CAMP TAHQUITZ 

LONG BEACH AREA COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA

Policy & Regulations :

The Long Beach Area Council is fortunate to own a square mile (640 acres) of pristine forest land in the Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino Mountains. Camp is located on Hwy 38 above Angelus Oaks. Since opening in 1925, Camp Tahquitz has served thousands of youth from greater Long Beach, Southern California, and beyond by making available the finest possible camping experience in an incomparable setting. At 6,500 feet elevation, the camp offers clean air and an agreeable climate amid rolling green meadows, thick forest of cedars, oaks and pines—including some of the world’s tallest Ponderosa Pine trees. Facility includes picnic areas, campsites, activity field, pool, campfire bowl and multi-purpose conference center with kitchen. 

 

Payments can be mailed to the Service Center at: 

401 East 37th Street Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-0911 
Check payable to Long Beach Area Council

OR

Completed online through your reservation portal

 

Holiday Closures: 

New Year's Day

Christmas Day 

Independence Day 

Thanksgiving Day 

Easter Weekend

Labor Day

CAMP TAHQUITZ  POLICY & REGULATIONS

LONG BEACH AREA COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA

**ALL GROUPS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN MEDICAL CARE, INCLUDING UNFORESEEN PROBLEMS SUCH AS BEE STINGS. IN AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT RANGER DAN OR YOUR ASSIGNED CAMP MASTER WHO WILL ASSIST IN COORDINATION OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE (9-1-1). 

**ALL FOOT TRAFFIC CROSSING HIGHWAY 38 MUST USE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE. 

AT NO TIME SHALL ANY EVENT OR ACTIVITY USE ANY PORTION OF HIGHWAY, INCLUDING SHOULDERS, FOR ANY REASON. 

 

1 To hold the facility a deposit of (one half) of the total fees are due at time of booking. The balance is due, two (2) weeks before using the facility. In case of cancellation, fees already paid will be refunded @ 50% of the amount of the deposit. Refunds will not be given if cancellations are made within two (2) weeks of arrival date except in the case of adverse weather or the council closes the camp. In these instances we will either hold the monies for a future stay, or provide a full refund.

 

2 Any non-Scouting America group is encouraged and may be required at the discretion of the Long Beach Area Council to sign a hold harmless agreement and provide the Long Beach Area Council with a certificate of insurance evidencing coverage in effect (including contractual liability, which will cover the hold harmless agreement). If this additional certificate of insurance is provided it must state the limits of liability are at least $2,000,000 (two million) dollars combined single limit. 

This certificate of insurance must be submitted to the Scout Service Center two (2) weeks prior to Facility use. 
 

3 NO alcoholic beverages, chemical substances or fire arms of any kind are allowed at any Scout Camp. Violations will lead to confiscation and ejection of violators from the facility. If you must smoke, do so in your vehicle in the parking lot not in the campsites or cabins. Remember to take your butts home with you. 

ALL groups are reminded to observe the principles of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law at all times. 

 

Groups MUST check in with the Camp Ranger or Camp Master upon arrival and at check out. 

 

Groups MUST have adult (21 years of age) supervision, at all times. Scout policies require that each scout unit have 2 Deep-Leadership. 

 

Pets ARE NOT allowed in camp at any time. 

 

All wildlife, trees, barricades and traffic cones are to be left undisturbed. 

Open fires are permitted in fire rings only if approved by Camp Director. Always practice fire safety. Propane and Butane are permitted in the park. All other liquid fuels are prohibited. Internal combustion generators WILL NOT be used in camp. 

 

Groups are responsible for the cleanliness of restrooms. Problems, or the need for supplies, are to be reported to the Camp Director. 

 

All trash is to be deposited in lined trash containers. Additional liners are available from the Camp Director. Before exiting the facility, deposit all trash in the dumpsters located at the designated areas. 

 

All campers should remain within the boundaries of the camp.  Some areas of the camp are restricted, for safety issues, and should not be entered. 

 

The Scout Executive and/or his designee has the responsibility to request that any group not subscribing to the ideals and conduct acceptable to the Scouting America remove themselves from the Scout Camp. 

 

16. Violations of any one of these Policies or Regulations will result in the loss of the security deposit. 

 

Fishing in the lake is “Catch & Release” only, and ONLY with prior permission from Camp Director. 

 

“No Parking” in campsite areas. Park FACING OUT, only in designated parking areas. 

 

No event, ceremony, or other activity shall block access to roads or parking areas. 

 

In case of cancellation, 25% of the reservation will be withheld up to a maximum of $300. Refunds will not be provided if cancellations are made within two (2) weeks of arrival date except in the case of adverse weather or the council closes the camp. In these instances we will either hold the monies for a future stay, or provide a full refund. (rev 11/24)