Weekend & Off-Season Use

In addition to its popular summer camp programs, Chesterfield Scout Reservation serves as a site for Scout unit and non-unit camping during the rest of the year. Units can use the campsites and several of the buildings during the other three seasons of the year to provide their Scouts with outdoor experience and opportunity for advancement. Be sure to make a reservation as soon as possible because weekends can fill quickly. Reservations can be made by calling the Scout Service Center at 413-684-3542 or sending in the
off-season reservation form.  The camp is on a first come, first served basis.

Units are to check-in with the Camp Ranger upon arrival.  A limited Trading Post is available on weekends.

Fishing at Chesterfield

NOTICE:
Effective January 1, 2007 the cost for using the Chesterfield Scout Reservation changed.  The chart below reflects these changes.  The cost for out of councils units is $100 as of January 1, 2007.  The cost for in council units will be $75 as of March 1, 2007.  Reservations made prior to these dates will be honored at the rate in effect at the time the reservation was made.
FACILITY CAPACITY IN COUNCIL COST OUT OF COUNCIL COST
Craft Lodge sleeps 12

$75 for 1-2 nights
$25 each additional night

$100 for 1-2 nights
$35 each additional night
Ecology Lodge sleeps 12

$75 for 1-2 nights
$25.00 each additional night

$100 for 1-2 nights
$35 each additional night
Magee Lodge sleeps 24

$75 for 1-2 nights
$25 each additional night

$100 for 1-2 nights
$35 each additional night
Warren Chase Lodge sleeps 25

$75 for 1-2 nights
$25 each additional night

$100 for 1-2 nights
$35 each additional night
Shelters -

$5 for 1-2 nights
$2.50 each additional night

$10 for 1-2 nights
$5 each additional night
Tents Platforms -

No Charge

$1 Per Person Per Night

  
Cabins normally have a supply of wood for the wood stove. Check with the Ranger, he will tell you where you can get more wood. PLEASE, you are expected to be a good Scout and replenish the wood supply before you leave.

Other Facilities:

  • Training Lodge - This building can be reserved for small group meetings.  It is NOT used for sleeping.  Call the Council Service Center (413) 684-3542 for information.
  • Dining Hall - Can be reserved for large group meetings.  It has no heat source and can be very cold in the winter.  Kitchen facilities are only available in warm weather.  Call the Council Service Center (413) 684-3542 for information.
  • COPE Course - The COPE Course is available for groups , scouting and non-scouting, on an availability basis. Call the Council Service Center at (413) 684-3542 to make arrangements or email rstritzi@bsamail.org 
  • Climbing Wall - The climbing wall is available for groups , scouting and non-scouting, on an availability basis. Call the Council Service Center at (413) 684-3542 to make arrangements.

Need a service project? Check with the Ranger - he often has a suitable project for troops to work on.

 

Like any other Scouting activity, behavior at Chesterfield Scout Reservation is based on the Scout Oath and Law, but we do have a few guidelines to help you during your stay at CSR.

Guidelines for Short-Term Use of Chesterfield Scout Reservation
     Click Here for a printable version of these guidelines.

  1. Check in with Ranger before setting up camp.  He will check your unit in and out of camp and is responsible for the use and care of the camp.

  2. Two-Deep adult leadership will be present in camp at all times.

  3. Park all vehicles in parking lot.  Do not drive on camp roads or into campsites.  Check with the Ranger, he will direct you to the most convenient parking lot.

  4. Use downed trees, branches or squaw wood for fires; do not cut down any trees.  Leave adequate firewood for others.

  5. Take all trash home with you.  Do not leave trash or garbage at camp. Clean buildings before you leave.

  6. Adult leaders must accompany groups on trails.

  7. Eight point Safe Swim Defense plan and the nine point Safety Afloat plan are to be used when using aquatic facilities.

  8. Use caution on ice in winter.  Stay away from dam at all times.

  9. Use stoves and fuel with adult supervision at all times.

  10. Fireplaces built in fields are to be removed before leaving camp.

  11. Do not ditch tents.

  12. Electricity is only available for use inside of buildings.

  13. Electric heaters are not allowed in buildings.

  14. Use only approved water supplies.

  15. Equipment or buildings may be rented (if available) for time needed but must requested in advance.

  16. There are wood stoves in all cabins.

  17. All bunks and furniture are to be returned to original positions.

  18. Absolutely no tampering with, or disconnecting of, smoke detectors.

 

 
 Chesterfield Scout Reservation
22 Sugar Hill Rd - Williamsburg, MA  01090 - (413) 296-4248