Camp Pahatsi
Located in Soda Springs off Interstate 80, above the old Royal Gorge Ski Resort, Camp Pahatsi was an active summer Boy Scout until 2002. At that time, the lodge burned down and was not rebuilt. Today, Camp Pahatsi is available to scouts in the Golden Empire Council in exchange for a service project. Three lakes situated among pine forest and large boulders provide a beautiful camping experience.
Amenities:
Large Lake – 10 acres of lake with a maximum depth of eight feet; suitable for swimming, canoeing, fishing and non-motorized water sports. Troops should bring their own canoes and equipment as they are not available at camp.
Rifle Range – Troops should bring targets, shooting blocks, guns and ammo and they MUST have the properly trained personnel to operate shooting range.
Archery Range – Troops should bring targets and equipment and properly trained personnel to operate archery range.
Campsites – There are many campsites available, some with concrete pads for canvas tents, but canvas tents are not available. Troops should bring their own tents.
Campfire Bowl – Beautiful campfire bowl is available next to the lake. There are log benches with room to seat over 100.
Bathrooms – Most campsites have a pit toilet and there is a main pit toilet facility at the lake front.
Water – There is no running water at Camp Pahatsi. Troops should bring water with them.
RV Hookups – There are two spaces to park and hookup RVs. Check with Camp Administrator to arrange RV parking.
Parking – Camp Pahatsi has ample parking in provided parking lot.
Activities:
Troop Camping – Camp Pahatsi provides a good location to focus on Scout Skills for Rank advancement. Or bring Merit Badge Counselors with you and work on requirements.
Hiking – Camp Pahatsi has beautiful terrain for hiking.
Family Camp or Multi-Unit Camping – Invite other troops to join you for a weekend, pool your resources and offer merit badges and scout skills or ask parents and siblings to join you so they can experience the scout program firsthand.
Service Projects: Camp Pahatsi provides the opportunity for service to our Council. Projects range from cleaning the lake front to clearing paths and moving downed trees. Call Kathy Neuberger at (916) 768-3274 or email istahap@jps.net to arrange a camping experience for your troop.
