Camp Echo Trail
10177 Scout Camp Road | Felton, PA 17322
Camp Echo Trail is located in southeastern York County along the banks of the Susquehanna River. Facilities range from modern lodges to rustic Adirondack huts and the majestic looking Indian Meadows tepee unit. There is also a challenge course, an archery field and a pool.
Founded in 1953, the 315-acre camp has wide open field areas suitable for numerous sporting activities. In the summer, overnight accommodations can house up to 374 people, with room for 300 additional people in tents in the fields if established units are full. In the winter, established units can accommodate 148 people overnight. There is also space available for up to 374 people for daytime events. Details about available rental facilities are listed below.
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Reservation of Special Equipment
Click here for fees for special equipment at our various camp properties.
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Echo Lodge
- 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
- Bathrooms with showers and flush toilets
Lieby’s House
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 36 people on mattresses on the floor
- Full kitchen with stove, refrigerator and seasonal running cold water
- Heated by wood-burning stove
- Latrines are located nearby
Red Bud
- Lodge with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on mattresses on the floor
- Full kitchen with stove and refrigerator and year-round hot and cold running water
- Central Heating
- 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 24 people on mattresses on the floor
- Full kitchen with seasonal running water
- Heated by wood-burning stove
- Bathroom with flush toilets and shower
- Latrine and frost-free water hydrant are located nearby for winter usage
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| Dining Hall
- Seating capacity for 200 people and is available for day use only
- Includes use of full commercial kitchen and all utensils
- Latrines located nearby
Dogwood
- Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 32 people on cots
- Includes use of seasonal shelter with tarp roof on metal frames and use of refrigerator in Dining Hall
- Fire circle for cooking
- Flush toilets and seasonal running water
Echo Hall
- Accommodates up to 50 people and is available for day use only
- Overhead doors can be raised to create an open space
- Structure has electricity, seasonal running water and includes the use of a refrigerator
- Latrines are located nearby
Forest Shelter
- Accommodates up to 16 people and is available for day use only
- Frost-free water hydrant is nearby
- Latrines are located nearby
Hilltop Pavilion
- Accommodates up to 24 people and is available for day use only
- Structure has electricity and seasonal running water
- Latrines are in the unit
Indian Meadow
- Six Teepees with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 mattresses on the floor
- Includes the use of nearby seasonal shelter with running water and a fire circle and the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Latrine is located nearby
Pioneer Unit
- Cabin unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 24 people on bunk beds
- Equipped with a fire ring for cooking
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Latrines and birdbath are located nearby
Pool and Shower house
- Separate application and fee apply
- Certified lifeguards are required
Poplar Place
- Large pavilion that accommodates up to 64 people and is available for day use only
- Structure has electricity and frost-free water hydrant
- Latrines are located nearby
Shady Grove
- Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 40 people on cots
- Includes the use of a kitchen shelter with a gas stove top
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Seasonal flush toilets and latrines are located nearby
Woodlands
- Tent unit with sleeping accommodations for up to 48 people on cots
- Includes the use of a kitchen shelter with a gas stove top
- Includes use of the refrigerator in the Dining Hall
- Latrines are located in the unit
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- Archery (certified instructors required)
- Geo Caching (arrange to use Grab-n-Go kits)
- Hiking
- Large fields for games and sports
- Low Ropes Course
- Nature Explorers
- Swimming
- 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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