Mataguay Scout Ranch

Mataguay Scout Ranch, a 600+ acre property owned and operated by the San Diego-Imperial Council, is an excellent destination for year-round camping. Open to all Scouting units and other non-Scout organizations. This includes packs, dens, troops, crews, church groups, clubs, and associations. Many of the camp's facilities are available for your unit's program. These include lodges, cabins, and administration buildings that you can use for unit training, center of operations, or just as a getaway spot. All campsites at Mataguay have KYBOs (latrines), running water, and campfire rings. There are also several large campfire rings on the reservation if you wish to put on a large program in the evening. On the ranch's grounds, many hiking trails and areas are to be explored. The Mataguay Pacific Crest Connector Trail is a seven-mile trail into the camp from Barrel Springs for those looking for more challenging trails. There certainly is enough room for a group of any size.

Besides camping, hiking, and general outdoor fun, there are countless things to do at Mataguay during the year. Available programs include archery, swimming at the pool, boating at the lake, .22 rifle, black powder (muzzle loading) rifle, shotgun, and BB gun shooting. For older Scouts, COPE and Climbing/Rappelling are available. These programs can be tailored to meet your unit's goals, from pleasure use to merit badge, advancement, and other special camp programs. Units can provide their own lifeguards and range masters, or these can be arranged through the Ranch Director.

Several annual programs are also offered, including spring and fall family camping. Weekend campers can also work toward special Mataguay awards: NRA qualifications, Hiker's Award, and MSR Naturalist.

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Other summer program features include real glider flights, geocaching, mountain boarding, COPE, and extensive instruction for over 40 merit badges.