Info about and Current Conditions at
Goose Pond
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Camp status: Open for camping
C.O.P.E. COURSE STATUS:
CLOSED FOR WINTER
But make your reservations now
for the Spring Season.
WEATHER: For up to the minute WEATHER for Goose Pond and the Lake Ariel area click here for current and forecast.
Water status: The water system at buildings and sites is closed for the Winter. Potable Water is available at the Pump House.
Road Conditions: We are being extra cautious here for the sake of your safety and to avoid damage or problems. As of 1/10/2010, all roads are covered with a base of ice from earlier freeze/thaw cycles with about 3 to 4 inches of light, powdery snow on top. We would recommend you walk into the camp and avoid driving in. If you drive in, it's at your own risk - use 4x4s only and chains might be in order. Walking on the powder is good, bring your gear in on toboggans or backpacks. Park at the Main Gate or at the Shale Pit (Marked "Day Parking" on map) . See the camp map for details.
Current Wildfire Risk: LOW - Please keep fires contained in fire circles. DO NOT dump hot ashes from fireplaces or stoves outside - let the fires simply burn completely out.
Restrictions: Use appropriate caution on the ice and snow around camp. Use caution around the Pond banks and river banks. Use caution and common sense on The Pond when fishing, hiking, or playing.
Mailing & Physical Address:
Goose Pond Scout Reservation
1047 Goose Pond Road
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
When getting Internet Directions, use this address:
Goose Pond Rd, Paupack Twp, PA 18438, United States
That will put you a half a mile west of the Main Gate. Simply continue on Goose Pond Road until you see the gateway above on your left.
GPS Coordinates:
41.4044o -75.2728o
For a USGS topographic map of GPSR, click here.
For a USGS aerial photo of Goose Pond, click here.
NEW - For an Aerial View from Microsoft Live Search Maps of Goose Pond, click here.
There has been some improvement in area cell service at The Pond. However, service may still be limited on some systems.
ROAD CONDITIONS: For current ROAD WEATHER ALERTS Click here.
DIRECTIONS: For DIRECTIONS to the camp Click here.
STAR GAZING: For free current sky maps to help identify stars in the night sky, click here.
Links to Nearby Attractions
SKI CONDITIONS: For daily SKI CONDITION updates at Snö (Montage) Mountain click here or click here for regional info.
LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR: For information on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour click here.
STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE: For National Park Service Information on Steamtown including hours and fees, click here.
SCRANTON SPORTS & RECREATION: Click here for information. Includes information on activities in nearby Scranton, PA.
POCONO INDIAN MUSEUM: Link to local Lenape Indian Museum. Click here for information.
POCONO MOUNTAINS AREA: Click here for information. Includes information on activities in throughout the Pocono Mountains region.
JIM THORPE: Click here for information. Includes information on activities in nearby Jim Thorpe, PA.
RAILS-TO-TRAILS: For a link to local DCNR Rails-to-Trails sites, click here.
Status & Info Page for Goose Pond
Celebrating 89 Years of Service to Scouting 1920-2009
Camp Map
Free area maps and activity guides available
Goose Pond Scout Reservation near Lake Wallenpaupack, PA surrounds a beautiful 43 acre glacial lake. The 507 acre facility boasts a variety from terrain from heavily wooded ridges and cliffs, to wide open areas around the Pond, to shady groves of ancient fir trees that provide a wide variety of camping opportunities year-round for every type of Scouting unit and an unmatched Boy Scout Resident camping program during the summer months. In the winter we are short drive from Scranton all many other attractions the Poconos region is famous for.
The entire Pocono Plateau is rich with things to do and see - that is if you really want to leave camp (which we doubt!). If you would like a free area map and activity guide, e-mail Tim Bongard at tbongard@nepabsa.org. These maps cover the entire Pocono region and include the areas around Camp Acahela and Goose Pond Scout reservation.
The map includes loads information about the many attractions in the area, phone numbers, and other specifics that will make planning your trip a snap!
Energize your weekend with our FS-RTD! Programming
Be sure to take advantage of all the support we can bring your program by plugging into ours. We have an extensive list of activities and experiences that will not only keep your boys busy, but help them earn valuable credit towards all sorts of awards, perhaps even walk away with a signed Merit badge card or completed requirement for rank. The program is basically "ala carte" - sign up for only what you want and let us give you the level of support you need. Build and fly model rockets, learn orienteering, geocaching, letterboxing. Do the field work for Fishing or Fly Fishing merit badges, hike our trails, play in our fields, or just kick back and enjoy our camps - you simply can't lose. For more information, click here.
Summer Camp opportunities at Goose Pond
This link will provide you with a summary of all the Summer camping programs offered for Boy Scouts and those offered at GPSR.
Patches? Of course you need patches!
We have some great offerings - you really need to look them over! All patch sales benefit our camps, so click here to find out more!
