"Located north of Payson in the shadows of the magnificent Mogollon Rim on nearly 200 acres of forest and meadows, Camp Geronimo is surrounded by over 5,000 acres of ponderosa pine forest. Trails lead from camp to the top of the Rim, taking Scouts to where they can stand at the very edge of the Colorado Plateau and view hundreds of square miles of the Tonto National Forest. Camp Geronimo has 29 fully developed campsites complete with tents, a swimming pool, small lake, craft center, archery range, rifle range, black powder range, climbing tower, and a stable of horses. Scouts will also enjoy nature programs, hiking and much more. Great all-you-can-eat meals are served in the dining hall, along with some special outdoor meals." --source: Grand Canyon Council website
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"Located north of Payson in the shadows of the magnificent Mogollon Rim on nearly 200 acres of forest and meadows, Camp Geronimo is surrounded by over 5,000 acres of ponderosa pine forest. Trails lead from camp to the top of the Rim, taking Scouts to where they can stand at the very edge of the Colorado Plateau and view hundreds of square miles of the Tonto National Forest. Camp Geronimo has 29 fully developed campsites complete with tents, a swimming pool, small lake, craft center, archery range, rifle range, black powder range, climbing tower, and a stable of horses. Scouts will also enjoy nature programs, hiking and much more. Great all-you-can-eat meals are served in the dining hall, along with some special outdoor meals." --source: Grand Canyon Council website
Great camp, great staff loved it!!!
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