Camp Winton
Camp Winton | |||
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Location | 40800 State Highway 88, Pioneer, CA 95666 | ||
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Website http://www.gec-bsa.org/camping-/camp-winton/63174 |
Camp Winton is situated on the Bear River Reservoir. where you can find every aquatic scouting activity possible: water skiing, sailing, rowing, canoeing, swimming and a whole lot more. Winton is secluded and only accessible by foot or the camp boat which transports your gear. Winton is known for its spectacular evening campfires and wonderful camp entertainment.
Facilities
Each unit has its own campsite, but must provide their own tents and camping gear. Scouts eat cafeteria style on picnic tables under whispering pines near the lake.
Eagles Nest
Overnight Canoe Treks
For the high adventurers, overnight canoe treks are available.
GEC Council
Golden Empire Council (GEC) (local council #047) of the Boy Scouts of America operates this scout camp. It serves a large section of Northern California, primarily the Sacramento Valley and the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. As of 2017 they serve over 15,000 youth members.