Camp Bullowa At A Glance
Address/GPS: 15 Franck Rd, Stony Point NY, 10980
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Fees
Sleeping bags, sheets, pillows, towels, and all personal items are not provided. So please plan accordingly. A standard Weekend reservation is Friday 5pm through Sunday 10am.
All guests on property MUST have a reservation to be there. Day-rates are available for standard campsites, so if your group is interested in coming during a Saturday for a hike, you can make your reservation for one of those.
You will need to provide a Roster upon arrival, that indicates Youth and Adults.
Cabins:
Pricing starts at $200. We are in the process of renovating cabins, more will be come available as they are completed. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit included in all cabin reservations.
Tent & Lean-to Sites:
Unit supplies tents & equipment; water & latrine nearby.
Webelos Campsite: $85.00 in-Council / $105 out-of-Council per weekend. Campsite includes a Pavilion. Location is right next to main parking lot.
Campsite: $50.00 in-Council for any capacity campsite / $60 out-of-Council per weekend.
Campsites with Lean-to: pricing varies $60 and up. Sites may be able to accommodate additional tents, see descriptions for each in the reservation system.
Other:
Day Visits: $35.00 - pick a regular campsite and reserve it for day trips to the property such as hiking, fishing, geocaching, etc. All groups coming onto the property must have a reservation.
Dining Hall: $150 main hall / $400 with kitchen - rental is for the weekend. Capacity of 130. Some pans (see pictures in rental site), no plates/utensils. No overnight camping space included.
Seasonal Programs (Saturday rentals available):
Range and Target Activities: Reserving, Rules, Regulations
- Archery: available for Packs/Troops/Crews at Durland and Bullowa
- Rifle Shooting: available for Troops/Crews at Bullowa
- BB Gun Shooting: available for Packs/Troops/Crews at Durland
Boating: $60 per 4-hour session for in-council units, $75 for out-of-council units. CPR and Safety Afloat trainings required. Available at Durland and Bullowa
FOR NON-SCOUTING UNITS ~ YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE OUR FACILITIES (WITH SOME RESTRICTIONS) BUT MUST EMAIL GHV.CAMPING@SCOUTING.ORG FIRST. PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR YOUR GROUP AS WELL AS A RENTAL AGREEMENT WILL BE REQUIRED.
Questions? Please email GHV.Camping@scouting.org.
Cleaning Surcharge
There will be a $25.00 cleaning charge assessed (at the Ranger's discretion) when necessary.
Check in-Check out: Check-in is between 5 PM and 9 PM Friday or before 4 PM Saturday. Check out is by 10 AM on Sunday.
Units MUST check out with the Ranger or Campmaster BEFORE leaving Camp.
For questions regarding Camp Bullowa, please email the Camping Department at GHV.Camping@scouting.org.
Note: It will be up to the Camp Master or Ranger's discretion to let any vehicles drive in to the campsite to drop off gear.
A-Field and B-Field:
No parking of vehicles or trailers is permitted on A-Field or B-Field at any time. Units and Unit Leaders who fail to follow this policy will be subject to a fine by the Council Properties Committee for the repair of any damage to the field. These sites are premier camping areas for our units and are not be used as parking areas. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Severe Tick Warning: There may be an abundance of ticks and more of them will be carrying Lyme Disease. Please remember if you are hiking the trails of camp to make sure you wear long pants and long sleeves and check yourself all over when you get back.
| Boating Kayaks and Rowboats may be reserved in advance online. Units must have a leader trained in Safety Afloat and a leader trained in CPR to rent the boats. All boaters must wear life jackets provided by the camp. |
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| Hiking Camp Bullowa has 2 blazed hiking trails. 1 mile yellow loop around the lake and 5 mile red trail around camp. Maps are available in Dingman Lodge. Historic 77-79 Trails |
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| Fishing - Bring your pole, bait and tackle box and cast your line in to Lake Boyce. Bass, bluegill, sunny, catfish and carp can be caught in the lake. |  |
| Area Attractions: West Point Military Academy - Just 10 miles north of Camp Bullowa is West Point. Take a tour of the grounds of West Point, check out the museum, watch an Army Football, Basketball or Hockey game. |
West Point Website |
| Fort Montgomery - Fort Montgomery was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains of the 14-acre fortification, perched on a cliff overlooking the magnificent Hudson. On October 6, 1777, British, Loyalist and Hessian forces attacked Fort Montgomery and nearby Fort Clinton. The defending American Patriots, outnumbered 3 to 1, fought desperately until driven out of their forts at the points of the enemy bayonets. More than half of the Patriot forces were killed, wounded or captured | Fort Montgomery Website |
| Stony Point Battlefield - Visit the site of the Battle of Stony Point, one of the last Revolutionary War battles in the northeastern colonies. This is where Brigadier General Anthony Wayne led his corps of Continental Light Infantry in a daring midnight attack on the British, seizing the site's fortifications and taking the soldiers and camp followers at the British garrison as prisoners on July 16, 1779. | Stony Point Battlefield Website |
| Bear Mountain State Park - Bear Mountain State Park is situated in rugged mountains rising from the west bank of the Hudson River. The park features a large play field, shaded picnic groves, lake and river fishing access, a swimming pool, hiking, biking and cross-country ski trails. An outdoor rink is open to ice skaters from late October through mid-March. The Perkins Memorial Tower atop Bear Mountain affords spectacular views of the park, the Hudson Highlands and Harriman State Park. Perkins Memorial Drive and Tower are open from April through late November, weather permitting. Trailside Museums and Zoo - The History Museum provides an introduction to human occupation of the region from the earliest Native American settlers to European and their descendants who made the area their home. The History Museum houses a collection of Daniel Carter Beard (1850-1941). Beard was an illustrator, author, social reformer and youth leader. He was an illustrator for authors, including Mark Twain and Ernest Crosby. Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone in 1905, and subsequently merged it with the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. |
Bear Mountain Website |
| Harriman State Park - Harriman State Park, located in Rockland and Orange counties, is the second-largest park in the parks system, with 31 lakes and reservoirs, 200 miles of hiking trails, two beaches, two public camping areas, a network of group camps, miles of streams and scenic roads, and scores of wildlife species, vistas and vantage points. Harriman State Park's major facilities include Lakes Welch, Sebago, Tiorati and Silvermine, the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area. | Harriman State Park Website |
| Palisades Climb Adventure - Get ready to experience the World’s tallest indoor ropes course standing 85 feet tall. The Palisades Climb will provide adventure, thrills and excitement. Located indoors on Level 4 of the Palisades Center. The ropes course offers a year-round weather-proof challenge for families and adventurers of all ages. The course is designed with the physical fitness experience level of each participant in mind. More advanced athletes will discover a challenge while “just for fun” climbers will experience a sense of accomplishment as they navigate through the course. The course has varying design and difficulty and has a capacity for 75 guests at a time. It contains 75 different challenge elements, including a tremor bridge, tension traverse, a vertical rope ladder, a quarter cargo net, a two line rope bridge, an alternating spaghetti handline and a three line lumber rope bridge. Each element includes a different ropes configuration such as bridges, tight ropes, loops and balance beams, obstacles present challenges of strength, balance and agility. The Palisades Climb takes adventure to new heights, a thrilling experience for families to engage in physical activity while having fun! | Palisades Climb Website |
Camp Bullowa in Detail
Camp Bullowa is located in Stony Point NY, and celebrated it's 75th anniversary in 2022. Nestled in the northern corner of Rockland County, the camp’s 300 acres of fields and trails serve local youth through programs such as Cub Scout Day Camp, Scout BSA activities, cabin and campsite rentals, rifle range, archery range, as well as fishing and boating on Lake Boyce.
The property is available for use year-round by Scout units, as well as outside groups.
Do you have a special skill such as carpentry, electrical, welding, or just plain ‘ole elbow grease? We are always in need of volunteers who can help us maintain the camps year-round. If you are interested in helping, please contact Ranger Bob at robert.steuerman@scouting.org to lend a hand.
If you are a unit in camp looking for a service project, please notify the Camp Master or Ranger ~ they will be glad to put you to work!
The History of Camp Bullowa
The founding date of Camp Bullowa has been selected as September 12, 1947. This was the date that the DeBaun Lake Properties were purchased by the Rockland County Council, B.S.A. The history of Camp Bullowa begins on that date and continues through the years, not only with the camping by Scouts but also with the decisions and actions of the various Council Committees trying to provide excellent camping facilities for the scouts.
