Hale Scout Reservation is a 620-acre Boy Scouts of America summer camp in the Winding Stair Mountains of the Ouachita National Forest near Talihina, Oklahoma, run by the Indian Nations Council. Over five summer weeks, Scout troops pursue merit badges and outdoor adventure, including a shooting sports complex (archery, rifle, shotgun) and the 'Soaring to Eagle' program for new Scouts.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Hale Scout Reservation directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Sam AnfinsonHave had several amazing experiences as a scout!
★★★★★GrahamGreatest place for summer camp been coming here five years now
★★★★★Chase EubanksI went just this year and 2 years ago with my troop and I could say they all have enjoyed the camp. But as a scout who's first camp in boy scouts here, let me give you some tips before going to this great camp! 1. Keep a spoon on you at all times. That's because week 4 of the 2025 HSR camp, a SPL was crowned spoon king and every meal he would do "SPOON CHECK" and everyone would say, "SPOON!". 2. Go for 1 or 2 Eagle merit badges each time. They will go over most of the merit badge if not the entire thing in 3 days. Which is pretty awsome! I know I took E-prep this week and they made us complete it besides the 3 other requirements you have to do on your own. (Which are all first class requirements btw) Now let me get into the rest of the other reviews. So no, the food is not bad. It actually all using the MyPlate source and the head chef is a nice lady to talk to! Also yes there are daddy long legs everywhere on your tent but spraying bug spray in the morning in the inside of my tent really helps. And no there are no black widows anymore. (Unless you go week 1 or 2) Don't spend your money on the first day at the trading post! They have so many great deals later in the week but definitely spend money on the first day, because some items will not be there the next so if you want something, get it before it's too late!
★★★★★Crystal WilliamsonWe had a great week visiting Camp Hale for Scout camp in summer 2025!
★★★★★Travis LawDinner lunch or breakfast. All the meals at camp tast great. Remember to save your spoon.