This is an information hub for families camping at Camp Clark to help you plan ahead for a great stay at camp.


Click Here - Family Camping Availability

Make your Reservation

Who can camp at Clark? This is a unique opportunity for Scouting families; at least one member of the family needs to be a currently-registered Scout or Scouting leader.

It’s easy to reserve your spot! Just check the availability chart and then fill out a brief online form with your information and site choices. We’ll call you within a few business days to confirm and complete payment.

Announcements

<aside> 📢 Family camping in 2023 will feature some family programming! You can look forward to family activities that may include campfire gatherings, field games, family fun box check-out, and more… and of course, your family can always choose to head out for off-camp adventures in the local area. See the fun list of things to do near Camp Clark for ideas…

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<aside> 💡 Now Hiring Camp Staff! Several camps are looking for a few more great role models to serve as camp staff members! Please recommend to youth aged 15 and older that serving on camp staff is a great way to help others, and gives great work experience. Some adult leadership positions are also available! More info here.

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About Camp Clark

You’ll love spending time with your family at our beautiful, secluded, and peaceful beachfront property just South of Cape Lookout on the Oregon coast.

There’s nothing like a beach sunset over Cape Lookout from Camp Clark!

There’s nothing like a beach sunset over Cape Lookout from Camp Clark!

Families will get a chance to camp in campsites or cabins, take walks on the beach, explore local lighthouses and other local attractions, and just have a nice, peaceful family time making memories!

Treat Camp Clark like your base camp to local adventures, or spend quiet time reading and playing games with the kids - no matter your style, you and your family will remember their special time at Camp Clark!

This portal has lots on information, starting with the topics on this page. If you have further questions, be sure to reach out to those on the ‘Contacts’ list.

Schedule

Arrival: 5-7pm on your arrival date. Please don’t come early, as we need time to make sure your campsite and shower room are ready.

Camp Days: Every day is a ‘free day!’ You can stroll the trails, hike the cape, meander the beach, or head into town for local attractions. See the ‘Things to Do’ page for ideas!

Departure: Any time before 1pm on your departure date.

Arrival Day - Entering Camp, Finding your Site, and Parking

All the details that you’ll need about arriving, parking, and departing are on our arrival and parking page:

Arrival & Parking

Campsites

There are 15 family campsites at Clark. Most are shared sites with plenty of room for two families. Each family makes their own reservation. Your site reservation may be noted ‘Site A’ or ‘Site B’ - which will also appear on your parking space and your shower room door.

Campsite FAQs

Campsites feature two-person mini-dacs with sleeping platforms. You’ll also have a firepit and dining shelter area.

Campsites feature two-person mini-dacs with sleeping platforms. You’ll also have a firepit and dining shelter area.

Camp Clark campsites are peaceful and beautiful.

Camp Clark campsites are peaceful and beautiful.

Campsite outhouses are all flushing toilets with real porcelain toilets and nearby hand-wash stations, plus you’ll have your own shower room with toilet, shower, sink at the showerhouse.

Campsite outhouses are all flushing toilets with real porcelain toilets and nearby hand-wash stations, plus you’ll have your own shower room with toilet, shower, sink at the showerhouse.

COVID-19

As of June 15, there is no mask requirement at camp and no other limitations. We will be asking simple covid screening questions before you exit your vehicle.

Rules

There aren’t a LOT of rules, but there are some. Please see the Safety Rules page.

Safety Rules

Things to Do

While in camp, families often enjoy playing games they’ve brought, throwing a frisbee or playing catch. Walks on the beach are popular, as well as visits to the tide-pools next to the cape. Want to get out and explore? There are lots of nearby attractions and activities to consider; we’ve collected a number of ideas for you on the ‘Things To Do’ page:

Things To Do

Fires & Firewood

At this time there is no fire ban in place, so you will be able to have a campfire in your campfire pit at your campsite. If this changes, we will update this paragraph.

Bring your own wood or purchase bundles for $4/bundle or $10/3bundles. The wood shed is located along the main road just before the shower house spur road. Self-service.

Premium Cabins

There are two premium cabins available for single-family use during family camp. For details see the premium cabins page.

Two cabins are available. See the cabin page for info.

Two cabins are available. See the cabin page for info.

Premium Cabins

Food

Families bring and cook their own food in their campsite. Each site has a picnic table and shelter. We suggest you bring a cooler, propane stove, cooking utensils, etc.

Other FAQs

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Special Needs

Health & Medicals

Other Topics

Is there something that you think should be added to this information portal? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Thanks!

Handy Links

BSA Medical Form

Council website camp downloads

Special Needs Form

Map - Driving to Camp Clark

Camp Clark Address & GPS Locations

Map-Camp Trails

Contacts

Contact Volunteer Services or the Camping Team for questions related to your reservation, fees, refunds, membership, youth protection training, etc.:

[email protected]

503.226.3423

The shower house features more than a dozen private, recently renovated shower rooms!

The shower house features more than a dozen private, recently renovated shower rooms!

Shower rooms are private and feature a shower, toilet, and sink. One shower room per family while you stay at Camp Clark!

Shower rooms are private and feature a shower, toilet, and sink. One shower room per family while you stay at Camp Clark!

Off-Season at Camp Clark

Weekend Pack & Troop Camping

Council camps are great places for pack and troop camping weekends. Details at https://cpcbsa.org/adventures/off-season-scout-unit-camping/

Current Weather at Camp:

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