The
Long Island area contains many good places for camping, hiking, biking,
canoeing and other outdoor activities. Here you will find a collection
of maps from public sources or our troop library.
Driving Directions to all camps from the James E Allen School can
be found here.
Blydenburgh
is a troop favorite. Blydenburgh County Park joins Celeb Smith
State Park and form a very large park which is close to home
and
is a great place for all activities including camping, hiking.
Blydenburgh does get crowded in the spring and fall. Much new work has
been put into the camp recently with lean-to's being a nice addition to
each of the group camping sites. The Greenbelt trail runs
through
the camp which is a great hike.
1:24000 Scale
Topographic Map
Suffolk County
Parks Department Map
West Hills
is another troop favorite. The camp is a hidden gem of long island, it
has miles of hiking trails. Jaynes hill, the highest point on long
island is on the eastern section of the park. The western portion of
the park was once a scout camp for Nassau County and is now only open
to youth group camping. There are two shelters in the camp with
improved fireplaces. Many of the site contain lean-to's but some are in
disrepair. The camp is not used much so getting camping permits is
usually easy.
1:24000 scale Topographic Map
Suffolk
County Parks Department Map
Cathedral Pines County Park is a
great place for mountain biking and hiking. It is not too far and has
lots of campsites. Webloes woods is held he or in Hecksher State park.
The camp has indoor and heated bathrooms so cold weather is somewhat
easier for camping. The park is not all that large but the large number
of campsites means you might meet a few other troops there.
1:24000 Scale Topographic Map
Suffolk County Website
Suffolk County Parks Department Map
Hecksher State Park
is one of the two places where webloes woods has been held. It is
located on the south shore of long island. It can get quite windy.
Camping in the oak groves can provide shelter. The park has an
abundance of deer in the park which can be seen in the early morning.
Depending upon the time of year there can be an entrance fee to the
park. If you arrive very early or very late then you can usually get in
free.
1:24000 Scale Topographic Map
Map
Baiting Hollow Scout Camp
is owned by the Suffolk County Council. Events such as Order of the
Arrow, Spring Camp, Eagle Camp and Summer Camp are all held here. The
camp is not all that large but well run. Many of the campsites have
tents on platforms or cabins. There is a swimming area in a lagoon
Camp Baiting Hollow Website
1:24000 Scale Topographic Map
Camp Map
Caumsett State Park
is located on the north shore of long island in the town of
huntington. It is the former estate of marshall fields. The park is set
up for day hiking.
1:24000 Scale Topographic Map
Sears Bellow is located
Sears Bellow Map
Yawgoog Scout Reservation
is located in Rockville Rhode Island. Troop 106 has been attneding
Yawgoog for over thirty years. Camp Yawgoog is situated on 1800 acres
of beautiful wilderness in Rockville, Rhode Island. Yawgoog is divided
into three separate Camps: Three Point, Medicine Bow and Sandy Beach.
Refer to the Summer Camp section for additional information
Yawgoog Website
Yawgoog Map
