After approximately 2 miles, turn left on Mc Cain valley road. A sign with mileages is located at the junction of McCain Valley Road and the road to Sacatone overlook. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Thumb Peak”.

FACILITIES: No water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, 25 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Biking or mountain biking, camping, hiking or backpacking horseback riding, hunting, picnicking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Blythe.

45 CORN SPRINGS

JURISDICTION: US Bureau of Land Management Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office P. O. Box 1260, 690 W. Garnet Avenue North Palm Springs, California 92258-1260 Information: (760) 251-4800 Reservations: (760) 337-4443 Website: www.ca.blm.gov

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1500 ft. Low desert near Palm Oasis. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-10 to 8 miles east of Desert Center, Chuckwalla Rd. southeast for 1/8 mile, then Corn Springs Rd. west for 6 miles. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Corn Springs”.

FACILITIES: Potable water, pit toilets, grills, picnic tables, parking, shade armadas, 9 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Desert Center.

46 COTTONWOOD

JURISDICTION: US Bureau of Land Management – El Centro Resource Area 1661 South 4th Street, El Centro, CA 92243 Information: (760) 337-4400 Reservations: (760) 337-4443 Website: http://www.ca.blm.gov/elcentro/

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 600 ft. Desert with brush. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-10 to 15 miles west of Blythe, Then Wiley’s Well Rd. south for 12 miles. Southwest of Blythe. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Thumb Peak”.

FACILITIES: No water, pit toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, 27 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Blythe.

47 LARK CANYON

FEES / PERMITS: $6 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4000 ft. High desert among oak trees. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Boulevard, Hwy. 80 east, then McCain Valley Rd. for 7 miles North of Boulevard. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Live Oak Springs”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, pit toilets, picnic tables, parking, 15 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) area.

SERVICES: Full services at Boulevard.

48 MITTRY LAKE WILDLIFE AREA

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: No fee required for camping, day use, or boat launching. Camping is limited to 10 days per year.

DESCRIPTION: Riverside chaparral.

LOCATION: Take AZ Hwy 95 east 7 miles from Yuma, AZ. Turn north Avenue 7E, go north 9 ½ miles to pavement end. Continue on and Mittry Lake begins approx. ½ mile past end of pavement.

FACILITIES: Vault toilet, boat ramp, parking lot, trash dumpster, fishing jetty.

ACTIVITIES: Camping, boating, hiking, fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing and sightseeing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Handicapped accessible fishing jetty.

SERVICES: Full services in Yuma.

49 OXBOW

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: $5 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 800 ft. Riverside chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Take California Highway 78 to approximately 3 miles south of Palo Verde, California. Turn east onto gravel road at sign marked "Colorado River". Oxbow is 3/4 mile east of Hwy 78. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Palo Verde”.

FACILITIES: Off-channel boat ramp with access to Colorado River, day use and boat trailer parking, two vault toilets, trash dumpster, RV and tent camping.

ACTIVITIES: Camping, hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, and picnicking, and direct boat access to the Colorado River.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Palo Verde or Blythe.

50 SENATOR WASH NORTH SHORE

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: $5 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 725 ft. Riverside chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Use Interstate 8 to Yuma, AZ. Take the 4th Avenue exit to Imperial County Road S-24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn onto Senator Wash Road and follow it for approximately 3 miles to the South Mesa campground. Turn left, then proceed straight through the campground until arrival at the directional signing which will provide directions to North Shore. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Imperial Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: No water, flush toilets, fire rings, parking, telephone, and open tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and boat launch ramps.

SERVICES: Full services at Winterhaven or Yuma.

51 SENATOR WASH SOUTH SHORE

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: $5 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 725 ft. Riverside chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Use Interstate 8 to Yuma, AZ. Take the 4th Avenue to Imperial County Road S-24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn left onto Senator Wash Road and follow it for approximately 3 miles to the South Mesa campground. Turn left then proceed approximately 200 yards and enter the access road on the right, which leads to the reservoir. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Imperial Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: No water, flush toilets, fire rings, parking, telephone, and open tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and boat launch ramps.

SERVICES: Full services at Winterhaven or Yuma.

52 SQUAW LAKE

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: $5 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 700 ft. Riverside chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Use Interstate 8 to Yuma, AZ. Take the 4th Avenue exit to Imperial County Road S-24. Go north approximately 22 miles to Senator Wash Road. Turn left onto Senator Wash Road and follow signs 4 miles to Squaw Lake. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Imperial Reservoir”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, fire rings, parking, and 125 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, swimming, boating, and fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and boat launch ramps.

SERVICES: Full services at Winterhaven or Yuma

53 WILEY’S WELL

JURISDICTION: Bureau of Land Management - Yuma Field Office 2555 E. Gila Ridge Road, Yuma, AZ 85365-2240 Phone: (520) 317-3200 Website: http://www.blm.gov/az/yfo/outrec.htm

FEES / PERMITS: $20 per site (8 person Maximum) Stay limit of 14 days

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 590 ft. Low desert with Palo Verde trees. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: I-10 to 15 miles west of Blythe, then Wiley’ Well Rd., south for 9 mile. Southwest of Blythe. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Wiley’s Well”.

FACILITIES: No water, flush toilets, fire rings, parking, telephone, and open tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Blythe.

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55 ARROYO SECO

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Cuyamaca Rancho District 12551 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $15-20 per site (15 person maximum). Stay limit of 2 days. $75 per group site

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4290 Ft. Wooded mountain valleys. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: East on 1-8, then north on Hwy. 79 for 4.3 miles. Southern part of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Cuyamaca Peak”.

FACILITIES: No water, vault toilets, walk in parking, and 3 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Horse corrals, spring wildflowers and winter snows.

SERVICES: Full services at Descanso or Cuyamaca Lake.

56 BORREGO PALM CANYON

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $24-$29 per site (8-24 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 775 ft. Open desert near mountains. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: State Highway 78, north on S-3, west on S-22, north on Palm Canyon Rd. Near northwest comer of Anza-Borrego State Park by the Visitor Center. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Borrego Palm Canyon”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 65 tent sites, and 5 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers, nature trail, campfire program, and Visitor Center.

SERVICES: Full services at Borrego Springs.

57 BOW WILLOW

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $7 - $9 per site (8-24 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 950 ft. Open desert. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-8 to Hwy. S-2 north, then west on Bow Willow Rd. South-east corner of Anza-Borrego State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Borrego Palm Canyon”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, and 16 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Ocotillo.

58 CULP VALLEY

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: No Fee per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3400 ft. Desert Mountains. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: State Highway 78, north on 5-2, east on S-22, north on Culp Valley Rd. Near northwest corner of Anza-Borrego State Park by the Visitor Center. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Tubb Canyon”.

FACILITIES: NO WATER, parking, open primitive tent sites and RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Borrego Springs.

59 FISH CREEK

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: No Fee per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 280 ft. Open desert near wash gorge. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: State Highway 78 to Ocotillo Wells, then Split Mountain Rd. south. Eastern boundary of Anza-Borrego State Park. South of Ocotillo Wells. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Borrego Mtn. SE”.

FACILITIES: NO WATER, picnic tables, parking, and 8 primitive tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers, gypsum mine, and wind caves.

SERVICES: Full services at Ocotillo Wells.

60 GRANITE SPRINGS

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Cuyamaca Rancho District 12551 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $15-$20 per site (15 person maximum). Stay limit of 2 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4850 ft. Pine and oak forest. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: East on 1-8, north on Hwy. 79, then Mesa Fire Rd. east for 4.5 miles. Eastern edge of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Cuyamaca Peak”.

FACILITIES: NO WATER, vault toilets, walk-in parking area, and 1 large primitive group site.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Horse corrals, spring wildflowers, winter snows, and Mtn. Biking.

SERVICES: Full services at Descanso.

61 GREEN VALLEY FALLS

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Cuyamaca Rancho District 12551 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $15- $20 per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3900 ft. Oak wooded mountain valley. Jan-Dec season.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, trash dumpsters, parking, and 81 tent and RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Special-needs sites, spring wildflowers, winter snows, and Mtn. Biking.

SERVICES: Full services at Descanso.

62 MT. PALM SPRINGS

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $7 per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 760 ft. Open desert near rolling hills. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-8 to Ocotillo, north on S-2, then west on Mt. Palm Springs Rd. South- east comer of Anza-Borrego State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Arroyo Tapiado”.

FACILITIES: NO WATER, vault toilets, parking, and open primitive tent and RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Ocotillo or Borrego Springs.

63 PALOMAR MOUNTAIN – DOANE VALLEY

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Palomar Mountain District 19952 State Park Rd., Palomar Mtn., CA 92060 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $15-$20 per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4700 ft. Mt. meadow in Oaks and Pines. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: North on Hwy 79 from Santa Ysabel, west on Hwy 76 for 4.7 miles, then north on S-7 for 11.7 miles. Southern slope of the Mount Palomar area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Palomar Observatory”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 28 tent sites, 3 special-needs sites, and 1 group site.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and Fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Observatory, nature trail, and Historic Cabin.

SERVICES: Full services at Mt. Palomar Store.

64 PASO PICACHO

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Cuyamaca Rancho District 12551 Highway 79, Descanso, CA 91916 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $14 - $90 per site (8 - 60 person maximum). Stay limit of 2 - 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4900 ft. Wooded mountain valley. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-8, east, then north on Hwy. 79 for 9.6 miles. Central part of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Cuyamaca Peak”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, trash dumpsters, parking, 85 tent and RV sites, and 2 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers winter snows, Mtn. Biking, and Visitor's Center.

SERVICES: Full services at Descanso or Cuyamaca Lake.

65 SAN ELIJO BEACH

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - San Diego District Office 9409 Waples-Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $22-$44 per site (8 person maximum), Stay limit of 7 - 15 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 50 ft, Beach cliff with coastal chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: 1-5 to Encinitas Blvd, west, then Hwy 101 south for 2 miles. Located along the Pacific coast near Cardiff. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Encinitas”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, and 171 tent and RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, and Fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Surfing, shopping, and special-needs sites.

SERVICES: Full services at Solana Beach or Encinitas.

66 SILVER STRAND STATE BEACH

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - San Diego District Office 9409 Waples-Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $20-$30 per site (8 person maximum), Stay limit of 7 - 15 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 6 ft. Seashore with coastal chaparral. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: Beach is located 4.5 miles south of the city of Coronado on Highway 75. The park is located on the sand-spit that forms the outer edge of San Diego Bay between Coronado and Imperial Beach. The entrance to the park is from Highway 75 Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County

FACILITIES: Four parking lots, restroom and cold showers, fire rings, cookouts, ramadas, barbecue pits.

ACTIVITIES: Swimming, boating, water-skiing, volleyball, and picnicking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Surfing.

SERVICES: Full services at Coronado.

67 SOUTH CARLSBAD BEACH

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - San Diego District Office 9409 Waples-Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/ FEES / PERMITS: $20-$35 per site (8 person maximum), Stay limit of 7 - 15 days. DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 50 ft. Beach cliff with coastal chaparral. Jan-Dec season. LOCATION: 1-5 to Palomar Airport Rd. West, then Hwy 101 south for 3 miles. Located along the Pacific coast near Carlsbad Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo "San Luis Rey" FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, and 222 tent and RV sites. ACTIVITIES: Hiking, Swimming, and Fishing. HIGHLIGHTS: Surfing, shopping, and special-needs sites. SERVICES: Full services at Carlsbad.

68 TAMARISK GROVE (AS OF DECEMBER 2010 CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: $15-$20 per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1400 ft. Open desert gorge. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: State Highway 78, then north on Tamarisk Grove Rd. Central part of Anza-Borrego State Park west of Ocotillo Wells. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Borrego Sink”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, and 27 tent or RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Borrego Springs.

69 YAQUI WELL

JURISDICTION: California State Parks - Anza-Borrego District 200 Palm Canyon Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Information: (760) 767-5311 Reservations: 1 (800) 444-7275 Website: www.parks.ca.gov/

FEES / PERMITS: No Fee per site (8 person maximum). Stay limit of 30 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1400 ft. Desert creek wash. Jan-Dec season.

LOCATION: State Highway 78. S-3 north, then west on Yaqui Well Rd. Central part of Anza-Borrego State Park. South of Borrego Springs. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Borrego Sink”.

FACILITIES: NO WATER, pit toilets, parking, and open primitive tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers.

SERVICES: Full services at Borrego Springs.

U.S. NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/

Cleveland National Forest – Descanso Ranger District 3348 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901-3923 Information: (619) 445-6235 Reservations: (800) 280-2267

Cleveland National Forest – Palomar Ranger District 1634 Black Canyon Rd., Ramona, CA 92065 Information: (760) 788-0250 Reservations: (800) 280-2267

71 NATIONAL FOREST ADVENTURE PASS

What is the National Forest Adventure Pass? It's a recreation use pass for visitors using the southern California National Forests (Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres and San Bernardino.) It is required to be displayed on vehicles parked on these Forests while visitors are participating in recreation activities (picnicking, skiing, hiking, snow-play, hunting, fishing etc.)

Who needs to purchase a National Forest Adventure Pass? All Forest visitors are required to display the Pass in their vehicles when parked for recreation purposes on these four southern California National Forests.

You won’t need a Pass while parked at places where a site-specific fee is already charged (such as ski resorts or fee campgrounds.) You also don’t need a Pass when you are traveling through the Forest but not stopping, when you are parked at your residence or at an organization camp in its permitted area, or are in an area covered by a Special Use Permit.

A Pass is not required for people stopping for information at Ranger Stations, Visitor Centers and other Forest Service offices, or for Off-Highway Vehicles (green sticker.) Volunteers and educational institutions are exempt, but require an Administrative Pass issued by a local Forest Service office.

How much does a Pass cost, and where may I get mine? Daily Pass - $5.00 Annual Pass - $30.00 (good for one year from the month of purchase)

National Forest Adventure Pass Vendors When you purchase an Adventure Pass, you may purchase one (1) second vehicle Pass for an additional family vehicle. The cost of the additional Pass is $5.00. Take the vehicle license number for the additional vehicle with you when you go to buy your Annual Pass, and call ahead to make sure that the passes you wish to purchase are available.

In order for holders of Golden Age or Golden Access Passports to receive a discount, their Passes must be purchased at a Forest Service office. Independent vendors are not required to give a discount. Proof of age (driver's license or photo I.D.) is required to obtain a Golden Age Passport.

What will my money be used for? The money generated by this program will be returned to the local Forest to provide services such as more and cleaner restrooms, more frequent trash removal, better-maintained trails, and restoration and protection of the natural environment.

Why is the Pass Needed? National Forest lands are used and enjoyed by millions of people each year. As our population grows, so does demand for recreation on the Forests. However, at the same time recreation use has increased, recreation budgets have been drastically reduced. This means fewer dollars and fewer people to maintain facilities such as restrooms, campgrounds and trails at even minimum standards.

72 To address this need, Congress passed legislation in 1996 authorizing a Recreation Fee Pilot Project allowing National Forests to collect fees for recreation use, and invest them locally. In this pilot project, 80% of the funds collected will be returned to the local Forest to be invested in maintaining and improving recreation sites and facilities, and in protecting the Forests resources and habitat, particularly those areas that are heavily used.

This legislation is an opportunity for you and the Forest Service to work together to improve the quality of your recreation experience and enhance the protection of the Forests we treasure. How does the Forest Service know where I want my money used? On the Pass, there is a way for you to tell us what Forest area you’re planning to visit. Don’t forget to complete the stub when you purchase your Pass. The information you provide assists us in determining how to improve services at your favorite Forest location!

What about Golden Age, Golden Access and Golden Eagle Passports? Golden Age (for Seniors over 62), and Golden Access Passports (for disabled citizens) entitle you to 50% off the cost of the Adventure Pass. To obtain the discount, however, you must purchase your Pass at Forest Service offices rather than one of the independent vendors.

Since this is a recreation use fee, Golden Eagle Passports will not be honored, as they are entrance passes. The Adventure Pass is not an entrance pass.

For more information call: Angeles National Forest - 626 574-5200 Cleveland National Forest - 619 673-6180 Los Padres National Forest - 805 968-6640 San Bernardino National Forest - 909 383-5588

73 Cleveland National Forest Campgrounds

For Reservations contact the National Recreation Reservation Services. A reservation charge is added to the price of the site. Reservations can be made by calling (877) 444-6777 or on line. For information on the Laguna Mountain or Blue Jay Lodges, please visit our Lodges recreation page. For information on group camping, please visit the Group Campsite page. To return to the camping homepage, please follow this link.

Descanso Ranger District San Diego County Campground Elev. Camp Max Toilets Open/ Daily Fee 1st Reser- Nearest Other Info Units RV Closed Come vation Town Size 1st Serve Sites Bobcat 3800' 20 27' Vault Open Adventure X Pine Year Round Meadow Pass Valley No Water

OHV - Green Sticker required Boulder Oaks 3300' 30sites 27' Vault Open $10-24 X X Pine Valley 17 Closed Pacific Crest equestrian March- Trail Access sites May for Arroyo Must make Toad reservations for breeding equestrian sites. season

Burnt 6000' 109 40' Vault/ Closed $15 X Pine PCT Access Rancheria Flush for Valley winter 7 accessible sites

Showers Cibbets Flats 4200' 25 27' Vault Open $10 X Pine Year Round Valley Corral 3500' 20 27' Vault Open Adventure X Pine Year Round Canyon Pass Valley OHV - Green Sticker required Laguna 5600' 104 40' Vault/Flush Open $15 X X Pine Year Round Valley Showers, 1 accessible site

Palomar Ranger District San Diego County Fry Creek 4900' 20 15' Vault Closed $12 X No Santa No trailers. for Ysabel winter 74 Campground Elev. Camp Max Toilets Open/ Daily 1st Reser- Nearest Other Info Units RV Closed Fee Come vation Town Size Sites Indian Flats 3600' 17 15' Vault Open $5 X No Warner Seasonal Springs June - Feb

Pacific Crest Trail Access - No Water. The nearest water can be found at the Warner Springs Gas Station Oak Grove 2800' 81 27' Flush Open $15-23 X No Warner Springs Observatory 4800' 42 27' Flush Closed $12-20 X No Santa Seasonal for Ysabel May - Nov winter Palomar Ranger District Riverside County Campground Elev. Camp Max Toilets Open/ Daily 1st Reser- Nearest Other Info Units RV Closed Fee Come vation Town Size 1st Serve Sites Dripping 1600' 33 22' Vault Open $5 X No Temecula Seasonal Springs June - Feb

No water. Equestrian sites available.

Trabuco Ranger District Orange County Campground Elev. Camp Max Toilets Open/ Daily 1st Reser- Nearest Other Info Units RV Closed Fee Come vation Town Size 1st Serve Sites Blue Jay 3400' 50 20' Vault Open $15 X Lake Trabuco Elsinore Falcon 3300' 3 20' - Vault Open $50 - Yes 30 - 70 person capacity 40' 100 per unit

Trabuco Ranger District Riverside County El Cariso 2600' 24 22' Vault Closed $15 X Lake winter Elsinore Upper San 1800' 18 32' Vault Closed $15 X Lake Juan winter Elsinore

Wildomar 2400' 15 22' Vault Open $10 X Lake OHV - Green Sticker Elsinore Required

75 AGUA DULCE

JURISDICTION: Cleveland National Forest – Descanso Ranger District 3348 Alpine Blvd., Alpine, CA 91901-3923 Information: (619) 445-6235 Reservations: (800) 280-2267 Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/

FEES / PERMITS: Adventure Pass needed. Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 5900 ft. Cedar and pine forest. May - Sept. season.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, walk-in parking area, 5 family sites, and 2 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and winter snow.

SERVICES: Full services at Mt. Laguna store.

76 BOULDER OAKS

FEES / PERMITS: $14 - $32 per site (10 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3500 ft. River valley in oak grove. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 to Campo turnoff, east on Hwy. 80 for 1 ½ miles South of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Cameron Corners”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 30 tent sites, and 12 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking, nearby fishing and horse riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Horse corrals.

SERVICES: Full services at Boulder Oaks Store.

77 BURNT RANCHERO

FEES / PERMITS: $19 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 6000 ft. Pine wooded mountain. May – Sept season.

LOCATION: I-8 east of Pine Valley, north on S-1 for 10 miles. Central part of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Mount Laguna”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 91 tent sites and 17 RV sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and nearby fishing.

HIGHLIGHTS: Nature trail, horse rental at Laguna Stables and winter snow.

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Laguna Store.

78 CIBBETS FLATS

FEES / PERMITS: $14 - $28 per site (10 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4100 ft. Creek valley in oak forest. May – Oct season.

LOCATION: I-8 east from Pine Valley, north on Kitchen Creek Rd. for 3 miles. South of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Mount Laguna”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 25 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Spring wildflowers and winter snow.

SERVICES: Full services at Boulder Oaks Store.

79 CRESTLINE

JURISDICTION: Cleveland National Forest – Palomar Ranger District 1634 Black Canyon Rd., Ramona, CA 92065 Information: (760) 788-0250 Reservations: (800) 280-2267 Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/cleveland/

FEES / PERMITS: $75 per site (50 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4800 ft. Mountain Valley in oak forest. May - Nov season.

LOCATION: North on Hwy. 79 from Santa Isabel, west on Hwy. 76 for 4.7 miles, then north on S-7 for 11.7 miles. Southern slope of Mt. Palomar. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Palomar Observatory”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 1 large group site

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Observatory.

SERVICES: Full services at Mt. Palomar Store.

80 DRIPPING SPRINGS

FEES / PERMITS: $15 - $30 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 1600 ft. Mountain valley in oak forest. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: 163 north to Temecula, east on Hwy 79 for 11 miles Northern slope of the Mount Palomar area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Vail Lake”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 33 tent sites and 9 RV sites

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Horse trails.

SERVICES: Full services at Temecula.

81 EL PRADO

FEES / PERMITS: $45 - $75 per site (30-100 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 5600 ft. Pine wooded mountain valley. May – Sept season.

LOCATION: I-8 east from Pine Valley, north on S-1 for 13.3 miles. Northern part of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Monument Peak”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 4 large group sites and 1 large special needs site.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Historic cabin, nature trail and saddle horse rentals at Laguna Stables.

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Laguna Store.

82 FRY CREEK

FEES / PERMITS: $15 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4900 ft. Pine and cedar forest. May - Nov season.

LOCATION: North on Hwy 79 from Santa Ysabel, west on Hwy 76 for 4.7 miles, north on S-7, then 2.2 miles past the S-6/S-7 junction. Southern slope of the Mount Palomar area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Boucher Hill”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 20 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Observatory.

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Palomar Store.

83 HORSE HAVEN

FEES / PERMITS: $60-150 per site (40-100 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 5500 ft. Pine wooded mountain valley. May – Sept season.

LOCATION: I-8 east from Pine Valley, north on S-1 for 11 miles. Central part of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Monument Peak”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 3 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking and riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: Saddle horse rentals at Laguna Stables.

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Laguna Store.

84 INDIAN FLATS

FEES / PERMITS: $12 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 3600 ft. Oak and cottonwood valley. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: North on Hwy 79 from Warner Springs for 2.3 miles, then north on Indian Flats Rd. for 7 miles. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Warner Springs”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 17 tent sites and 2 large group sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS:

SERVICES: Full services at Warner Springs.

85 LAGUNA

FEES / PERMITS: $19 per site (9 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 5800 ft. Pine forest grassy meadow. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: I-8 east from Pine Valley, north on S-1 for 11 ½ miles. Central part of the Mount Laguna area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Monument Peak”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 104 tent sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Summer campfire programs, spring wildflowers and winter snow .

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Laguna Store.

86 OAK GROVE

FEES / PERMITS: $15-$30 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 2800 ft. Mountain valley in oak forest. Jan - Dec season.

LOCATION: North on 163 to Temecula, east on Hwy 79 for 25 miles. Northern slope of Mount Palomar area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Aguanga”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 81 tent sites

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS:

SERVICES: Full services at Temecula.

87 OBSERVATORY

FEES / PERMITS: $15-$30 per site (8 person maximum) Stay limit of 14 days.

DESCRIPTION: Elevation of 4800 ft. Mountain meadow in oaks and pines. May - Nov season.

LOCATION: North on hwy 79 from Santa Ysabel, west on Hwy 76 for 4.7 miles, north on S-7 for 11.7 miles, then north on S-6 for 2.4 miles. Southern slope of Mount Palomar area. Street Map: Thomas Brothers Guide SD County Trail Map: USGS 7.5-minute topo “Boucher”.

FACILITIES: Piped in water, Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, parking, trash dumpsters, 42 sites.

ACTIVITIES: Hiking.

HIGHLIGHTS: Hale Observatory and Mountain Biking.

SERVICES: Full services at Mount Palomar Store.

88 BOY SCOUT CAMPS OF CALIFORNIA

Section 1 – Southern California Camps Section 2 – All other California Camps

89 BOY SCOUT CAMPS – SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Many of the Scout Camps maintained by BSA are open to normal weekend camping for just a few dollars per person. By arranging in advance, you can often use many of the activities available during summer camp. It is essential to make reservations in advance and learn more about the camp you intend to go to by calling the council office that the camp is listed under.

SAN DIEGO-IMPERIAL COUNCIL P.O.Box 33366, 1207 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 298-6121 www.sdicbsa.org

Camp Balboa P.O.Box 33366, 1207 Upas St., San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 298-6121

Mataguay Scout Reservation 21955 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 (760) 782-3768

San Diego Youth Aquatic Center 1750 Fiesta Island Rd., San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 275-3384

CALIFORNIA INLAND EMPIRE COUNCIL Jack Dembo Service Center 1230 Indiana Court, Redlands, CA 92374 (909) 793-2463 www.bsa-ciec.org Ontario Field Office 1135 W 4th St. Ste 3 & 4, Ontario, CA 91762 (909) 983-4534

Emerson P.O.Box 639, Idyllwild, CA 92349 Helendale P.O.Box 177, Running Springs, CA 92382

LONG BEACH AREA COUNCIL 401 East 37th St., P.O.Box 7338, Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-0911

Tahquitz HC-1, Box 14, 41700 State Highway 38, Angulas Oaks, CA 92305 (909) 794-2926 Long Beach Sea Base - Sea Explorer Base 5875 Appian Way, Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 427-0911 Will J. Reid Scout Park 4747 Daisy Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805 (562) 422-2532

Los Angeles Area Council 2333 Scout Way, P.O.Box 26910, Los Angeles, CA 90026 (213) 413-4400 ext. 257 www.boyscoutsla.com

Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center 3000 Shoshonean Rd., San Pedro, CA 90731 (213) 413-4400 ext. 257 Forest Lawn Scout Reservation 29485 Hook Creek Rd., Cedar Glen, CA 92321 (213) 413-4400 ext. 257 Log Cabin Wilderness Camp Highway 120, Lee Vining, CA 93541 (213) 413-4400 ext. 257 Firestone Scout Reservation 19001 Tonner Canyon Ed., Brea, CA 92921 (213) 413-4400 ext. 257

LOS PADRES COUNCIL 4000 Modoc Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (805) 967-0105 Rancho Alegre 2680 Highway 154, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (805) 686-5167 Camp Mabel French Lopez Lake (805)489-2935

Orange County Council 3590 Harbor gateway North, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 546-4990 www.ocbsa.org

Rancho Las Flores – Facilities Closed end of 2007 3590 Harbor gateway North, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Newport Sea Base 1931 W. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 642-5031 Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley 31422 Chihuahua Valley Rd., Warner Springs, CA 92086 OSO Lake Boy Scout Camp Rancho Santa Margarita Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center

San Gabriel Valley Council 3450 E. Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 351-8815 www.bsa-sgv.org

Camp Cherry Valley Catalina Island, CA Camp Trask Monrovia, CA Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch P.O.Box 157, Fawnskin, CA 92333

Ventura County Council 509 Daily Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010 (805) 482-8938 www.vccbsa.org

Three Falls Frazier Park, CA 93225 (661) 245-1206 Camp Willett Oak View, CA

Verdugo Hills Council 1325 Grandview Ave., Glendale, CA 91201 (818)243-6282 www.vhcbsa.org/camping

Camp Silver Fir 60688 Upperline Ln., Lakeshore, CA 93634 Camp Verdugo Oaks 38001 Golden State Highway, Castaic, CA 91310 (661) 257-2265

Western Los Angeles County Council 16525 Sherman Way / Unit C8, Van Nuys, CA 91406 (818) 785-8700 www.bsa-la.com

Emerald Bay P.O.Box 5066, Avalon, CA 90704 Josepho 3000 Rustic Canyon Rd., Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 Jubilee P.O.Box 721341, Pinon Hills, CA 92372 Pardee Scout Seabase 13640 Mindano Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90291 Camp Whitsett Route 1, Box 105, Kernville, CA 93238 Camp Wolverton P.O.Box B, Sequoia National Park, CA 93262 (209) 565-9989

92 OTHER SCOUT CAMPS IN CALIFORNIA

ALAMEDA COUNCIL 1714 EVERETT ST., P.O.BOX 2246, ALAMEDA, CA 94501 (510) 522-2772 www.bsa-alameda.org

Camp Cedarbrook (closed 1999) Long Barn, CA

Golden Empire Council 251 Commerce Circle, Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 929-1417 www.gec-vsa.org

Camp Winton C/O Bear river Resort, Pioneer, CA 95666 Camp Pollock Camp Robert Cole Call Council for directions Camp Pahatsi P.O.Box 759, Soda Springs, CA 95728 Camp Lassen 21359 Scout Rd., Forest Ranch, CA 95942

Greater Yosemite Council 4031 Technology Dr., Modesto, CA 95356 (209) 545-6320 www.inreach.com/scouter/gyc

Camp John Mensinger Camp McConnell Camp Isom

Los Padres Council

Rancho Alegre Camp Mabel French

Marin Council 225 W. End Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901 (415) 454-1081 www.boyscouts-marin.org

Marin Sierra P.O.Box 86, Emigrant Gap, CA 95715 (530) 389-8192 Tamarancho 1000 Iron Springs Rd., Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 459-9530

Monterey Bay Area Council 55 E. San Joaquin St., Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 422-5338 93 www.montereybayarea.org

Pico Blanco Palo Colorado Canyon, Carmel, CA 93923

Mount Diablo Silverado Council 800 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 674-6100

Herms 1100 James Place, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Wolfeboro Sand Flat, Calaveras County, CA Lindblad 17660 Kings Creek Rd., Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Silverado Kit Carson, CA Berryessa (no longer a Council Scout Camp) 7900 Knoxville Rd., Napa, CA 94558

Pacific Skyline Council P.O.Box 5005, 1300 S. Amphlett Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402 (650) 341-5633 www.pacificskylinecouncil.org/scouting/council

Cutter Scout Reservation 2500 China Grade Rd., Boulder Creek, CA 95006 (408) 338-2990 Camp Oljato P.O.Box 217, Lakeshore, CA 9634 Boulder Creek Scout Reservation 14590 Bear creek Rd., Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Redwood Empire Council 2240 Professional Dr., Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 546-8137 www.recbsa.org

Masonite Navarro Navarro, CA Camp Noyo Call Council for directions Camp Riggs Johnston

Elk River Scout Camp 1007 Wood St., Eureka, CA 95501 (707)443-8345

San Francisco Bay Area Council 1001 Davis St., San Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 577-9000 www.sfbac.org

Wente Scout Reservation P.O.Box 453, Willits, CA 95490 Camp Royaneh P.O.Box 39, Cazadero, CA 95421 Rancho Los Mochos 18450 Mines Rd., Livermore, CA 94550

Santa Clara County Council 970 W. Julian St., P.O.Box 28547, San Jose, CA 95159 (408) 280-5088

Hi-Sierra 29211 Highway 108, Long Barn, CA 95335 (209) 965-3432 Chesebrough 26005 Highway 9, RR2, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (408) 867-7610

Sequoia Council 4539 N. Brawley, Ste. 102, Fresno, CA 93722 (559) 275-0811 www.sequoiacouncilbsa.org

Chawanakee Shaver Lake, CA Wortman Hartland, CA

Southern Sierra Council 2417 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 325-9036 www.southernsierrabsa.org

Camp Kern P.O.Box 348, Lakeshore, CA 933634 Mirimichi High Adventure Base

95 BSA NATIONAL HIGH ADVENTURE BASES

Florida National High Adventure Sea Base P.O. Box 858, Islamorada, FL 33036 (305) 664-4173 http://www.bsaseabase.org/

Northern Tier National High Adventure Program P.O. Box 509, Ely, MN 55731 (218) 365-4811 http://www.ntier.org/

Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron, NM 87714 (505) 376-2281 www.scouting.org/philmont/main.shtml

BSA COUNCIL HIGH ADVENTURE BASES

Adirondack Adventure Area Northeast Region, P.O. Box 350, Dayton, NJ 08810 (201) 821-6500 www.highadventurecommittee.org/Adirondack.html Hiawatha Council 113 Twin Oaks Dr., Syracuse, NY 13204 (315) 463-0201 www.dreamscape.com/hiawatha/asr/ Otetiana Council 474 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 (716) 244-4210

Curtis Cruise San Juan Islands, WA Pacific Harbors Council 1722 South Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 952-6282 or (253) 752-7731

Tahosa High Adventure Base 173 County Rd., #96, Ward, CO 80481 Denver Area Council 2901 W. Nineteenth Ave., Denver, CO 90204 (303) 455-5522 www.dac.cnchost.com

97 A CAMP LIKE NO OTHER Your Troop’s Island Adventure can take place on the Hawaiian Island of Oahu based out of Camp Pūpūkea.

CAMP PŪPŪKEA The largest and busiest Boy Scout activity center in the Pacific, Camp Pūpūkea (meaning white shell) is located on Oahu’s famous North Shore. It sits atop a ridge three miles from the shore, close to Waimea Valley, Sunset Beach, Surf City and the Banzai Pipeline. The facility has a large dining hall, a modern kitchen, quartermaster building, rifle and archery ranges and eleven Troop campsites with water, latrines and conveniently located showers.

This trip, available only through the San Diego-Imperial Council, provides the perfect blend of a traditional summer camp with a Hawaiian vacation. Scouts will have a range of options to personalize their experience, from leisurely time at the beach to merit badges, from glider flights to Scuba Diving.

Every scout can enjoy a tour of the Pearl Harbor memorial, a luau, a Hawaiian cultural experience in the Waimea Valley and, above all, a camping experience in this lush tropical paradise.

Merit Badges will be offered in an open format, providing Scouts the freedom to participate in many of the Island Excursions. Aquatics: Lifesaving, Swimming & Scuba Diving Nature: Astronomy, Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Forestry, Mammals, Oceanography, Soil & Water Conservation, Weather and Wilderness Survival.

Scoutcraft: Art, Archery, Basketry, Leatherwork, Indian Lore. Pioneering, Rifle Shooting and Woodcarving.

Van Transportation: 7 passenger vans are being provided allowing Scouts and Scouters ultimate flexibility in the various excursions and activities. Island Service Experience: Enjoy a day at the beach, kayak, snorkel and take part in a local service project. Then spend the night on the beach.

ISLAND EXCURSIONS In addition to specific patrol adventures, each Scout has the option of creating his own personal experience from among these options:

Polynesian Cultural Center: Enjoy a full afternoon and evening of full immersion in the ways of the people of the Pacific including a spectacular dinner luau. ($35)

Gliders: See the island in a unique way as you soar in silence through the skies ($40)

SCUBA Diving Excursions: Certified Divers enjoy an afternoon dive with a local dive master

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology: A tour guide will share insights to the research done there as well as an intro to the natural and human history of Moku o lo’e (Coconut Island) ($20)

Catamaran Snorkel-Sail: Motor-sail approx. 3 miles offshore to observe abundant sea life and set anchor off Sharks Cove for lunch and a snorkeling adventure.

98 2011 DATES Week 1 July 23-30 Week 2 July 30-Aug 6 All camps are 8 days and 7 nights, departing San Diego or Los Angeles Airport on Saturday morning returning Saturday evening at San Diego or Los Angeles Airport.

PRICING Ground Package $350 Includes: Ground transportation, all meals and lodging, USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, and Camp Luau. Youth and Adults pay full fee. (Island Excursions additional)

Airfare Roundtrip Airfare is $580 from San Diego or $560 from LAX

REGISTRATION Space is limited to 180 campers per week. Troops may reserve a spot in one of our Hawaiian Adventures using the online registration or at the council service center. Additional payment details are available at www.sdicbsa.org

ADULTS Adults may attend the camp at a preferred ratio of 2 adults per 5 youth. Adults will be expected to participate in a staff function during the course of the week. All adults pay the full fee.

STAFF Limited staff positions are available for youth and adults. Those interested in positions should submit a letter of interest and resume to the Council Office

E ho’omakaukau (Be Prepared) NEED MORE INFO? Request more information by email at Hawaii@sdicbsa.org or call the Council Office 619-298-6121