Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp (On the LCRA Lost Pines Scout Reservation)
Near Bastrop, Texas
Used by: Boy Scout troops, Venture crews
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 Towering pine trees cover nearly 400 acres, nestled on the northern shores of Lake Bastrop (public lake). The property serves primarily as the Council’s Boy Scout summer camp, but also hosts winter camp, spring and fall Hornaday weekends and Order of the Arrow events at Lindsay Lodge. It is also home to the tallest climbing tower in Texas, DOK’s Tower. Lake Bastrop is known for excellent Catfish and Largemouth Bass fishing. There is a swimming pool available for units to use.
Camping
Some of the campsites are located on the water. Drinking water and limited restrooms with showers are available.
January 1-May 31 |
- Open for weekend camping except on major holidays
- Not available during Order of the Arrow spring assembly in April, spring Hornaday weekend in March
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June 1-July 31 |
- No weekend camping; summer camp in session |
August 1-November 30 |
- Open for weekend camping except on major holidays
- Not available during Wood Badge training weekends in October and November, fall Hornaday weekend in October, Order of the Arrow fall assembly in September
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December |
- Not available during last part of month; winter camp in session |
Program areas (all fees must be prepaid with Council office)
DOK’s Tower (open year-round except during instructor training, Capitol Area Council events and major holidays)
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- $100 charge per group for full day usage (8-10 hours)
- $25 per DOK’s Tower qualified instructor (minimum 2 instructors required, but must have 1 instructors for every 6 participants); no cost if you provide your own DOK’s Tower certified instructors
- Must register at least one month prior to usage
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Swimming pool (open only during June-July for summer camp use) |
-Must adhere to BSA Safe Swim
Defense guidelines
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Fishing
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- No Council fee; adults should have current state fishing license
- Lake Bastrop: Largemouth Bass, Catfish, Sunfish, Crappie |
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.
- If you are camping overnight and using DOK’s Tower, don’t forget to complete and submit DOK’s Tower forms and fees one month before use
- 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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