Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council's Camp Properties
What’s great about Girl Scout camp? Everything! Girl Scout camp is a place where girls are encouraged to discover new things and learn new skills. Breathing fresh air, exploring new challenges, participating in fun activities, and learning to work with girls from different places and varied backgrounds are all great reasons to camp.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council offers many opportunities for girls to enjoy camping. Each camp has a unique outdoor setting and has been developed with a particular type of camping and set of activities in mind. At camp, girls can pedal down a scenic path on a bicycle, paddle a canoe around an island, rig a sailboat, go swimming, or ride a horse down a winding trail. Girl Scout camp is an experience that puts girls in the outdoors away from the noise and distractions of the city.
Camp Agnes Arnold 
Shadow Lake, locate near Lake Conroe, is the main attraction at Camp Agnes Arnold, offering 35 acres of cool, refreshing fun for Girl Scouts. While camping, girls may enjoy canoeing and fishing on Shadow Lake, swimming at the pool, taking a walk down the Peace Pole trail, archery on the range overlooking the lake, or borrowing a bike to pedal through camp. The Nature Center hosts many displays on local plants and animals and includes classroom spaces for Girl Scouts to use. Adjacent to the Nature Center is a bird blind where girls can observe wildlife on Shadow Lake. Camp Arnold is also home to extensive hiking trails. Troops can sign up for the popular weekend hikes led by certified foresters and earn a special patch for their participation.
Camp Arnold is also home to the council’s Adventure Course, an arial ropes course which allows girls to team build with the low elements and climb a rock wall or cargo net, fly down a zip line or take a leap from the power pole.
Accommodations at Camp Arnold include platform tents, cabins, treehouse cabins, and the Fishing Village located right at the edge of Shadow Lake. The camp also features the Ann Temple Allen Lodge, a library, several classrooms, and an infirmary, all of which are air-conditioned. Camp Agnes Arnold is located adjacent to Misty Meadows Ranch and Camp Silver Springs in the Treelake complex.
Casa Mare
The warm, salty breezes, the call of gulls and the sight of sailboats gliding across Galveston Bay make Casa Mare a tropical paradise for ocean lovers and landlubbers alike. Located in Seabrook, Casa Mare is the perfect venue for seaside fun and also great for trips to Galveston or Kemah. It is home to the council’s sailing program, Mariners and also features a fishing pier, sand volleyball court near the water, pool, covered pavilion and archery range.
All accommodations at Casa Mare are dormitories. The camp also has an air-conditioned galley with classrooms, as well as the Margaret Sheriff Sailing Center which also includes classroom space for sailors in addition to housing the camp’s sailboat fleet.
Popular activities and features at Casa Mare:
- Amphitheater
- Animal track casting
- Archery
- Basketball court
- Bird watching
- Boat and ship watching
- Canoeing
- Day camp
- Day-only units
- Fishing
- Overnight units
- Playground
- Resident camp
- Rifle range
- Sailing (age specific)
- Service projects
- Stargazing
- Swimming pool
- Volleyball
- Wildlife observation
Misty Meadows Ranch
Misty Meadows Ranch is recognized as one of 2023's Best Summer Camps in the United Sates by Newsweek!
Horseback riding is the main attraction at Misty Meadows Ranch
located near Conroe. The McNair Equestrian Center is home to our herd
of 40 horses. Girl Scouts can attend the popular “Love, Hug and Groom”
program, sign up to ride horses, or simply watch the horses as they
play and graze in the camp’s extensive pastures. Girls may also enjoy
activities at the camp’s archery and rifle ranges or swim at the
camp’s pool. Girls can also interact with the animals at camp,
including goats and chickens.
During the summer months, Misty Meadows Ranch is home one of GSSJC’s three overnight camp programs.
Accommodations at Misty Meadows Ranch are dormitories and screened-in cabins, and the camp is also home to a new infirmary, a covered pavilion and the air-conditioned Wortham Lodge that houses a stage and classrooms. Misty Meadows Ranch is located adjacent to Camp Agnes Arnold and Camp Silver Springs in the Treelake complex.
Popular activities and features at Misty Meadows Ranch:
- Amphitheater
- Animal track casting
- Archery
- Basketball court
- Bird watching
- Cooking
- Camp Animals (Goats and Chickens)
- Day-only unit available
- Gaga ball
pit
- Hiking trails
- Horseback riding
- Overnight units available
- Plant identification, leaf rubbings/prints
- Overnight camp
- Rifle range (at adjacent Camp Misty Meadows)
- Service projects
- Softball field
- Stargazing
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Wildlife observation
Please note: Activities listed may require additional registration, trained volunteers, or certifications to participate.
Galveston Bay House
We are thrilled to announce that the new Galveston Bay House is now complete! This new camp property can serve as a hostel and launch point to discover Galveston Island attractions. The home is nestled on seven acres of land with natural water features for plenty of onsite exploration and activities. The Galveston Bay House can serve up 30 girls in two troops and is the perfect location for a weekend getaway as our Girl Scouts tour Galveston Island.
Popular activities and features at Galveston Bay House:
- Beach activities
- Crabbing and Fishing
- Bird watching
- Day-only unit
- Galveston Island and a state park nearby
- Overnight unit
- Service projects
Please note: Activities listed may require additional registration, trained volunteers or certifications to participate in.
Camp Pryor
Camp Pryor, located on the Colorado River near Nada, offers weekend horseback riding and the perfect space to explore the beaches of the Colorado River, learn outdoor cooking skills, or hike through camp.
Camp Pryor is currently going through a series of upgrades, the most recent featuring the newly constructed lake and ranch sites. Girls can stay in the renovated Wildflower Cabin Cluster, utilize classroom space at the Mamie E. George Activity Center, or host an activity at the DeSanctis Family Gathering Pavilion. The camp also features a pool and recently added lake.
Accommodations at Camp Pryor include a variety of cabin units located across the camp. The property also features the Mamie E. George Activity Center, DeSanctis Family Gathering Pavilion, a pool, and a lake.
Popular activities and features at Camp Pryor:
- Amphitheater
- Animal track casting
- Archery
- Biking
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Cooking
- Day-only unit available
- Day camp
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
- Horseback riding (on select weekends)
- Lake on property
- Nature study
- Overnight units available
- Plant identification, leaf rubbings/prints
- River activities (adjacent to Colorado River)
- Service projects
- Stargazing
- Swimming pool
- Wildlife observation
Please note: Activities listed may require additional registration, trained volunteers, or certifications to participate.
Camp Robinwood
Camp Robinwood, near Willis, is a beautiful camp offering Girl Scouts many different accommodations and activities. It is home to Lake Ann where girls can enjoy canoeing and other water fun. The camp is also home to the council’s riflery, Archers In Motion (AIM) programs, and Carousel weekend programs.
Accommodations include platform tents, cabins or dorms as well as a library and nature center. Camp Robinwood is just minutes from camps Agnes Arnold and Misty Meadows, and Girl Scouts can easily spend the weekend at Camp Robinwood and participate in activities, such as hiking or horseback riding, at these other camps.
Popular activities and features at Camp Robinwood:
- Amphitheater
- Animal track casting
- Archery
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Cooking
- Day-only unit available
- Fishing
- Gaga ball pit
- Hiking trails
- Lake on property
- Nature study
- Overnight units available
- Paddleboats
- Plant identification, leaf rubbings/prints
- Playground
- Resident camp
- Rifle range
- Service projects
- Softball field
- Stargazing
- Swimming pool
- Wildlife observation
Please note: Activities listed may require additional registration, trained volunteers. or certifications to participate.
Whispering Pines
Camp Whispering Pines in Garrison is the perfect getaway in the Piney Woods of east Texas. Girl Scouts will enjoy camping in the woods, hiking winding trails, and observing wildlife on the lake’s new deck. The camp is located near several east Texas attractions, such as the Texas Forestry Museum, Texas State Railroad, and more.
Camp Whispering Pines is also home to the council’s family camping program, allowing registered Girl Scouts and their families to enjoy a weekend in the woods.
Accommodations include platform tents, tee pees, dorms, and cabins.
Popular activities and features at Camp Whispering Pines:
- Animal track casting
- Archery
- Bird watching
- Canoeing
- Cooking
- Day-only units
- Family camping
- Hiking trails
- Lake on property
- Overnight units available
- Paddle boats
- Plant identification, leaf rubbings/prints
- Ropes assisted hill climbing course
- Service projects
- Swimming pool
- Texas Forestry Museum and Railroad nearby
- Wildlife observation platforms
Please note: Activities listed may require additional registration, trained volunteers, or certifications to participate.
