North Texas Spring-O & 2025 Junior Nationals
Date: Fri.-Sun., Mar. 21-23, 2025
Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2), Bridgeport, TX (Map)
LODGING: PRELIMINARY INFO
At SR2:
(6/3) We're waiting on pricing info from the BSA Longhorn Council for accommodations at the Scout Ranch, which includes gender-segregated dorms with bunk beds (4 x 24 beds), 6 cabins (with basic kitchens) and semi-primitive camping for 200+ people. We're also pricing meal plans catered at the Main Camp (Event HQ).
HOTELS
In Bridgeport (~17 minutes from SR2 gate):
Friday night registration site for packet pick-up:
La Quinta Inn and Suites by Wyndham, 2-star hotel
2000 10th St., Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2040
Block of 25 rooms held; must call for special group rate for "North Texas Orienteering:" Single, $80 + tax; Double, $85 + tax.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites by Choice, 2-star hotel
905 U.S. Hwy. 380, Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-1790
Block of 4 rooms held; must call for special group rate for "North Texas Orienteering:" Single, 75.99 + tax; Double, $69.99 + tax.
Hometown Executive Suites, 2-star hotel
2302 10th St., Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 394-3558
Block of 15 rooms held; must call for special group rate for "North Texas Orienteering:" Flat rate for Single King or Double w/2 Queens, $89+ tax.
In Decatur (26 minutes from SR2 gate):
Baymont by Wyndham, 2-star hotel
600 W. Hale Ave., Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 671-8569
Candlewood Suites Decatur Medical Center, 2-star hotel
601 W. Thompson St, Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-5480
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 3-star hotel
1910 West U.S. 380, Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-0645
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, 3-star hotel
110 South U.S. 287, Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-4900
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham (Decatur), 3-star hotel
1405 South U.S. 287, Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 399-5678
VACATION RENTALS
Numerous (often quite large!) houses typically available on AirBnB and Vrbo due to the proximity to Lake Bridgeport. Be sure to map to SR2 to confirm distance/time.
CABINS
In Runaway Bay (6 minutes from SR2 gate):
Camp Quitcherbichin: Family cabins (3 BR, up to 12 people)
480 Shady Oaks Dr, Runaway Bay, TX 76426
(469) 547-5694
Booking opens 6 months before arrival date
RV/CAMPING
Stanford Ranch Lakeside RV Resort: RV sites, rental RVs and cabins available
139 Private Road 1534, Bridgeport, TX 76426
Text or email with booking questions: (817) 999-5249 (Brady), booking@stanfordranchrv.com
Fort Richardson State Park & Historic Site (North Park Unit): Basic tent camping and RV sites available
134 Trail Way Dr, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Online reservations // (940) 567-3506