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Camp Oyo

Simon Kenton Council's Camp Oyo can be found just outside of Portsmouth, Ohio. In close driving distance to Shawnee State Forest, the Ohio and Scioto Rivers, and the New River.
Camp Oyo allows for plenty of activity both on and off site. While at camp, Oyo has lodges and tent camping space available. A pool, Dining hall with kitchen and basketball courts can also be rented at the camp.

Ranger Notes

Have questions? Feel free to give me a call at (740) 858-1801. Leave a message with your phone number and I'll return your call. Ranger Matt 

Directions to Camp
Take St. Rt. 52 west out of Portsmouth. Go 7 miles to St. Rt. 125 north. Follow St. Rt. 125 for 6 miles to Camp Oyo.
Turn right onto the forest road. The parking lot is on the left side of the road and the camp gateway is on the right side.
168 Shawnee Rd
West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663

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Day
Check-In
08:00 AM
Check-Out
11:00 PM


Night
Check-In
04:00 PM
Check-Out
10:00 AM


Cabin
Campsite
Shelters
Ranges
Conference Room
Dining Hall
Kitchen
Recreation

Camp Use Policy Back to Top

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. NO ROCK CLIMBING/RAPPELLING permitted without permission from the Camp Administration, anyone found on or near rock or cliffs will be sent home.

5. No firearms, including air rifles or pistols, are allowed. Fire crackers or fireworks (including sparklers) are also prohibited.

6. Pets are not allowed in camp.

7. 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. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants. All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants. No smoking in any building on any council property.

8. 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.

9. Carts are provided at most of our council camps for transporting all camping gear to your tent site or cabin. If you have equipment too large or heavy to transport in the carts, please make arrangements with the Camp Administration. For safety reasons, vehicles need to remain in designated parking areas outside of camp. Exceptions may be made for those with handicapped placards with approval of the Camp Administration.

10. Leave your campsite cleaner and in better shape than you found it. Remember, someone will be leaving a campsite for you. All fires are to be started only in established fire rings.

11. Use of the kitchen in the Dining Hall requires specially trained staff, which will be determined on an individual group basis by the Director of Camping.

12. The Simon Kenton 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 camp master or camp ranger

Check In Procedure Back to Top
Upon arriving at camp, park in the main parking lot, and walk to the ranger house. There the ranger will collect your participant roster, explain the rules and show you to your camping site or cabin.
Check Out Procedure Back to Top
At the end of your camp stay, you must check out with the ranger, who will promptly inspect the rental facility to ensure cleanliness and care.
Cancellation Policy Back to Top

Simon Kenton Council property reservations that are cancelled in advance of 14 days prior to the reservation are transferable; otherwise you will receive a refund, minus a $20 cancellation fee, or the reservation fee, whichever is less. If the reservation is cancelled within 14 days, no refund is given, but the reservation is transferable to another rental period within the calendar year.

All cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing, via email, to the council office.

 

Cleaning Policy Back to Top
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.