SPRING PACK OVERNIGHT CAMPING EVENT
CAMP WILSON AT POHICK BAY!

Friday, May 20th - Sunday May 22nd
6501 Pohick Bay Drive
Lorton, VA 22079
Permission Slip Required - See Scoutbook Calendar!

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.
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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

Friday, May 20th, 2022

• 1:00pm to 3:00 pm - Scouts arrive, select campsite, set up
• 3:00pm to 5:30pm - Free Time
• 5:30pm to 6:30pm - Campsite / Den Dinners
• 6:30pm to 7:30pm - Free Time
• 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Cubmaster's Camp Fire & S'mores
• 9:00pm to 7:00 am Camp Quiet Hours

Saturday, May 21st, 2022

• 8:00am to 9:00am - Pack Breakfast
• 10:00am - 12:00pm - Pack Hike / Nature Walk
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Pack Lunch
• 1:30pm - 3:30pm - Free Time
• 4:30pm - 5:30pm - Webelos I Cast Iron Chef Cooking
• 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Den Dinners 
• 6:30pm - 7:30pm - Outdoor Mass
• 7:30pm to 8:30pm - Cubmaster's Camp Fire & S'mores
• 9:00pm to 7:00 am Camp Quiet Hours

​Sunday, May 22nd, 2022

• Breakfast on your own
• Free time
• Break Camp and police sites for garbage
• Check-Out time 11:00am

Reserved Campsites

The following campsites have been reserved for Pack 301. Please abide by capacity restrictions! We can have 95 campers, maximum.

• ​B1: 15 campers max
• B2: 20 campers max
• B3: 20 campers max
• B4: 20 campers max
• B5: 20 campers max

Camp Map

What Should I Bring?

DO Bring!

1. Tent - for shelter from the elements
2. Sleeping pad and sleeping bag, to stay warm at night
3. Sleeping pad or cot, and pillow - to provide further insulation and comfort
4. Drop cloth or footprint - to protect bottom of tent!
5. Large water bottle and water because a hydrated Scout is a happy Scout!
6. Sturdy sneakers or hiking shoes - you can't hike in flip flops or Crocs!
7. Scout Uniform Shirts, pants, and neckerchiefs
8. Pack 301 Activity Shirt (blue or yellow version)
9. Sunscreen
10. Insect repellant
11. Day pack for hikes
12. Clean underwear and socks
13. Pajamas
14. Clothing that can be layered - t-shirts, shorts, sweatshirts, long pants!
15. Rain jacket or poncho
16. Hat (a knit hat is also good for sleeping)
17. Sunglasses
18. Flashlight and extra batteries
19. Toiletries: toothbrush, washcloth, soap, etc.
20. Scout handbook
21. ​Camp chair or stool

DO NOT Bring!

1. Electronics (cameras are OK)
2. Axes/hatchets (OK for adults)
3. Sheath knives (pocket knives only for Bears and Webelos who have earned Whittling Chip)
4. BB guns or other firearms
5. Archery equipment
6. Fireworks
7. Anything you can't afford to see damaged or lost
8. No snacks in tents

Where is Pohick Bay Campground?

Campsite Accommodations

• No electric or water hook-ups
• Each site has a grill, picnic table and fire ring
• Parking:
  • ​Area B1 is designated 5 spaces at the site.
  • Areas B2-B6 are designated 7 spaces at each site.
  • Additional vehicles may park in the open field directly across from Comfort Station 4.
• 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.  BSA does not permit alcohol at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members.  The Diocese of Arlington expects adult participants to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages for the duration of the event or using tobacco in the presence of children as well as during their travels to and from the event.
• Check-In/Check-Out and Office Hours: Check-in time begins at 12:00 pm. Visitors must first check in at the Camp Office. Check-out time is no later than 10:00 am.
• The Camp Office is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Hours are shortened during the shoulder seasons. Please call the park in advance.
• Self-Registering: During the shoulder seasons it may be necessary to self-register. Please follow the instructions posted at the camp office. Staff will confirm your payments periodically throughout the day and evening.
• Visitors: Visitors must exit the campground by 10:00 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.
• Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am.
• A maximum of 6 persons per campsite. Each campsite must be registered to and occupied by at least one adult 18 years of age or older for the entire length of the stay.
• Maximum of two vehicles per campsite. There is a maximum of 2 tents or 1 wheeled unit permitted on each campsite. All vehicles and camping equipment must be on gravel and contained within the wooden retaining timbers outlining the pad and driveway.
• Pets are only allowed in designated areas/loops. No pets are permitted in cabins. Pets cannot be left unattended or unsecured. Excessive barking is not fair to other patrons.
• 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.
• Vehicle Day-Use Entry: The camping service charge includes free access for 1 vehicle only per site into the day-use area.
• 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.

BSA Camping Policy

The Boy Scouts of 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 BSA National Camping School– trained leadership and managed by the council.
• A Webelos 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 Webelos den/troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos 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.