Location: County: Tuolumne. Nearest City: Strawberry.
Campsites, facilities: There is 100 acres total of
river-front, meadow, and forest land. There are 15 campsites
for summer camp and year-round use (when accessible). Fire rings,
picnic tables, piped water, and flush toilets are available.
Showers are available during summer operation. An archery range,
rifle range, Scoutcraft area, mountain bike program, Foxfire
- High Adventure area, waterfront - swimming and boating - area,
dining hall, Trading Post, campfire circle, etc. are available
as well for summer camp operation. 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 Sonora, drive east on Highway 108,
seven miles beyond Long Barn. Turn is shortly after Peter Pan
Realty billboard on the right side of the highway.
Weather, clothing: Summer can be very warm; spring
and fall can be cool with snow in early spring and late fall;
and winter will have snow in camp and on the roads. The weather
can be changeable; layered clothing is advised.
Trip notes: Camp Hi-Sierra is situated on the South
Fork of the Tuolumne River. The land was once part of the Sonora
Lumber Company during the early 1900s and was purchased by the
council during the 1940s. One building (the Clavey building)
still remains from the lumber days and is located in the Foxfire
area. Boating is also available during summer camp at Pinecrest
Lake.
During summer camp, a full range of Scouting programs and
activities are offered. The annual leaders' manual is published
for all interested Boy Scout troops which wish to attend camp
and provides all information needed for your unit to attend camp.
© 2001, Miwok Lodge 439, Order of the
Arrow, Santa Clara County Council Inc., BSA
Revision 1.2
