2025 Junior Nationals Championships & North Texas Spring-O
Date: Sat.-Sun., Mar. 22-23, 2025
Location: Sid Richardson Scout Ranch (SR2), Bridgeport, TX (Map)
(Updated 7/16)
LODGING: PRELIMINARY INFO
At SR2:
We have initial pricing info from the BSA Longhorn Council for accommodations at the Scout Ranch:
- Semi-primitive camping (spaces for 200+ people): $20/campsite per night
- Gender-segregated dorms with bunk beds (4 x 24 beds): $20/person per night. Note that there will need to be an adult chaperone of the same gender staying with their students.
- Cabins (6 units, sleeping up to 4 people, with basic kitchens): $100/night
Our BSA is still pricing meal plans catered at the Main Camp (Event HQ). Registration for lodging and meals at SR2 will open Oct. 1, 2024, at the latest and will be transacted directly with the Longhorn Council.
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 are typically available on AirBnB near Lake Bridgeport. Nearby towns including historic Decatur will likely have rentals as well. Be sure to map to SR2 to confirm travel 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 (Sept. 21, 2024)
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