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Camp Archbald in Kingsley, Pennsylvania: resident camp & private cabin rentals available

Camp Archbald

Camp Archbald is the second oldest Girl Scout camp in the United States and sits less than 30 miles from the New York state line. Camp Archbald features Ely Lake with access to boating and swimming, as well as a climbing wall, facilitated low ropes, hiking trails, and archery.

Camp Archbald facilities include the full range of Girl Scout outdoor overnight progressive experiences ranging from rustic platform tents to heated lodges with flush toilets and showers.

Learn more about the history of Camp Archbald here

Click here for a map of Camp Archbald 

Reserve Camp Archbald

GSHPA has new property reservation software. The first time you log in, you will need to follow these steps to create an account.
  • If you are a GSHPA member, click here for a short video training in gsLearn.
  • If you are a non GSHPA member, or prefer written instructions, click here for instructions on making a reservation.
  • If you would like to scan the units and prices for all 4 GSHPA camps, click here for a one page pdf chart of all units and all camp properties.
  • The Campwise reservation process includes making an inquiry for the units you prefer and then you will receive a confirmation and invoice for deposit due within 7 days, or you will have the chance to pick different units. If you prefer to determine availability before starting the online inquiry process, you make contact Member Services at 1-800-692-7816 or emailing at memberservices@gshpa.org

Need help or have questions about reserving a property? Email Member Services or call them at 1-800-692-7816. 

Camp Archbald
100 Camp Archbald Road
Kingsley PA 18826

Camp Archbald 100

Girl Scouts came together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Camp Archbald in September of 2021. View more photos from this amazing milestone here

Laura Muia - Dining Hall

Facility: Laura Muia Dining Hall
Facility type: Dining Hall (optional fee: full commercial kitchen) 
Availability: Year round

Description
• Heat and ceiling fans
• Small kitchenette
• Eating capacity is 200
• 1 bathroom in kitchen area
• 1 bathroom with 3 toilets and sinks and 1 bathroom with 3 toilets and sinks plus 2 showers

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Laura Muia Dining Hall
Maples - Platform Tents and Troop House

Facility: Maples
Facility type: Platform tents and troop house
Accommodates: 32 on cots (4 per tent)
Availability: April - October

Description
• Lights
• Clivus toilet nearby
• Fire pit
• Troop House with lights and indoor fireplace

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Maples Troop House
Forest - Rustic Cabins and Troop House

Facility: Forest
Facility type: Rustic cabins
Accommodates: 32 on bunkbeds
Availability: April - October

Description
• Lights
• Clivus toilet nearby
• Fire pit
• Troop House with lights and indoor fireplace

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Forest (3)
Heritage - Rustic Lodge

Facility: Heritage
Facility type: Rustic lodge
Accommodates: 24 on mattresses
Availability: Year round

Description
• 2 Clivus toilets, one inside building and one on outside
• Lights and electrical outlets
• Fire pit nearby
• Small kitchen with: indoor fireplace, stove/oven, refrigerator, and NO running water

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Heritage (7)
Nivert - Pavilion

Facility: Nivert
Facility type: Pavilion
Availability: Year round

Description
• Lights
• 2 electrical outlets
• Basketball hoop
• Picnic tables

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Nivert Pavilion
Treetops - Modern Cabin

Facility: Treetops
Facility type: Modern cabin
Accommodates: 28 on bunkbeds
Availability: Year round
Description
• Running water/shower available from April to October
• 2 Clivus toilets on outside of building
• 1 Clivus toilet inside and one shower
• Fire ring
• 2 identical sides, each with:
• 14 beds
• Wood stove
• Lights and electrical outlets
• Two nearby tent platforms
Kitchen
• Refrigerator
• Toaster
• Stove/oven
• Coffee pot
• 25 plates
• 20 cups
• Pots/pans
• Serving utensils
• *No eating utensils

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Treetops (7)
Hultz - Platform Tents and Troop House

Facility: Hultz
Facility type: Platform tents and troop house
Accommodates: 32 on cots (4 per tent)
Availability: April - October

Description
• Fire ring
• Hand washing station available spring-fall
• 3 stall pit toilet
• Troop House with lights and electrical outlets

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Hultz 2
Schoonover Hall - Event Space

Facility: Schoonover Hall
Facility type: Historical glass enclosed event space
Availability: Year round

Description
• Indoor fireplace
• Lights and electrical outlets
• Tables/chairs

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Schoonover Hall (6)
Friendship - Modern Lodge

Facility: Friendship
Facility type: Modern lodge
Accommodates: 40 on mattresses
Availability: Year round

Description
• Heat
• Lights and electrical outlets
• Fire pit
• Upstairs
• Refrigerator
• Sink
• 1 small bedroom with 1 cot
• Mattresses on floor and 6 cots
• Bathroom with toilet, sink and shower
• Cafeteria style tables
• Downstairs
• Kitchen
• 2 bathrooms: 1 with 2 toilets, 3 sinks plus shower, 2nd with 3 toilets and 3 sinks
• 1 single stall separate shower
• Mattresses on floor
• Cafeteria style tables
Kitchen
• 2 refrigerators
• Microwave
• 2 stoves/ovens
• 2-bay sink
• 3 large cast iron frying pans
• Lots of pie irons and roasting forks
• Coffee pot
• Toaster
• 50 plates/25 bowls
• Serving bowls/platters
• Pots/pans
• 10 cups/mugs
• Serving utensils
• *No eating utensils

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Friendship (3)
Lodge - Modern Lodge

Facility: Lodge
Facility type: Modern lodge
Accommodates: 12 on cots and mattresses
Availability: Year round

Description
• Indoor fireplace
• Lights and electrical outlets
• Loft space with mattresses on floor
• 1 bathroom with toilet, sink and shower available April - October
• 2 small bedrooms with 2 beds each
Kitchen
• Stove
• Refrigerator
• Microwave
• Sink
• 20 cups
• 10 bowls
• Service pots/platters
• Pots/pans
• *No eating utensils

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Lodge