Information for Camp Tres Ritos (Scout-owned)


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NM - 75
Vadito, NM 87579

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    Comments for Camp Tres Ritos

    Merit badge sessions are held in the forest and along trails. The program emphasizes nature and outdoor activities and advancement programs because the site lends itself so well. The program includes camping, cooking, emergency preparedness, first aid, Indian lore, orienteering, pioneering, and wilderness survival. The First Class Emphasis program is also located at Tres Ritos. TR (Tres Ritos) also has archery and shooting ranges for archery, rifle and shotgun shooting.


    (posted on Sep 5,2001)


    Camp Tres Ritos is a semi-primitive camp as each troop cooks for themselves. Along with the backpacking they also offer traditional camp merit badge activities.

    YIS Walt Carol
    Scoutmaster
    Troop 192
    El Paso, TX


    (posted on Oct 14,2001)


    In conjunction with the Tres Ritos Resident Camp, there is a High Adventure Program (Pecos Packers) that includes rock climbing and backbacking in Pecos Wilderness Area. Additional Information and photos can be found at www.pecospackers.com.


    (posted on Aug 22,2004)


    Tres Ritos is not actually scout-owned. We have something like a ninety nine year lease from the forest service.


    (posted on Apr 21,2008)


    I was there 34 years ago, took my son this last summer for his first mountain camp. What a GREAT EXPERIENCE ! The camp sires are clean, the staff is helpful, and a joy to be around. The director is a character, the programs are well executed.. Did I say this place is AWESOME ??? IT IS !
    Thanks from troop 94 Decatur Texas


    (posted on Sep 29,2008)



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