Camp Potomac

Camp Potomac Boy Scout Resident Camp

 

 

"We are not a brigade - nor a Sunday School - but a school of the woods" (Powell, B. January, 1919).

 

Camp Potomac is a 114 acre Nationally Accredited Boy Scout Summer Camp located in Oldtown, Maryland.

At Camp Potomac we strive to provide each Scout the opportunity to open their minds, to bring out each Scout's character, to make them into good citizens and people for God and their country, to encourage them to be energetic workers, and to be honorable. We offer strong unit support from our camp staff, which you will interact with daily during your visit, and at our Council Service Center, that will help you register for a summer session.

We enjoy our summer camp life and wish to share that excitement and enthusiasm with the units who decide to come to our camp. Strengthen your unit’s year round program by attending one of Camp Potomac’s summer programs. You will be pleasantly surprised, as so many others have been before you, by our friendly service, excellent food, and outstanding program.

Summer Programs

 

Boy Scout Resident Camp

A 7 day, 6 night camping experience for Boy Scout aged boys. The majority of the week is filled with work on Merit Badges, and most importantly FUN!!! Our Cresap's Trailblazer (First Year Camper) program is exceptional. Scouts will enjoy great food, good fellowship, and make lasting friends living and interacting with Scouts from all over. Don't forget!! Those Scouts who are now in their second year of Webelos will be able to attend Boy Scout Resident Camp with the Troop they join. For more information see the Boy Scout Resident Camp Leader Guide.

Cub Scout Resident Camp

A 4 day, 3 night camping experience for Cub Scouts who have completed their Wolf year, Bear year, and first year of Webelos, and are looking for something a little more than Cub Scout Day Camp. Scouts get to work on activity pins and Bear achievements, as well as shoot, swim, and hike. Cub Scout Resident Camp is a must, especially for those Webelos who plan to join Boy Scout Troops and need some overnight camping experience. For more information see the Cub Scout Resident Camp Leader Guide.

Cub Scout Day Camp

Cub Scout Day Camp is a week long, fun-filled, outdoor experience for all ages of Cub Scouts. Cubs get to swim, shoot BB guns, sling shots, and archery, as well as explore their crafty side and learn about the environment. This coming summer we are going to be entering the land of the Wild West, full of crafty Cowboys and elusive Indians!! Cub Scout Day Camp will be a rootin' tootin' good time!! For more information see the Cub Scout Day Camp Leader Guide.

Off Season

 

Camp Potomac is a perfect place for your Fall, Winter, and Spring Unit Camping Trips. See the Off Season Camping page for information about reserving a cabin or campsite and for the Reservation Form.

Attractions close to Camp Potomac

 

• C & O Canal National Historic Park and Tow Path-including:

• Oldtown Picnic Area, Lock House #70, and Battie-Mixon Fishing Ponds-1.5 mi from camp
• Town Creek Aqueduct
• Paw Paw Tunnel-15 mi S on Rt. 51
• Canal Terminus in Cumberland and Canal Visitor Center-15 mi N on Rt. 51

• Green Ridge State Forest-Backpacker's Paradise
• Potomac River-Canoeing and Tubing
• Western Maryland Scenic Railroad
• Allegheny Highlands Trail-Biking, Hiking
• Wisp Ski Resort-McHenry, MD
• Adventure Sports Center International-Man Made Whitewater Rafting-McHenry, MD
• Swallow Falls and New Germany State Parks
• Seneca and Cooper's Rocks, WV-Climbing
• Dolly Sods Wilderness Area-Hiking
• Youghiogheny River and Ohio Pyle, PA Attractions-Rafting, Biking, Hiking
• Laural Highlands Trail-Hiking
• Nemacolin Woodlands Resort-Ropes Courses, Horse Back Riding
• Deep Creek Lake Attractions-Boating, Tubing
• Rocky Gap State Park and Resort-Beach, Hiking Trails, Nature Center
• Much, Much More!!!!

 

Directions to Camp Potomac

Click below to download Directions to Camp Potomac:

• Directions to Camp

For those GPS users headed to Camp Potomac enter either the following address or coordinates to get to camp:

• 18308 Scout Camp Rd Sw, Oldtown, MD 21555
• N39*33.508 W078*37.473

Map of Camp Potomac

Click Below to download a map of Camp Potomac:

• Camp Potomac Map

Compass Course

Click below to download a copy of the Camp Potomac Compass Course for use while staying at Camp Potomac.  Courses of various distances and difficulty can be built using this key.

• Camp Potomac Compass Course

Contact Us today for summer program information and off season camping opportunities.

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