Location: County: Santa Cruz. Nearest City: Saratoga. See map 1.

Campsites, facilities: There are 500+ acres of rolling hills, meadows, and several miles road/trails for your use. There are 4 large campsites available. Fire rings, picnic tables, piped water, and flush toilets are available. Showers are available in the Activity Center. An archery range, bb-gun range, Scoutcraft area, dining area, campfire circle, etc. are available. Some of these facilities might be available for use during the year-round operation. Pets are discouraged.

Reservations, fees: Reservations are required and made through the Santa Clara County Council, Boy Scouts of America. Fees vary depending on the program - year-round use or summer camp program. Call Council Service Center for information.

Contact: Phone the Council Service Center at 1-408-280-5088; FAX 1-408-280-5162.

Santa Clara County Council
Boy Scouts of America
970 W. Julian St.
San Jose CA 95126

Operating hours, seasons: Call Council Service Center for information; open all year round.

Directions: From Saratoga, drive south on Highway 9, two miles south of the Highway 9/35 intersection, the entrance to camp is on the right across from Sempervirens Point (watch for the Chesebrough Scout Reservation sign on the right just before camp).

Weather, clothing: The weather can be changeable; layered clothing is recommended. Rain can be heavy during the winter. Fog is always possible year round.

Trip notes: Chesebrough Scout Reservation is situated in the Santa Cruz mountains. A variety of programs are run throughout the year from leader training to Order of the Arrow events. Scouting units are encouraged to use camp for a nearby outing or unit training. Wood and charcoal fires, and propane stoves are permitted. Oil Creek is a good hike down the canyon in the lower reaches of camp. Piped water is not available at this site.

During the summer, limited Cub Scout programs and activities are offered. The annual leaders' manual is published for all interested Cub Scout packs which wish to attend camp and provides all information needed for your unit to attend camp.

 

 

 

 

 

Where to go Camping

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Miwok Lodge 439