Camp Riggs Johnston

This former logging camp has served as a Scout camp since 1952.

Camp Riggs Johnston was formerly a logging camp belonging to the Carson Lumber Company.  Originally a large lumber camp complete with rail facilities including an engine house and water tower, there is presently little remaining.  The present dining hall and kitchen were part of the original facility.

Through the years there were a number of owners ending with the present owner, Humboldt Redwood Company.  The camp has been leased to the Scouts since 1952. At that time it was known as Elk River Scout Camp

In July 2004, this camp was renamed to honor long time scouter Riggs Johnston.  The former “Elk River Scout Camp” is located on the North Fork of the Elk River in Northern California, nestled in the redwoods near Eureka, CA.

• Originally a logging camp equipped with rail facilities
• Some of these relics remain, including the dining hall and kitchen
• No potable water on site – bring bottled water for drinking, teeth brushing, cooking
• There is running water for general washing, but no shower facility

When Redwood Empire Council was reorganized in 2012, this camp property was transferred to Crater Lake Council.