The Evangeline Area Council started using this site in 1924, known then as Camp Evangeline. The property was donated to the council by the heirs of John R. Thistletwhaite by an act of donation on June 11, 1934 from the Thistlethwaite Planting Company, Ltd. John R. Thistelthwaite served as the Chairman of the Opelousas District Scouting Committee. This site was also at one time used by the Opelousa Indian Tribe.
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The property is located at 923 Hwy 746 in Washington, LA. It is some 125 acres of mixed hardwood timber and swamp/bog and is ideal for Boy Scout Troop weekend camping. This facility is semi primitve as there is running water but it is NOT POTABLE (so bring your drinking/cooking water), there are also two flush toilets with a cold water shower.
Oh, and you may want to bring a fishing pole and try your luck in Lake Lang which was named after a long time Scout Executive Bernard A. "Pops" Lang. Before working for the Evangeline Area Council Pops was a Coach and Assistant Principle of Lafayette High School.
The property is located at 923 Hwy 746 in Washington, LA. It is some 125 acres of mixed hardwood timber and swamp/bog and is ideal for Boy Scout Troop weekend camping. This facility is semi primitve as there is running water but it is NOT POTABLE (so bring your drinking/cooking water), there are also two flush toilets with a cold water shower.
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Day
08:00 AM
10:00 PM
Night
05:00 PM
10:00 AM
Remember to follow the Scout Oath and Law. Please do not harrass wildlife. Be considerate to your fellow campers never leave fires unattended and Only burn in existing fire lays. We hope you enjoy your time with us.
See Ranger for Check in Procedure
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Review the Refund Policy at https://www.southlouisianacouncil.org/refund-policy/
Contact your Service Center for any questions or clarification.
To quote Robert Baden-Powell, "Leave this world a little better than you found it."
All units / groups / visitors are responsible for leaving all equipment and facilities in a clean and orderly condition. Failure to do so may result in additional charges, which must be paid within 30 days of the use date. Your group will be charged for damage to facilities.. Please be sure all Garbage is removed and taken with you as you depart.
