Schoepe Scout Reservation @ Lost Valley
Camp Ramah in Northern California
Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley is the Orange County Council's camp near Warner Springs, running week-long Sunday-to-Saturday resident summer camp for Scouts BSA alongside year-round group camping at rustic campsites. Campers stay overnight and choose from more than 40 merit badges plus archery, rifle and shotgun ranges, rock climbing, ATV riding, zip lining, welding, mountain biking, horseback riding, canoeing and two swimming pools, with a Project COPE challenge course and a Trail to First Class program for newer Scouts. The camp states it will endeavour to accommodate special dietary requirements, and camperships are available.
The practical details
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 Camp Ramah in Northern California directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★TrevorA beautiful summer camp with fantastic staff and program.
★★★★★Robert Smith🥰-The 10 mile dirt road in was in great shape, I led our caravan up it in my low clearance Two Wheel drive Nissan Cube at the posted speed of 15 mph and only had to pay attention to a handful of small ruts and rocks. No Problem. Some of our more urban drivers found it a nice adventure. Our Troop 134, Lakewood, just got back from our first trip to Lost Valley and our Scouts voted overwhelmingly to go back next year. Remarkable because we are in Long Beach Council not Orange County. We had boys and girls from 11 to nearly 18 at camp and all were very pleased with the range of merit badges on offer. Two things stand out from other camps. Hot showers! And the staff!!! I told Oscar, as he was delivering coffee for the adults in each campsite, that he was part of a "high service low profit enterprise! " You could see, in every staff interaction, that they were very well trained in customer service principles. "anything you need?" "Can I help you in any way" kind of attitudes that made the week most memorable and a joy. I love the setting. Many oak trees at 4500' that gave shade everywhere you could want it. 6 degrees cooler during the day than nearby Warner Springs, and light breezes made even the midday sun manageable. The evenings were cool and mild and some mornings even chilly. The camp staff announcements and programs were handled briskly and with amusement. The staff showed our scouts it was super cool to get up, speak, and join in robustly! The rifle and shotgun range staff were amazingly well qualified, helpful and encouraging. I learned a lot from them about being a better scouter and volunteer. There were piped water fountains all over the place and very nice split-faced concrete block pit toilets, The dining hall and food were exceptional by summer camp standards. Hot showers at the pool too. My 12 year old son took four challenging merit badges and completed his work handily with the staff's able assistance.😘
★★★★★Hall PestWent here as a chaperone with my son's scout troop. The staff is really what made the camp so fantastic. Typical scout summer camp activities set in a valley east of Temecula nestled into the Warner Springs area. Beautiful high desert scenery, however, really hot! The food was great and really good vegan and vegetarian options. I wasn't looking forward to going to camp, but so glad I did, again the staff at the camp really made it a wonderful experience.
★★★★★bob bakerBest scout camp in SoCal! Such great history, amazing staff and a beautiful camp. 10/10, highly recommend to all troops in the area. It has ATVs, horses, a ton of merit badges, High COPE, Zip Line, shotgun, rifle, BB guns, and much more.
★★★★★T DrakeWhat's not fun about a girl scout crashing a boy scout camp for some exploring R&R?! Memorial Weekend's open to public to check it out for yourself with a stay. Contact camp for info and reservations...