Welcome to Northern New Jersey Boy Scout Camp Lewis Camp Lewis, 38 Upper Hiberna Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866 This guide will help you get started on your unit s weekend trip, with important information including fees and camp rental policies. Reservations are not confirmed unless paid in full. You may not clear an outstanding balance at camp. All cancellations less than 30 days before your rental will receive a 50% refund. All cancellations made less than 14 days before your rental will not receive any refund. Adult leadership (21 years or older) is required for each unit. A minimum of two (2) adults must accompany each group; one may be 18 or older. If the group splits up while at camp, additional adults of the appropriate age required so that each group is accompanied by two (2) adults. All Injuries, accidents and incidents are to be reported to the Ranger/Campmaster. It is the Unit Leader's responsibility to care for personal injuries. The possession or use of DRUGS AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CAMP PROPERTY IS PROHIBITED Firearms, archery equipment, air rifles and all fireworks are prohibited. NO pets are allowed in camp, except certified Service Dogs. No chainsaws, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, ATV's or sledding. Check in on Friday is from 7:00 PM 10:00 PM, Saturday is from 8:00 am 11 am and check out on Sunday is from 8 AM 11 am. All groups must be off the property by 2 PM. If you have any questions or need to make any adjustments to your rental please do not hesitate to contact Council at Ann.Murphy333@scouting.org. In the subject line please indicate your camp and rental date. Or you can call us at 201-677-1000 x48.
Site Description Price Propane heat (cost below) and electric in cabin. Tiger Villa Cabin Bunks with plywood base available (bring your own $125 Capacity: 24 air mattress) NO cooking allowed inside cabins. Hayden Villa Cabin Capacity: 24 Propane heat (cost below) and electric in cabin. Bunks with plywood base available (bring your own air mattress) NO cooking allowed inside cabins. $125 Frontier Lean-tos Capacity: 32 Major Roy Lean-tos Capacity: 32 Buckskin Tent Site Pioneer Tent Site Hollow Tent Site Outpost Tent Site Wilderness Tent Site Lower Tiger Heights Tent Site Upper Tiger Heights Tent Site 8 lean-tos with built in wooden bunks, and electric in each lean-to. Also, a pavilion with a fireplace located in the site. 8 lean-tos with built in wooden bunks, and a pavilion with a fireplace located in the site. $128 $128 Rosenthal Lodge (Dining Hall Only) Capacity: 130 Rosenthal Lodge (Dining Hall & Kitchen) Capacity: 130 Use of the dining hall facility only NO sleeping is allowed in the Dining Hall Use of the dining hall facility and use of the kitchen Kitchen has Seasonal Water NO sleeping is allowed in the Dining Hall Propane fee is NOT included in the rental cost $200 $350 Entire Camp Capacity: 240 $700 Program Description Price Range $5.00/person with rental 1.5 hours of shooting on the range Minimum:6 Maximum:12 $7.50/person without rental Archery $5.00/person with rental 1.5 hours of shooting on the range Minimum:6 Maximum:12 $7.50/person without rental Propane Cost: $10 per click. (Each click contains 100 cubic feet.) Seasonal Water: Approximately Mid-April to Late October Winter Water Location: Located on the back of the Camp Office.
How to Check In: Check in on Friday is between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM or Saturday 8:00am until 11:00am. If other arrangements need to be made please let us know. Upon arrival to Camp Lewis, please check in at the Camp Office; either a Camp Master or the Camp Ranger will be available for your check-in. You will need to provide a complete roster with names and contact numbers. A deposit of.00 for cabins and $25.00 for tent sites is due upon arrival, this may be cash or a check payable to: Northern New Jersey Council (NNJC). All fees for propane or damages must be reconciled after inspection and before departure. How to Check out: Site inspections must be completed by 10:00 AM on Sunday. All groups must depart from camp by 2:00 PM on Sunday. Please contact the Ranger/Camp Master when your unit is ready to depart. Facilities: Upon making your reservation you chose a specific site, if there is a need for different accommodations and they are available please reach out to the ranger and they can try to make any adjustments. (applicable fees will apply) Due to Local Health Code Regulations, the Dining Hall is not to be used as a sleeping quarter. Buildings and other unit s sites are off limits. Parking: Only one equipment vehicle will be allowed at your designated site, all other vehicles will be parked in the main lot. If a person is leaving the same day they need to specify that. Parking tags must be filled out and placed on the dashboard of all vehicles. Please print as many copies of the parking tag as you will need. Water: Seasonal water is located throughout camp during the warmer months. Approximately late- October to mid-april water can be found behind the Camp Office. Remember to bring your own water containers. Firewood and Fires: Due to the local infestation of the Emerald Ash Borer in other areas of our state there will be NO OUTSIDE WOOD allowed. There is an abundance of wood throughout the camp and a wood pile located near the parking lot. Please do not cut or mutilate trees or shrubs. Liquid fuels may be used only by ADULTS. LP gas is preferred. Only one fire per patrol using existing fire rings.
Trash: All trash must be removed from your camping area. There are two dumpsters located in the maintenance yard. All trash must be placed with the steal sliding door. The dumpster with the black plastic door is for cardboard only. Fishing: The pond is a catch and release pond. There is NO FISHING on the beach or anywhere within the fenced/roped waterfront area. Fishing is allowed anywhere else around the lake. Please clean up after yourself. We follow all New Jersey Department of Fish and Wildlife rules and regulations related to fishing. No going on the ice when the lake is frozen. Athletic Fields: A 100-yard field and baseball diamond are available for your enjoyment and activities. There is also a GaGa pit available for your use. These facilities are included with your rental, but we do ask that you coordinate with other units in camp to ensure everyone has availability to use them. Balls are available for use in the Camp Office. Archery and BB Range: Ranges are open for use in September, October, April, and May. All reservations must be made at least 3 weeks prior to your rental. Space is limited and not guaranteed without a paid reservation. All reservations can be made through double knot. Service projects: If your unit is interested in helping around camp please coordinate with the Camp Master or Camp Ranger. There is always an ongoing list of projects listed in the Camp Office. Trading Post: During your rental, you are welcomed to come and browse and make purchases in our trading post. The trading post is stocked with patches, shirts, soft drinks, candy, chips and various other items. Camp Master Corps: o The Camp Master Corps are a group of volunteers that complete many of the improvements that are done around camp. The Camp Master also volunteers one or two weekends a year to help facilitate check-in/check-out procedures and to help units during their stay. If you enjoy staying at Camp Lewis and would like more information about the Camp Master Corps please feel free to speak with the Camp Ranger or email Tom@CampLewis-BSA.com or DeBellisF@aol.com
Camp Lewis Directions 38 Upper Hiberna Rd, Rockaway, NJ 07866 From Interstate 80 -Take Rt. 80 to exit 37 (Greenpond Road), turn left at the end of the exit ramp. -Continue for about 6 miles, then turn right onto Upper Hibernia Road. -Camp is ½ a mile down the road, on your left. From the NJ Turnpike -Take the Turnpike to exit 15W (Rt. 280). Proceed off of exit 15W onto Rt. 280 West. -Go about 15 miles to Rt. 80. Merge onto Rt. 80 West. -Follow the directions from Rt. 80. From the Garden State Parkway -Take the GSP to exit 145 (Rt. 280). Take exit 145 onto Rt. 280 West. -Go about 15 miles to Rt. 80. Merge onto Rt. 80 West.-Follow the directions from Rt. 80. From Interstate 287 -Take Rt. 287 to exit 41. Take exit 41B onto Rt. 80 West. -Follow the directions from Rt. 80
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