Camp Green Dickson
Near Gonzales, Texas (between Gonzales and Shiner)
Used by: Cub Scout packs, Boy Scout troops, Venture crews
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Mesquite trees blanket this beautiful 335 acre property that is surrounded by areas that are central to Texas history (The Texas History Trail is located in the nearby town of Gonzales). Campgrounds sit next to a six acre private stocked pond, offering excellent fishing. Camp Green Dickson is a terrific place to learn the basics of wilderness camping, backpacking and prepare for a future high adventure trek. The property is the home of the Capitol Area Council’s summer and winter Silver Pines National Youth Leadership Training courses, and has hosted several district camporees. Camp Green Dickson is roughly a two hour drive from Austin. It is also a convenient camping alternative for units in Alamo Area and Sam Houston Area Councils.
Camping
There are 15 campsites, 6 latrines and one central shower facility/shelter with power. Drinking water is available.
January 1-December 31 |
- Open for weekend camping except on major holidays
- Not available during a week in June and December because of Silver Pines training
- May not be available certain periods of the year because of district camporees
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Program areas
Fishing |
- No Council fee; adults should have current state fishing license
- Stocked pond: Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish, Crappie
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How do we reserve a spot?
- Capitol Area Council units do not have to pay a camping fee to use any Capitol Area Council camping property for regular weekend camping or day events. Out of Council units will have to pay $3 per camper
- Campsites are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
- Capitol Area Council units: CLICK HERE to get our council's Short Term Camping Permit. Complete it and return it to our council's office at least 14 days before your trip.
- Out of council units: CLICK HERE to get the Capitol Area Council's Short Term Camping Permit. Complete it and return it to the Capitol Area Council's office at least 14 days before your trip.
- If you are less than 500 miles from this camp, CLICK HERE to get BSA's Local Tour Permit. Complete it and return it to your home council's office at least 14 days before your trip.
- If you are more than 500 miles from this camp, CLICK HERE to get BSA's National Tour Permit. Complete it and return it to your home council's office at least 30 days before your trip.
- All units must satisfy BSA two deep leadership standards
- All program area fees must be paid in advance to the Capitol Area Council office
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