The valleys on the eastern side of the peak are home to some of the many small camps that are scattered throughout the Ranch.

Four wheel drive roads and a radio tower exist high on the western slopes.

In 1963 Norton Clapp bought 10,098 acres (4,087 ha) around the mountain and donated it to the Boy Scouts of America.

[citation needed] On the east side of Baldy Mountain, a small town grew up around the mining operations from 1868 to 1941.

Baldy Town has since been incorporated as a staff camp at Philmont Scout Ranch.