This historic camp was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california edison power company, and opened in 1947. Troop 3 will be attending summer camp in 2017 at shaver lake, camp chawanakee. Camp chawanakee, which is run by the boy scouts of america, has two separate campgrounds. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council bsa serving. Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca yelp. Camp chawanakee in shaver lake camp chawanakee 43485. California felt arrowheads at the best online prices at ebay. At the top of the four lane continue on for six miles until you arrive in the village of shaver lake.
The campground is located on the west shore of shaver lake. Camp is about 1 hour north east of fresno, ca following route 168 to shaver lake. Our 252 campsites are available to the public, and theyre complete with electricity, free cable television service, and limited. Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca. We built camp edison in 1963 in a pine forest on the western shores of shaver lake, california. Camp chawanakee with an interactive map and directions. The beauty and majesty of shaver lake will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience. Now yearround camping is available at camp chawanakee with the addition of 11 new log cabins. Vintage boy scout 1951 camp chawanakee felt chief patch set of 3, shaver lake, ca. California summer camps map of northern california. Dont miss this amazing eventtell a friendbring a friend. Camp chawanakee is covered by the shaver lake, ca us topo map quadrant.
Gift cards for camp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca. In its design for a boy scouts dining hall at camp chawanakee, henderson architectural group inc. Camp chawanakee bsa 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664 event resources. Camp is about 1 hour north east of fresno, ca following route 168 to shaver lake village. Camp chawanakee topo map, fresno county ca shaver lake area. Its one of the many coves at shaver lake, which is located in the sierra national forest in california. This does not include spending allowance for the boys. The shaver lake trophy trout project is a nonprofit organization to educate the public on fishing and make shaver lake a fishing destination. It can be cooler in the early morning and evenings so be prepared for all kinds of weather including cold and rain. Camp chawanakee, a boy scout camp run by the sequoia council, is held on a peninsula in the south of shaver lake. Bsa troops from all over california attend each summer. We arrived at camp early on the afternoon of sunday, july 6, after a lengthy but comfortable bus ride, including the traditional stop at the innout in fresno.
Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts. Cabins at camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts of. Camp edison is a premier campground with a wide variety of excellent amenities that rival many resorts. Brief video from my tent to above camp chawanakee and shaver lake using a dji spark. Camp chawanakee map fresno county, california mapcarta. Shaver lake real estate shaver lake ca homes for sale. The beauty and majesty of camp will act as a natural backdrop for an exceptional outdoor learning experience. Camp chawanakee topo map in fresno county, california. Camp chawanakee is a bsa summer camp located on the shore of shaver lake in the sierra national forest, california.
Camp chawanakee is a cultural feature locale in fresno county. Camp chawanakee 43485 dinkey creek rd shaver lake, ca 93664 5598412117. The camp is situated on the banks of shaver lake in the high sierras, and annually plays host to more than. Have the best week ever at one of these chill summer camps. The weather at camp for most of the summer is sunny and warm. Cross country road trip from florida to california. Shaver lake is an artificial lake on stevenson creek, in the sierra national forest of fresno county, california. Camp chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 scouts and no facilities to todays 4,400 scouts and scouters with complete array of permanent, upto. It is owned and operated by sequoia council sc overview. Our staff is well versed in the scouts bsa and venture programs. Boy scouts dining hall at camp chawanakee, shaver lake, california. Boy scouts dining hall at camp chawanakee, shaver lake. Bsacamp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake.
Nestled among the towering pine trees, a little over two miles from the charming town of shaver lake and five miles from the lakeside spot of camp chawanakee, outdoor fun will always be easy to find. Your scout unit can spend a weekend or more on beautiful shaver lake located at the 5,200 ft elevation level in the central sierra. One look and youll see why vacationers visit to waterski, fish for trout and camp among the pines. The days were filled with merit badges classes trail to. Camp chawanakee is a premier scout camp that offers units fun and engaging activies and reinforces the units own. Why do i refer to this lovely spot as camp chawanakee cove. Camp chawanakee pre camp information camp chawanakee is located at an elevation of 5,300 ft. Camp chawanakee was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california edison power company. X goes to camp chawanakee boy scout camp 2018 duration. Because camp chawanakee s family camp is located here. Once at shaver lake village, turn right onto dinkey creek road and proceed about 1. Camp chawanakee has grown from a capacity of 100 scouts and no facilities to todays 4400 scouts and scouters with complete group of permanent facilities. Find chawanakee on the banks of shaver lake, a popular recreation destination in the sierra national forest. Bsa boy scouts scouting camping shaver lake sierra.
Camp chawanakee sequoia council boy scouts of america. Zillow has 80 homes for sale in shaver lake ca matching. Bsa\ camp chawanakee, 43485 dinkey creek rd, shaver lake, ca restaurant inspection findings and violations. Once at shaver lake village, turn right onto dinkey creek road and. This includes cost of summer camp, patches, travel to and from chawanakee. The primary coordinates for camp chawanakee places it within the ca 93664 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Camp chawanakee cultural feature locale in fresno county. What to expect at camp chawanakee mark bachman, assistant scoutmaster camp chawanakee.
Check for ratings on facilities, restrooms, and appeal. This historic camp was founded on shaver lake in 1946 by a grant from the federal government, the civilian conservation corps and southern california. The camp has friendly and energetic staff that really want to both help the kids grow and. Camp is about 1 hour east of fresno, ca following route 168 to shaver lake village. See the free topo map of camp chawanakee a locale in fresno county california on the shaver lake usgs quad map. Our camp chawanakee staff is eager to help make your summer experience a rewarding and meaningful one. Our boy scout troop came up from san diego, which was a good haul in itself, but all considered. Camp edison is operation by southern california edison. Welcome to the pride of the sequoia council, camp chawanakee. Find camp chawanakee in shaver lake with address, phone number from yahoo us local.
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