Camp Sawyer

Directions:

Camp Sawyer is located 35 miles north of Key West on West Summerland Key at mile marker 34 on the south side

of US1, about 4 miles south of the entrance to Bahia Honda State park.

View an aerial photo of the camp

A ten acre site located deep in the Florida Keys with the Atlantic Ocean on the east shore and the Gulf of Mexico directly to the west. A tropical aquatic wonderland: swimming, snorkeling, fishing and boating are many of the favorite adventures.

There are four tropical campsites right on the Atlantic Ocean. Gentle ocean breezes will lull you to sleep as you lay in your tent or in your hammock between the palm trees. An open covered shelter, a group campfire area, an activity shelter, and a latrine with shower facilities are available for you and your family or your Scouting unit. If you have a boat, deep sea and reef fishing are big attractions. If you do not have a boat, many charter boats are available on nearby islands. Fishing is also permitted off a nearby fishing pier located just outside the camp.

Many groups also take the time to also visit Key West, just 30 minutes away. In Key West, you can visit the

Southernmost Point of the United States and visit the Key West Aquarium to see the local fish. Be sure to visit Mallory Square in old town Key West at sunset for the daily sunset festival. Many other attractions include: the Harry S. Truman Little White House, the Hemingway house, Glassbottom boat tours, and a troop favorite, bicycle tours around the island.

CAMP SAWYER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Reservations for Camp Sawyer should be completed at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled dated of attendance. Upon submitting a Local Tour Permit, a $100.00 non-refundable camp fee per site is due with your reservation (25 people maximum). This $100 deposit will apply to your overall fees.

Fee per day per weekend

Non-Refundable reservation, per campsite $100.00

Camp fee per person (In-council Scout) $8.00 $12.00

Camp fee per person (Out-of-Council Scout)
$13.00

$18.00

Camp fee per person (Non-Scout)
$16.00

$22.00

Canoes
$10.00

$20.00

Kayaks
$20.00

$40.00

Shelter
$20.00

$50.00

Overnight Sea Base campers, includes tent/cots
$20.00

Electricity
$15.00

Pop-up campers only in Parking Lot, no dump facilities available.

For reservations, send an e-mail to Myrna.

For questions about summer camping opportunities and programs, please contact Matt Vercher.

USER FEES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Use of volleyball court
Use of shower house and toilet facilities
Fire ring and picnic table in campsite
Water faucet for cooking and drinking
Use of designated swimming and waterfront area

BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT GREAT SIDE TRIPS TO KEY WEST:

Old Town Trolley Tours
Fort Jefferson National Park in the Dry Tortugas
The Harry S. Truman Little White House
The Shipwreck Historeum
Mel Fisher's Treasure Museum
The Key West Aquarium
Mallory Square and its daily Sunset festivals
The Hemingway House
and much more!