Camp Whippoorwill

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

About Vehicle Access: 

There are two vehicle entrances for Camp Whippoorwill, but the preferred option for most visitors is at: 3022 E. Geyman Hill Road. This entry is well marked with a gate and signage, with vehicle access for parking, the lodge, amphitheater, activity shelters, and foot paths to all other areas. This is the recommended main entrance for most guests. 

A secondary entrance from a side road gives vehicle access (when necessary) to sites for archery, the meadow, and God's Eye. This auxiliary route passes through a neighboring property and isn’t clearly marked. Visitors typically use the common foot paths to link all areas of the camp, including the camp’s main entrance. If vehicle access is essential to the areas for archery, the meadow, or God's Eye, please ask an experienced visitor, a site team member, or a council staff member about this secondary property entrance. 

WREN HOUSE

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

Capacity: 22 sleeping, 35 seating 

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

Availability: Year-Round 

GOLDFISH UNIT

The Goldfinch Unit has a main shelter house and platforms on which groups can pitch tents.  The shelter house has large doors that can be opened for that outdoor feeling or closed during bad weather for better protection. It is not heated or air conditioned.  It has running hot and cold water during the camping season. 

Capacity: 22 sleeping; 35 seating 

Pricing: $50 for overnight use, $25 for day use

Availability: April 15 – October 31 

PRIMITIVE CAMPING

Groups may pitch their own tents in the field in front of Goldfinch unit. This area is served by the latrine at Goldfinch Unit.

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 Customer Care Team.

• Adventure Playground
• Archery
• Playground
• Slingshots
• Trails & Hiking

Nearby Attractions:

• History: Madison has several historic homes open to the public, including the J.F.D Lanier Mansion. There is a fee for admission.
• Clifty Falls State Park: Approximately 20 minutes from camp, Clifty’s waterfalls and unusual terrain make hiking and exploring a lot of fun. The park has a full-time naturalist and year-round programming.
• Pool: A swimming pool is available at Clifty Falls State Park. Crystal Beach is a municipal swimming pool located in Madison on the riverfront. Both are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is a fee for admission.

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!