Backache Springs Camp
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Urraca Mesa is a large mesa located in Colfax County in northern New Mexico, U.S., on the property of Philmont Scout Ranch. It reaches an elevation of 8,594 feet (2,619 m).
mountain in United States of America
mountain in New Mexico, United States of America
Philmont Scout Ranch is a ranch located in Colfax County, New Mexico, United States, near the village of Cimarron. Donated by oil baron Waite Phillips, the ranch is owned by Scouting America. It is a high adventure base where crews of Scouts and Venturers take part in backpacking treks and other outdoor activities. The ranch covers nearly 220 square miles (570 km2) of wilderness in the Sangre de C
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- Dining Hall 2
- Dining Hall 1
➕ Medical
- Philmont Infirmary
- Medical Recheck
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- RRI
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Spar Pole Field
- Climbing
- Beachvolleyball
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Who runs Backache Springs Camp?
Backache Springs Camp is operated by Philmont Scout Ranch.
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