True North Experiences Scouts Can't Get at Home
Bring your Troop to Griswold Scout Reservation in New Hampshire, where 3,500 acres of lakes, rivers, forest, and mountains turn a week of camp into an adventure Scouts will never forget.
A Landscape Built for Scouting
For Scouts without access to big water, real peaks, or deep woods, Destination GSR offers the scenery they've been missing. Griswold Scout Reservation sits in south-central New Hampshire amid a rolling forest with lakes and waterways, plus rugged terrain for real hiking and backcountry skills. Your Scouts leave camp more confident and more connected to the outdoors.
Big Water Adventures Every Day
Not every Troop has easy access to real lakes or rivers. At GSR, water is central to camp life. Scouts can swim, paddle, learn lifesaving skills, and take on boating programs that are hard to replicate back home.
Aquatics merit badges and open swim
Motorboating option for older Scouts
Fishing and shoreline exploration
White water rafting, kayaking & river surfing
Hikes with Real Payoff
Flat trails don't teach the same lessons as a true summit. GSR’s terrain lets Scouts plan hikes, climb steadily to mountain views, and come back proud of what they accomplished.
Backpacking
Routes to Mount Shannon and other viewpoints
Treks along ridges and through varied ecosystems
Navigation, pacing, and backcountry practice
Room to Explore. Space to Lead.
In a true 3,500-acre reservation, Scouts are not boxed into a small campground. They explore wooded trails, discover wildlife, and use real outdoor settings for Scoutcraft, ecology, and patrol leadership. The scale creates independence and lets your Troop feel like it owns its adventure.
Better patrol cohesion
Higher engagement in outdoor skills
Miles of trails to explore
Adventure Plus Advancement
Destination GSR blends classic camp energy with modern flexibility. Scouts work on merit badges in efficient blocks, then spend afternoons in unit activities or camp wide challenges. Evenings open up for drop-in adventures across program areas. It is a week that feels full, never rushed.
Shooting sports
Water sports
ATV program
Horsemanship
Astronomy under dark New Hampshire skies
Your Week at GSR Looks Like This
Every day feels different because the landscape gives you options.
Merit badges and skill instruction
Structured learning in the heart of camp.
Choose your own adventure
Hike to a summit, hit the lake, run patrol competitions, or dive into a high adrenaline program area.
Open programs and camp-wide events
Open programs and camp-wide events that bring the whole reservation alive.
A Camp Week Keeping Scouts Moving Forward
Griswold’s schedule is built to maximize time in the outdoors and reduce wasted transitions. Scouts can focus on advancement during structured merit badge blocks, then apply those skills in real settings across the reservation. Units that prefer more self-directed time can plan their own adventures too.
Aiming Scouts Toward Success
We welcome campers to explore new skills, push themselves to new heights, and work toward earning merit badges through engaging, structured program blocks.
Four rotating merit badge blocks across the week
Some badges run as immersive multi block experiences
Friday designed for unit and camp-wide activities
Bring your Scouts to the place adventure was made for
If your Scouts are ready to trade sidewalks for shoreline and flat trails for summits, Griswold Scout Reservation is calling.
Comfortable Basecamp in the Middle of Everything
Hidden Valley Scout Camp and Camp Bell give Troops a welcoming home base, with quick access to waterfront, trails, and program areas. You get the feeling of being deep in nature, with the support and safety structure leaders appreciate.
Campsites to Gather, Learn, and Grow
Our thoughtfully designed basecamp creates a strong foundation for adventure, learning, and connection, giving Scouts and leaders everything they need for a successful week.
Well organized program areas
Dining hall and central gathering spaces
Reservation layout designed for easy Troop movement
Simple to Book, Easy to Run, Hard to Forget
Troops from outside New Hampshire are welcomed and supported from the moment you register. Pre-camp guidance, clear prerequisites, and staff who know how to help visiting units make the most of their week take the guesswork out of travel.
Jun 28 - Jul 04
Registration closes June 22, 2026
Jul 05 - Jul 11
Registration closes June 29, 2026
Jul 12 - Jul 18
Registration closes July 6, 2026
Jul 19 - Jul 25
Registration closes July 13, 2026
Jul 26 - Aug 01
Registration closes July 20, 2026
Aug 02- Aug 08
Registration closes July 27, 2026
Aug 09 - Aug 15
Registration closes August 3, 2026
Select Your Week(s)
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Register Your Troop
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Choose Your Programs
Optional programs are available as add-ons during registration.
Get Ready for Adventure
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Worth the Trip, Priced for Troops
Resident camp fees are competitive, with clear early bird savings and add-on programs that let you tailor the week to your Scouts. Out of Council units are eligible for loyalty and growth rebates, so returning to GSR can cost less each year.