Contact Us

                                

 

To reach the Camp Ranger

Tim Bongard, our Council Ranger, can be reached by e-mail at tbongard@nepabsa.org or by calling him direct at (570) 335-0283. Tim can answer any of your specific questions about either Goose Pond or Camp Acahela.

 

 

To make reservations at either camp

Jan Shoener, our Camping Secretary, can be reached by e-mail at jshoener@nepabsa.org or by calling her direct at (570) 207-1227. Jan can tell you what sites are available, what fees may be required, and help you with any paperwork required for your trip.

 

 

 

Free area maps and activity guides available...

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, call Jan Shoener at our office at (570) 207-1227 or e-mail her at jshoener@nepabsa.org. These maps cover the entire Pocono region and include the areas around Camp Acahela and Goose Pond Scout reservation.

 

 

Current Conditions at Goose Pond

The Camp is Currently Open and Operational

 

GPS Coordinates: N 41.4044o W 75.2728o

For a USGS topographic map of Goose Pond, click here.

For a USGS aerial photo of Goose Pond, click here. 

 

Currently, there are no cell systems that work well once inside the camp. Service is limited on access roads.

 

WEATHER:   For up to the minute WEATHER for Goose Pond and the Lake Ariel area click here for current and forecast.

 

ROAD CONDITIONS:  For current ROAD WEATHER ALERTS  Click here.

 

DIRECTIONS:  For DIRECTIONS to the camp  Click here.

 

C.O.P.E. COURSE STATUS:  OPERATIONAL  click here for more info.

 

SKI CONDITIONS:  For daily SKI CONDITION updates at Montage Mountain click here.

 

POCONO MOUNTAINS AREA:  Click here for information. Includes information on activities in throughout the Pocono Mountains region.

 

SCRANTON SPORTS & RECREATION:  Click here for information. Includes information on activities in nearby Scranton, PA.

 

JIM THORPE:  Click here for information. Includes information on activities in nearby Jim Thorpe, PA.

 

LACKAWANNA COAL MINE TOUR:   For information on the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour  click here.

 

STAR GAZING:   For free current sky maps to help identify stars in the night sky,  click here.

 

STEAMTOWN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE:  For National Park Service Information on Steamtown including hours and fees, click here.

 

DANGER OF WILDFIRE:  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: NONE - Check with Ranger by phone or e-mail prior to arrival

 

 

Current Conditions at Camp Acahela

The Camp is Currently Open and Operational

GPS Coordinates: N 41o 7.220'  W 75o 38.134'

For a USGS topographic map of Camp Acahela, click here.

For a USGS aerial photo of Camp Acahela, click here. 

 

 

The Nextel Cellular Phone System works throughout Camp Acahela due to a nearby tower. Service is limited from other carriers.

 

WEATHER:   For up to the minute WEATHER for Camp Acahela and the Blakeslee area click here for current and forecast.

 

ROAD CONDITIONS:  For current ROAD WEATHER ALERTS  click here.

 

DIRECTIONS:  For DIRECTIONS to the camp  click here.

 

SKI CONDITIONS:  For daily SKI CONDITION updates  click here for regional info.

 

WHITE WATER CONDITIONS:   For daily USGS FLOW CHARTS @ WALTER DAM  AND WHITE HAVEN BELOW click here.

 

WHITE WATER OUTFITTERS:   For a list of white water outfitters in the Lehigh Gorge click here.

 

FISHING CONDITIONS:  For daily USGS FLOW CHARTS & RIVER LEVELS ON THE LEHIGH @ ACAHELA click here.

 

POCONO MOUNTAINS AREA:  Click here for information. Includes information on activities in throughout the Pocono Mountains region.

 

SCRANTON SPORTS & RECREATION:  Click here for information. Includes information on activities in nearby Scranton, PA.

 

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.

 

STAR GAZING:   For free current sky maps to help identify stars in the night sky,  click here.

 

DANGER OF WILDFIRE:  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: NONE - Check with Ranger or Camp Master on arrival