The Boy Scout's Camp Shenandoah is comprised of Hope Lake and surrounding marsh, fields and trees. The property is private, but you can park along Boy Scout Lane, a gravel road, and view the lake from there. In the spring, one can drive up the mountain, remaining on Boy Scout Lane off to the right of the camp’s main gate. Along here one will find lots of spring migrants. If the second gate further up is open, you can keep driving up the mountain to find Wild Turkey, Ruffed Grouse, warblers, flycatchers, vireos, etc. Beware of hunters during hunting season.
Accessibility: Directions: From Rt 254, take Swoope Rd (Rt 876) south. Turn right onto Hewitt Rd, then turn left onto Cattleman Rd (Rt 876). Turn right onto Trimbles Mill Rd (Rt 707) and then right onto Boy Scout Ln (Rt 806) to the lake.
eBird Hotspot: Hope Lake
—Vic Laubach