June Lake

June Lake is a 7621 ft elevation sub-alpine lake in the Inyo National Forest. It is one of four lakes inside the June Lake Loop. The looped valley was created by glacier activity, and June Lake was created when a basin was filled with spring water.

In 1915, a rail tramway and a roadway were constructed due to the sudden interest in hydroelectric power. The Rush Creek Hydroelectric Project was created, and the development continued through 1917. Because of a road constructed from U.S. Highway 395 to Silver Lake, which made development possible, it allowed automobile tourists to come to see the excellent views, making June Lake a popular tourist destination. A ski resort was created by W.C. "Bud" Hayward in 1961 due to the popularity of skiing.

At June Lake, the area is full of trails and fishing, and skiing is extremely popular in the winter.

Time

Summer, usually August

Activities

• 4 days Summer camp.

  • Cooking, Camping, Camp Fire, Food, Knots, First Aid, Tools, related requirements.

  • [Camping Merit Badge][Star Nights] [Hiking Merit Badge] [Miles Hike]

- Suggested schedule

• • 1st Day

    • Driving to the Camp site

  • First stop: Manzanar (we encourage scouts to visit Manzanar. It's an unique experience and an important piece of our history. However, this is not a mandatory part of the camp. So, if you are skipping the visit to Manzanar, you can leave at your own time and meet up with the troop at the camp site.)

    • Camp site check in and set up

  • 2nd Day

    • Merit Badge classes in the morning

    • Hiking / site visits in the afternoon

    • Cooking for dinner. Camp fire. Star gazing at night

  • 3rd Day

    • Merit Badge classes in the morning

    • Hiking / site visits in the afternoon

    • Cooking for dinner. Camp fire. Star gazing at night

  • 4th Day

    • Merit Badge classes in the morning

    • Break camp.

    • Drive to Mr. A's condo at Mammoth Lakes for Sierra backpacking or drive home.

Location

Oh Ridge Campground (37.799679,-119.071158),June Lake, CA #035, #036, #037, #051 & #052 #053 camp site

Maps

Google Map from South Lake Middle School to Oh ridge Campground

Reference

• June Lake California

• June Lake, CA -- Recreation.gov

• Oh Ridge, CA Recreation.gov

Food preparation

Campout Food Buying Guide

Permits

Campground Reservation

Inyo Wilderness Permit for both day and overnight hiking in Inyo Wilderness.

Suggested Equipment

• Troop

  • US flag

  • BSA Troop 622 flag

  • Troop library

  • Troop trailer

• Scouts

  • Class B uniform (Troop T-Shirt)

  • BSA Scout Handbook

  • Sleeping bag/pad (The temperatures will likely drop to the mid 30's at night due to the 7600 ft elevation. June Lake is in a more wide-open area and thus colder at night compared to Mammoth. Sleep bags rated for 30 F or below are preferred)

  • Pencil/paper/notebook

  • Tooth brush/paste

  • Swimsuit

  • Flashlight (head lamp is better), backup battery

  • First Aid kit

  • Sun block, hat, sunglasses

  • Cup / spoon

  • Insect repellent

  • Socks/underwear

  • Jacket (could be cold in the night)

  • Beach towel

  • Money

  • Compass

  • Day hike: hiking shoes/water bottles/light backpack/hat

  • MB per-requisites and blue cards

  • Chairs

  • Toilet paper

  • Camera (optional)

  • Board games, cards..., etc.

Reflection

• 2013 Summer Camp Note

Gallery

• 2013 June Lake Summer Camp