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Blue Ridge Scout Reservation
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The Blue Ridge Scout Reservation is located in rural Pulaski County, Virginia and comprises approximately 17,500 acres. It is the largest
council owned reservation in the nation. In 1950 the Blue Ridge Council bought 600 acres of land from Radford College. The council wished
to build a new scout camp as the one they presently using was on land rented from the government and was located outside of the council
area. On this newly purchased land Camp Powhatan was constructed in 1950. When an opportunity arose in 1957 to purchase additional land the
Council through a massive fund raising effort did so at a cost of just $3.68 per acre. Since that time the reservation has expanded to
include the two scout camps Powhatan & Ottari, the High Knoll Trail, The New River Adventure Program, Claytor Lake Aquatics Base, Fish
Camp, & Mountain Man Outpost.
If you have any information or would like to contribute a scan of an emblem from any of these Camps please contact the webmaster. References Used The identifications and descriptions are based on my own research as well as information from various sources. A printed version of this site is avaliable for purchase. See the Book page for details. |
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