Nestled within the heart of the Shawnee National Forest and surrounded by the picturesque Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, Camp Pine Ridge offers a breathtaking 150-acre haven. Towering pines, an abundance of wildlife, vibrant wildflowers, and captivating sunsets create an enchanting backdrop for visitors. Located along the serene shores of Little Grassy Lake, it’s the perfect location for unforgettable adventures.
Places to Stay
Tent Camping
Year-round tent camping is available for Scouts and non-Scouts alike. Pine Ridge features several quaint campsites, each with its own pavilion. Most camping areas are equipped with water spigots and outdoor pit toilet facilities. Please contact our Camping Department if you have questions about water and bathroom availability for your camping area.
Cabin Camping
- Musgraves Lodge: This cabin houses 18 with bunks and is equipped with a refrigerator and wood-burning stove. Water and a latrine are outdoors. Units will need to provide their own wood, food, cooking utensils and stove.
- Troop Lodge: The smaller of the cabins, this cabin has bunks for 8 with room for more on the floor. It also has a wood-burning stove and a refrigerator and uses the same outdoor water and latrine as Musgraves Lodge. Units provide their own wood, food, cooking utensils and stove.
Things to Do
- Kayaks
- Canoes
- Fishing
- Pontoon boat
- BB range
- Archery range
- Climbing and Rappelling
Dining Hall & Meeting Spaces
Bailey Lodge
Come enjoy this dining hall available for meetings and Courts of Honor. The hall is heated by a furnace, but units can also take advantage of the beautiful fireplace. Water, flush bathrooms and a full kitchen are available. A large attached pavilion allows units to extend their activities outside. It is not available for overnight stays.
Akela's Pavilion
Akela's pavilion is a large open-air pavilion available to all units and makes a great meeting site. A restroom with running water is located near the pavilion.
Amphitheater
Pine Ridge features a large outdoor amphitheater situated against Little Grassy Lake. This beautiful area is great for outdoor presentations, ceremonies, and putting on a campfire program!
Maps
Find your way with one of these maps (.pdf files)
Contact Us
To make a reservation or modify an existing reservation, please visit our Camp Reservation page. If you need assistance, please contact our support staff by phone (314-256-3090), email (help@stlbsa.org), or our online help center.
Caretaker: Clint Russell | 618-499-2221 | Clint.Russell@scouting.org
Address: 1139 Pine Ridge Lane, Makanda, IL 62958 (On Little Grassy Lake. From Giant City Road, turn on Grassy Road. Once you cross the dam, turn right on the gravel road and follow it to the camp.)
