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Aquila Vista Recreation Site is available for overnight group camping for up to 30 people by obtaining a special recreation permit. The site is located in the heart of the forest next to a large beaver pond. There is plenty of hiking and natural beauty to see at Aquila Vista including a small waterfall. Amenities include vault toilet, two group picnic shelters with multiple picnic tables and a metal fire ring. There is no running water at Aquila Vista; ensure that you bring plenty of drinking, cooking and sanitation water. There is no firewood at the site or firewood collection allowed, please bring your own firewood if you wish to have a fire. The campsite can have mosquitoes in the summer; bring bug repellent. Make reservations no sooner than 14 days in advance of your stay to enable permit processing. Interested groups should contact the BLM Northwest Oregon District Office by sending an email to [email protected]. Know Before You Go: Camping within a quarter mile of the Molalla River is limited to the Three Bears and Cedar Grove Campgrounds. Fires are limited to the steel fire rings or BBQ grills provided. No firewood collection is allowed; bring your own local firewood. Pack-it in, pack-it out. There is no cell phone service within the Molalla River drainage. Caution: Watch out for log trucks that frequently use the road. Point of Interest: Molalla Recreation Area is the gateway to Table Rock Wilderness. Explore Oregon Recreation: Molalla River Corridor
The Molalla River is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Molalla in Clackamas County. From the town of Molalla, drive east on Main St/OR 211. Veer right at the OR 211/Mathias Road intersection, follow signs for Feyrer Park. Once past Feyrer Park, cross over the Molalla River, turn right, and follow signs for Dickey Prairie Rd. Continue south on Dickey Prairie Rd, keeping the Dickey Prairie Store on your left. At 3.7 miles past the store, turn right on Molalla Forest Rd and cross Glen Avon Bridge.
Special Recreation Permit Fees
This camp was a big dissapointment and waste of money. The dinning hall was a very small and did not have enough space to fit all the troops. The camp had great staff but was very shorthanded. Not to mention the shortage of merit badge classes. To conclude, the shooting range instructors were incredibly rude and disrespectful.
I have been to this Boy Scout camp many times and it always shows me and the scout troop a good time. The staff is always helpful and willing to give all of their attention to the kids. This being my local council I try to get here every other year. Another highlight of the camp is that it is on the banks of Crescent Lake. Clean clear water that can be a little choppy in the afternoons but still a great lake to take a swim in all summer. This year they added a huge water feature that allows the kids to climb on top of and jump off. Even with all of the activities on the waterfront the staff does a great job of ensuring the safety of everyone swimming, boating, and just spending time on the beach. I will definitely keep bringing my troop here in the future. Just one word of advice, do not forget the mosquito repellent.
Attend in summer 2019. It was clearly a rebuilding year and the staff was less than prepared. The Camp Coordinator quit mid week. Food was very bad, tents in bad condition (we used our own). A number of merit badges cancelled the day before we arrived and the firearms staff was fired while we were walking up to the range for our tour.
Beautiful location but that Camp Director was sour every day and clearly did not know how to set a fun tone for the camp. Staffing was so bad that a number of the Trail to First Class sessions couldn't even be signed off by the people "teaching" them.
Overall very bad, except for the location. If they addressed their staffing and leadership, it could be worth attending.
2017 - Generally enthusiastic and friendly staff; fantastic waterfront, shooting ranges and high adventure activities; waterfront SAFE. Gorgeous location. Dining hall well run, with enough food options for my selective eater. Showering facilities need updating. Had a solid good week!
