Troops are invited to indicate their preference of campsites when they place their camp reservation with the council office. Preferences are not guarantees. If any troops change their numbers significantly it could affect how the campsites “fit” together. Troops can update their reservation preferences by contacting the council office at 503.225.5701 or [email protected]
The Camp Director will do their best to assign campsites based on reservation preference notes, in order of reservation number, and taking into consideration any special needs. Some campsites are popular (particularly Lookout, Baden Powell, Chinidere, and Bunyan) and troops should be prepared to receive their second choice, third choice, or none of their choices.
Troops should anticipate sharing a site with another troop unless they are a very large troop that will take up most or all of the space.
Sites are assigned about one week prior to arrival. Please see the campsite assignments chart to check for your site:
Campsites feature Adirondaks or MiniDaks, tables, shelters, handwash stations, and nearby flushing outhouses.
Adirondaks: Three-sided wooden structures with roofs and six wood platform bunks. Bunks do not have sleeping pads.
MiniDaks: Wooden A-frame structure with roofs and an opening one on side, covered by a canvas “door.” About the same size as a two-person tent, with two wood platform bunks. Bunks do not have sleeping pads. Most campsites also have at least one MiniDak with only one bunk, designed to be used by an adult leader and for storing gear.
Tents: Traditional A-frame canvas platform tent which can sleep two people. Only a few remain at Camp Meriwether, and are normally used by adult leaders and for storing gear.
Each campsite also has at least one med lock-box for securing medications. Refrigerated medicines may be stored in the health lodge refrigerator.
Photos of campsites can be viewed in the Campsite Photo Gallery:
(campsite photo gallery used to be located here - moved to Accommodations)
Can we bring our own tents?
Yes! Most campsites have room for a few tents - and it’s often a good idea to have a few for flexibility, for persons who prefer a tent, or just for gear storage. Bring them, and even if they’re left in your vehicle you’ve got options. We recommend bringing two or three pup tents just so you have options.
What are the dimensions of the bunks in the MiniDaks/Adirondacks?