Camps

Camp Indian Echo Closed Until Further Notice

Due to previously reported water well issues, Camp Indian Echo will remain closed until further notice. Currently, there is a vacant camp ranger position at another GSWCF camp property – Camp Wai Lani – so the current ranger at Indian Echo, Deb D’Elia, will be moving into the Camp Wai Lani ranger position. If you have an existing reservation for camping or plans to attend an event at Camp Indian Echo, please contact Kristie Wiley: (813) 262-1765 to discuss further.

The GSWCF volunteer-led Properties Committee continually reviews and discusses plans for all camps to ensure the council offers the most effective outdoor program services possible while using resources wisely and being fiscally responsibe by managing costs. Information about future property plans will be shared as it becomes available.

The council has five camp properties and the Plant City Troop House, providing many opportunities for resident and day camping as well as other programs.

A summer camp brochure is distributed in the spring with information on programs, dates, locations and age requirements. Whether your daughter is interested in horseback riding, sailing or dramatic arts, there is a place for her at a camp!

Please Note: For directions to camp properties or to schedule a camp visit, please e-mail ayates@gswcf.org or call (813) 281-4475, ext 1690.

Camp Dorothy Thomas

Offers more than 220 acres of campgrounds with a pool, horse stables, sports court, archery range, nature trails, softball diamond and challenge course.

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Camp Scoutcrest

Is a 24-acre lakefront aquatic camp with sailing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and traditional camp activities.

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Camp Wai Lani

Has 48 acres with a marine lab, catamarans, sailboats, canoes, pool and sports court.

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Camp Indian Echo

Is a 160-acre nature sanctuary with canoeing, swimming, hiking, wilderness camping and a horse stable.

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Camp Wildwood & Equestrian Program

589 acres of original Florida – piney woods and palmettos in sandy soil, huge live oaks with Spanish moss and marshlands. Olympic pool, equestrian barn with two lighted riding arenas, challenge course, climbing wall, nature center, homestead program, compass & geo cashing courses, off road biking on miles of biking/hiking trails, archery, game field and canoes.

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Plant City Troop House

Sits on 10 acres and features a lodge, pond and access to a park.