There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun and adventure in the months that follow and lead up to Summer camp. Our facilities can accommodate almost any need you have to support your camping needs!
HEATED LODGES – We have three winterized lodges, heated with woodstoves and equipped with bunks & mattresses, and propane cook stoves. Frost-free hydrants are in operation for year-round water. See below for descriptions of the buildings available to rent at Bashore.
ADIRONDACK SHELTERS – We have two campsites with 3-sided Adirondack shelters. Great for winter camping, they keep you protected from the elements. Wooden floors help insulate form the cold ground. No cots are provided. Cost $70 for a weekend
TENT SITES – There are 9 established tent sites throughout camp, as well as several primitive sites located along our trail system on Blue Mountain. Cost $40 for a weekend
OTHER PROGRAM FACILITIES – Our other program facilities may be available as needed for an extra charge.
TRADING POST – Stocked with camping gear, souvenirs, snacks, and beverages. Open by request on weekends year-round.
Make a Reservation
Scout Groups: To Check Cabin or Campsite availability, use the button below to go to Tentaroo.com. Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to your desired visit and up to six months in advance.
Non-Scout Organizations and Others: Please contact the Pennsylvania Dutch Council at 717-394-4063 for availability and pricing. Pricing on shown on this page is for Scouting groups.
*To reserve cabins or tent sites, you must sign in as a unit, individuals may not reserve a camp site.
For help using Tentaroo, check out the demo videos available here: Tentaroo Online Registration
Forms for Weekend Camping at Bashore Scout Reservation
- Camping Policies
- Pennsylvania Dutch Council Year Round Camping Guidelines
- Adopt-A-Site Brochure– Adopt a Campsite or Trail at Bashore and receive either a free tent site weekend or credit toward a cabin rental for 8 hours of service.
Campfire/Firewood Policy
CAMPFIRES / FIREWOOD: Campfires may be built in any established fire ring or fireplace. Do not move fire rings or build new ones without permission of Campmaster or Camp Ranger. Do not bring in outside firewood. Firewood is provided at the lodges and is to be used in lodge wood stoves only. The group will be responsible to replenish the firewood inside the building, using wood provided in the outside wood shed before leaving camp. There is an ample supply of firewood in the surrounding woods. Any fallen timber may be cut up and utilized as needed. Any group that cuts down or damages live or standing timber will be held financially responsible. There is also a supply of wood available to refill the firewood boxes through coordination with the Camp Ranger. The use of chainsaws is restricted to operators who are at least 21 years old and have successfully completed the BSA Chainsaw Safety Training Class and are pre-approved by the Camp Ranger. Please observe fire safety rules at all times – never leave fires unattended. Certain weather conditions (high winds or drought) may prohibit or limit fires in camp; you will be notified by the Campmaster or Camp Ranger if such conditions exist.
