Potomac Council, Boy Scouts of America

Off Season Camping at Camp Potomac

Looking for a place to take your Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Venturers, or Youth Group camping between September and May? Need a base camp for a C & O Canal Expedition? Check out Camp Potomac!!

 

Camp Potomac has 8 campsites and 2 cabins as well as several other facilities available for rent throughout the non-summer season. See below for facility and reservation information:

Special Notes:

• Between October 1 and May 1, the water is shut off to all sites except the Large Cabin because of the weather.
• Cell phone reception is limited in camp. Currently only Cellular One and AT&T services work regularly.
• Latrines are located close by all cabins and campsites. Flush facilities and showers are not provided.
• The water at Camp Potomac is high in various minerals, and while perfectly safe to drink, has an odd odor and taste which many do not like.  Considering this, many prefer to bring their own water.

 

Cabins

 

Large Cabin
Sleeps:	20
Includes:	small kitchen with stove and refrigerator, and a wood stove
Water:	provided year round
Accommodations:	This building does not provide separate accommodations for male/female. Female campers will need to provide their own tents.
Rental Fee (Weekend):	Potomac Council Units: $50 Non-Potomac Council Units: $125 Non-Scouting Group: $175

 

Small Cabin
Sleeps:	14
Includes:	small kitchen with stove and refrigerator, and a wood stove
Water:	NOT provided year round.
Accommodations:	This building does not provide separate accommodations for male/female. Female campers will need to provide their own tents.
Rental Fee (Weekend):	Potomac Council Units: $30 Non-Potomac Council Units: $100 Non-Scouting Group: $150

Campsites

Camp Potomac has two types of Campsites. Four with Adirondack shelters (pictured above) and four without. All Adirondacks contain bunks for 4 individuals. The number of Adirondacks per site ranges between 3 and 9 depending upon the campsite. Units will need to bring their own tents for non-Adirondack sites.

Rental Fee (Weekend):

Potomac Council Units: $30 Non-Potomac Council Units/ non-Scouting Groups: $40

Reservation Information

To make a reservation, please Contact Us to check if the dates that you are considering are available. If available, the dates will be held for you for 10 days, after which time they will be opened back up.  To finalize your reservation, download the Reservation for below, fill it our completely, attach all needed paperwork (copy of your unit/group accident insurance, range officer certifications, etc.) and mail back to:

Potomac Council, BSA no. 757

P.O. Box 212

Cumberland, MD 21501-0212

Off-Season Camping Reservation Form

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