Located in Southeast Missouri, in the shadow of Mt. Logan, is Camp Lewallen, 580 acres of first-rate Scouting experience. Lake Potashnick and the St. Francis River provide Scouts with endless water-based activities while the hundreds of acres of forest provide Scouts and their units with the ultimate camping environment.
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Property Reservation Portal
December - February, 2021
December - February, 2021
All tent camping and day pass fees are complimentary through the end of February, 2021 but reservations are required.
The property is open for day and overnight use by families and by groups of ten or less per regulations where the unit is chartered and the location of the camp.
Property Reservation Portal
After February, 2021
After February, 2021
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Location Details
Camp Lewallen
1588 Wayne Route K
Silva, MO 63964
(Located at the end of Hwy K, 2 miles west of Hwy 67 and 30 miles south of S bar F Scout Ranch)
To see camp photos please click here!
Camp Office: 573-224-5591
Year-Round Camping for Troops, Crews and Posts
Year-round tent camping is available in the Camporee Area for Scout troops, Venture crews and Explorer posts. Outdoor pit toilet facilities are conveniently located near the fields.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic overnight indoor accommodations are not available to units but are available to families (members of the same household).
Logan Lodge
Logan Lodge features bunks for 14, a refrigerator, range and wood-burning stove. Formerly known as the Health Lodge, this cabin was renovated by the Camp Lewallen Quartermaster Corps and is ready for action. Year-round water is available at the ranger station and portable toilet facilities are provided. The lodge is currently under renovation, it will be open for reservations soon.
Programs
Kyle Davidson Climbing Tower Complex
This great weekend program lets Scouts experience the thrill of high adventure while instilling composure and confidence in situations involving heights. The tower is available year-round for Scouts, Venturers and Explorers. The bouldering wall is available year-round for Cub Scouts. Units must provide a trained leader.
Anpetu-we Trail
A ten mile trail that offers an extraordinary hiking experience through the Camp Lewallen property. The trail is available year-round for Boy Scouts and Venturers.
Pioneering Kit
Led by a trained instructor, this one-of-a-kind program is designed to take a troop from basic knot tying to large building projects in the span of one day. The course promotes and develops Scouting skills and leadership. A pioneering kit is available for weekend use by Scout troops. Trained leadership must be provided by each troop.
Summer Camps
Camp Lewallen offers four sessions of Scouts BSA Summer Camp.
Anpetu-We Lodge Legacy Brick Plaza
The Anpetu-We Lodge of the Order of the Arrow is constructing a “legacy brick plaza” where Scouts and Scouters- both present and past, living and deceased- can be permanently recognized. The brick walkway and plaza will be located in front of Jarvis Dining Hall. Legacy Brick Plaza Flyer. Purchase Online.
Get outside and enjoy the quiet beauty of nature in the winter! Tent camping and day passes to all Greater St. Louis Area Council properties are complimentary through February. We also have discounts on cabins and other lodging options. Make your reservation today at stlbsa.org/properties/.
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Chuck Groshong
The end of year Duffle Bag Newsletter is now available. Stay in-the-know of all things Scouting for the Greater St. Louis Area Council!The end of year Duffle Bag Newsletter is now available. Stay in-the-know of all things Scouting for the Greater St. Louis Area Council! Simply click on the link below.
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Are you ready for the best summer of your life? Interviews for 2021 summer camp staff are happening today, tomorrow, and Thursday. We are looking for the best to put on an amazing program for our Scouts.
Head over to stlbsa.org/camps/work-at-our-camps/ to set your interview time. All interviews are being conducted virtually.
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