Philmont scout ranch Reviews

We happened to be driving within a few miles of this on our way to Taos for vacation, so stopped in so that my daughter and son who are both scouts could see the museum. Really friendly volunteers met us at the the door helped us get masks and we enjoyed the museum immensely. Spent at least an hour there trying to soak it all in. My daughter can't wait to have the opportunity to come here for camp someday.

Most incredibly stupendous outstandingly beautiful place. The Yankee Stadium of Boy Scouts. God bless the rangers and staff.

It's a magical place. I had the privilege of doing a two week trek with OA trail crew, where i was able to build trail for the camp as well as hike the north country and have program highlighting OA principles along the way. This place has changed me forever for the better. I recommend everyone who is able to, make their way yo philmont. You will be a better person for coming here.

World class facility and one of the most beautiful places on earth. It s challenging, but you ll remember it for the rest of your life.

The greatest high adventure camp for Scouts, period. I've been here twice, and I was extremely impressed with the quality of the scenery, the facilities, and most importantly the staff. It doesn't get any better. I will be back, and my son will be in a few years. I'm hopeful that he will want to work on staff.

Loved my trek great food, staff and campfires would love to go back for Rayado or staff and go as an adviser when it is my brothers turn.

Called.Disneyland for hikers there is a lot to see here. While you can't go into the back country, you can tour the Villa Philmont built by Waite Phillips in the 1920s before he donated the land to the Boy Scouts and visit the Rayado camp that was a homestead and stop along the Santa Fe trail. Then visit the Seton Museum. Before you leave stop at the Tooth of Time trading post at base camp to pick up outdoor gear or souvenirs. Best of all there is no cost for the tours. Make reservations before you go.

The place and the experience is unequalled in Scouting or any other organization IMO. Of course, you need the right physical conditioning to prepare for anything and there are multiple levels of treks to pick from depending on you and your cohorts.

Some reviews complain about it being hard or a trek member being sent back to base camp. This is their own fault for not understanding what their leaders clearly explained many months in advance. One untrained trek member can't and shouldn't jeopardize the experience for the others. I've had to carry someone out because they were clearly unprepared.

I've been several times as a scout and a scout leader. The value of the immediate experience, the lessons learned thoughout the trek and the lasting impressions are beyond words.