Box Elder Peak Camp

Box Elder Summit photo is by j_red at Flickr

"Box Elder is a large, steep canyon northeast of Alpine. At the top is Box Elder Peak where an old land mark is clearly visible through out the year. Running down the south slope and curving toward the north at the bottom of the peak is a deep wash known as the old Sleigh Runner. Tradition says if you can see snow is this was up until the middle of July there will be plenty of water for the rest of the year." Source: Box Elder Peak Camp records.

All the camps in this gorgeous mountainous area in Alpine began with just one camp, the Mountainville Camp started in 1922. There were so many members than in 1985 two new camps were split off from the main group: Temple View and Box Elder Peak Camps.

Box Elder Peak Camp has many members that are descendants of the Alpine Pioneers and have done much to preserve and remember historical areas of the town. A luncheon is served after each camp meeting September - May. This delightful group of women enjoy lessons, histories, and artifacts together.