A little known jewel exists in our Council This is Camp Riggs Johnston. It is nestled in the Redwoods by Eureka, CA.
Kitchen, dining hall and one of the bunkhouses at Camp Riggs Johnston near Eureka.
This former logging camp has served
as a Scout camp since 1952.
Camp Riggs Johnston was
formerly a logging camp belonging to the Carson Lumber Company.
Originally a large lumber
camp complete with rail facilities including an engine house and water
tower,
there is presently little
remaining.
The present dining hall
and
kitchen were part of the original facility.
Through the years there
were a number of owner ending with the present owner, Pacific Lumber
Company.
The camp has been leased
to the Scouts since 1952. At the present time the council has a
resident caretaker/ranger
living at the camp.
Plans are presently in
the
works to install a new water system and well and eventually a shower
facility.
Presently there is no
drinking
water or showers at the camp.
Campers are asked to bring
their own drinking water.
If you are interested
in Camp Riggs Johnston, contact the
Redwood Empire Council,
Eureka at (707) 443-8345.
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