Established in 1966, the Boyd Dappert Youth Reservation was developed to provide youth organizations in Christian County an area for conservation, education, recreation, and camping activites, including a 160 seat amphitheater.
The area has over 100 acres of beautiful woods and trails. Lake Taylorville borders the entire north side of the property providing excellent canoeing, sailing, and fishing opporunities. Designated primitive camping areas are availible.
The Boyd Dappert Youth Reservation is governed by a Board of Directors of interested and active youth organizations in Christian County. New membership on this committee is welcome.
Some examples of youth and family organizations tha may use the Boyd Dappert Youth Reservation:
YMCA
Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
4-H Groups
Church Groups
School Groups
Senior Citizens Center
Service Clubs
United Way Agencies
Civic Organizations
Christian County Exension Service
Some examples of Activites at the Boyd Dappert Youth Reservation may include things like:
Picinics
Camping
Nature Hikes
Fishing
Bird Watching
Archery
Canoeing (Rental Fee's may apply)
Other recreational Actvities
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Some Guidelines for the Boyd Dappert Area