OSR Trail Base Camp
Camp at Onteora Scout Reservation - access 460 miles of trails in the Catskills
Trail Access
Hike our 20 miles of trails or connect to the 460 miles of the Catskill trails - all from Onteora Scout Reservation.
- • 20+ miles of camp trails
- • 460+ miles of Catskill trails
- • Two fire towers close to camp
- • Trail system connects to Willowemock Wildforest
Camping Options
Camp in one of our campsites or cabins with various accommodation options available.
- • Multiple campsites available
- • Health Lodge with full amenities
- • Council House for larger groups
- • James E. West Shelter
Available Campsites
Dull Knife Campsite
Off-season availability
Erie Campsite
Off-season availability
Gowanus Campsite
Off-season availability
Health Lodge
Overlooking Orchard Lake
Costs & Pricing
Note: Costs are subject to change. Call council to confirm current pricing.
Campsites
$15 per weekend
+ $5/person
Health Lodge
$300 per weekend
(listed as Cabin)
Council House
$500 per weekend
James E. West Shelter
$50 per weekend
Trail Maps & Guides
Avenza Maps
Get the Avenza App for offline navigation. We recommend obtaining both maps listed below for the best experience.
Onteora Scout Reservation Map
Free on Avenza
Onteora Scout Reservation and the Red Trails crew maintain 20 miles of trails on 1400 acres for Scouts to explore.
NYS Catskill Region Trails Map
NYNJ Trail Conference Map - $17.95
Highly recommended - Includes all trails in the Catskills.
Print Maps
Download printable 8x11 maps of Onteora trails for offline use.
Reservations & Contact
Volunteers Needed!
The Red Trail Wanderers are always looking for new members. Want to get involved in leading hikes? Help maintain our trails? Develop trail guides? Get scouts involved in hiking? Network with others in the Catskill region? - Then join us.