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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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The Holcomb Valley Scout Camp is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, at approximately 7500'. | |||
The area is rich in local history and has been used in numerous television and movie productions. At the turn of the century, it was still a working cattle ranch and some of the original buildings are still standing, including the ranch house and barn. | |||
Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch, {{convert|7,500|feet|m}} [[elevation]], is located north of [[Big Bear Lake]] in the old mining district of [[Belleville, California|Belleville]] in the [[Holcomb Valley]] on the site of the old Hitchcock Ranch. Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch is North of the town of [[Fawnskin]]. The road from Fawnskin to Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch the 2N09, Polique Canyon Rd, has improved in 2011. Van Dusen Canyon Rd can also be used get to the Ranch. The camp offers a week-long [[Oak Badge]]]]-[[National Youth Leadership Training class and offered a Boy Scout summer resident camp until 2012 when the program was suspended indefinitely.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.glaacbsa.org/holcomb |title=Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation |accessdate=December 19, 2012 |archiveurl=http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Z_tCRohvK5MJ:www.sgvcbsa.org/programs/camping/holcomb-valley-scout-reservation+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us |archivedate=December 7, 2012 |deadurl=no }}</ref> One Hike offered is to the [[Big Bear Discovery Center]].<ref>[http://www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com/ Big Bear Discovery Center Web site]</ref> Cougar Crest hike to Bertha Peak gives an amazing view of [[Big Bear Lake]].<ref>[http://www.modernhiker.com/2009/03/31/hiking-bertha-peak/ modernhiker.com on Bertha Peak]</ref> Spring creek trail offers a more level long hike. South of the camp, not far away is the [[Pacific Crest Trail]]. To the East and near the camp is a [[USFS]]<ref>[http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/recreation/camping/ USFS camps]</ref> public camp ground ''Holcomb Valley Camp Ground''. | |||
====History==== | |||
Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch was formerly part of [[Old Baldy Council]]. The Scout Ranch was turned over to the [[San Gabriel Valley Council]] in 2005. The Old Baldy Council took title to the property in 1965 from William Hitchcock. The Hitchcock Ranch is still part of the Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch.<ref>[http://www.bigbearhistorysite.com/big-bear-historical-timeline/big-bear-historical-timeline-part-2/ Big Bear historical timeline]</ref> Guy Reide, Old Baldy's Scout Executive(1949 to 1966) in 1965 had the vision and worked with William Hitchcock to have the ranch turned into a Scout camp. Loren Baldwin became the first camp ranger and Holcomb Valley held its first Boy Scout summer resident camp in 1974. Holcomb Valley is named after [[William F. Holcomb]], who discovered gold there and staked a claim in May 1860 with his partner. Holcomb became known for his marksmanship. After 10 years of prospecting, he still had no major success. As food sources were diminishing, some of the [[prospectors]] hired Holcomb to hunt for [[grizzly bear]] to provide food for the long winter months. While trailing a bear up Polique Canyon he found Holcomb Valley. Tracking the injured animal, he passed a quartz ledge shining with gold.<ref>[http://bigbearcountry.com/holcomb.html Big Bear Country - Holcomb Valley]</ref> | |||
[[Bonanza]] and many other [[western films]] and TV shows were shot in Holcomb Valley. For a short time under Old Baldy Council, the camp was called "Camp Lipscomb" after US Congressman [[Glenard P. Lipscomb]]. | |||
== Special Events == | == Special Events == | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [https://www.glaacbsa.org/holcomb Camp Official Website] - GLAAC | * [https://www.glaacbsa.org/holcomb Camp Official Website] - GLAAC | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/Holcomb-Valley-Scout-Reservation-1011122742232815/ Camp Facebook] - GLAAC | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category: California BSA Camp]] | [[Category:California BSA Camp]] | ||
[[Category: California | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in California]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Greater Los Angeles Area Council]] | ||
[[Category: California wilderness camp]] | [[Category:California wilderness camp]] | ||
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Holcomb Valley Scout Camp is operated by Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC) in Southern California.
Overview
The Holcomb Valley Scout Camp is located in the San Bernardino Mountains, at approximately 7500'. The area is rich in local history and has been used in numerous television and movie productions. At the turn of the century, it was still a working cattle ranch and some of the original buildings are still standing, including the ranch house and barn.
Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch, Template:Convert/feet elevation, is located north of Big Bear Lake in the old mining district of Belleville in the Holcomb Valley on the site of the old Hitchcock Ranch. Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch is North of the town of Fawnskin. The road from Fawnskin to Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch the 2N09, Polique Canyon Rd, has improved in 2011. Van Dusen Canyon Rd can also be used get to the Ranch. The camp offers a week-long Oak Badge]]-[[National Youth Leadership Training class and offered a Boy Scout summer resident camp until 2012 when the program was suspended indefinitely.[1] One Hike offered is to the Big Bear Discovery Center.[2] Cougar Crest hike to Bertha Peak gives an amazing view of Big Bear Lake.[3] Spring creek trail offers a more level long hike. South of the camp, not far away is the Pacific Crest Trail. To the East and near the camp is a USFS[4] public camp ground Holcomb Valley Camp Ground.
History
Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch was formerly part of Old Baldy Council. The Scout Ranch was turned over to the San Gabriel Valley Council in 2005. The Old Baldy Council took title to the property in 1965 from William Hitchcock. The Hitchcock Ranch is still part of the Holcomb Valley Scout Ranch.[5] Guy Reide, Old Baldy's Scout Executive(1949 to 1966) in 1965 had the vision and worked with William Hitchcock to have the ranch turned into a Scout camp. Loren Baldwin became the first camp ranger and Holcomb Valley held its first Boy Scout summer resident camp in 1974. Holcomb Valley is named after William F. Holcomb, who discovered gold there and staked a claim in May 1860 with his partner. Holcomb became known for his marksmanship. After 10 years of prospecting, he still had no major success. As food sources were diminishing, some of the prospectors hired Holcomb to hunt for grizzly bear to provide food for the long winter months. While trailing a bear up Polique Canyon he found Holcomb Valley. Tracking the injured animal, he passed a quartz ledge shining with gold.[6] Bonanza and many other western films and TV shows were shot in Holcomb Valley. For a short time under Old Baldy Council, the camp was called "Camp Lipscomb" after US Congressman Glenard P. Lipscomb.
Special Events
GLAAC Council
This lodge is part of The Greater Los Angeles Area Council (GLAAC), which proudly serves youth members and volunteer leaders through Scout units in Southern California. It is a local council (#033) of the Boy Scouts of America. All youth are invited to join scouting.
External Links
- Camp Official Website - GLAAC
- Camp Facebook - GLAAC
References
- ↑ "Holcomb Valley Scout Reservation". Archived from the original on December 7, 2012. https://www.glaacbsa.org/holcomb. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
- ↑ Big Bear Discovery Center Web site
- ↑ modernhiker.com on Bertha Peak
- ↑ USFS camps
- ↑ Big Bear historical timeline
- ↑ Big Bear Country - Holcomb Valley