Camps

The property of Hubert Eaton Scout Reservation began its life as The Lake Arrowhead Scout Camps. The first resident director was George Aunger (1908 – 1977). He is also the author of High Adventure : The Story of the Lake Arrowhead Scout Camps. Eventually, due to a generous donation, the camp would become known as … Read more

Area 4 HistoryThe Area 4 History website chronicles Order of the Arrow history throughout traditional BSA Area 4, which comprises Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. The site covers history from 1945 to 2020, and includes Area U, Areas 12-A, 12-E, and 12-F, as we as Sections W4A, W4B, W4C, W4N, W4s, and W6W. Contributions … Read more

Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish was located in San Diego County’s Rancho Cuyamaca State Park, just South of State Highway 79 and near Milk Ranch Road. The camp was leased from the State of California and the lease ended in 1999. The area is now used occasionally for equestian activities. Much of the camp, including the entrance sign, … Read more

Area 4 HistoryThe Area 4 History website chronicles Order of the Arrow history throughout traditional BSA Area 4, which comprises Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. The site covers history from 1945 to 2020, and includes Area U, Areas 12-A, 12-E, and 12-F, as we as Sections W4A, W4B, W4C, W4N, W4s, and W6W. Contributions … Read more

Scouts have camped at Camp Geronimo since 1922. The camp is located North of Payson, Arizona, is a beautiful pine forest. The camp website is https://www.campgeronimo.org. The camp was for sale at one point, but it appears the camp will remain with the Grand Canyon Council. Camps Pages Area 4 HistoryThe Area 4 History website … Read more

Area 4 HistoryThe Area 4 History website chronicles Order of the Arrow history throughout traditional BSA Area 4, which comprises Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. The site covers history from 1945 to 2020, and includes Area U, Areas 12-A, 12-E, and 12-F, as we as Sections W4A, W4B, W4C, W4N, W4s, and W6W. Contributions … Read more

Camp Rancho Alegre was acquired in 1966 and served as a replacement for nearby Camp Drake, which was the Mission Council’s previous Summer Camp. Located in the mountain foothills North of Santa Barbara, the camp was a popular destination for Summer camp, year-round activities, and conferences. Most of the camp burned in the 2017 Whittier … Read more

Rancho Las Flores was located at Camp Pendleton and leased from the United States Marine Corps. It had approximately 54 acres, right off the Las Pulgas exit on Interstate 5. If you look closely, you can still see the meadow area and one of the buildings has a Fleur-De-Lis that is visible from the freeway. … Read more

R-C Scout Ranch (usually pronounced “R-Bar-C”) is located Southeast of Payson, Arizona just off Arizona Route 260. The camp website is located at https://www.r-c-scoutranch.org. Camps Pages Area 4 HistoryThe Area 4 History website chronicles Order of the Arrow history throughout traditional BSA Area 4, which comprises Southern California, Southern Nevada, and Arizona. The site covers … Read more

The Robert Griffith Canoe Base was located South of Laughlin, Nevada, and was a popular launching point for canoe trips down the Colorado River. A 50-miler could end South of Topock Gorge. The camp was owned by Boulder Dam Area Council. Robert B. Griffith (1899 to 1979) served on the Colorado River Commission, including as … Read more