Southwest Florida Council Camp

Camp Flying Eagle

Your one-stop path to outdoor fun and adventure on the Manatee River.

16009 Upper Manatee River Rd, Bradenton, FL 34212

185 acres of mossy oaks, hardwoods, and river adventure

Bradenton, FL185 AcresOpen Year-Round

Located on the Manatee River, Camp Flying Eagle is a unique outdoor wonder surrounded by mossy oaks and large hardwoods, providing a memorable camping experience for Scouts year-round.

Unit reservation windowOpens July 16 each year and runs through June 30

Before You Book

Camp reservations include your campsite, shelters, program areas, shooting ranges, aquatics, and more. All facilities are reserved through the online system.

CampsitesSheltersProgram AreasShooting RangesAquatics
2 weeks

Minimum notice

Book well in advance. The online system closes to reservations within 2 weeks of your desired date.

30 days

For shooting and aquatics

Some program reservations, like the shooting ranges and aquatics, require 30 days notice.

First come

First served

Unit weekend campouts are booked first-come, first-served. Demand is high, so reserve early.

Camp may be unavailable on some dates due to council or district events, holidays, or maintenance closures. Check availability as you plan your unit camping calendar.

How to Reserve

Making a reservation for your unit weekend campout is easy.

  1. 1

    Pick your weekend

    Choose your dates, confirm they're available, and count the youth and adults attending. You must reserve under the name of an adult who is attending.

  2. 2

    Review the Camp Guidelines

    Read the camp policies and refund policy before you book.

  3. 3

    Check program requirements

    Review the SWFC Guide for Aquatics, C.O.P.E./Climbing and Shooting, the Age Appropriate Activity guidelines, and the Guide to Safe Scouting. Your unit must provide a qualified, trained adult to run each program. Their training card must be presented to participate. No one trained? Request a program leader when you reserve.

  4. 4

    Review the Facility Fees

    Confirm any costs for your stay. Fees are due by the Wednesday before you arrive.

  5. 5

    Complete your order

    Be sure to click the Complete Order button to finalize your reservation.

  6. 6

    Need to make a change?

    Email Lori.Laumeyer@scouting.org with any changes to your reservation.

Ready to camp?

Check availability and reserve your campsite at Camp Flying Eagle.

Renting for an outside group?

For facility rentals or special programs for groups outside Scouting, contact Lori Laumeyer at 239-990-6801 or Lori.Laumeyer@scouting.org.

Email Lori

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1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239.936.8072
Southwest.Florida@scouting.org

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Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

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Connect With Us

1801 Boy Scout Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Our Partners

Publix Super Markets Charities United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Partner Agency

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for supporting Scouting America, and to United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades for supporting Learning for Life and Scouting America.

Copyright Southwest Florida Council, Scouting America. All rights reserved.