Roy D. Rivers Wilderness Camp
Near Smithville, Texas (close to Rosanky, Texas)
Used by: Boy Scout troops and Venture crews
Map/Directions
 Roy D. Rivers Wilderness Camp is nearly 400 acres of heavily forested beauty. The terrain is rugged and is the perfect setting for low impact wilderness camping and backpacking. It is approximately a one hour drive from Austin and a little less than two hours drive for northwest Sam Houston Area Council and Alamo Area Council units.
Camping
Camping is primitive-style and there are no defined campsites. Water is not available and there are no structures on the property.
January-December |
- Open for weekend camping |
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
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