Boy Scouts of America Camp John J. Barnhardt
Campground
Why pick this one
Camp John J. Barnhardt offers Badin Lake resident camps with merit badge sessions capped at 16 Scouts and a dedicated Eagle Week.
Best for
- Scouts BSA troops seeking hands-on merit badge instruction
- Scouts working on Eagle-required merit badges during Eagle Week
- Venturing crews seeking resident-camp activities
- Cub Scouts and Webelos seeking a three-night overnight camp
- Groups wanting climbing, swimming, boating, waterskiing, shooting sports, ATV riding, and zip-lining
Look elsewhere if
- Campers seeking a conventional campground rather than a Boy Scouts of America program
- Groups needing a published service area or city-based campground location
- Visitors seeking short-term individual camping without a scheduled Scout event
Specialties
- Scouts BSA and Venturing resident summer camp
- Eagle Week for Eagle-required merit badges
- Cub and Webelos resident camp
- Hands-on merit badge instruction
- Climbing, swimming, boating, waterskiing, shooting sports, ATV riding, and zip-lining
Certifications
- Boy Scouts of America
- Camp accreditation in each of 57 years of operation
What makes them different
- Resident camp on Badin Lake with views of the Uwharrie Mountains
- Merit badge sessions capped at 16 or fewer Scouts
- Five summer resident-camp weeks, including a dedicated Eagle Week
- Campsites include shelters, electricity, running water, and nearby private bathhouses
- Camp Health Officer on site during summer and Winter Camp, with more than 50% of staff trained in first aid and CPR
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Contact & Location
- Address
- 44184 Cannon Rd, New London, NC 28127
- Phone
- +17044223073
- Website
- http://www.campjohnjbarnhardt.org/
Services
- Resident camping
- Scout advancement programs
- Group camping
- Family camping events
- Boating and fishing
- Outdoor recreation