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Camp Elliott Barker is located in the beautiful Moreno Valley, at the base of Palo Flechado Pass, 26 miles east of Taos, New Mexico. The Carson National Forest, Angel Fire Resort, and the village of Angel Fire are the camp’s nearby neighbors. Camp Elliott Barker is a high-altitude retreat, with elevations ranging from 8,680 feet on the western edge to 8,350 feet on the eastern meadows. One of the

oldest log homes in the Moreno Valley stands on camp property and is still used today as the camp ranger’s residence. The oldest working bard in the entire valley is also on site and is used to house horses year round. In December of 1962, a tract of 536 acres of land was purchased by the Sangre de Cristo Girl Scout Council. The site had been located by a search committee headed by Elliott Barker, a renowned New Mexico conversationalist. The land was purchased using proceeds from Girl Scout cookie sales. In 1963, the camp opened as “Girl Scout Camp near Eagle Nest”. It wasn’t until 1975 that the camp received a real name, Camp Elliott Barker.

05/20/2026

Rio Grande River Rafting Family Adventure 🚣‍♀️🌄

Get ready for an unforgettable day on the water at our Rio Grande River Rafting Family Adventure! Families will paddle together through the scenic beauty of the Rio Grande, surrounded by towering canyon walls, wildlife, and breathtaking New Mexico landscapes. Experienced guides will lead the way, basic rafting skills and river safety while sharing fun facts about the river’s history and ecology. Full day of rafting with lunch included. Whether it’s your first time rafting or you’re a seasoned adventurer, this experience is designed to be fun, safe, and memorable for all ages.

In addition to the thrill of navigating gentle rapids, families will enjoy time to relax, laugh, and connect in the great outdoors. This adventure is the perfect opportunity to unplug, build confidence, and create lasting memories together. Join us for a splash-filled day of teamwork, exploration, and river fun on the beautiful Rio Grande! 🌊🛶
Option to stay at Camp Elliott Barker July 10-12. Indicate if you want to stay in a cabin or platform tent.

Register here:
https://www.nmgirlscouts.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/rio-grande-river-rafting-family-adventure0.html

05/11/2026

🏕️ All-American Family Camp 🇺🇸

Get ready for a weekend of classic outdoor fun at Great American Family Camp Out! Families are invited to come together for a patriotic-inspired camping adventure filled with games, campfire traditions, outdoor exploration, and activities for all ages. Enjoy nature, build new friendships, and create lasting memories while celebrating the spirit of community and the great outdoors.

From campfire songs and s’mores to friendly competitions and family challenges, there’s something for everyone. Pack your camping gear, bring your adventurous spirit, and join us for a star-spangled weekend of fun! ✨🔥🌲

Date: July 3-5

Where: Camp Elliott Barker

Register here:
https://www.nmgirlscouts.org/en/sf-events-repository/2026/great-american-family-camp-out---save-the-date.html

05/07/2026

🌲🔥 Wilderness Warriors Troop Weekend 🥾
When: June 26-June 28
Where: Camp Elliott Barker
Cost: $65 per person including adults.

Get ready for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Girl Scouts will build confidence and outdoor skills while learning wilderness survival basics like shelter building, fire safety, navigation, and teamwork challenges. The weekend will also include classic camp traditions—campfires, songs, and s’mores under the stars.

Join us as we explore the outdoors and discover our inner Wilderness Warriors! 🌄

03/05/2026

I hope everyone is making their summer plans! Rather it's day camp or camping fun with the family, summer in the outdoors is a great way to make memories for life. I plan to hit up some cookie booths these next weeks to support all those kids working hard to earn money to go to camp! Have a great week and remember Camp gives kids the world!

03/02/2026

With the warm weather it has made me start thinking about summer. I can't wait to be outside more in the fresh air and hearing the laughter of summer again. We have some great outdoor adventures planned for both families and troops this summer.
What are you looking forward to this summer?

02/13/2026

The cookies are here! I know you all are excited, so get your cookies now. Find a dealer and secure your cookies! Otherwise booth sales begin Feb. 20th, so buy from a girl outside your favorite shopping establishment. Hold your comments and opinions to yourself, theses girls do not need to hear them. Support them if you want, just don't be mean! Now go get your cookies. My favorite is peanut butter patties and Peanut butter sandwich. Seeing a trend :)

01/26/2026

Barker got a fresh coating of snow this weekend. Just in time for our Adventure Quest Winter Camp. I know you are missing camp and camp is missing you. Stay tuned for our summer schedule of family and troop camps.

12/04/2025

I am a big believer that fear is not necessarily a bad thing. Feeling fear makes us know we might be in a dangerous situation. Sometimes these fears are physical, sometimes they are emotional and sometimes they are simply mental. Most of the time they are the later, our brain is a power part of our body. It can be spoiled or it can be an obedient child. The older I get, the more I want to challenge myself to push through fear and not allow it to interfere with my life, thus training my brain to be the obedient child.
This week I got thinking that if I knew I had only a few days left here, would I have regret of things I didn't do out of fear. I would see this all the time at camp, kids that really wanted to do something, but wouldn't because of fear, the kids that pushed through this fear, you would see so much growth, it was amazing, like they could conquer the world at that moment (this is my aha moment), the kids that just couldn't push past that fear, you would see the struggle and pain they were feeling, and you wanted to just hold them and tell them you can do this.
Try new things, push past that fear! You may find that rush will be addicting!
Have a good week!

11/19/2025

Sometimes we get so caught up in our lives that we forget to take time to enjoy it. We only have one life and we do not have a lot of time to live it. Get out and explore more. If not now, When?

10/27/2025

My favorite time of the year to go hiking is during the fall when all the leaves are turning and the air is crisp and cool. You can often catch the animals hurrying about getting ready for winter. Get out and explore more. Turn off, unplug and capture the moments in real time.

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Angel Fire, NM
87714

Telephone

+15053431040

Website

http://www.nmgirlscouts.org/

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