About Family Camp
The best family camping experience of your lives!
We will have the Waterfront, Shooting Range, Handicraft, and COPE Giant Swing up and running!
Please see the information below.
Memorial Day Family Camp
Who:
All youth, all adults, all ages!
When:
May 26 – 29, 2023
Check-in Begins at 5pm Friday
Where:
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
How Much:
$30/camper
Bring your own food and camping equipment. We supply all programming free of charge.
Registration opens February 1, 2023.
Labor Day Family Camp
Who:
All youth, all adults, all ages!
When:
September 1 – 4, 2023
Check-in Begins at 5pm Friday
Where:
Goshen Scout Reservation
340 Millard Burke Memorial Hwy
Goshen, VA 24439
How Much:
$30/camper
Bring your own food and camping equipment. We supply all programming free of charge.
Registration opens May 1, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I need to bring my own food and sleeping accommodations?
Yes. The program areas are staffed, but tents and food must be provided by campers. Be prepared to really bang those takes into the ground and grab some good sleeping mats… we got some rocky ground!
Which camp will activities be held in?
Camp Olmsted. It is the first camp on the left after making the turn onto Beltway Drive. There will be signs/people to direct you.
Is there a schedule of events?
Yes. It is posted below in the Downloads section and will be handed out upon arrival.
Which program areas will be available?
The Waterfront, Shooting Sports (BB’s, rifle, archery, and shotgun), Handicraft, and the COPE Giant Swing, will all be open all weekend. Programming is all open, meaning there is little to no set schedule in any area. Show up and we will accommodate.
Is there firewood available for purchase?
No, but there is ample amounts in the surrounding woods.
When should I plan on arriving/departing?
Arrival is any time after 5pm on Friday and departure is any time in the morning on Monday. You don’t want to miss the campfire Sunday night!
Which campsite are we in?
You get to choose! Campsites are not assigned and are on a first-come, first-served basis. We have plenty of space for everyone, but if you want a particular site, be sure to get here early!
Can we share a campsite with another family we’re friends with?
Of course!
Forms & Downloads
Wildlife
There is a wide variety of wildlife at Goshen Scout Reservation. We've got many different species of reptiles and amphibians. There are also a number of birds, from your regular sparrows to turkeys, hawks, and eagles. We have what we call mini-bears (skunks, foxes, raccoons, etc.) and actual black bears.
Both to ensure our safety and to preserve the wonder of our bit of wilderness, it is important to understand how to interact with the wildlife around us.
No Food in Tents
Store food in a manner approved for your camp. Remember to take trash to the dumpster each night.
What to Do When You See Wildlife
Report to any Camp Staff if you see a bear or any injured wildlife, or if there is any wildlife interfering or otherwise negatively impacting your stay. See any cool wildlife? If you can, take a picture of it and share it with us on Facebook or Instagram when you get home!
Transportation
Driving directions are available on our transportation page.