Seneca Campsite

Seneca Site Info

Seneca is a nice, airy site with a large clearing at the center. The site faces the Pond and is backed by a rock ridge at the rear of the site and is surrounded by woods which offer some shade during the daylight hours. Ease of access with a trailer and the proximity to COPE make this site ideal for older Troops and Venture Crews.

Site capacity: For medium to larger sized units
Special Features: Grassy center with nicely shaded woods on edges
Latrine type: Modern-style pit latrine

Site Specifics

Seneca in the Summer features:

  • 14 to 15 2-man platforms with tents
  • 2 metal frame cots with mattresses in each tent.
  • Program tarp & Dining Fly
  • 2 Picnic Tables
  • Large, open center area yielding a good amount of sunshine during the day.
  • Has it's own latrine and washstand.

Fall, Winter, and Spring features:

  • Platforms remain in place and may be used with your own tents.
  • Water generally at site from mid-May to late September.
  • Usually accessible during the winter

Location of Campsite in Camp

Location of Seneca Campsite in camp.

Campsite Layout

Campsite layout not available at this time

Site Gallery

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Site Access

Site is near the end of the COPE road and can be easily accessed by 4WD SUVs and light trucks. There is room enough for two or three vehicle to be left at the site in the off-season. A trailer can be towed to the site and left in either entrance driveway to the site with little or no trouble. Site is a 10-minute walk to the Dining Hall.

Other points of Interest

  • Located near the Slocum campsite and COPE
  • The Nature Lodge is the closest building to the site
  • Has pathways that lead to Slocum and Tioga Basecamp
  • Near the COPE Course

Fees

In-Council: $40.00 per weekend
Out-of-Council: $60.00 per weekend

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