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Camp Haynes Camp
Haynes is a true wilderness camp designed for the more rugged Scout. Haynes
Scout Camp is located east of Silverton, Texas, at the foot of a canyon.
The camp was acquired in August of 1941. This camp was given by the
late John Haynes in memory of his mother. It included 80 acres of land
and was located 10 miles east and a little north of Silverton, Texas. Weekend
Camping at Haynes Scout Camp is ideal. The wilderness setting is unspoiled
with permanent strucutures. Campers need to bring their own water supply.
The entry road is extremely rough and sometimes will require Scouts
to hike in to camp.
The entrance is south of Texas Highway 256 and just east of FM 2167. This land was donated to
the South Plains Council, BSA and the Caprock Council of the Girl
Scouts. Let us use it well and protect
Camp is closed during the fall hunting season. Although hunting is not allowed on Camp, we close camp for safety. Just east of Camp Haynes is Caprock Canyons State Park. Reservations 1-512-389-8900. Park Headquarters 1-806-455-1492
We thank the South Plains Council, BSA for allowing us to include their history on this web site. Researched by: Harry B. Massingill, Jr., District Executive – April 1987. Revised: 1/91 Additional pages will be added as material becomes available |
