Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation (MASR) is located on a nearly 1,000 acres in Stanhope, NJ. The reservation includes Camp Somers and Camp Wheeler. MASR offers many activities for your unit to have an enjoyable weekend. On site activities include COPE, climbing, and scheduled Saturday programs. MASR is within traveling distance to major ski resorts, museums and other area attractions.
Water to the sites may be shut off due to freezing temperatures. Please check with camp a few days before your reservation to find out if water is turned on in your campsite.
Water lines are winterized when low temperatures reach 30 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent damage to the Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation water system.
Water to campsites will be turned on when weather allows, and low temperatures are consistently above freezing.
Running water is available year round throughout the Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation at multiple taps and spigots. Check with the Campmaster when you check in at camp to find out where the closest running water is to your campsite or cabin.
Mount Allamuchy Scout Reservation
750 Waterloo Road
Stanhope, NJ 07874
See http://www.camps.ppbsa.org/camps/somers/Directions.htm for detailed directions.
From I-80
Take Exit 25 (Route 206 North, Newton). Take the first ramp to the right. (Follow the Waterloo Village signs). Take the first right, just before the light, onto Continental Drive. Go to the end of Continental Drive and turn left onto Waterloo Road. The entrance to the camp is approximately one mile ahead on the right, approximately 300 hundred yards past the entrance to Waterloo Village.
NOTE: If you miss the first right hand turn after exiting I-80, dont panic! Proceed on US-206 past the Black Forest Inn, to the second traffic light. Turn left at this light onto Waterloo Road, and continue to camp.
From the east - NJ - 10
Follow NJ-10 West until it ends at US-46 in Ledgewood. Continue straight onto US-46 West and follow the US-46 directions below.
From the east - US-46
Follow US-46 West to the intersection of NJ-10 in Ledgewood. Continue West on US-46 approximately 1-1/2 miles up the hill, and take the exit for I-80 West. Continue on I-80 to Exit 25 and follow the directions from I -80 found above.
From the north - US-206
Follow US-206 south to Waterloo Road in Byram, NJ. At the intersection of Waterloo Road and US-206 there are 1) A Shell Station, 2) A Building Blocks of Learning Center, 3) A Sovereign Bank branch, 4) A PNC Bank branch, and 5) signs to Allamuchy State Park and Waterloo Village. Turn right and follow Waterloo Road approximately 2.5 miles to the camp entrance on the right.
Upon entering Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation
Watch for the Camp Wheeler / Kent Center sign. Continue straight ahead for Camp Somers and the main parking lot. If you make a right turn at the sign, you will head towards COPE and Camp Wheeler.
GPS or Google Maps
If using a GPS, the address 1 Camp Allamuchy Road, Stanhope NJ 07874 (or Andover NJ 07821) will take you to the Mt. Allamuchy Scout Reservation entrance.
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Day
08:00 AM
11:00 PM
Night
06:00 PM
02:00 PM
- ROSTERS - must be presented at check-in. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- LEADERSHIP - A minimum of two adult leaders must be present at all times during your attendance at our camps.
- CAPACITIES - Cabin capacity limits are strictly enforced. Bring tents if you exceed the cabin limits.
- FEES - Capacities are strictly enforced. Your reservation cost is based upon the estimated number of participants you entered. When you check in, the actual cost will be calculated, and any over capacity fees will be assessed. Cabin and Lean To overages will be charged at the tent site rate of $3.50 per person per night. Fees are due at check-in.
- LEAVING CAMP - If you leave the main part of camp for a hike, please let us know your route and estimated return time. Check back in. Do not trespass on private land without permission from the landowner.
- FIRST AID KIT - must be easily available.
- GUIDE TO SAFE SCOUTING - The guide is available at http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34416.pdf
- POLICIES - Our camp policies are available at www.ppcbsa.org/camping
- VEHICLES - Vehicles are only allowed in designated areas of the camp. Please contact camp directly with any special requests.
- PROHIBITED ITEMS - Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Generators, Pets, Fireworks, Firearms, personal Bows and arrows, Chain saws, Sheath knives, Hunting, Gambling, Kerosene heaters, electric heaters, propane heaters, Tobacco, Alcohol, Hot-plates or lanterns are not allowed in cabins or buildings.
- COOKING/FIRES/FUELS - see the camp policy book at www.ppcbsa.org/camping
- ICE - Check with the campmaster/ranger on ice conditions - all ice is off limits unless notified by the campmaster/ranger.
- FISHING - permitted from the shore of our camp lakes. Complete rules are available at check-in. No fishing allowed in the swimming areas. State law requires a fishing license.
- ACCIDENTS - Each group will assume responsibility for any accident or injury to group members or the equipment of their group. Inform the campmaster/ranger in case of accident or injury. Notify campmaster/ranger if you have to call 911 from a cell phone.
- LATRINES/BATHROOMS - Please use designated latrines only. No dumping of garbage into latrine pits. Please ensure that lids are down.
- DAMAGES - Groups shall be liable to repair, replace, or pay for damages to camp property and equipment. This includes carving on walls, tent platforms, trees, tables, etc. Nails or staples are not driven into any part of camp buildings unless during an approved maintenance project. Damages will be charged to the unit responsible and will necessitate proper payment or replacement of the damaged item and restriction from council facilities until settlement is made. Labor charge for damages is billed at $40.00 per hour.
- PRIVACY - Respect the privacy of the rangers residence.
- MISC. - Scout behavior does not permit the throwing of rocks. Throwing of debris, logs, etc. in the lake is prohibited.
Check in - contact camp with any questions - 973-347-3266
- Check in with the campmaster/ranger
- Check in from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, after 8 a.m. Saturday
- Turn in your unit roster
- Pay any capacity overage fees
- Receive a fire permit
- Pay damage deposit fee ($50/site, cabin or as noted)
Check out - contact camp with any questions - 973-347-3266
- Check out with the campmaster/ranger
- Check out between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm
- Firewood piles are replenished
- Facilities will be checked by campmaster/ranger
- Turn in your camp evaluation
- Receive your damage deposit fee back
- Cabins/Sites should be left in a clean and neat condition - better than you found it
In all programs offered by the Patriots' Path Council, BSA, a great deal of planning and purchasing takes place well in advance. These plans include, but are not limited to, staff, food, program materials, patches and awards, rental and purchase of equipment, and in some cases, items of clothing such as T-shirts that are given as part of a program fee.
When an individual or group make a reservation for an activity or program, these items are included in ordering of materials and staffing for that event.
The council reserves the right to cancel programs, as attendance or weather requires.
If the council cancels a program or closes a camp, the payment/deposit can be transferred to another program/available date or returned as requested.
If you decide to cancel your reservation/do not show up and the camp is open, there will be no refund or alternate date offered.
Refunds: Individuals or groups that cancel a program reservation 30 days prior to the date of the event will receive a refund of fees paid, less a 15% administrative charge. No refunds will be made after the 30 day cancelation deadline, unless there is a medical or other emergency.
ALL CANCELATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING (PAPER OR EMAIL) AND SENT TO THE PATRIOTS' PATH COUNCIL, 1 SADDLE ROAD, CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927
