Alphabetical Listing of Camps with Information
Camp
Meriwether Camp Cooper Camp
Pioneer Camp Baldwin
Butte Creek Camp Clark
Camp Ireland Camp Lewis Camp
Morrisson
Royce Finel Scouter's Mountain
Triangle Lake Winter Lodges
C.O.P.E Program
The mighty Pacific Ocean provides the dramatic backdrop for this beautiful camp with 2 miles of private beach. Over 780 acres are available for you to experience the Scouting program. Camp Meriwether sits on a reservation that was one of the earliest Council-owned properties acquired in 1926. Located on the Oregon Coast south of Cape Lookout and 20 minutes from Tillamook, it has a terrific view of the cape and a beautiful beach. named in honor of the Meriwether-Lewis Expedition and its wintering at Ft. Clatsop near the Columbia River, the setting is one of the finest you will find at a Boy Scout camp.
Nestled in the lush forests of the Coastal Range foothills 90 minutes south of Portland, rustic Camp Cooper features an old-growth timber reserve, superb nature trails, a waterfall and over 150 species of local flora. It is an ideal camp for troops wishing to enjoy the back country or take in the beautiful view and great fishing at Lake Hurl. Camp Cooper is open for weekend camping depending on weather conditions. This camp also features a C.O.P.E course.
The Council established Pioneer in 1936 on Pine Lake in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson. It is a beautiful location with a national wilderness area almost encircling the camp. A true 'mountain camp', Camp Pioneer offers outstanding opportunities to make your outdoor experiences memborable. The camp can serve as a base for an incredible hiking and backpacking program. The wilderness back country of Mount Jefferson and dozens of mountain lakes are within hiking distance of camp. Catch and release fishing is also available at Pine Ridge Lake. Heavy Snows make this camp inaccessible much of the year. Generally, after October, the camp is accessible by snowshoe only. September and October are generally safe from snow but check conditions before venturing to Pioneer.
Camp Baldwin is located in the scenic Mt. Hood National Forest near Dufur, Oregon. Tall evergreens and plentiful wildlife abound. Blue skies and warm winds on the eastern slope of Mt. Hood attract many Scouts to this pine forested camp each year. Their are also snow camping and cross-country skiing activities during the winter. Lake Hanel offers catch-and-release fishing.
Gilbert Ranch at Butte Creek is located close to Portland and Salem in the foothills of the Cascades. The 640-acre property lies on both sides of Butte Creek which has both native cutthroat and rainbow trout along with a small run of steelhead (fishing is allowed during the regulated season). The featured program, horseback riding, is available for second-year Webelos, Boy Scouts, Varsity Scouts, and Venturers for the fall, winter, and spring. A limited number of adirondacks, reserved for riders first, are available for weekend use. Reserve rides by calling Volunteer Services.
Camp Clark sits on the northern half of the 780-acre Meriwether-Clark Scout Reservation. Acquired in 1926, it is part of the oldest camp property in the Council. The view of Cape Lookout and the ocean from Camp Clark is spectacular.
This 11-acre property located two miles north of Hillsboro is a great place for a weekend camping trip, training, or a Cub Scout outing. It is located near town and offers a nice venue and camp tradition of 'the bridge' to the program field.
Located five miles north of Battle Ground, Washington, on the Lewis River, this camp consists of approx. 127 acres of tall trees, meadows, river shore, and developed campsites. The volcanic rock view as you drive into camp and the location on the river makes it a nice camping area.
Located near Scio, Oregon, Camp Morrison is a great setting for weekend camping or a junior leader training course for your unit. Snow may make this site unavailable in some winter months.
Royce Finel is located at the northwest end of Cullaby Lake in Warrenton, Oregon. Only a short distance away, Scouts and their leaders can visit Fort Clatsop National Memorial where Lewis and Clark made their winter camp. Primitive camping on the shore of Cullaby Lake awaits you at Royce Finel. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To avoid a $250 fine, units need to display copies of the tour permit on the dash of all vehicles left overnight on Carnahan County Park parking lots. Please lock all vehicles.
Its location near Portland makes for easy access for troops and packs. Camping is available for hundreds of Scouts on any given weekend. The view of Mt. Hood from camp is breathtaking. The facilities at Scouter's Mountain make a weekend camp very simple for a pack or a troop. A C.O.P.E course is also available on the property. Summer program includes Cub World Resident Camp and Camp Discovery Day Camp.
The Council operates three lodges on Mt. Hood for short-term camping and snow activites. Aubrey Watzek (accommodating up to 144 people) and Nanitch (accomadating up to 49 people) operate on weekends throughout the winter. Facilites at each include bunk beds, kitchen, rest rooms (no showers), and tubing hills. A volunteer serving as winter lodge director will be on site during all winter lodge operations. Phlox Point Lodge (accommodating up to 12 people) is intended for use by older Scouts and Venturers (access only by skis or snow shoes). Demand for use of all winter lodges is very high. To use the winter lodges, a unit must participate in either the wood cut or the clean-up day. Contact Volunteer Services for more information. NOTE: Check availability of winter lodge programs by calling the office.
C.O.P.E.
Program
Scouter's Mountain and Camp Cooper
C.O.P.E. stands for Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience. Directed by a nationally trained and certified staff, the course is designed to help build confidence, coordination, teamwork and trust in individual Scouts and patrols. The C.O.P.E. program consists of a series of obstacles and challenges such as Initiative Games, Low Course, High Course, and Rappelling which are designed to foster problem solving skills and group interaction.
The following key goals are developed:
Self
Esteem
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Leadership
Communication
Decision Making
Trust
Plus Fun!
The C.O.P.E. program is for Scouts age 13 and older. The program is available to Scout units, Explorer Posts, and Venture crews wishing to participate. All participants must have a medical form. Required clothing includes long pants and soft soled shoes. Generally, this is a two-day program. Project C.O.P.E. provides every participant with the opportunity for success as an individual and a member of their group.