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Musser Scout Reservation

• Camp Delmont - see summer camp map
• Camp Hart -  camp map
• Camp Garrison  - camp map

Over 1,200 acres located in the rolling hills of Green Lane, PA. This reservation is nestled around the serenity of the Unami Creek. In addition to short-term year-round facilities, the Musser Scout Reservation is the host facility for the following summer programs:

DIRECTIONS TO MUSSER SCOUT RESERVATION

Camp Delmont

Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Lansdale exit. Exit onto Route 63 west. Travel approximately 10 miles to Sumneytown. At the Sumneytown hotel bear right onto Garyville Pike. Follow Garyville Pike to Upper Ridge road (first stop sign). Turn right on Upper ridge Road to Camp Delmont entrance (about one mile).

Camp Hart

1) Take the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Lansdale exit. Exit onto Route 63 west. Travel approximately 10 miles to Sumneytown. At the Sumneytown hotel bear right onto Garyvill Pike. Follow Garyville Pike to Upper Ridge Road (first stop sign). Turn right on Upper Ridge Road and follow to Miller Road (about two miles). Turn right on Miller Road and follow Camp Hart entrance.

2) Travel north on Route 309 to the Perkasie exit. At the exit ramp turn left and follow Route 563. Turn left on Route 563, heading south towards Tylersport, PA. After you go through Tylersport, slow down at the fire station. You will pass over the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Northeast Extention.) Turn right on the next road, which is Whites Mill Road. Follow this winding road to Camp Hart. Follow signs to West Camp.

Resica Falls Scout Reservation

• Big Springs Camp see map
• Firestone Camp see map

Located on 4,000 acres on prime Pennsylvania Pocono mountains, this reservation offers a wide array of camping programs. Scouts and leaders will find places to explore, boats and canoes to sail, pools and streams to swim and miles of trails to hike,

In addition to short-term year-round camping facilities, Resica Falls is host to the following summer programs:

• Boy Scout Resident Camp
• Rappelling by the falls
• Patrol Cooking Camp
• Fly Fishing Area
• Project COPE (also available on weekends by prior arrangement)
• River Trips by Canoe
• High Adventure Camp
• Dan Beard Adventure

DIRECTIONS TO RESICA FALLS SCOUT RESERVATION

Take the Northeast Extention of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 33 (Route 22). Follow Route 22 east to Route 33. Take Route 33 north to I-80 east. Travel I-80 east to the Route 209 exit (#52). Follow Route 209 to Marshalls Creeks. In Marshalls Creek take Route 402 to Resica. Resica Falls Scout Reservation is six miles from Marshalls Creek.

Treasure Island Scout Reservation

Celebrating its 85th anniversary this year, Treasure Island is the oldest continually operated Boy Scout Camp in the country. But more dazzling than its history is the setting and program. This reservation is naturally divided into Marshall Island and Treasure Island by the picturesque Delaware River near Pipersville, PA. Treasure Island combines some of the best facilities available with the adventure of "living on an island."

                                       Map of Treasure Island

In addition to short-term year-round camping opportunities, Treasure Island Scout Reservation is the host camp for the following programs:

• Boy Scout Resident Camp
• Canoe/River Trips
• Rappeling
• Project COPE - also available on weekends by prior arrangement
• Bike Treks
• Tubing Trips

DIRECTIONS TO TREASURE ISLAND SCOUT RESERVATION

1) Take I-95 north to New Jersey Route 29 (Trenton exit, first exit in New Jersey). Follow Route 29 north to Stockton Bridge in Stockton, New Jersey. Make a right turn onto Pennsylvania Route 32 north. Continue on Route 32 north to Treasure Island.

2) Take Pennsylvania Route 611 to Doylestown, PA. Take the freeway to by-pass around Doylestown, to the first traffic light, at the light turn right to dead end. Turn left on Danboro Road and follow to Point Pleasant (at bottom of steep hill). Cross over canal bridge and follow Pennsylvania Route 32 north 3.5 miles and look for Treasure Island signs.