Griffith League Scout Ranch
Near Bastrop, Texas -- GET DIRECTIONS
Used by: Boy Scout troops and Venturing crews
Griffith League Scout Ranch sits on one of the few remaining, completely intact, land grants from the creation of the Republic of Texas. The property covers nearly 4,850 acres. Miles of casual and “extreme” hiking trails are being constructed, with an educational program that memorializes the Texas’ founders. Griffith League Scout Ranch is home to the Capitol Area Council’s Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience (C.O.P.E.) program. The camp is also in an area designated by the federal government as habitat for the Houston Toad, an endangered species. As such, units must use Leave No Trace camping guidelines during their stay. Future plans include the construction of a training and conference center for nearly 200 people.
Camping
Water is available at the base camp parking lot. Camping is low impact, Leave No Trace. CLICK HERE for more details and the form you'll need to camp at Griffith.
CLICK HERE for a map of the hiking trail system at Griffith League Scout Ranch
December 1-May 31 |
- Open for weekend camping, but with strict camping and hiking requirements because of mating season for the Houston Toad |
June 1-November 28 |
- Open for weekend camping |
Program areas (all fees must be prepaid with Council office)
C.O.P.E. |
- $170 minimum group fee for one day, low elements or high elements program ($40 per participant)
- $290 minimum group fee for weekend program ($55 per participant)
- registration forms and payment must be complete at least 30 days before use
- Units in a weekend program will need to submit a short term camping permit to the Capitol Area Council office
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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 $5 per camper
- Campsites are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
- All units, in or out of council: CLICK HERE to get our council's Short Term Camping Permit. This allows us to reserve your campsite, and know how many Scouts and leaders to expect. Complete it and return it to our council's office at least 14 days before your trip.
- Out of council units only: CLICK HERE to submit BSA's Online Tour Permit, available through the MyScouting portal. If you get this done prior to 2 weeks before your trip, you won't have to send in a paper copy.
- 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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