Operated by Scouting America National Capital Area Council, Goshen Scout Reservation (GSR) has provided summer camp experiences since 1967. Through our mission of providing unforgettable outdoor experiences that build character, leadership, and lifelong memories, we serve as a premier summer camp destination for Scouts.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Goshen Scout Reservation stretches over 2,800 acres and is surrounded by the George Washington Jefferson National Forest and state game land. With one resident Cub Scout Camp, three Scouts BSA resident camps, and a high adventure base, GSR offers something for every Scout – from first time campers to seasoned adventurers.
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Want to bring your Scouting unit down to go camping over the weekend? Goshen is open for unit camping during the non-summer months!
Gray’s Lodge sleeps 10 and the pavilion can hold up to 175 people. Tent camping includes access to latrines (all year) and to the showerhouse (seasonal dependent). Typically, water in campsites is shut off for the winter in mid-October and turned back on in late April.
More information can be found on our website, at https://www.gotogoshen.org/information/off-season-camping/.
Goshen Scout Reservation Camping and Facilities Use Policies:
Vehicles and Speed Limit Reminders
We ask that vehicles stay on established roads (paved and gravel) whenever possible. Vehicles may be driven into campsite areas to unload equipment, and should then be parked in the camp parking lot. One Troop trailer is permitted in the camp site area.
The speed limit in camp areas is 10 mph. The speed limit on the beltway, the gravel road encircling the Goshen Scout Reservation, is 20 mph. Please be aware of wildlife crossing roadways at all times.
Fires and Fuel
In accordance with Virginia State law, no firewood is permitted to be brought onto the camp property.
There are to be no new campfire sites established. Each campsite has a designated fire circle. You are expected to have ample water nearby when using the campsite campfire rings. All fires must be extinguished before retiring for the night.
Please note: Throughout the year, a state fire ban maybe in effect.You can obtain information on the ban through the Virginia Department of Forestry website. Please visit the VA DOF webpage for the most up to date fire burn ban information. https://dof.virginia.gov/wildland-prescribed-fire/fire-laws/4-pm-burning-law/
Reservation Quiet Hours
Reservation quiet hours begin at 10:00 am and last till 6:00 am.
Grey's Lodge Specific Policies:
Vehicles may park in the parking area to the side of Grey's Lodge along Post Lane.
Please do not stack beds into bunk bed form. You are welcome to move beds, tables, and chairs, but we ask they please returned to the position they were in at the time of your arrival.
You are expected to leave the facilities in as good or better shape than you found it. Cleaning materials are provided in the Janitor’s Closet and by request with the Superintendent.
Pack out everything you pack in. Do not leave food in the cabin, refrigerator, oven or microwave. Take all pots, pans, paper and plastic ware with you when you leave.
Emergency Telephone Numbers and Information:
Police, Fire, and Rescue: 911
Emergengy Room: Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital
(540) 458-3300
1 Health Cir, Lexington, VA 24450
(~21 = miles from GSR)
Non-emergencies: VelocityCare
(540) 462-3950
110 Houston St Suite D Lexington, VA 24450
Goshen Scout Reservation Address:
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
From the DC area:
66 West to 81 South
81 South to Exit 225
Merge right onto Hwy 262
After about 5 miles take the exit on the right for Hwy 254 West (it comes up a little fast)
Turn right onto 254/42 towards Goshen.
Stay straight for about 20 miles and then take a left on to 39
After about 3-4 miles take a left on to hwy 601
After about a ¼ mile you will see the big Goshen Scout Reservation sign on the right!
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Day
08:00 AM
11:00 PM
Night
12:00 AM
12:00 PM
NCAC Camp properties are available for rental by BSA as well as other organized youth groups. Priority will be given to Scouting groups.
Upon arrival at the Goshen Scout Reservation, all groups/organizations must check in with the Superintendant, Ryan Alford, (615) 934 - 7962, 30 minutes prior to your arrival.
The event or unit leader is responsible for reporting the number of participants in their unit upon arrival.
Camping is allowed only in designated camping areas as directed by the Reservation Director or Superintendent.
Following Virginia State guidelines, no firewood will be brought into camp
Camp quiet time is 10:00pm – 6:00am.
Check-out is 11:00am on your last day of reservation.
Please contact the Superintendant to inspect the facilities you have used prior to your departure.
You are expected to leave the campsite and the shower house closest to your camp site in as good or better shape than you found it. Cleaning materials are provided. All trash is to be in a tied up in garbage bags and deposited in the dumpsters located behind 340 Millard Burke Memorial Highway/the GSR Warehouse.
For events with fees over $25.00 per person,
30 days or more prior to the event the fees can be refunded less 20%
30 days or less prior to the event the fees cannot be refunded
A full refund may be made in the case of illness, military orders, or if the event is cancelled by the Council.
A Scout is CLEAN. Please leave our facilities in equivelant or better shape than you found them. Cleaning materials are provided.
All trash is to be tied up in garbage bags and deposited in the camp dumpster behind the dining hall. Please do not leave your trash in the shower houses.
