901 Masonite Industrial Rd
Navarro, CA 95463
(707) 633-3020
Description
In 2012, Redwood Empire Council sold Camp Masoninte-Navarro to the Northwest Stewards. At that time, the camp name changed to Camp Navarro. Since that time, Scouting groups in the council have occasionally used the camp. Many upgrades to the facilities have been done including, but not limited to:
- Landscaping
- Remodel of downstairs of Bosch Lodge
- New floor in main area of Bosch Lodge
- New windows & doors in Staff Cabins
- Path lighting in the Staff Cabin area
- WiFi in Bosch Lodge
History
In 1954 the Scout way of camping changed and the summer-style camp was established. By this time the Masonite Corporation has purchased the land that runs along Highway 128 to Ukiah, and north and south for many miles. Late in 1955 the birth of a camp came to pass. The Masonite Corporation and the then Sonoma-Mendocino Area Council entered into a lease agreement at $1 per year for what became Camp Navarro. In the early 1970’s the council executive board started making progress towards the donation of the property. On August 29, 1973 Camp Navarro became property of the Boy Scouts of America. The name was changed to Camp Masonite-Navarro to show appreciation to the Masonite Corporation.
In 1996, camp celebrated its 40th anniversary. (For a more complete description of the history of camp check out the Orca Lodge History Book.)
Activities
- Camping
- Nature Trail
- Hiking
- Fishing
Facilities
The most recent addition to camp by the Boy Scouts is a two-story lodge. The upstairs is a complete dinning hall, seating about 300 people with cooking, cleaning and receiving facilities. The lower level of the lodge houses offices, a medical room, storage rooms, restrooms and a trading post. The camp comes complete with archery and rifle ranges, scoutcraft areas, waterfront (seasonal), campfire center, staff shower building, staff and family cabins and parking.
There are 11 camps on the hill each with 1-5 three-sided cabins, sleeping up to eight people. Pit toilets and running water are available nearby. A fire ring and tables are provided in each campsite. Trash should be taken out with your group or check with the director of the particular your group may be attending. During the winter months when the river is prone to flooding and access to the other side of the river is limited and sometimes un-passable.
Fire: Designated fire pits only
Water: Available, but check with the ranger to make sure it's turned on and drinkable.
Wood: Bring your own or check with the ranger.
Comments
Since the sale of camp in 2012, it has become increasingly difficult to get usage of Camp Navarro secured. Make sure you verify your reservation with the camp ranger before driving up to camp. You may be bumped for other more profitable groups.