Located 15 miles south of Owensboro, KY, this 180-acre camp includes an 8-acre lake, three year-round buildings, platform tents, screened cabins, and primitive camping areas. It is located near the geographic center of our council and is an excellent camp for all age groups.
Pennyroyal hosts Resident Camp in June and July. The rest of the year, the camp is available for troop meetings, troop camping and other programs. There is a central shower house, canoes, kayaks, standup paddleboards as well as archery 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!
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 sleep 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, $30 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, $30 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: $50 for overnight use, $30 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: $15 for overnight use, $10 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
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.
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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 Customer 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 Customer Care Team is here to help! Contact them at 888-771-5170 or customercare@gskentuckiana.org.
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