Fall Family Campout — Camp Baldwin, Oct 16–18
Join us for a cozy fall weekend at Camp Baldwin, tucked on the dry side of Mt. Hood near Dufur, Oregon (~2 hours from Portland). Post-wildfire season, pre-snow — it's the sweet spot for a campout. Expect crisp days (mid-50s°F), cold nights (down near 35–40°F), and plenty of fishing, hiking, and mountain biking to go around.
The Details
- When: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18
- Where: Camp Baldwin, Dufur, OR — Sahalee campsite (and Bear Springs for any overflow)
- Cost: $15 per person, per night — join for Friday, Saturday, or both
- Includes: Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast (BYO sack lunch for Saturday)
- RSVP deadline: October 11 — be sure to update the quantity to match your family's headcount
A Scout Is Helpful — Volunteers Needed
We can't run this campout without everyone pitching in. We'll especially need a hand with the cooking and cleanup. To maximize our time, we're keeping meals simple, with as much prep done ahead of time as humanly possible. Everyone should bring their own mess kits (a plate, bowl, cup and utensils) and will be responsible for cleaning those but we'll also need help cleaning the group cookware.
Many hands make light work so please grab a shift below.
Packing List
Two nights outside calls for layers, rain gear, and a sense of adventure. Use this list as a starting point to make sure you and your Scout are packed and ready.
The 6 Scout Essentials for your Day Pack
· First Aid Kit
· Water Bottle
· Trail Food
· Flashlight
· Whistle
· Sun Protection
Sleeping & Bedding
· Tent for your family
· Sleeping pad
· Sleeping bag rated for cold weather
· Pillow
Toiletries
· Toothbrush and toothpaste
· Towel/washcloth/shampoo
· Comb/ Brush
· Deodorant
· Sunscreen
Clothing
· Pajamas
· Underwear
· Warm layers
· Jacket
· Poncho or rain gear
· Hats (both for cold weather and sun protection)
· Hand warmers or gloves
· Jeans
· extra shoes (closed-toe) or waterproof boots
· extra socks
Other Items
· Mess Kit (plate, bowl, cup, utensils)
· Sack Lunch for Saturday
· A bundle of firewood to share for group campfires
· Fishing gear if you would like to fish
· Mountain bike gear if you would like to ride
· Large Garbage bag to contribute the the Pack cleaning supplies
You can drive to the campsite to drop off gear, but you'll need to repark your car afterward — it's about a ¼–½ mile walk back (we can shuttle as needed). There's also a shortcut footpath on the east side of the lake straight to Sahalee.
Getting There:
🚧 Route note: The Hwy 35/44 intersection may still be closed from the Grasshopper fire — if so, plan to route through The Dalles instead. We'll share an updated driving map as soon as we know more.
📵 Unplug for the weekend: Please help keep the campground device-free for kids — no phones, iPads, or video games. Parents, we're leading by example too.
