Camp Echo Trail
10177 Scout Camp Road | Felton, PA 17322
Camp Echo Trail was founded in 1953, and the 315-acre camp is located in southeastern York County near the Susquehanna River. The camp offers open spaces for field activities as well as the Mason Dixon Trial for hiking.
In the summer, accommodations can house up to 260 people. During the winter months, Echo Trail can accommodate 108 people. Units at camp are varied from lodges, tents, adirondacks to tipis at Hilltop.
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Reservation of Special Equipment
Click here for fees for special equipment at our various camp properties.
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- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 48 people in bunk beds
- Can accommodate sleeping areas for two separate troops
- Full kitchen with appliances
- Central heating, year round hot and cold running water
- Bathrooms with showers and flush toilets
Red Bud
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on mattresses on the floor
- Full kitchen with stove with appliances
- Central heating, year-round hot and cold running water
- Includes use of an outside fireplace located on the porch
- Bathrooms with showers and flush toilets
Wol’s Nest
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 20 people on mattresses on the floor
- Four private rooms with beds
- Full kitchen with stove with appliances
- Heated by wood-burning stove
- Seasonal bathroom with flush toilet and shower
- Seasonal hot and cold running water
- Latrine and frost-free water hydrant are located nearby for winter usage
Program Facilities
Dining Hall
- Seating capacity for 200 people
- Full commercial kitchen
- Latrines located nearby
- Seasonal hot and cold running water
Pool and Shower house
- Open June 1 to August 31
- Hot and cool running water
- Showers and flush toilets
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Certified lifeguards are required
- Traverse Climbing Wall
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Sport Equipment available
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| Dogwood
- Seven platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots
- Includes use of seasonal shelter with tarp roof on metal frames
- Includes use of refrigerator in Dining Hall
- Fire circle for cooking
- Flush toilets and wash stand with seasonal cold water
Echo Hall (Day use structure)
- Accommodates up to 50 people and is available for seasonal day use only
- Overhead doors can be raised to create an open space
- Structure has electricity and a refrigerator
- Water is available from a frost free hydrant on the outside of the building
- Latrines are located nearby
Hilltop
- Two Adirondacks with sleeping for 8 in bunk beds
- Five tipis with sleeping for 20 on mattresses on the floor
- Pavilion with electricity, refrigerator and fire place
- Latrines and wash stand (birdbath) with seasonal cold water
Pioneer Unit
- Three cabins with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on bunk beds
- Pavilion with fireplace
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Latrines and wash stand with seasonal cold water
Poplar Place (Day use structure)
- Double pavilion with fireplaces on both sides
- Accommodates up to 64 people
- Structure has electricity and frost-free water hydrant
- Latrines are located nearby
Shady Grove
- Ten platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on cots
- Pavilion kitchen shelter with a gas stove top
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Flush toilets and latrines are located nearby with seasonal cold water
Woodlands
- Seven platform tents with sleeping accommodations for up to 28 people on cots
- Pavilion kitchen shelter with electricity and a fireplace
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Latrines are located nearby with seasonal cold water
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Seasonal
- Archery
- Safety equipment provided
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Certified instructors required
- Required to use GSHPA provided equipment
Year Round
- Ga-Ga Court
- Geocaching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits)
- Hiking
- Large fields for games and sports
- Nature Explorers
- Traverse Climbing Wall
- Located in Lieby Program Center
- Must reserve – additional fees
- Wildlife observation
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- Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Indian Steppes Museum
- Otter Creek Recreation Area
- Samuel Lewis State Park
- Shank’s Mare
- Ski Round Top
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Challenge Course Facilitators Needed!
Do you enjoy working with people in an exciting and dynamic environment? If so, do we have a volunteer opportunity for you! Challenge Course Facilitators work with groups to safely recognize and reach their potential through fun and challenging team-building activities. Challenge Course Facilitators use initiatives, low course and high course elements to enhance self-confidence, promote positive group dynamics, expand problem-solving abilities and increase levels of communications. You’re a perfect fit to become a Challenge Course Facilitator if you are interested in challenging yourself and others; enjoy the outdoors; are willing to work and live with others; and want to contribute to Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania’s program offerings. You should also enjoy working with all ages, be responsible and have a sense of humor. Experience is not necessary and training will be provided. You must be at least 18 years old and able to successfully complete the volunteer screening process. Call 800.692.7816 for more information.
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Camp Echo Trail is fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and also meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Girl Scouts of the USA.
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