Camp Cherokee and Camp Meisenbach comprise the
Clements
Scout Ranch located just outside of Athens, Texas. The ranch,
named in honor of the family of former Texas Governor Bill Clements,
has over 3,300 acres of towering pines and hardwoods with four
well-stocked lakes.
Camp Cherokee has nine weekend campsites with
two large pavilions and 19 summer campsites complete with a dining
hall, headquarters building, first aid lodge, swimming pool, waterfront,
horses, the 60 ft. John Coffman Climbing Tower, the Roy &
Frances Rea COPE Center, and many more traditional program areas.
Camp Cherokee is also home to a first class Museum of Natural
History. A variety of wildlife trails, great fishing on all four
lakes, rowboats, canoes, rifle, shotgun and archery ranges are
available.
Camp Meisenbach has eight weekend campsites with
two large pavilions and beautiful Lake Murchison which provides
160 acres of great fishing, several fishing docks and a large
pavilion along the water's edge.
The Roy & Frances Rea COPE Center located
at Camp Cherokee is a challenge course designed for boys at least
13 years old. The programs have been carefully developed to build
trust in one and other and strengthen the self esteem of the participants.
While solving problems and accomplishing challenging tasks participants
overcome obstacles while swinging, climbing, jumping, zipping
and camping together. There is a fee for each boy to attend a
weekend session.
 The
John Coffman Climbing & Rappelling Complex is also located
at Camp Cherokee. This 60 ft. wooden structure is for climbing
and rappelling activities for Scout Troops, Varsity Teams and
Venturing Crews.
The ranch also has a herd of horses just waiting
to be ridden. Trail rides can be reserved on Saturday only.
Camp Cherokee and Camp Meisenbach have some of
the best-stocked fishing lakes in the State of Texas. Just bring
your rod and reel along with some bait, and you just might land
yourself a giant largemouth bass.
Map
of Camp Cherokee
Map
of Camp Meisenbach
Driving Directions (approx 2 hours)
Map
Overview
From Circle Ten Headquarters to Clements Scout Ranch,
Athens, Texas (approximately 88 miles)
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Take Regal Row West to I-35E
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Go South on I-35E for 2.3 miles
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Merge onto I-30 East on the left towards Texarkana
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Merge into I-45 South via Exit 46 towards Houston
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Merge Onto US-175 East toward Kaufman
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Stay on US-175 to Athens, Texas.
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After the Athens Courthouse, turn right/south
on SH 19.
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After 3.4 miles turn right on FM 753
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After 3.9 miles turn left on FM 2970
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After 2.4 miles the Ranch entrance will be on
the left.
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Follow ranch direction signs to Camp Cherokee
(take the right fork at the check in gate).
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