Camp Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary
About Pipsico Scout Reservation
Pipsico Scout Reservation comprises over 900 acres of woodland with several open fields and marshes in Surry County, Virginia. The terrain, which includes a natural ravine system, ranges in elevation from 20 to just over 100 feet above sea level. The northern boundary extends for a mile and a half along the banks of the historic James River, which is about four miles wide at this point due to the confluence with the Chickahominy River. About one mile of this shore line consists of cliffs 60-75 feet high overlooking a sandy beach. These cliff walls are studded with numerous marine shells and fossils.
Camp Lions
One of four year round camps on the Reservation, Camp Liona serves the long-term camper with facilities compliant with and in most cases exceeding BSA National Standards. Most prominently, it includes an air conditioned dining hall capable of seating 400 people, a 25 yard swimming pool, central shower facilities, a health lodge, trading post, activity shelters, a 40 foot high climbing & rappelling tower, shooting sports range, and eleven troop campsites with water and latrines. During the summer, Camp Lions offers a wide variety of activities and programs ranging from camping skills and merit badges to a host of aquatic and High Adventure program opportunities.
Camp Rotary
The newest short-term camp provides the year round camper with water, two quadruple latrine facilities and twelve primitive campsites.
Camp Kiwanis
The first camp at Pipsico, Kiwanis is used for weekend camping and other short-term events such as Camporees and training. This former long-term camp with its many campsites and broad fields offers a separate large shelter for inclement weather and the “K” building. The “K” building with its large room, exposed trusses, wood ceiling, wood paneled walls, stone fireplace and scouting mementos from years gone by makes it a favorite for meetings, training and cold weekends.
