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Boy Scout Camps
Camp Daniel Boone
Located 12 miles south of Canton in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina about 40 miles southwest of Asheville. It is adjacent to the Shining Rock National Wilderness Area. Camp Daniel Boone has miles and miles of trails through Pisgah National Forest. Located at an altitude of 3,400 feet, Daniel Boone is nestled between two 4,000-foot mountain ranges. Campsites are naturally spaced and connected by winding trails, crossing cool, clear streams. Troop sites sleep from 20 to 40 campers. Natural camping is provided under wall tents mounted on raised platforms or wooden adirondacks. Hot showers are spaced throughout the campsites. Campers enjoy the challenge of field sports at Camp Daniel Boone, including riflery, archery, skeet, athletics and excellent fishing. Backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and Fontana Float Expedition are all offered in the High Adventure program. We also offer a week long C.O.P.E. program. In addition to the summer program, Camp Daniel Boone offers primitive campsites. For a great weekend backpacking excursion or a drive-in Cub Scout overniter these sites offer a great experience for those who just want to get away. These sites can be reserved through the Council Office. Map (pdf)- Daniel Boone Primitive Campsites Bonner Scout
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Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina near the town of Saluda lies Camp Bob Hardin. The camp is located in the native land of the Cherokee Nation and covers 250 acres of mountainous terrain. With two lakes and beautiful mountain views, the camp boasts an Appalachian spirit for those Scouts hardy enough to seek out its mountain adventure. Camp Bob Hardin offers a wide range of in camp and out-of camp programs that are just as attractive to older Scouts as they are to the younger ones. Activity areas include a Shooting Sports program with separate archery, shotgun and rifle ranges, a very dynamic C.O.P.E. course, scoutcraft, handicraft and nature areas, a large activity field for soccer, ultimate frisbee and volley ball, and twin lakes that enable a complete aquatics program. Camp Bud Schiele Piedmont Council, BSA Located in the foothills of Western North Carolina, Camp Bud Schiele serves over 2,000 Scouts per summer and an additional 500 adult leaders. Centered around a beautiful 31 acre lake, Camp Bud Schiele offers a full program of swimming, boating, target shooting, handicrafts, outdoor skills, climbing, C.O.P.E., high adventure, and a first year camper program. Opened in 1982, Camp Bud Schiele has always focused on the area of quality staffing and is committed to a well-trained staff to offer each Scout the best possible Scouting experience. We are determined that if you attend Camp Bud Schiele, not only will you enjoy one of the finest camps in the Southern Region with quality facilities, but a stronger commitment to the Scouts and the programs that we offer. Camp John J. Barnhardt Central North Carolina Council Camp Barnhardt, in the William C. Cannon Scout Reservation, on 1,000 acres of beautiful, rolling wooded hills beside Badin Lake, is one of the premier Scout camps. The well-spaced troop campsites will afford your troop junior leaders and scouts an opportunity to practice their leadership skills as they develop stronger patrols and become a better Scout Troop. Cherokee Scout Reservation Old North State Council The Cherokee Scout Reservation is situated on 1,700 acres of land in a beautiful hardwood forest in Caswell County. Camp activities include swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. There is a wide variety of campsites in terms of location, size, and facilities. Camp Tuscarora Scout Reservation Tuscarora Council The Tuscarora Scout Camp has two lakes available, which provide opportunities for swimming, boating, and fishing. A dining hall is available. Water, firewood, and shelters provide good camping. Activities Scouts have a chance to do include an obstacle course, practicing Scout skills, and using the big activity field. Mecklenburg Scout Reservation Mecklenburg County Council The Mecklenburg Scout Reservation is a beautiful 1080 acre Scout camping facility located in McDowell County. The camp is situated in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the reservation there are two camps. Camp Grimes is used for summer camp only and the Hornet’s Nest has 250 acres for year-round weekend use. The facilities available are multi-purpose meeting room with a heated kitchen, heated bathhouse, with men and women facilities included hot showers, large Troop campsites and remote walk to facilities. Some activities offered include swimming, boating, and fishing. The camp provides a great atmosphere for map and compass skills, cold weather camping, and day hiking. The only restriction is that your troop needs to obtain a camping permit from the ranger at least the Monday before the week of use. Camp Durant Occoneechee Council Camp Durant is a permanent resident camp with full facilities and is the location for summer camp. Facilities include Dining Hall, Trading Post, Health Lodge, Rifle, Shotgun & Archery Ranges, shelters and latrines in every campsite (some with two shelters), Rappelling Tower and MUCH more. Camp Reeves Camp Reeves is located adjacent to Camp Durant. Camp Reeves is a primitive camp with partial facilities that include: Waterfront, Chapel, Jamboree-type camping fields (with electricity), Administration, Commissary, & Health Lodge buildings and more. The Occoneechee Reservations Camp Ranger's house and warehouse complex are located at the entrance to Camp Reeves. Camp Lawrence Bowers Cape Fear Council Camp Bowers is the Cape Fear Council's main Boy Scout Camp. Camp Bowers plays host every summer for our Boy Scout Resident Camp. With over nine campsites with fully equipped bath houses, a 200 seat dinning hall, air-conditioned office and leaders' center, an air-conditioned staff lodge and many other facilities, Camp Bowers can provide you with an outdoor experience with some of the luxuries of home. Raven Knob Scout Reservation Old Hickory Council The third largest Scout reservation in the United States, Raven Knob Scout Reservation is nestled in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina in Surry County just outside of Mt. Airy. Raven Knob offers a wide selection of merit badges as well as programs geared for younger and older Scouts and Venturers. We are constantly evaluating our program to bring new and exciting opportunities that Scouts may not have at home. Merit Badge programs include the entire merit badge program as well as some high adventure programs that complete some merit badge work. Sessions are non-merit badge programs that require registration, such as Swimming Instruction. Open Programs are generally scheduled in the evening and do not require registration, such as the Knob Hike. Finally, adult programs are offered for adults to participate and are generally training sessions such as Safe Swim Defense. Camp Old Indian Blue Ridge Council Directions: Hwy. 25 South from NC to Hwy. 42 north of Travelers Rest. Follow camp signs to Camp Old Indian. Camp Old Indian offers a Pathfinder Program for basic scout skills needed for Tenderfoot, Second and First Class rank. A variety of merit badges are offered at Camp Old Indian including: Citizenship in the Community, Nation and the World. For the older scouts, a 54-mile backpacking trek is offered for the older scouts and leaders interested in hiking the Foothills Trail of South Carolina. Boys must be at least 14 years of age and hold the First Class rank. There are many other programs offered at Camp Old Indian to ensure an exciting and fun filled week of Summer Camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Camp CokerPee Dee Area Council Directions: 5 miles south of Society Hill off Hwy. 52. Camp Cooker is in the southern part of South Carolina. It specializes in merit badge courses for scouts. Camp BarstowIndian Waters Council Camp Barstow is the Boy Scout camp for the midlands of South Carolina. There have been three locations for Camp Barstow: 1930 - 1940 on what is now Ft. Jackson, 1942 - 1995 near Gaston, and 1995 - present near Batesburg-Leesville, on Lake Murray. Helpful Scout Camping Links http://www.scouter.com/compass/Where_To_Go/BSA_Camps/North_Carolina/ http://www.bsacamps.org/ - A graphical guide to BSA camps in the United States. Along with other helpful information, such as: Leave-No-Trace camping and BSA Camping Permits. http://www.scouter.com/compass/Where_To_Go/BSA_Camps/ - information on boy scout camps in the USA, location, fees, staff, guidelines, outdoor activities, forms, programs, facilities, cub scout programs, webelos camps. http://www.scoutcamp.org/ - Scoutcamp.org provides a large database of camps, including both scout-owned, public and private lands. All of these camps were submitted by scouters who actually camped there, along with many useful comments. |
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