Camp Rangers
Wente Scout Reservation, 5401 Canyon Road, Willits, CA 95490
Golden Gate Area Council-BSA, 6601 Owens Drive, Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588 | PH: 925.674.6100
email: info@wentescoutreservation.org | www.wentescoutreservation.org
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Since
1966
there
have
been
eight
full-time
rangers
that
have
lived
on
the
reservation
year
round.
These
rangers
have
the
herculean
task
to
taking
care
of
the
camp
property
(all
2088
acres)
and
ensuring
the
infrastructure
is
working,
that
all
the
animals
are
fed
(even
in
the
dead
of
winter)
as
well
as
making
sure
all
scouts
have
a
safe
and
fun
experience.
Since 1966 the following have served as the Camp Rangers:
Julian House
Jerry McDonald
Jasper Steele
Al Robinson
Bill Heinze
Ken Pedersen
John Tolman
Mike Hannah
Years
Ranger Name
1
.
1966 - 1968,
Julian House
2
.
1968 - 1970,
Jerry McDonald
3
.
1970 - 1978,
Jasper Steele
4
.
1978 - 2000,
Al Robinson
5
.
2000 - 2002,
Bill Heinze
6
.
2002 - 2006,
Ken Pedersen
7
.
2006 - 2012,
John Tolman
8
.
2012 - Present,
Mike Hannah
Original
Rangers House
1966 - 2000
Directors Cabin
1982 - 2013
Rangers Cabin
2000-2002
New Rangers House
2002 - Present
Torn Down.
The Lodge down at the
corral now occupies the
same location.
Torn down & burnt up.
Staff Village area across
from apartments. Staff
tents now occupy the site.
Located on site of original
horse corral for camp.