Camping and hiking are the mainstay of a successful Scout unit. The information resources on this web page are designed to help unit leaders run a high-quality outdoors program. Not all of the links on this page are controlled by this Council nor the BSA. Inclusion of these links should not be considered an endorsement of these web sites, nor any products they may sell.
If you know of other links that might be appropriate for inclusion on this web page, let us know. We are always looking for new information and content.
Where to go Camping Guides
The following guides are primarly focused on caps in the Northeast. Most files are in PDF format, and are often quite large – between 2 and 11 MB. The location identified after each link refers to the location of the host council.
Order of the Arrow – Northest Region Database- Order of the Arrow – Northeast Region Booklet and HERE
- Order of the Arrow – Tschitani Lodge #66 – Connecticut Rivers Council
- Order of the Arrow – Nanepashemet Lodge #158 – MA
- Order of the Arrow – Grand Monadnock Lodge #309 – NH and HERE
- Order of the Arrow – Kittatinny Lodge #5 – PA (PDF)
- Order of the Arrow – Otahnagon Lodge #172 – NY and HERE
- Order of the Arrow – Buckskin Lodge #412 – NY
- Order of the Arrow – Na Tsi Hi Lodge #72 -NJ
- Order of the Arrow – Woapalanne #43 -NJ
- Adirondack Association of Scout Camps
- Listing of Camping Guides from USSSP
- Camps in the BSA Western Region
- Camps in the BSA Southern Region
BSA High Adventure
- Philmont Scout Ranch
- Florida Sea Base
- Northern Tier High Adventure Base
- Deer Lake Adventure Programs
- BSA High Adventure Program Directory
- BSA Passport to High Adventure
- Scouting Adventures for Older Boys
Appalachian Trail Information
Please note that some of the following links are “official” and some are not. Lots of research is recommended before taking any extended hike on the Appalachian Trail.
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy
- Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)
- Appalachian Mountain Club – Connecticut Chapter
- Appalachian Trail Maps
- Appalachian Trail Maps
- National Park Service Information
Hiking and Camping in Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)- Connecticut State Forests & Parks
- Connecticut Forest & Park Association
- Sleeping Giant State Park (DEP)
- Sleeping Giant State Park Association
- Tarrywile Park, Danbury
Hiking and Camping in the Northeast
- Massachusetts Dept of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)
- Vermont Dept of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources- Vermont State Parks
- New Hampshire Division of Parks & Recreation
- Rhode Island Division of Parks & Recreation
- Maine Bureau of Parks & Lands
- Acadia National Park
- Where to Hike in the Greater New York Area
- New York State Parks
- New York State Camping
National Camping Links and Resources
Map Resources
National Park Service Maps- Topo Map of Camp Sequassen
- Topo Map of Deer Lake
- Topo Map of Camp Hoyt
- Topo Map of Wah Wah Tay See
- Ives Trail Greenway Map (Danbury Area)
- Appalachian Trail Maps
- Historic USGS Maps of New England