CAMP UPDATE – Reopening for Overnight Tent Camping

The Camping & Properties Committee is pleased to share that the first phase of re-opening our camps, day-use activities, have gone smoothly. Both Musser and Resica Falls Scout Reservations are now open for tent camping as of Sept. 25th. We are looking forward to having folks camp with us again, and we know many of you are looking forward to getting more fresh air.

As we reopen our camps, please remember that all COVID guidelines must be followed, including:

• Complete a COVID Screening Questionnaire prior to or upon arrival. If anyone arrives at camp with a temperature above 100 degrees F, no one from that vehicle will be permitted to stay in camp.
• Masks/face coverings must be worn at all times while on property unless eating, drinking, or sleeping
• Be sure to maintaining a 6ft physical distance from others, especially in common areas
• Washing your hands regularly
• When preparing food, follow the typical safe food handling procedures. Units are encouraged to use disposable serving utensils, and there should be no eating from the same container, or sharing utensils, plates, cups, etc. Remember to maintain physical distance while eating.

Steps to Register

1. Click on the “Book Now” Green Button for either Resica Falls Scout Reservation or Musser Scout Reservation
2. Select a category: choose if you want a lodge or a tent site and then click on the facility you are interested in. It will highlight the facility and then you can check what openings exist for your weekend of choice. Availability is confirmed if the date blocks show in grey.
3. Select your arrival and departure dates by clicking on the appropriate dates, it will then give you a “reserve’ button to click.  This will create a reservation box at the top right of the calendar with an orange check out box. Click there and follow the steps to complete your registration.
4. Use your current doubleknot user ID and password. If do not have one you will need to create a profile—use your “Unit #, Council”, and your contact information.
5. Follow the steps to check out and select the appropriate payment type—pay online with a credit card or mail in a payment.

Camp Facility Cancellation Policy

You may cancel up to 60 days prior to your reservation and receive a full refund.  Any cancellations made within 60 days of your stay will be refunded 75% unless the facility is re-booked.  If the facility is re-booked, a full refund will be made.

In the event camp must be closed due to inclement weather, a full refund will be issued.

Situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains, Resica Falls Scout Reservation is a 4200+ acre Scouting Paradise.  Set in what seems like an endless track of mountain trails, clear streams, and waterfalls is an amazing program of activities for Scouts to enjoy for their summer camp experience.

The Musser Scout Reservation is located along the Unami Creek on over 1,400 acres of Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania. It is part of the largest contiguous forest in Southeastern Pennsylvania. It now includes Camp Hart, Camp Delmont and Camp Garrison.