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Rodney Scout Reservation

Rodney Scout Reservation rests on 944 acres of rolling upland woodlands at the head of the Chesapeake Bay and boasts of over a mile of prime Chesapeake Bay waterfront. Rodney has been in continuous operation since 1923.

Located in Cecil County, Maryland, only a short drive from Interstate 95 and Maryland Route 40 near the town of North East, this great location provides easy access from Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and New Jersey. 

Well known for the strongest program, best facilities, and premier location on the Chesapeake Bay, Rodney Scout Reservation excels in delivering life-changing lessons and memories to our campers. 

The Brownsea First Year Camper Program is known nationally through Scouting magazine for starting campers out on a Scouting career that launches them toward the lofty pinnacle of Eagle Scout. The Sailing Base and Aquatics Programs are conducted on the natural waters of the Chesapeake and in our pool with three deep ends! The N.E.S.T. Center (Nature, Ecology, Science and Technology) delivers the highest quality environmental and technology instruction through a facility with full computer and science laboratories. The Health & Fitness area includes personal fitness and cycling activities on our Trek mountain bikes. The recently renamed Bull Mountain Studios not only includes the traditional camp handicraft programs but also Movie Making, Photography, Music, Graphic Arts and more! Shooting Sports are conducted on our three ranges in archery, shotgun, and rifle. Traditional Scoutcraft skills are practiced in our all-new Scoutcraft pavilion and Climbing & Rappelling, and even ice climbing and night climbing are conducted on our tower! 

Our programs for older Scouts 14 years and above include the Advanced Camper Experience (A.C.E.) where Scouts experience a wide variety of advanced activities including paintball, paddle boarding, and drone racing!

No matter the age of the Scouts, they are sure to leave Rodney Scout Reservation with fond memories and skills to last a lifetime! 

Ranger Notes

The following is a list of where units can get water outside of cabins year round:

  • Front left corner of Bridgehouse on wall
  • Choptank Latrine yard hydrant in front of latrine
  • Choptank Pavilion back left corner yard hydrant
  • Ute latrine yard hydrant just above latrine
  • Craft lodge wall hydrant back right corner
  • Beachcomber yard hydrant front right of latrine
  • Bayview yard hydrant just right of latrine
  • Wilderness yard hydrant along road behind cabin to left
  • Campfire site yard hydrant left of stage
Directions to Camp

FROM ALL POINTS:

Follow US 40 or I 95 to Md. Rt. 272.

Go south on 272 toward the town of North East. Measuring 5.7 miles from US 40, go through the town of North East.

Just past the package goods store/gas station, turn right onto Red Point Rd., then an immediate left onto Arrants Rd.

Entrance to camp 200 yards on right

400 Rodney Scout Road
North East, Maryland 21901

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Day
Check-In
08:00 AM
Check-Out
10:00 PM


Night
Check-In
06:00 PM
Check-Out
12:00 PM


Cabins & Campsites
Program Facilities
Program Equipment
Dining Hall

Camp Use Policy Back to Top

Please READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Insurance: Unit accident insurance is required from all units. This is an excess benefits policy that works in conjunction with family medical insurance.  Local hospitals will require insurance company name, policy number, and expiration date in the event of an emergency.  Del-Mar-Va council is not responsible for medical expenses incurred while at camp. Do not send medical bills to the council or the camp.  Del-Mar-Va Council cannot complete the form or submit the claim for you.  Having bills sent to the office will not result in payment, and will cause delays in getting them paid.  If you have any questions regarding accident and sickness insurance, contact your insurance carrier or local council.

Age Limits: No children younger than Boy Scout age are to attend camp with a Troop unless they are Webelos attending a parent/son activity.  They will be sent home.  Youth members may only participate in age-appropriate activities. 

Cub Scout and Webelos Camping: Cub Scouts and Webelos may participate in Pack Family camping and Cub/Parent type weekends, and must have a parent or guardian in attendance at all times.   Cub Scout Packs must have at least one adult who has completed Cub Scout/Webelos outdoor training in attendance.  Webelos dens are encouraged to have several one or two-night camping experiences. At least one adult must have completed Webelos outdoor training. All Cub Scout and Webelos weekend camping activities should occur as parent/son activities. Outdoor tent camping is permitted for Cub Scouts and Webelos between April 15 and November 1 each year.

Two Deep Leadership is required on all trips and outings. At least 2 registered, trained, adults must attend with each unit. One of the adults must be at least 21 years of age. It is highly recommended that all adults in attendance complete the Youth Protection Training program at my.scouting.org. 

Separate facilities, i.e. a separate room or tent, are required for females participating in an overnight activity.  Leaders responsible for the group must be registered members of the BSA and remain with the unit the entire time the unit is in camp.

Vehicles: Depending on road conditions, at the discretion of the camp ranger, all service roads may be closed.  In the event of heavy snow or ice, the service roads may be closed.  In those cases, transporting equipment will have to be done by sled or other manual means.  If the roads are open, only ONE vehicle may remain at the site for emergency use.  The vehicle is not to be used for anything other than an emergency.  All other vehicles are to be parked in a designated parking area.  Trucks larger than a pick-up, including buses and RV's, are not allowed on the service roads.  All wheeled sleeping/camping type vehicles and trailers are restricted from use as housing at both camps.  No persons may be transported to any location in the vehicle other than where a seatbelt has been provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle.  This includes any type of wheeled vehicle or trailer.

Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited in camp.  Violators will be asked to leave.
Alcoholic beverages, Firearms/Fireworks, Electric or Kerosene Heaters, Sheath Knives, Pets (other than service animals), Drugs (other than labeled prescription or non-prescription medications), and Chainsaws (permitted only with proof of BSA Chainsaw Safety training certificate). 

Shooting Ranges: 

Check In Procedure Back to Top

Check-in begins at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Units will check in at the Winter Headquarters, the Bridge House before heading to their campsite.

 

Units will be asked for the following information: 

• a roster of attendees and the age of each

• the camp program agenda for their weekend stay

• the cell phone number of an adult leader in camp

We ask that as few vehicles as possible are taken into campsites to avoid ruts and tearing up the property.

The unit can also inquire about the Campmaster program at check-in and sign their group up to participate in the program, if eligible.

Check Out Procedure Back to Top

On Friday night the unit is asked to give the time they are going to check out on Sunday when they plan on leaving camp.

If the unit wants to check out earlier they can contact the campmasters and see if arrangements can be made

At least 1 adult leader must remain in the site until a campmaster or ranger staff release them .

All trash must be taken to the trash compacter behind the dining hall

All recyclables can be taken to the special dumpsters at the shop on the way out of camp.

All gear must be removed from the site before check out.

The cabin and grounds must be completely cleaned and swept before the unit checks out.

The grease pan under the griddle must be cleaned.

All outdoor fires must be completely out and cold.

All wood stoves can be left to die out naturally, do not put water in stove to extinguish fire.

Please turn off all lights in cabins.

We ask that as few vehicles as possible are taken into campsites to avoid ruts and tearing up the property.

Cancellation Policy Back to Top

Cancellation Policy:

Applies to Offline Payments, Visa, MasterCard There will be no refunds for cancellations within 2 weeks of camp date. Arrangements made to transfer fees already paid to another weekend can be made ONLY if the Outdoor Program office is notified in writing 2 weeks in advance of camp date. If you choose not to attend camp within 2 weeks of your camp date, there will be no refund or transfer regardless of the reason. If it is necessary to close the camp due to inclement weather you will be notified.

Please direct all inquiries to:

Outdoor Adventures
Del-Mar-Va Council BSA
1910 Baden Powell Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 622-3300
camping@dmvc.org