CAMP WILSON AT POHICK BAY!
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Introduction
Camp Wilson is a more remote location linked to the main park by a one-mile hiking trail or a short drive on Gunston Road. This camp facility offers full service restroom facilities including showers and a dishwashing area centrally located to the camp sites. It also offers an amphitheater and open play field which are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and must be shared by all campers. Each camping area contains picnic tables, a grill and a fire ring or a grill/fire ring combination.
Pohick Bay Regional Park has a variety of hiking trails suited for all skill levels easily accessible by all group camping areas. All guests utilizing our group camping areas should respect and follow NOVA Parks group camping rules and regulations and the guidelines set forth by Leave No Trace (LNT) principles.
Pohick Bay Regional Park's location allows campers to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mason Neck Peninsula and Pohick Bay as well as the numerous nearby attractions of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Convenient to Interstate 95, Pohick Bay Regional Park is 11 miles from the Springfield Metro Station, 22 miles from Washington, D.C., and 11 miles from Mount Vernon. Mason Neck State Park, Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Gunston Hall Plantation are Pohick Bay's neighbors on the peninsula. Pick up directions to local points of interest at the camp store.
Pohick Bay Regional Park has a variety of hiking trails suited for all skill levels easily accessible by all group camping areas. All guests utilizing our group camping areas should respect and follow NOVA Parks group camping rules and regulations and the guidelines set forth by Leave No Trace (LNT) principles.
Pohick Bay Regional Park's location allows campers to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mason Neck Peninsula and Pohick Bay as well as the numerous nearby attractions of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. Convenient to Interstate 95, Pohick Bay Regional Park is 11 miles from the Springfield Metro Station, 22 miles from Washington, D.C., and 11 miles from Mount Vernon. Mason Neck State Park, Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Gunston Hall Plantation are Pohick Bay's neighbors on the peninsula. Pick up directions to local points of interest at the camp store.
General Camp Itinerary
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Planned Camp Menu
NOTE: We strongly encourage Bears, Webelos and AOL Scouts to use a Scout Mess Kit for meals. This prepares the Scout for their eventual transition to the Troop where they will no longer use paper products for meals. Scouts will learn to clean their mess kits and properly store them. A set of reusable metal silverware is also encouraged.
The suggested mess kit style is similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Camping-Cookware-5-Piece-Aluminum/dp/B0009PUR4A/
Remember, there are much fancier ones on the market, but simpler is often better. These can also be found at your local Walmart, Target or the Scout Shop.
No disposable cups will be provided at camp. Scouts must have a reusable water bottle and cup for meals.
Friday Dinner
The suggested mess kit style is similar to this: https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-Camping-Cookware-5-Piece-Aluminum/dp/B0009PUR4A/
Remember, there are much fancier ones on the market, but simpler is often better. These can also be found at your local Walmart, Target or the Scout Shop.
No disposable cups will be provided at camp. Scouts must have a reusable water bottle and cup for meals.
Friday Dinner
- Hot Dogs and Baked Beans (Wolf Den & Webelos Setup and Cleanup)
- Pancakes and Sausage (Bear Den Setup and Cleanup)
- Turkey, Ham, and Cheese Cold Cut Sandwiches, Potato Chips (Lion Den & Tiger Den Setup and Cleanup)
- Spaghetti & Meatballs, Cookies/Brownies (AOL Den Setup and Cleanup)
- Pack Provided S'mores Supplies
- Pack Provides Large Water Dispenser and Assorted Flavors of Drink Powders (Lemonade / Gatorade)
Reserved Campsites
The following campsites have been reserved for Pack 301. Please abide by capacity restrictions!
- C: 60 Campers (Lion - Webelos)
- A4: 20 Campers (AOL Den)
Camp Map
Where is Pohick Bay Campground?
What Should I Bring?
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Campsite Accommodations
- No electric or water hook-ups
- Each site has a grill, picnic table and fire ring
- Parking permits will be handed out when you arrive by the Pack leadership.
- Potable water spigots
- Bathhouse with sinks
- Showers
- Flushing toilets
- On site camp store offering assorted supplies
Rules and Reminders
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited by state law in all regional parks. Scouting America does not permit alcohol at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Scouting America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members.
- Check-In/Check-Out and Office Hours: Check-in time begins at 1:00 pm. Visitors must first check in at the Camp Office. Check-out time is no later than 11:00 am.
- Visitors: Visitors must exit the campground by 9:00 pm unless registered to camp.
- Campfires/Grills: All fires must be completely contained within the fire ring/grill provided at the campsite or picnic pad. Dead and downed wood may be collected, chainsaw use is prohibited. Fires may be prohibited in times of high fire danger.
- Fires are only permitted in the fire ring provided. Dead and downed wood may be collected. Chainsaw use is prohibited.
- Trash: Please deposit all trash in dumpsters daily to avoid negative interactions with wildlife.
- Water: There are potable water spigots in the campground to fill RV's and water containers. There are no water hook-ups at the individual campsites.
Scouting America Camping Policy
Scouting America has established the following guidelines for its members’ participation in camping activities:
- Overnight camping by Tiger Cub, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens as dens is not approved, and certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
- Tiger Cubs, with their adult partner, may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, council-organized family camping, or resident camping.
- Tiger Cubs, Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping program operating under SA National Camping School– trained leadership and managed by the council.
- A Webelos and AOL Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by an adult. In most cases, the Webelos Scout will be under the supervision of his parent or guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of a parent-approved adult.
- Joint AOL den/troop campouts including the parents of the AOL Scouts are encouraged to strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected to accompany the boys on approved trips.