High Desert Council, Scouting America is the regional Scouting organization serving Albuquerque and southern New Mexico. It runs Cub Scout day camps with themed activities and shooting sports, and operates Campbell Scout Ranch east of Albuquerque in the Sandia Mountains for camping. Programs serve registered Scouts and their families rather than open public enrollment.
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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 High Desert Council, Scouting America directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★Andy MeyerThe Great Southwest Council run by the worst Scout Executive ever! He has destroyed this council and the District Commissioner is rotten to the core! The best thing National can do is merge this council! There is not program for troops or packs!! They are down thousands of scouts and many units have closed!! National needs to step up!
★★★★★Melvin HansonIt's a great organization that work to provide a great environment to help support youths and they grow into adulthood I'm very proud of all the volunteers that put in the effort to make this work.
★VinnyThe Cons. I had extremely high hopes to show Gorham Scout Ranch an Amazing Chef with Excellent food that they may have never seen before. Comes out that you will be paid literally a month after being there. After working 16+ hours a day, 7 days a week, no breaks, and sleeping in a tent. I did not receive my last check, had to call and received it a month later. Only to find out I got paid for a half a days work... Calling the New Mexico labor board! The Pros. Ranger Bob is the Man!!
★★★★★Emily FranklinHardworking bunch putting together great programs for SW kids!
★★Clifford FI stopped in to the scout store to pick up a few accessories for my son. The clerk at the scout store could only talk about money. That appears to be all the BSA is interested in anymore - money. They really don't care about your boys but they do care about them bringing in cash with fundraisers. This organization has truly lost it's way in the world.