Location and Hours
Council Service Center
is located at 3604 Maplewood Avenue
Wichita Falls, Texas 76308
(940) 696-2735, Fax (940) 691-0920 Hours: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Northwest Texas Council
is a United Way Agency.
Served by the North Texas Area
United Way and the
Wilbarger United Fund
Camp Perkins
A gift from Mr. & Mrs. J. J. Perkins, this Northwest Texas Council property is about 60 acres of camping paradise.
Located between Sheppard Air Force Base and Burkburnett, the camp is close enough to towns to be convenient and remote enough to offer a fun camping experience. Many council sponsored activities take place at Camp Perkins and packs, troops and crews are welcome to use the camp for their own day and overnight events. Charter partners with the Northwest Texas Council are also welcome to utilize the camp.
Camp Ranger Steve Sells works hard to keep the camp mowed and all the facilities in good shape. It is each individual's choice whether to believe the sign that says "Feed the Ranger" however some fees are necessary to help maintain the camp and are stated below.
To reserve all or part of the camp, please contact the NWTC Service Center. Please include a daytime phone number in your email.
Effective January 1, 2008, any persons or groups wishing to use Camp Perkins facilities or equipment must complete the appropriate Camp Reservation Form and submit it along with any fees to the Scout Office for approval. Fees and requirements are listed on the Reservation form depending on the group requesting Camp usage.
Reservation form and required deposit must be submitted & received by the Northwest Texas Council at least 2 weeks prior to the requested date. PHONE CALLS ARE NOT RESERVATIONS.
The fees and regulations listed in the Camp Reservation forms can be changed at any time per the NWTC Camping Committee.
Camp Headquarters and Quartermaster
are located in this building along with the First Aid Lodge. Bicycles and directions for the Mountain Bike Trail are available here. Construction completed 2006!
Pool
The most popular place to be at Camp Perkins during the summer. Renovation completed 2005, New Showers/Restrooms @ the pool completed 2007
Dining Hall
With a capacity of about 300, the dining hall offers a comfortable place for meetings, as well as meals. Renovation completed 2006
Inside view (above) and outside view (below)
Archery Range
Just as popular as the Rifle/BB range, this area also meets all national standards. Archery equipment is available for rent. Please contact the NWTC Service Center for regulations for using the archery range and equipment rental fees.
Rifle Range
Designed to meet all national standards for .22 and BB ranges, this area is very popular during council activities such as Cup'n'Pal, Camporees, Day Camps and Resident Camps. Equipment is available for rent. Please contact the NWTC Service Center for regulations for using the Rifle/BB Range and equipment rental fees.
Pavilion
Nice protection from the sun and rain. Water, electricity and restroom facilities are available in season. Construction completed 2006!
Cub Scout Obstacle Course
Open areas such as this lend themselves to fun activities. There are several shady camping areas and lots of open fields at Camp Perkins. The Red River runs through one edge of camp.
Campmaster's Cabin
This cabin offers a full bath, kitchen, electricity and heating and air conditioning.
Fox Lodge
This lodge is a great place for "dorm" style quarters. It has a bathroom, shower, kitchen facilities, electricity and air conditioning.
King Chapel
A Scout is Reverent. King Chapel offers a fine place for Scouts, Scouters and visitors to feel close to our Creator and all he has made.
The Northwest Texas Council also has camping equipment for rent
...including complete chuck boxes, tents, dining flies, bicycles, canoes (and transport trailer), rowboats, PFDs, cots, blow darts, archery equipment and BB guns. Please contact the NWTC Service Center for more information or to reserve equipment.
Headed north on I-44
take East Road exit. Turn right and go east on East Road. Turn left onto FM 240 (Sheppard Rd) and go north, then right onto FM 1177 going east again. There will be signs. Turn left going north onto Perkins Road. It will dead into Camp Perkins on the right side of the road.
Headed south on 1-44
take Daniels Road exit. Turn left and go east on Daniels Road. Turn right onto FM 240 (Sheppard Rd) and go south, then left onto FM 1177 going east again. There will be signs. Turn left going north onto Perkins Road. It will dead into Camp Perkins on the right side of the road.
Headed north on Sheppard Rd (FM 240). Drive north past the Sheppard AFB main gate, hospital gate and Missle Road gate. Continue north and turn right onto FM 1177 going east again. There will be signs. Turn left going north onto Perkins Road. It will dead into Camp Perkins on the right side of the road.
Headed south from Burkburnett on Sheppard Rd (FM 240). Drive through Burkburnett. Continue south and then left onto FM 1177 going east again. There will be signs. Turn left going north onto Perkins Road. It will dead into Camp Perkins on the right side of the road.
Council Service Center
Camp Perkins
