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Dickson Nature Lodge

Dickson Nature Lodge

The Dickson Nature Lodge is a camper favorite Goose Pond. It will comfortably sleep 16 in one large bunkroom, with a separate front room containing a counter, stove, and refrigerator. During the winter, the Capouse campsite latrine is located a few steps away. Shady areas around the lodge allow for up to 10 2-man tents to be pitched.

Site Capacity: For small to medium sized units
Special Features: Moderately wooded with central clearing
Latrine type: Latrine is at nearby Capouse campsite.
Heat type: Propane wall heater and woodburning stove.

Lodge Specifics

The Nature Lodge is used during the Summer as the camps Nature educational headquarters and as a residence for some of the senior Staff.

Fall, Winter, and Spring features:

  • Accommodations for 16 campers
  • Water generally at the Lodge from mid-May to early September.
  • Usually accessible during the winter, occasionally with some restrictions

Location of Lodge in Camp

Location of Dickson Nature Lodge in camp.

Lodge Floor Plan

Campsite Layout

 

Lodge Access

The Nature Lodge is on a small road extending away from the Dining Hall. Space for two vehicles is allowed down at the cabin, though there isn't much room for maneuvering. A trailer can be towed the Lodge, but room is at a premium. The Lodge is a short walk from the Dining Hall.

Other Points of Interest

  • Located near the Dining Hall
  • Dining Hall and Shower Houses are the closest buildings to the Cabin
  • Has pathways that lead to Capouse Campsite and Dining Hall
  • Has a campfire ring out in front of the building
  • Wood Burning stove and propane heater provide heat in the Winter

Fees

In-Council: $150.00 per weekend
Out-of-Council: $235.00 per weekend

For a current weekend camping application including our camping policies, payment options, and camp rules, click here.

Projects and needs at this Lodge

This site is available for the Adopt-A-Site Program

If you are interesting in working on any of these projects, or donating materials to improve this site, please feel free to contact Ranger Tim Bongard at (570) 335-0283 or at tbongard@nepabsa.org.