Campsites 1-11 (with campsite pavilion)
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 11
Camp Shands (Baden-Powell Scout Reservation)
Group camp in Hawthorne, Putnam County, Florida Also known as Camp Shands Baden Powell Scout Resv, CAMP SHANDS BADEN POWELL SCOUT RESV
USDA NAIP via USGS Group camp with 11 sites
On the water
Members only
This place is for members of the club or organization that runs it. Check with them before you plan a stay.
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
11 sites
Seasonal
Troop and individual camping September through April; Summer Camp May-August; Winter Camp late December; no reservations May through Labor Day
The park assigns your site
Source: Official website
Book online
Through Online
North Florida Council Scouting America camp on 800+ acres near Melrose/Hawthorne with group tent campsites, a primitive area, treehouses and lodges, booked by Scout units and approved non-profit groups from September to April. No RV sites or hookups are mentioned and it is not a public campground.
What stands out
- 800+ acre Scout reservation, home camp of the North Florida Council
- Lake Osborne, pools and a water park with slides
- Shooting ranges, climbing towers and C.O.P.E. course
- Group campsites, treehouses and lodges; no RV sites
- Open to Scout units and approved non-profit groups September to April
Sites
Camp Davis Primitive Area
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
What this place offers
- Lake
- Pool
- Splash pad
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Cabins and rentals
Rental
- Bathroom
- Not listed
Tree Houses (no Cub Scouts): Scouts $5 per person; non-profit $200 per weekend plus $6 per person per day.
Rental
- Bathroom
- Not listed
Bunk House: $250/day in council, $400/day out of council, $100 deposit.
Lodge room
- Bathroom
- Not listed
- Nightly
- $25
Staff housing rooms: $25/night in council, $50/night out of council.
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- Pets not allowed; only trained, identified service dogs.
Arrival
- Troop and individual camping September through April; Summer Camp May-August; Winter Camp late December; no reservations May through Labor Day
Other fees: Dining hall $100/day (in council) or $200/day; Meninak Lodge $100/$200 per day; Aquatics Center $25/$75 per hour; canoes, COPE and climbing wall extra. In-council units get camping fees waived for Camp Card, popcorn and Friends of Scouting participation; partner units camp free.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From Melrose go about 3 miles south on CR 21, turn east on Baden-Powell Road; entrance 2.8 miles on the right at two large stone pillars.
Rates and fees
- In-council units camp free if they sell Camp Cards and popcorn and join Family Friends of Scouting.
Rules
- No parking in campsites; unload and move vehicles to the parking lot.
- No alcohol, fireworks or pets; firearms must be checked into the camp Armory.
- Open-toed shoes and sandals are not allowed in camp.
Activities and nearby
- Family camps: Winter Wonderland Dec 11-13, 2026; Medieval Faire Feb 5-7, 2027; Spring Family Camp Apr 23-25, 2027.
Weather and hurricane policy
- In severe weather go to Meninak Lodge or Taylor Dining Hall; campsite pavilions are not approved shelter.
Also worth knowing
- The reservation is a wildlife sanctuary.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1453 Baden Powell Road, Hawthorne, FL, 32640
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- nfcscouting.org Camp overview, season, booking, contacts
- nfcscouting.org Fees for campsites, buildings, activities
- nfcscouting.org Camp rules, check-in, pets, alcohol
- nfcscouting.org Address, ranger phone, directions
- nfcscouting.org Family camp dates
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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