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San Diego Youth Aquatic Center

Located on Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Aquatic Park.
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Camp Bashor

Located at Otay Lakes Regional Park.
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Camp Balboa

Located behind Council headquarters in Balboa Park, just a short walk from the world famous San Diego Zoo.

Mataguay Scout Ranch

Nestled in the pines and oaks of our local mountains, just 50 miles northeast of downtown San Diego.

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Facility Rentals

Campsite and facility assignments are made predicated upon your group's needs, the needs of other groups, the availability of our volunteer Campmasters, Rangemasters and Lifeguards for the facilities we have open on your desired dates.

Reservation requests are reviewed weekly. Your reservation will be confirmed by e-mail.

Please phone the Council Camping Department one week after your request is sent to make sure that it was received. Our phone number is 619.298.6121 or email sdiccamp@scouting.org.

Our Properties

Mataguay Scout Ranch

BSA Chartered units, committees, training: Reservation Request

NON BSA groups/outside user group: Reservation Request

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Camp Bashor

BSA Chartered units, committees, training: Reservation Request

NON BSA groups/outside user group: Reservation Request

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Camp Balboa

BSA Chartered units, committees, training: Reservation Request

NON BSA groups/outside user group: Reservation Request

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San Diego Youth Aquatic Center

Read the camp policies before registering.

NOTE: Reservations for boats, equipment and meeting rooms can be made from two (2) weeks to six (6) months in advance. If it is less than two weeks you MUST contact the Camping Department to check availability.

NOTE: Reservations are reviewed weekly. You will be notified if changes are needed to be made to your reservation.

BSA Chartered units, committees, training: Reservation Request

NON BSA groups/outside user group: Contact the Camping Department

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Additional Safety Considerations

Additional Requirements

Camping and Island Road Closure Information

Contact the City of San Diego:

Park and Recreation Dept.
Developed Regional Park Division
2125 Park Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101

619.235.1169

‍Summary Information

Boating and Aquatic Equipment

Fee Schedule

Cubs may only use canoes and rowboats

‍Vessel Agreement

‍Sailboats require participant to be proficient and able to rig own sails.

  • One adult with Safety Afloat training for every ten people on the water
  • One adult with Safe Swim Defense training for every ten people on the water
  • Qualified supervision
  • One person acting as a lookout
  • Response personnel
  • One adult certified in CPR

Meeting Rooms

Fee Schedule

When selecting a time, be sure to include time for setup and cleanup.

Dorm Rooms and Kitchen

Fee Schedule

You must contact the Camping Department for availability and reservations. The Camping Department is available via email or at 619.298.6121

Non-BSA User Groups

Fee Schedule

You must contact the Camping Department for availability and reservations. The Camping Department is available via email or at 619.298.6121

Upcoming Events
May
16
2025 Tiwahe Lodge Encampment
6:00 PM
May
16
First Aid / Adult CPR Review / Challenge
6:00 PM
May
17
Wilderness and Remote First Aid
9:00 AM
May
17
HALTT Session III
8:00 AM
May
17
Electronics Merit Badge at UCSD
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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