Camp Description
- 91 acres of improved Hill Country ranch land
- Men's/Women's restrooms, shower facilities
- Magnificent pavilion with picnic table seating for 200, with serving kitchen
Programs Areas
- Cub Scout weekend camping
- Cub Scout Day Camps, Webelos Woods, training events and camporees
- Council or District events
- Available for outside groups (weddings, reunions, etc.)
- Fishing for youth members only; catch and release only
- Cub Scouts shooting sports only
- BB gun & Archery events conducted by CAC Shooting Sports
- Committee trained range masters at district or council events.
Smilin V Scout Ranch, Liberty Hill, Texas
Some things you need know:
The following applies to District or Council events only:
There is no hot water or propane gas for the kitchen at the pavilion. THE KITCHEN IS CURRENTLY AWAITING CONSTRUCTION AND CANNOT BE USED.
Do not cook inside the kitchen area, there is no stove there and the charcoal and propane grills there must be taken outside the pavilion to use.
If you intend to use the propane grills please be sure to bring propane for them.
Breakers for the lights in the pavilion are located across from the kitchen on the outside of the building. Please be careful not to turn off breakers controlling refrigerator or freezer. DO NOT LEAVE ANY FOOD, PANS, AND PAPER GOODS! If you brought it please take it home.
You may need to provide port-a-lets for use at camp since there may not be enough appropriate restroom facilities. (THERE ARE 6 TOILETS IN THE BATHHOUSE).
Please remove all signs you bring to camp to use. Please leave nothing behind!
You cannot do .22 rifle or shotgun at Smilin V. Only BB Gun, Air Rifle or Archery are approved for this camp. Must be age appropriate and follow the guidelines in the Guide to Safe Scouting.
If you plan on doing any of these three Shooting Sports events we need to discuss the approved course for these activities.
Camping and events may take place almost anywhere as long as they do not involve a vehicle.
The following apply to both weekend camping and district/council events:
All water in camp is potable. There are spigots available on the exterior of the bathhouse, at the back of the pavilion, on the front of the stable, on the exterior of the office, in campsite 4, and campsite 5.
Parking for all is in the parking lot. No cars should be past this point. Even though we are at a Scout camp please secure and lock your vehicle and securely stow all belongings. For ADA parking or special needs please see the Camp Ranger.
It would be a great idea to bring hand carts or wagons to haul gear for all events.
No ground fires permitted on this site with the exception of the campfire area, please use off the ground pits (which you must bring). Be careful if the wind is high! We don't want to set the county on fire!
The Campfire area is located behind Campsites 5 and 6 near the wood fence. Please do not move it or do campfire elsewhere, and please make sure it is cold to the touch when finished.
Leave no trash -- if you haul it in, haul it out. Camp does not have a trash service.
A unit roster is required as part of the check-in procedure. All units and district or council events must provide the camp with a roster of all attendees. These must be sorted by registered youth, registered adult and guest. Please turn these into the ranger upon arrival.
No tractors, mowers, Mules, Gators, Rhinos, 4-wheelers or other such ATV’s are approved for this property. If you wish to use these type vehicles please see the Ranger in advance of your event.
All vehicles driven on this property must be with a state licensed driver. Any ATV type vehicle or machinery must have a licensed driver 18 years of age or older, who has the proper ROHVA driver training.
Please contact the Ranger prior to your event with any details about your event he may need to know. He will try to mow areas for your event but must know ASAP where you plan to do your event.
If you have issues with any of these please contact the camp Ranger.
PJ Brown 512-484-9814
Thank You
Near Liberty Hill, Texas
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Day
08:00 AM
10:00 PM
Night
05:00 PM
10:00 AM
Campsite Policy and Rules
- All units must satisfy BSA two deep leadership standards
- All program area fees must be paid in advance to the Capitol Area Council office
- Capitol Area Council Scouting units must pay $3 per person for use fee.
- Out of council Scouting units must pay $6 per person for use fee.
- A roster of all participants (unit or event) is required as part of the check-in procedure with the ranger. These must be sorted by registered youth, registered adult and guest.
- Bring a completed BSA Medical Form (parts A&B) for every participating Scout and adult
- Please camp in the campsite reserved.
- Hammocks are prohibited.
- Bathroom facilities with toilets are available.
- No ground fires permitted on this site with the exception of the campfire area.
- Be careful if the wind is high! We don't want to set the county on fire!
- Please make sure it is cold to the touch when finished.
- Clean your campsite and take all trash with you when you leave the camp.
- Please behave according to the Scout Law and the Outdoor Code.
- Parking for all is in the parking lot. No cars should be past this point.
- Even though we are at a Scout camp please secure and lock your vehicle and securely stow all belongings.
- For ADA parking or special needs please see the Camp Ranger.
- All vehicles driven on this property must be with a state licensed driver.
- No tractors, mowers, Mules, Gators, Rhinos, 4-wheelers or other such ATV’s are approved for this property. If you wish to use these type vehicles please see the Ranger in advance of your event.
- Any ATV type vehicle or machinery must have a licensed driver 18 years of age or older, who has the proper ROHVA driver training.
- All units must follow all Capitol Area Council and National BSA policies
- If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the ranger on duty.
- Council refund policy will be in effect for all fees paid and owed
Check-In Procedures
When you get to camp for your campout, your unit leaders must check in with the Campmaster or Ranger.
A roster of all participants (unit or event) is required as part of the check-in procedure with the ranger. These must be sorted by registered youth, registered adult and guest. Also bring a completed BSA Medical Form (parts A&B) for every participating Scout and adult.
If you reserved a program area please contact the Ranger. Please have hard copies of all of your necessary certifications (RSO, Rifle Instructor, Safety Afloat, etc). You will NOT be allowed to use equipment if you can’t provide proof of necessary certifications.
Please contact Smilin V Ranger PJ Brown at (979) 417-6564 prior to your event if you have questions or if you have special requests.
Check-Out Procedures
Before you leave, check out with the ranger or campmaster on duty. They will inspect your campsite/bathhouse/other usage areas for cleanliness before releasing you to leave.
Smilin V Ranger PJ Brown at (979) 417-6564
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