Camp Pioneer Reservations
Outbound Adventure in the Heart of the Cascades2021 Camp Pioneer Schedule & Prices
Fees for 2021 will be different depending on the session you attend and if you are in or out of Council please see the sessions listed below for the price of camp. Price for adults: $189/adult or $181 for in Council troops (1 free adult for every 8 scouts with a maximum of 3 free adults).
If your session is marked as Full or Near Full, please contact the council office at (503)226-3423 to get on the waiting list or inquire about adding members to your reservation. “Full Sessions” are close to capacity. “Near Full” sessions have room but are typically reserved for units to add to their existing reservations.
All prices shown are per Scout.
About Camp Pioneer
For a small camp, Pioneer has great outdoor adventure to offer. Located in the scenic Mt. Jefferson Wilderness, this camp is a full-service, true “mountain camp.” Established in 1936 on Pine Lake in the shadow of Mt. Jefferson, the camp features rowing, canoeing, swimming, fishing, kayaking as well as Scoutcraft skills like cooking and pioneering.
Cascade Rangers
Cascade Rangers is Pioneer’s signature program designed to give older Scouts (14 – 17 years of age) a more challenging outdoor experience. Scouts have the opportunity to climb Mt. Jefferson (10,495′ elevation) or Three-Fingered Jack (7,844′ elevation), hike to Eight Lakes Basin and spend at least two nights out in the wilderness.
Location: Scenic Mount Jefferson Wilderness
For Ages: 11 – 17
Main Activities: High adventure outbound backpacking, all water and shooting sports.
Forms & Guides
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Key Contacts
Chris Herold – (503) 225-5755
Camping Director
Gary Cuppy – (503) 965-6541
Ranger, Camp Meriwether / Clark
Jeanette Leach – (503) 225-5706
Camping Assistant
Steve Parks – (503) 965-6541
Ranger, Camp Meriwether / Clark
Property Facts
Mailing Address:
62681 Twin Meadows Road
Idanha, OR 97350
GPS Coordinates: 44. 33.357 N / 121. 55.924 W
Location: Near Detroit Lake, halfway between Salem and Bend, Oregon along Highway 22; in the southern foothills of Mount Jefferson
Elevation: 4,500 ft.
Size: 48 acres
Date Acquired: 1936