The Health Lodge is located nearby the Dining Hall and camp restroom facility. The building is divided into two rooms that sleep 7 and 2 each. Bunkbeds and folding cots are provided. There is no fire pit area nearby, but the cabin has a wood stove and access to the camp’s split cord wood. Water is available year-round at the Ranger’s House.
Bedard Cabin
The Bedard Cabin is a large bunkhouse style cabin with bunkbeds and a wood stove. A composting restroom facility is a few minutes away. Water is available nearby seasonally, while year-round water can be located at the Ranger’s house.
Fort Courage Campsite
If you can visualize the moon rising over Browning Pond at night, you have likely been to Fort Courage! One of the original West Camp campsites, Fort Courage was resurrected in 2017. Located in one of the few flat spots in West Camp, this campsite offers a spectacular view overlooking Browning Pond. It has four patrol sites of five tents each, with two additional two-person tents, for a total capacity of 44 individuals. The site includes A pit tank latrine and includes two hot water shower stalls (summer only) and solar powered LED lighting (also summer only). Fort Courage does not currently have a hard-roofed shelter. This campsite is available for fall-winter-spring camping, though in winter the access road is plowed only as far as Venture Lodge. However, parking is in the large West Camp parking lot.
Venture Lodge
The Venture Lodge is a fully heated building with running water and a small kitchen. It has bunks and can sleep up to 28 people in several rooms. These rooms hold between 4 and 8 people each. In addition it contains two bathrooms equipped with showers, and two conference rooms. The Venture Lodge is located on the West Side of camp in one of our more “removed” locations. It is conveniently located at the trailhead for many of our West Side trails.
Outpost
The Outpost campsite is located at the extreme northern end of camp and is perfect for the unit that wants to have a more primitive camping experience. The site is located right off of Upper Jaffrey Rd. and has a number of three-sided adirondacks with bunk beds (bring your own camp mattress). The site is open and has plenty of space for your unit to spread out for the weekend. The campsite has a gathering area and fire pit for those endless evening campfires. The campsite also has a number of picnic tables to gather around. Water is available at the Ranger’s house and the shower house is a short hike away (Seasonal Water Availability). Cars can park in the campsite as long as they are off the road. Additional vehicles need to be parked in one of the camp parking lots.
Memorial Lodge
Memorial Lodge is located in the main parking lot of the camp. The cabin was initially constructed to house the camp museum but the need of housing for camp staff and seasonal rentals converted the building into a bunkhouse. This cabin is divided into two rooms with bunk beds perfect to separate youth and adults. A nearby area outside is perfect for your unit to set up an outdoor kitchen while you enjoy your meal inside the warmth of the cabin from the wood stove. The lower camp composting restroom facility is just a few steps away. Water is available nearby and the camp shower house is just a short walk away. The camp amphitheater is around the corner and units can use the fire pit located there for a late night campfire. Wi-Fi internet is available at the nearby Administration building, however it is limited in speed.
Grand Monadnock Lodge
The Grand Monadnock Lodge (formally the Green Cabin) is located in the Main Field of the camp. Named after The Grand Monadnock Lodge #309, the cabin underwent a major overhaul thanks to the donation of the lodge and a matching service grant from the National Order of the Arrow Committee. This cabin is divided into three rooms with 4 bunk beds each and is the perfect accommodation for a Venturing Crew or multiple units camping together while maintaining Youth Protection standards. A covered deck off the back of the cabin is the perfect place for your unit to gather during meals while a nearby clearing provides your unit a place to set up a kitchen. The cabin is heated with set-back timers. The lower camp composting restroom facility is just a few steps away. Water is available nearby and the camp shower house is just a short walk away. The camp amphitheater is around the corner and units can use the fire pit located there for a late night campfire. Wi-Fi internet is available, however is limited in speed.
Kiowa Campsite
The kiowa campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. A medium size campsite, the site is open and has plenty of space for your unit to spread out for the weekend. The campsite has a gathering area and fire pit for those endless evening campfires. Outfitted with tent platforms, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables to gather around. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability). A few cars can park along the entrance road while maintaining emergency access to the campsite. Other vehicles park in the main parking lot.
Arrowhead Campsite
The Arrowhead campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. The campsite is accessible by a road with some parking nearby. Outfitted with tent platforms and a fire pits, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability).
Crow Campsite
The Crow campsite is located on the eastern side of camp. The only campsite in camp with a private entrance, the site is open and has plenty of space for your unit to spread out for the weekend. The campsite has a gathering area and fire pit for those endless evening campfires. Outfitted with tent platforms, the campsite also has a number of picnic tables to gather around. Water is available at the campsite latrine while the centrally located shower house is only a few minutes away (Seasonal Water Availability). A few cars can park in the private entrance while maintaining emergency access to the campsite. Other vehicles park in the main parking lot.