Celebrating 87 Years of Service to Scouting 1920-2007

Year-round Opportunities for Camping

Multiply two top-notch Scout Camps with a host of nearby attractions and activities. Then multiply that by the number of things you can do or see at Acahela or Goose Pond and multiply that by the four seasons and you will end up with more outdoor adventures than your unit will ever have a chance to do! With so many options and the wide variety of camp sites, trails, activities, and lodges, you would have to work really hard at ever getting bored of our camps. And our dedicated staff of professionals and volunteers are working constantly on improving every aspect of  Acahela and Goose Pond. Most of all, you will find a spirit in our camps that we are very proud of - our lands are alive with spirit - Scout Spirit - of all those who went before us and what makes the Scouting program great!

Open Camping

The Northeastern Pennsylvania Council is blessed with two wonderful camps that together provide Scouts with nearly 800 acres of wilderness.

Goose Pond Scout Reservation is renowned for its Summer Resident Boy Scout program and is one of the best examples of a classic Scout Camp anywhere.  Located near Hamlin, PA and Lake Wallenpaupack, Goose Pond is a 200-plus acre glacial lake surrounded by hillsides of  forests rich in evergreens, hardwoods, and other fauna. In addition to the Pond's traditional setting your find one of the region's best C.O.P.E. courses, an unbelievable campfire circle, and more challenges for any type of Scout unit. Staying at the Pond places you close to many of the sites on the northern end of the Pocono Plateau, Scranton, and the tri-state region. If you want to know more about camping opportunities at Goose Pond, click here for more information.

Summer Camp

•  Click here for Goose Pond Summer Resident Camp information.

This link will take you to our council website and provide you with an index for all the Goose Pond web links.

Build Teamwork and Confidence with C.O.P.E.

Goose Pond Scout Reservation is renowned for its Summer Resident Boy Scout program and is one of the best examples of a classic Scout Camp anywhere.  Located near Hamlin, PA and Lake Wallenpaupack, Goose Pond is a 200-plus acre glacial lake surrounded by hillsides of  forests rich in evergreens, hardwoods, and other fauna. In addition to the Pond's traditional setting your find one of the region's best C.O.P.E. courses, an unbelievable campfire circle, and more challenges for any type of Scout unit. Staying at the Pond places you close to many of the sites on the northern end of the Pocono Plateau, Scranton, and the tri-state region. If you want to know more about camping opportunities at Goose Pond, click here for more information.

Free area maps and activity guides available...

The entire Pocono Plateau is rich with things to do and see - that is if you really want to leave camp (which we doubt!). If you would like a free area map and activity guide, call Jan Shoener at our office at (570) 207-1227. These maps cover the entire Pocono region and include the areas around Camp Acahela and Goose Pond Scout reservation.

The map details include highlights of attractions, phone numbers, and other specifics that will make planning your trip a snap!