Located south of Benton, KY, this 183-acre camp has 2.3 miles of shoreline on beautiful Kentucky Lake. This lake location makes it perfect for water sports and woodland activities.
Used for Summer Resident Camp during June and July, this camp is available for troop and group use most of the rest of the year.With a shower house serving the cabin and hammock units, there are 7 distinct living areas/facilities available for use. Bear Creek has a sand beach, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and kayaks. This camp also has an archery/slingshot range and a teams course.
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Contact them at 888-771-5170 or volunteercare@gskentuckiana.org.
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Descriptions of each facility can be found below. You can also download the Accommodations & Facilities Chart for easy reference!
HONEYBEE LODGE
Honeybee is a year-round, traditional, wood and stone lodge located in the center of camp. Separate accommodations and restrooms are available for men. There is a large basement which acts as a storm shelter. There is a large wraparound porch perfect for outside activities and relaxation.
Capacity: 40 sleeping, 100 seating
Pricing: $70 for overnight use, $45 for day use
Availability: Year-Round
PENGUIN PALACE
Penguin Palace is a year-round large cabin which is next to the Cardinal Hill platform unit. There are bunk beds on the main floor with a loft for sleeping. There is one bathroom consisting of a toilet, sink and shower.
Capacity: 17 sleeping, 20 seating
Pricing: $30 for overnight use, $20 for day use
Availability: Year-Round
COKE TOP CABINS
Coke Top has 5 screened, log cabins. Coke Top is the most remote and has great views of the lake. Toilet and water facilities are seasonal. Showers are available at the Central Shower house.
Capacity: 24 sleeping, 24 seating
Pricing: $10 for day use, $15 for overnight use
Availability: April 15-October 31
HICKORY HOLLOW
Hickory Hollow has 4 screened, log cabins and one platform for pitching tents. Toilet and water facilities are seasonal. Hickory Hollow is in a valley near Honeybee Lodge and has one handicapped accessible cabin. Showers are available at the Central Shower house.
Capacity: 16 sleeping, 16 seating
Pricing: $15 for overnight use, $10 for day use
Availability: April 15-October 31
LION'S DEN CABINS
Lion’s Den has 5 screened, log cabins. Lion’s Den is in the center of camp on a wooded hillside. Toilet and water facilities are seasonal. Showers are available at the Central Shower house.
Capacity: 24 sleeping, 24 seating
Pricing: $15 for overnight use, $10 for day use
Availability: April 15-October 31
CARDINAL HILL
Cardinal Hill has 5 platforms on which to pitch tents. Cardinal Hill is on the same hilltop and is next to Penguin Palace. Toilet and water facilities are seasonal. Showers are available at the Central Shower house.
Capacity: Varies with tent type, 28 seating
Pricing: $15 for overnight use, $10 for day use
Availability: April 15-October 31
BAY VIEW PAVILION
Bay View is a covered, open sided shelter designed for hammock camping. With no sanitary facilities of its own, Bay View uses the toilet and shower facilities in the shower house. Bay View is between Honeybee Lodge, The Point, and the beach.
Capacity: 16 hammocks
Pricing: $10 for day use, $15 for overnight use
Availability: April 15-October 31
PRIMITIVE CAMPING
Groups may pitch their own tents at Greenpeace area or in Chigger Field. Greenpeace has no amenities. During the camping season, Chigger Field is serviced by the camp shower house and toilets.
Capacity: 30 persons
Pricing: $15 for overnight use
Availability: April 15-October 31
The following activities are available at camp and may require a separate reservation and/or fee. If you have questions about using program areas or need more information, please contact our Volunteer Care Team.
*Only available during overnight camp or family camp.
Nearby Attractions:
Land Between the Lakes: With 300 miles of natural shoreline and over 70,000 acres of forests and wetlands, LBL offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, and water sports.
Golden Pond Planetarium: Learn about the planets, stars, and constellations in the night sky at the Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory. The 360-degree, surround sound, 40-foot domed theater is the perfect backdrop for the state-of-the-art digital projection system displays and re-creates the night sky for those to see. From educational shows about our solar system to laser music shows, the planetarium is fun for all ages. There is a fee to visit.
Woodlands Nature Station: This educational center is packed with information about the wildlife you’ll see at Land Between the Lakes. The friendly staff is ready to answer questions about the regional wildlife and help you figure out where you can spot some of the critters during your visit. There is a fee to visit.
When preparing for any activity with girls, always begin with the Safety Activity Checkpoints (SACs) written specifically for that particular activity.
Safety Activity Checkpoints provides the standard safety guidelines for Girl Scouts of the USA and council approved activities. In addition to providing volunteers with safety guidelines to ensure the physical and emotional safety of girls, information is also included throughout SACs to ensure equity, diversity, and inclusive thinking when planning Girl Scout activities so all girls with a desire to participate are included.
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Need extra equipment for your camping trip of small event? Fill out the Extra Equipment Request Form.
To ensure your request, this form should be submitted 1 week in advance.
Please note: If you are looking for equipment for larger events, such as a Camporee or Day Camp, please reach out to Volunteer Care to ensure you have what you need for your event!
The online Events Calendar is your source for the most up-to-date information about events you can attend as a troop, with a friend, or as a family.
Many council-sponsored events provide Girl Scouts with experiences in the outdoors and are designed to build their confidence and skills. Trained council staff and program partners guide girls, so they can then continue these activities on their own.
Check it often for updates! Find it at gskentuckiana.org/eventscalendar.
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Camp Property and Activity Pricing Guide
This information is for planning purposes only. Prices may change without notice.
Troop Activity Guidance at Kentuckiana Camps: Day Use
Reservations can be made in one-hour blocks with a maximum of eight consecutive hours on the same day. Day use guidelines include:
Troop Activity Guidance at Kentuckiana Camps: Overnight
Troop leaders are required to have taken Camp In training to sleep in buildings and Camp Out training to sleep in screened seasonal cabins and any type of tent.
Household Activity Guidance at Kentuckiana Camps: Overnight
Households will use the tent and cabin units on each site or may bring their own tent as their home bases for their overnight. Camp Out Training or completion of the Camp Properties Best Practices booklet and agreement are required to bring your family for an overnight.
Each location has but is not limited to:
Limitations for camps:
Overnight stays for households will be considered under the following circumstances:
Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is excited to introduce the Current Reservations Calendar. This calendar allows you to look out at least 12 months and view whether sites are available or have already been booked.
Filter by site and site type: Day Use, Overnight Use, and Outside groups. The calendar is in real time: simply refresh your browser to check availability. Select the property you want to view, then select "All Reservations and Block Outs" to get a complete visual of what is unavailable.
Please remember: you are able to reserve sites up to seven months in advance. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana reserves program sites up to a year in advance.
The Volunteer Care Team is here to help! Contact them at 888-771-5170 or volunteercare@gskentuckiana.org.
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