Comprised of over 2200 acres, Wente is one of the largest Scout Camps on the West Coast. Wente is rich in wildlife and allows for the study of conservation, re-forestation, wildlife management, woodcraft and naturestudy. The tall Douglas Fir, Redwoods,Madrones and golden meadows spell adventure for the Unit that likes to rough it and test their skills. Our private 80-acre lake is a great place for programming including some prime fishin' with many trophy big mouth bass caught by both the expert and novice anglers alike.
See a map of our camp and facilities here
Ammenities
- A-frame canvas tents on wooden platforms are up and available from April-May and Aug-Oct (included in rental of a campsite)
- Each campsite is equipped with a latrine, handwashing stations, and access to potable water
- Camp fires are permitted, with Ranger Permission, inside the provided fire pits in each campsite
Good to Know
- You may reserve a campsite or facility as early as 12 months out but later than 10 days before
| Campsite | Type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dimond W | Tent | 12 |
| Sleepy Hollow | Tent | 20 |
| Moss Shadows | Tent | 22 |
| Trails End | Tent | 26 |
| Sky High | Tent | 26 |
| Madrone | Tent | 32 |
| Big Dipper | Tent | 44 |
| Sunrise Ridge | Tent | 46 |
| Oak Flats | Tent | 50 |
| Wishbone | Tent | 52 |
| Turkey's Roost | Tent | 54 |
| Little Dipper | Tent | 62 |
| Sailor's Rest | Tent | 68 |
| 12:00 High | Tent | 74 |
Use the address 5401 Canyon Rd, Willits to locate camp with your device. When arriving to the main entrance of camp, you will see a large sign that reads WENTE SCOUT RESERVATION. If you start driving down a dirt path and do not see this large sign, you are entering the incorrect area.
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Day
08:00 AM
08:00 PM
Night
07:00 AM
12:00 PM
Wente Scout Reservation is host to many activities during the summer resident camp. During our off season, we offer access to camping and our lake, but are not able to accomodate offering programs typically offered during summer.
If you choose to bring your bike(s), you must check with the ranger ahead of time to ensure it is safe terrain and weather to do so. You must ride in pairs or groups, no solo biking.
If you are looking to swim or offer Aquatics program in our lake, please ensure that you are abiding by all Aquatics Supervision principles including Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat.
Camp fires are permitted, with Ranger Permission, inside the provided fire pits in each campsite.
NO DOGS are permitted at camp.
Quiet hours are from 10pm-7am, please be respectful of other campers and remain in the areas that you have reserved.
Only a few sites have parking near the site. The only site to have on-site parking is Sunrise Ridge. Cars must be parked off the road or in the parking lot.
Camp Ranger will contact you via phone in advance of your stay.
Camp Ranger will inform you of check out procedures upon arrival.
NO refunds will be made two weeks prior to an activity. Reservations are not held until the site is paid for. All events are subject to council refund policy, found here.
In an effort to maintain the cleanliness of our properties, and to also enforce the ownership of "A Scout is Courteous and Clean", we will be enforcing a Cleaning Policy if an area in camp is:
- Used without being reserved
- Left in dissaray and not put pack in the correct manner
- Left with garbage or unclean
This will result in a charge of double your cost of the initial reservation. To avoid this from occuring, we advise you to check out with the Camp Ranger before your departure, to pack out all of your trash or place in the defined location as reported by the Camp Ranger, and maintain presence in the areas you reserved and not in areas you did not reserve.
