Horseshoe Bend
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33 Years of Summer Camp

This year marks the 33rd summer for Horseshoe Bend.  Come join us for summer fun this summer. 

Nestled in the shadow of Sentinel Peak, Horseshoe band is the hub of the western program at El Rancho Cima.

At the crack of dawn the sound sound of wranglers and their herd of horses can be heard across the "Bend".

Opportunities

Horseshoe Bend is ideal for Scouts to work on all of their outdoor meritbadges from Geology and Nature to Pionerring and Horsemanship.

Horseshoe Bend has great outpost camps and a "rodeo" that completes your Scout troop's exciting week.  

Staff Opportunities

Adult Opportunities

Background


This 2,680 acre property is located in the Texas Hill Country just twelve miles from Wimberley on the Blanco River. Two major camps are in operation: Cockrell River Camp and Horseshoe Bend Camp. Horseshoe Bend Camp has 12 troop sites. Each summer Horseshoe Bend operates 6 weekly sessions. In addition to the Summer Camping Sessions, El Rancho Cima is open year-round for weekend camping.

Directions


Here's a MapQuest link to a map of Camp El Rancho Cima's location.

El Rancho Cima's (Horseshoe Bend) address is 5800 Ranch Road 32, Fischer, Texas 78623.

El Rancho Cima (Horseshoe Bend) is located approximately 180 miles west of Houston. Take I-10 to Luling and Highway 80 to San Marcos. From San Marcos, take Ranch Road 12 ten miles West to the intersection of Ranch Road 12 and 32. Continue west on Ranch Road 32 for five miles. You will come to El Rancho Cima's gate on your right at the bottom of the hill just past the Devil's Backbone rest area. Continue on the entrance road and go left at the Ranger's house. Turn left at the Horseshoe Bend sign. 

General Camp Information

 Summer Camp

Weekend, Etc. 

Camping Opportunities
“Hold a Place” Camp Registration
Merit Badge Opportunities
“New Units Only”
Camp Fees and Information
Super Troop #1
Reservations for Weekend
District/Council Use Request
Unit Service Opportunities
Conservation Programs
Camp Policies
From Your Ranger Staff 
Boots & Saddles
Hamman Scout Camp
Camp Service Days
Campership Application
Camp Staff Application
Campsite Map
What to Bring to Camp
“Camp Memories”
Leader’s Guidebook 
Contact Us.

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