Cowles Scout Reservation

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Number of accommodations: 54

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Reviews (5)

What Guests Are Saying

Cowles Scout Reservation is a beautiful and peaceful camping destination with over 100 years of service to the Scouting community. It offers great facilities for adult leader training, day camps, and family camping, featuring white sand beaches, shaded woods, and enjoyable activities like kayaking and gaga ball. The friendly atmosphere and helpful staff make it an excellent choice for a restful camping experience, although reservations are required.

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Amanda Dishaw

Amanda Dishaw

March 8, 2023

4

They have recently logged the place and it doesn't even resemble the camp I've known all my life. First they tear down a camp land mark ( Finch Lodge) the first building built on camp for the boys. Thirty years ago my father became camp ranger there. I grew up in those woods and that lodge, now it's all a memory. Very sad to see such beautiful forest and camp history demolished and it's a shame the kids coming up for camp won't ever know what used to be the camp we all grew to love.

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Mariah Steinmetz

Mariah Steinmetz

May 26, 2025

5

We love it here and make a point to camp here at least once a summer. This is my 3rd weekend camping here this month. I have tent camped and trailer camped and enjoyed both. The waterfront is awesome. It is a good place to bring kayaks and our canoe. The kids love the treehouse and gaga ball pit. This is a quiet place to camp not too far from town. It is pet friendly and people friendly too. Ranger Leo is helpful and friendly. I would highly recommend Camp Cowles if you are looking for a restful camping trip. Reservations are required.

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Ron Aiken

Ron Aiken

September 29, 2025

5

My wife and I recently went up and stayed there for the weekend. beautiful place white sand beaches, nice shaded spot in the woods. Awesome walking patha and adventures around every corner. Literally

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Californiadreamer510 r

Californiadreamer510 r

April 26, 2026

5

This was such a beautiul peaceful place couldn't ask for more nature to be covered on

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Fabriceandheather Pucheu

Fabriceandheather Pucheu

May 23, 2026

5

Cowles is a wonderful camp to host your group camping. For over 100 years, Cowles has been serving the Scouting population and community with their facilities. Though no longer a summer camp, there are great opportunities for adult leader training, day camps, and family camping.

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Location Cowles Scout Reservation

Address:
4161 North Shore Diamond Lake Road
Newport, WA, 99156
United States

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Last updated: September 2, 2026