Welcome to Rotary Scout Reservation, a 1,300 acre wilderness adventure area in Upstate New York. Rotary is home to Twin Rivers Council Scouts, BSA and Cub Resident camp. But don't worry we are open the rest of the year cabin and campsite rental.
Our camp makes a great destination if you are looking for a weekend camping experience in the Capital Area, for all members of Scouting, from our young Cubs to our adult Volunteers. Our camp activities includes hiking, compass work, cross-country skiing, fishing, and so much more. We can also be a "home base" for you and your unit looking to explore the local area.
Our camp is also a great place for your school group, sports team, church group, or any group looking to experience the great outdoors. Please contact our Program Executive to book this type of experince for your group.
From the West:
From the Albany (West) side of the Hudson River or from the Thruway (Exit 24), take I-90 East to Exit 8. Travel straight through 4 traffic lights on Route 43 East (the fourth being in West Sand Lake at the intersection of Route 43 and Route 150). Shortly after you pass the Bonded Concrete Company, take a Left on to Route 351. At the second traffic light (blinking light) take a Right on to Plank Road (County Route 40). Continue 1.5 miles to the top of the hill. Take a Left over the bridge onto Blue Factory Road (County Route 79). Take the next Left on to Davitt Lake Road. The camp is at the end of the road.
From the East
From points East (Mass Pike/Taconic State Parkway) travel West on I-90 to Exit 11. At the traffic light make a Left on to Route 150 North. Continue for eight miles. At the traffic light take a Right on to Route 43 East. Shortly after you pass the Bonded Concrete Company, take a Left on to Route 351. At the second traffic light take a Right on to Plank Road (County Route 40). Continue 1.5 miles to the top of the hill. Take a Left over the bridge onto Blue Factory Road (County Route 79). Take the next Left on to Davitt Lake Road. The camp is at the end of the road.
From the South
From points South of Albany, take NYS Thruway to exit 23. Get on 787 North to the I-90 interchange and take I-90 East across the Hudson River to Exit 8. Travel straight
through 4 traffic lights on Route 43 (the 4th being in West Sand Lake at the intersection on Route 43 and Route 150). Shortly after you pass the Bonded Concrete Company, take a Left on to Route 351. At the second traffic light (blinking light) take a Right on to Plank Road (County Route 40). Continue 1-½ miles to the top of the hill. Take a Left (over bridge) onto Blue Factory Road (County Route 79). Take the next Left on to Davitt Lake Road. The camp is at the end of the road.
From the North
From the North, take the Northway (I-87) to Exit 7 (Route 7 East). Continue East through Troy on Route 7 for several miles. Shortly after the Brunswick Fire Department, turn right on to Route 278. At the light take a left on to Route 2 East and take the first right on to Route 351 South. At the blinking light in Poestenkill take a Left on to Plank Road (County Route 40). Continue 1-½ miles to the top of the hill. Take a Left (over bridge) onto Blue Factory Road (County Route 79). Take the next Left on to Davitt Lake Road. The camp is at the end of the road.
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08:00 AM
10:00 PM
Night
05:00 PM
10:00 AM
1. The Scout Oath and Law will be the basis for personal conduct by ALL persons using the facilities.
2. Twenty-one (21) year old leadership must be present with the unit at all times. A second leader, age 18 or older, must also be present. Youth Protection rules will be strictly enforced.
3. Propane stoves and lanterns are recommended for groups using cabins or campsites. Liquid Fuel stoves and lanterns are permitted in campsites and some cabins. All stoves and lanterns must be commercial products recommended for camping use. A responsible adult must be directly responsible for all fuel storage and fueling of stoves and lanterns. Bulk fuel containers must be stored with the Camp Ranger. No liquid fuel including charcoal lighter is to be used for starting fires. No chainsaws permitted.
4. Pets are not allowed in camp.
5. The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis. No smoking allowed in any building on any council property.
6. All cars and trucks must be parked and unloaded in the designated parking areas. All types of camping vehicles must be parked according to instructions of the Camp Ranger. Exceptions may be made for those with handicapped placards with approval of the Camp Ranger.
7. Leave your campsite cleaner and in better shape than you found it. Remember, to leave not trace. All fires are to be started only in established fire rings.
9. Use of the kitchen in the Dining Hall requires specially trained staff, which will be determined on an individual group basis by the Camp Ranger and/or the Program Executive.
10. The Twin Rivers Council provides accident insurance for all in-council units. Each unit attending camp must provide a roster form upon arrival. Any accident that occurs at camp must be reported to the Council Service Center.
Upon arriving at camp please park in the upper parking lot. The onsite leader please proceed to the camp office where you will meet the Campmaster.
The Campmaster will check you in, collect your participant roster, explain the rules, and if needed show you to your camping site.
At the end of your camp stay please check out with the campmaster.
The campmaster will inspect the rental facility to ensure cleanliness and care.
With a recognition that sometimes even the best-laid plans need to be adjusted and that financial resources for our units are precious, the following camp reservation refund procedure is in place for all non-summer camp facility reservations. Each reservation fee includes a 50% non-refundable deposit which will be forfeit upon cancelation.
• More than 30 Days until Reservation: A refund of 50% of fees paid will be issued.
• Less than 30 Days until Reservation: No refund will be provided unless the facility is booked by another group on the date of your reservation.
If the camp closes because of weather or other circumstances, units will be contacted by the camp Ranger or TRC Program Executive. If the camp closes a full refund or a full credit for a future reservation within the same calendar year will be made.
The future reservation must be booked within two weeks of the time of cancelation.
All cancelations and rebooking must be done by speaking with Tyler Henderson by email at tyler.henderson@scouting.org or calling 518-869-6436 x122.
All Items must be left in as good if not better condition then when found. If items are not cleaned you will be accessed a cleaning fee.
