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Registered members of Girl Scouts Nation's Capital have first priority of campsites. Our camps are only to be used by Girl Scouts. If you are a Girl Scout troop from another Council, please contact camping services at camp@gscnc.org. Based on availability, we will try to place you. Reservations open exactly 3 months in advance at the exact time the reservation begins. Overnight reservations begin at 3 PM. Happy Camping!

Looking to reserve a site for a large group event, training, or as a troop from another council? Complete this request survery! 
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Camp Aquasco | Aquasco, MD

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Camp Aquasco is nestled in the woods in scenic Aquasco, Maryland in Prince George’s County. Spanning 172 acres, the camp features an open field for primitive camping on the primitive side, and a lodge and glen shelter unit on the north side. Get moving with your troop hiking the trails, performing at the amphitheater or making s’mores over an open fire pit.

Camp Aquasco now has tomahawk and slingshot ranges!

Map and Facilities

View Camp Aquasco’s map and learn more about its facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

The Patuxent River Park is a great place to explore one of Maryland’s Scenic Rivers. Girls can also learn about the special history of this area by visiting the Dr Mudd House Museum.

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker

Jason Roberts oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Aquasco. See something that needs repairing? Leave him a note in the mailbox on the entry road.

Contact:301-542-3278

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp Brighton Woods |Brookeville, MD

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Camp Brighton Woods in Brookeville, Maryland, Montgomery County includes 60 acres of rustic wooded land. The camp features heated lodges, kitchen and glen shelters.

Camp Brighton Woods has archery, tomahawk, and slingshot ranges, a large field for games, amphitheater, and nearby Brighton Dam offers opportunities for kayaking.

Map and Facilities

View Camp Brighton Woods map and learn more about facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Camp Brighton Woods hosts various Girl Scout day camps over the summer.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

You can visit the Patuxent River State Park to learn more about the river that runs adjacent to camp. Looking for some adventure? Visit the Sandy Spring Adventure Park to try zip-lining and a high ropes course.

Girls can also try their hand at orienteering with this orienteering challenge or complete the letterboxing trail established by SU 37-1!

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker
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Gregg Jensen oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Brighton Woods. See something that needs repairing? Leave him a note in the mailbox on the entry road.

Contact: 703-517-0624

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp Coles Trip | Stafford, VA

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Camp Coles Trip in Stafford, Virginia, is on the shores of the Aquia Creek and spans 229 wooded acres. Aquia sandstone was taken from quarries in the area to be used in the construction of the Capitol Building and the White House. The camp features lodges, glen shelters, platform tents, covered wagons and a primitive unit. Camp Coles Trip has two sides, Aquia and Arrowhead, accessible by a long hike or vehicle.

Camp Coles Trip has beach access on the Aquia side of camp and offers kayaking and canoeing. There is also an archery range on the Aquia side of camp, and tomahawk and slingshot ranges on both sides for troops to use. Please note: the cots and mattresses are only located on the Aquia side, not the Arrowhead side of camp.

Map and Facilities

View Camp Coles Trip map and learn more about facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

Government Island is a nearby park where you can see the Aquia Sandstone used to build the White House and U.S. Capitol. Stafford Civil War Park showcases the remains of a Union Army infantry camp.

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker
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Hank Rager oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Coles Trip.  See something that needs repairing? Leave a note in the mailbox on the road into camp.

Contact: 540-406-3100

 

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp Crowell | Oakton, VA

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Camp Crowell, located in Oakton, Virginia, covers 68 wooded acres in Fairfax County. The camp features a large lodge, two smaller troop lodges, glen shelter units, adirondacks, treehouses, and multiple primitive sites.

Camp Crowell has a low and high ropes course (available for reservation on select weekends in the spring and fall, see High Adventure at our Camps for more information), a tomahawk and slingshot range, and a large field that can be used for games or archery.

Map and Facilities

View Camp Crowell’s map and learn more about its facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Camp Crowell hosts several Girl Scout day and evening camps over the summer and has very limited availability during this time.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

The Cross Country Trail passes near Camp Crowell and is a great hiking experience.

Girls can also visit the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens to learn more about the beauty of nature. 

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker
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Gregg Jensen oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Crowell. See something that needs repairing? Leave him a note in the mailbox on the entry road.

Contact: 703-517-0624

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp May Flather | Mount Solon, VA

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Camp May Flather, in Mount Solon, Virginia, sits on 50 beautifully wooded acres in the George Washington National Forest. The camp, named after May Flather, a friend of Lou Henry Hoover (First Lady and wife of President Herbert Hoover), has been enjoyed by Girl Scouts since it was built in 1930. The North River runs directly through the center of camp. The camp features lodges, platform tent and glen shelter units, a large open green, and hiking trails into the National Forest.

Camp May Flather features high adventure activities along with traditional camping. It has an archery, slingshot, and tomahawk range, challenge course, climbing tower and canoeing/kayaking opportunities at nearby Elkhorn or Todd Lakes.

Map and Facilities

View Camp May Flather's map and learn more about facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Camp May Flather is a Girl Scout sleep-away camp during the summer, and is not available from the end of May through August for troop camping.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

Check out the George Washington National Forest website for information about the network of trails, primitive camping opportunities, and nearby lakes. The camp is serviced by the North River Ranger District, whose offices and rangers are great resources for information, maps and more.

Natural Chimneys Regional Park is only a few miles from the camp and boasts camping opportunities, a swimming pool, and two yearly jousting tournaments.

Reddish Knob is a great lookout spot and place to watch the sunset or the sunrise!

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker
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Kim Loyd oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp May Flather. See something that needs repairing?  Leave her a note in the black mailbox on the main camp road.

Contact: 540-480-9595
mfcaretaker@gscnc.org

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp Potomac Woods | Leesburg, VA

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Camp Potomac Woods is located in Leesburg, Virginia, 101 acres of varied terrain means tons of amazing activities for Girl Scouts. The property features glen shelters, lodges, hammocks, and a primitive site.

Camp Potomac Woods has a sports field, hiking trails, and archery, tomahawk, and slingshot ranges. Girls can also fish from the dock that goes out over the Potomac River, and learn about nature while enjoying the River Walk.

Map and Facilities

View Camp Potomac Woods' map and learn more about its facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Camp Potomac Woods is a Girl Scout sleep-away camp and day camp during the summer, and is not available from the end of May through August for troop camping.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

The C & O Canal Towpath is a great place to explore the banks of the Potomac River. 

Girls can also embark on Priscilla’s Trail Scavenger Hunt!

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker

Todd Wahl oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Potomac Woods. See something that needs repairs? You can leave a note in the caretaker’s mailbox on the main property.

Contact: 571-722-9493

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp White Rock | Capon Bridge, WV

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Camp White Rock is spread out over 130 beautiful acres in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. The camp features lodges, glen shelters, platform tents, treehouses, covered wagons, hammocks and primitive sites as well as hiking trails.

Camp White Rock has a sports field with a basketball court and a sand volleyball pit. The Cacapon River allows for canoeing and kayaking and the camp also features archery, tomahawk, and slingshot ranges. Camp White Rock also has a high ropes aerial course that is available for troop reservation on select weekends in the spring and fall (see High Adventure at our Camps for more info) and a small low ropes course.

Map and Facilities

View Camp White Rock's map and learn more about its facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

During the summer, Camp White Rock is open on the weekends to service units and large groups. The pool is also open during the summer for groups to use on the weekends! Service Unit Encampment (SUE) applications are posted in the Outdoor Rally and the Council-Wide Service Unit Teams Rally.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

Learn about the history of the Shenandoah Valley at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley in Winchester, VA. Find local events in Hampshire County and Capon Bridge here.

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker

See something that needs repairing? Leave us a note in the mailbox on the main property.

Contact: Tammy Worcester - (703) 909-5644

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Camp Winona | Hughesville, MD

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Girl Scout Camp Winona is a member of the American Camp Association and has achieved accreditation status, by completing a voluntary peer review process of standards applicable to our program. Accreditation means that camp undergoes a thorough review process by outside camping professionals every three years.

Camp Winona in Hughesville, Maryland, offers girls so many exciting ways to experience nature. The camp covers 178 beautiful acres featuring lodges, glen shelter units and open fields.

Camp Winona has archery, tomahawk, and slingshot ranges, and Trefoil Pond for canoeing and kayaking. There are many trails for girls to explore the geological history of the camp.

Map and Facilities

View Camp Winona's map and learn more about its facilities.

Reservations

Make a reservation through the search options below

Before you can go camping, you will need a cookout & campout qualified adult. Click here to find an upcoming Cookout & Campout Training.

Camp Winona is a Girl Scout sleep-away camp during the summer, and is not available from the end of May through August for troop camping.

Need to rent camping equipment? Click here!

Program and Service Opportunities

The Calvert Marine Museum is a great place to learn about the Chesapeake Bay.

At Point Lookout State Park  girls can enjoy swimming, fishing, canoe water trails, and history!

Calvert Cliffs State Park is a day-use park featuring a sandy beach, unique fossils, recycled tire playground, fishing, a freshwater and tidal marshland and 13 miles of hiking trails located in Calvert County. Girls can also experience 17th century life in Historic St Mary’s City

One of our dedicated troops has created a Letterbox Trail at Camp Winona! The letterboxes are all set up: just download the PDF and have fun! This trail will satisfy Steps 3 and 4 of the Brownie Letterboxing Badge.

If you’re looking for service opportunities, we have service project needs at all of our camp properties! Click here for service project ideas suitable at any of our camps. Please remember to check with the camp caretaker for approval before commencing your service projects. Thank you for all you do to keep our camps beautiful!

Camp Caretaker

 Mike Lawson oversees the facilities and grounds at Camp Winona. See something that needs repairing? Leave Mike a note in the mailbox on the main property.

Contact: 434-466-4794 or winonacaretaker@gscnc.org

Know Before You Go

Once you make a camp site or equipment reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. This email contains your receipt and also a link to information pertaining to access to the camp. It is important that you review it in its entirety.

In the email, scroll down past the receipt until you see a yellow highlighted section. Click where it says ‘Please read Site Details’. That will take you to a PDF that contains important information such as gate code, caretaker’s cell phone, directions to the nearest hospital and other information. Please print out this PDF and take it with you to camp.

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Non GSCNC owned properties

If you are interested in visiting a non GSCNC owned property, the council has crowdsourced this resource based on the recommendations of troop leaders across the council.