Camp Pennyroyal

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

BECKLEY LODGE/HELEN'S HAVEN

Two buildings in one!  Beckley Lodge is year-round facility which is an excellent meeting and dining hall located in the center of camp. It will seat up to 150. It is heated for year-round use and has modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. There is a large, covered porch with rockers which overlooks the lake. Beckley Lodge may not be used as a sleeping facility.

Helen’s Haven Troop House is attached to Beckley Lodge and sleeps 40. It is heated and air conditioned and has bathrooms, showers, and kitchen facilities. Separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for men are available. There is access to the outside porch overlooking the lake.

Capacity:  40 sleeping in Helen’s Haven, 40 day use in Helen’s Haven, 160 when combined with Beckley Lodge 

Pricing: $100 for combined overnight use,  $70.00 for combined day use 

Availability: Year-Round

HELEN'S HAVEN

Helen’s Haven Troop House is attached to Beckley Lodge and sleeps 40. It is heated and air conditioned and has bathrooms, showers, and kitchen facilities. Separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for men are available. There is access to the outside porch overlooking the lake.

Capacity: 40 sleeping, 40 seating 

Pricing: $50 for overnight use, $35 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

THE LOFT

The Loft is a medium sized, year-round cabin with a sleeping loft, modern bathroom and kitchen facilities. There is central heating and air conditioning. The Loft also has a lovely back porch which overlooks the forest suitable for relaxing.

Capacity: 26 sleeping, 26 seating 

Pricing: $50 for overnight use, $40 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

HAPPENING HOUSE

Happening House is basically a bunkhouse with a kitchenette, and modern bathrooms.  It is centrally heated and air conditioned.  A covered porch runs the length of the building and is great for rainy day activities. 

Capacity: 24 sleeping; 24 seating 

Pricing: $75 for overnight use, $40 for day use

Availability: Year-Round

ACORN VALLEY A FRAMES

Acorn Valley is an unheated 4-cabin unit with cots. The cabins are air conditioned. There is a fire circle and picnic shelter nearby. There are seasonal flush toilets. Shower facilities 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

TIMBERWOOD CABINS

Timberwood is an unheated 4-cabin unit with cots. There is a fire circle and picnic shelter nearby. There is a latrine. Shower facilities are available at the central shower house. 

Capacity: 24 sleeping; 24 seating 

Pricing: $25 for overnight use, $15 for day use

Availability: April 15 – October 31

SLEEPY HOLLOW, SHADY LANE TENTS

Sleepy Hollow and Shady Lane are tent units. There have fire circles and picnic shelters nearby. There are seasonal toilets for Shady Lane and Sleepy Hollow. Shower facilities are available at the central shower house. 

Capacity: 28 sleeping, 28 seating 

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

Availability: April 15 – October 31

ELDERVIEW PLATFORM UNIT

The Elderview platform unit is an area of 7 platforms that can support pitched tents or allow your group to sleep under the stars. Elderview has a great view of the lake. It has a fire circle, grille and picnic shelter. There is a portable toilet at Elderview. Shower facilities are available at the central shower house. 

Capacity: Varies depending on the size of tents used

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

Availability: April 15 – October 31

HAMMOCK UNIT

Capacity: 12 people 

Pricing: $20 for overnight use 

Availability: Year-Round

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.

• Archery
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Funyaking
• High Ropes Courses (temporarily closed for maintenance)
• Hiking
• Paddleboarding
• Slingshots
• Swimming
• Teams Course
• Trails & Hiking

Nearby Attractions:

• Western Kentucky Botanical Garden:  With an outstanding collection of plants, educational programming for youth and adults, entertaining events and meeting locations for all  occasions, The Garden provides essential “quality of life” benefits to  our community.
• Reid's Orchard:  Today Reid’s Orchard produces strawberries, apples, peaches, blackberries, pears, cherries, and all types of vegetables for their  farm market. The Apple Festival hosts thousands of visitors in October.

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 Girl Scout members interested in using our camp properties for non-Girl Scout related events (such as birthday parties and family gatherings). While availability and fit may vary, we’re happy to explore options with you. 

Community Groups & GSK Members for Non-Girl Scout Events:  First, please review the information about renting our properties here. Then, 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:  Please see more information about renting our properties here. Girl Scouts from other councils should contact the Property Registrar to request a reservation.

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!