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At Hohn Scout Reservation the fun lasts all year long. In addition to summer camp, COPE, Climbing, Sail Master and Camporee weekends, Hohn offers a world of resources and opportunities for Scouting units and community groups. Our Campmaster Corps provides service and support to units and assists with camp check-in and check-out. To schedule a trip to Hohn Scout Reservation, Download, complete and submit a Short Term Reservation form to the Council Office. The form is available in the forms section of this site.
Camping:
There are thirteen developed campsites at the Hohn Scout Reservation, each with a shelter, picnic tables, nearby latrine and available fire barrels. There are shower and laundry facilities nearby for use during warm months. There is water in the campsites from April 1 through October 1. Primitive camping is allowed throughout camp with prior knowledge and approval of the Camp Ranger.
Cost:
GRC Scouting Groups – No charge
Non GRC Scouting Groups - $1.00/person/night
Non Scouting Groups - $5.00/person/night
Cleaning and Damage Deposit $25.00 per campsite
Hiking:
The Kit Carson Trail is an 8-mile long trail roughly following the perimeter of camp. It travels through the outskirts of camp over hilly terrain and offers a fun and challenging section along the bluff over-looking the Lake of the Ozarks. For more information on the trail, click the link above.
In additional to the campsites, certain facilities and equipment at camp are available for rental use:
Fischer Lodge:
This lodge has one large room with fireplace, couches, and chairs. There is a large bedroom with four beds and a smaller room with two. There is a restroom with a shower in this building. Water is available from April 15 - October 1.
Cost:
Scouting Groups $25.00/day ($50.00/weekend)
Non Scouting Groups - $50.00/day ($100.00/weekend)
Cleaning and damage deposit - $25.00
Parkhurst Staff Lodge:
This newly renovated lodge has two spacious sleeping rooms, a kitchen with stoves and refrigerators, and a dining area. Tables and chairs are available. Adjacent to the lodge is a heated shower facility. The building is heated and has bunks for 30 people.
Cost:
Scouting Groups -$50.00/day ($75.00/weekend)
Non Scout Group - $100.00/day ($200.00/weekend)
Cleaning and damage deposit - $100.00
Canoes and Rowboats:
Canoes and rowboats are available for use on property only. Canoes and rowboats include paddles/oars, and PFD’s. All Safe Swim Defense and Safety Afloat requirements must be met.
Cost:
Scouting Groups - $5.00 each/day
Non Scouting Groups - $10.00 each/day
Rifle and Archery Range:
An archery range and rifle range are available for use by Scouting groups in the off-season. Personal Bows, arrows, and firearms are not allowed. Targets, ammunition, and cleaning of rifles are the responsibility of the party using the equipment. No equipment may be taken off Scout property. A certified NRA instructor or National Camp School Shooting Sports Director is required to use the range.
Scouting Groups – $25.00 per day
Cost:
$100.00 Deposit
Other camp equipment:
Tents with floorboards ($5.00 each), dining flies ($5.00 each), cook kits ($3.00 each), utensil kits ($2.50 each), griddles ($2.50 each), and Dutch ovens ($2.50 each) are available to check out from the Campmaster or camp ranger with prior request. If items are lost, damaged, or not turned back in, your group will be charged the full replacement cost for these items.
