ABOUT Camp Daniel Boone

Camp Daniel Boone  is comprised of 700 acres located on the Little East Fork of the Pigeon River. The camp is nestled into the cove, surrounded by Pisgah National Forest and Shining Rock Wilderness. 

Located in Haywood County North Carolina, CDB is the highest elevation Scout camp east of the Mississippi River. Of the 42 6,000 foot peaks located in the eastern United States, Haywood County is home to 21 of them, with more than a dozen located in the back yard of Camp Daniel Boone. 

So, pack your backpacks and head on up the mountain where the summer time temeratures are cool, the fish are biting and the promise of Scouting Adventure is delivered week after week!

Our Programs

Base Camp

The Classic Summer Camp Experience!
  • Over 70 different Classes Offered
  •  Evening Programs and Adult Trainings
  • Wonderful views and Hiking Opertunities!

The Outpost

Exciting Treks for Experienced Scouts!

Boonesboro Village

Not Just Learning History, But Living It!
  • Do AWESOME Crafts with Master Craftspeople
  • Cook on open flame
  • Merit Badge Opportunities

Current Base Camp Registration

WEEK% FULL

% AVAILABLE

(1) JUNE 07, 2026       0%               100%
(2) JUNE 14, 2026       0%               100%
(3) JUNE 21, 2026       0%               100%
(4) JUNE 28, 2026        0%               100%
(5) JULY 05, 2026       0%               100%
(6) JULY 12, 2026       0%               100%
(7) JULY 05, 2026       0%               100%

THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR BASE CAMP ONLY.

HIGH ADVENTURE AVAILABILITY VARIES BY WEEK. DON’T WAIT, SELECT YOUR SPOTS TODAY!

Please note that until your reservation is locked in by a deposit, you are not confirmed. You can pay by credit card or by echeck online. There is an additional 4% credit card usage fee, echecks are an additional 0.8%. (Mailing a check to the council is the cost of a stamp).

If you need any questions or need help registering, please feel free to contact us for assistance. 

THESE NUMBERS ARE FOR BASE CAMP ONLY.

HIGH ADVENTURE AVAILABILITY VARIES BY WEEK. DON’T WAIT, SELECT YOUR SPOTS TODAY!

Please note that until your reservation is locked in by a deposit, you are not confirmed. You can pay by credit card or by echeck online. There is an additional 4% credit card usage fee, echecks are an additional 0.8%. (Mailing a check to the council is the cost of a stamp).

If you need any questions or need help registering, please feel free to contact us for assistance. 

Have Questions? Contact us!

Jacob Whitlow

Council Program Director, Camp Director
(828) 254-6189 x131
jacob.whitlow@scouting.org

Mason Gempe

Council Program Executive, Camp Program Director
(828) 254-6189 x121
mason.gempe@scouting.org