Camp McKinley
Camp McKinley is located in Columbiana County, near
Lisbon, Ohio. The 200 acre camp has been owned and operated by the Boy Scouts of America
since 1934.
Camp McKinley is the Buckeye Council's most historic camp. The modern
history of the area began back in 1807 when Ohio was a new state or only three years.
Gideon Hughes, a local businessman, built a blast furnace in "New Lisbon" to
supply the needs of the settlers heading West. The remains of the Rebecca Furnace are
still visible on the camp property. Mr. Hughes also built a stone "mansion"
across from his furnace. The house, known as the McKinley homestead, was the home of
President William McKinley's grandparents for a number of years. The Stone House is now
the residence of the Camp Ranger.
The camp offers great diversity in terrain, including wide-open fields, to
towering cliffs and ridges. A great many scenic hiking trails criss-cross the property,
offering challenges to groups of all ages. Camp McKinley has two cabins, Riddle Lodge and
Zaplata cabin. Riddle Lodge has sleeping accommodations for 16 and Zaplata has room for 22
plus a separate room for 4 leaders. each cabin has woodburning cook stoves, metal and
spring bunks, picnic tables, privacy and scenic beauty, water and restroom facilities are
located adjacent to each cabin.
In addition to the cabins, McKinley has two sets of "adirondack"
cabins. These three-sided cabins offer sleeping for four campers each. there are four
adirondacks in the Polar Bear Field, with seven more on a knoll that overlooks
"Furnace Run", the valley that once contained the Sandy & Beaver Canal.
For tent camping, McKinley offers a variety of campsites. Several improved
campsites, with latrines, running water and landscaped surroundings are available as well
as nearly unlimited primitive sites. The property at Camp McKinley is so diverse, it has
been said that you could camp there every weekend for a year and think you were in a
different part of the country each time.
McKinley also has a beautiful, fully-functioning dining hall and kitchen
that seats 300+ people. The modern dining hall has all the appearance and "feel"
of an old-time scout camp dining hall with its treasures and trophies of 60 years of
scouting adorning the walls and filling the display cases. The dining hall is used
extensively for training meetings and district and council activities and is available for
rental.
An 90,000 gallon swimming pool is also available for your units aquatic
program. the pool is complete with a separate heated shower and restroom facilities. The
pool is available for reservation during the summer months.
Camp McKinley is home to Buckeye Council's Junior Leader Training Program,
as well as adult leader WoodBadge training. The camp's variety, beauty and history make it
a perfect location for your units next weekend campout, training event or just a day of
hiking the rugged hills and scenic valleys.
Camping Rates
RANGER: SKIP EIDAM
RIDDLE CABIN (USE FEE: $20.00/$30.00 OUT-OF-COUNCIL)
Wood burning stove, refrigerator, sleeping accommodations for 16 (cots
with mattresses), water outside.
ZAPLATA CABIN (USE FEE: $20.00/$30.00 OUT-OF-COUNCIL)
Wood burning stove, sleeping accommodations for 20
CAMP MCKINLEY SWIMMING POOL (USE FEE: $35.00/$45.00 OUT-OF
COUNCIL FOR THE FIRST 4 HOURS. EACH ADDITIONAL HOUR
$10.00/$15.00 OUT OF COUNCIL)
The Safety Afloat and Safe Swim Defense plans must be followed.
CAMP MCKINLEY CENTRAL LODGE (USE FEE: $30.00/$45.00 OUT-OF COUNCIL)
Wood burning stove, NO SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS, 8’ tables and chairs available
upon request.
CAMP MCKINLEY CENTRAL LODGE WITH KITCHEN (USE FEE: $100.00/$150.00
OUT-OF-COUNCIL)
Camp McKinley Ranger inspection required before and after use.
TENT CAMPING (USE FEE: $5.00 PER TROOP/ $10.00 PLUS $2.00 PER
CAMPER OUT-OF-COUNCIL)
IF UNANNOUNCED, YOU PAY OUT-OF-COUNCIL PRICE.
Note: The Buckeye Council can, upon request, provide tentage and
cooking equipment available. Please note that this equipment is available at no charge for
use on Buckeye Council owned Camp properties ONLY. Any damage will be paid for by the
unit.
Please give 24 hours notice of cancellation.
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