Camp Barren Ridge

Descriptions of each facility can be found below. You can also download the Accommodations & Facilities Chart for easy reference!

MARGARET ELY LODGE

Margaret Ely is a year-round lodge, heated by a furnace and a wood stove. Water is available year-round from the frost-free faucet outside, at the corner of the lodge. There is no indoor plumbing, but the lodge is served by a latrine and a seasonal shower house. There is no internet access.

Capacity: 24 sleeping, 40 seating 

Pricing: $30 for overnight use, $20 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

GARRETT TENT UNIT

Garrett is a platform tent unit located in a wooded area near Margaret Ely Lodge. There is a portable toilet on the site. Showers are available at the seasonal showers.

Capacity: 16 sleeping, 16 seating 

Pricing: $15 for overnight use, $10 for day use

Availability: April 15-October 31

PRIMITIVE CAMPING

Groups may pitch their own tents at the entrance field or out at the point.  The point has no amenities. The entrance field is served by the latrines next to the seasonal showers. 

Capacity: 30 people

Pricing: $15 for overnight use

Availability: April 15-October 31

Amenities: None

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 Customer Care Team.

• Canoeing
• Slingshots
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Trails & Hiking

Nearby Attractions:

• Barren River State Park: Only a 10-minute drive from our property, Barren River State Park offers hiking, fishing, boating, biking, birding, or just sitting back and enjoying the scenery. 

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.

Enhance your troop’s visit with a variety of outdoor experiences available for self-guided use. Girl Scout members are welcome to reserve activities provided they have the required training and adhere to Safety Activity Checkpoints. Buildings and activities must be reserved separately; reserving a building does not include or guarantee access to activities or facilitators. Additionally, activities and buildings must be reserved at the same time. 

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana is committed to ensuring that troops, service units and areas have easy access to meeting spaces, including council property. Troops, service units and areas may use council camps and council offices for regular meetings, for up to 3 hours at no charge. Please use the form to submit your request here. 

We welcome reservation requests from community groups and non–Girl Scout members interested in using our camp properties. While availability and fit may vary, we’re happy to explore options with you. Please complete our Property Use Inquiry Form to share your needs, and a member of our team will follow up after reviewing your submission.

Girl Scouts from other councils should contact the Property Registrar to request a reservation at our properties.

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 www.gskentuckiana.org/eventcalendar.

Download a map of camp here!