Beach Lodge $270/Night in council $320/Night out of council Sleeps 40 |
Large common room, full kitchen, 2 half-bathrooms, heated, mattresses, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables (Blue Picnic Grove is closest to Beach Lodge). |
At Lake Rickabear Camp in Kinnelon, New Jersey, our 332 acres include a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating. A long stretch of soft, sandy beach lines our swimming area. Our camp also has an archery range, low ropes challenge course, zip line, pickleball courts, basketball, a junior scooter track, gaga pit, beach volleyball, and more.
Lake Rickabear's camping facilities include all-season lodges, yurts, platform tents, and pitch-your-own-tent campsites. A spacious pavilion, campfire amphitheater, and lakeside picnic grove provide lots of opportunity for outdoor fun.
Lodging
Check-in at 3:00 p.m. & check-out at 12:00 p.m. for all lodging.
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Friendship Lodge $235/Night in council $285/Night out of council Sleeps 32 |
Full kitchen, bathrooms/showers*, heated, mattresses, living/activity area with fireplace, dining area with folding tables and chairs, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables, wrap-around deck. *Lower-level bathrooms & showers may be shared with other groups camping in the area. |
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Patio Lodge $175/Night in council $225/Night out of council Sleeps 14 |
Full kitchen, 1 half-bathroom, heated, adjacent bath house with flush toilets and showers, mattresses, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic table. |
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Maple Glen Cabins* $115/Night in council $165/Night out of council 2 Cabins, |
Cots with mattresses, electricity, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables, adjacent bath house with flush toilets and showers. |
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Tumbling Bear Cabins* $115/Night in council $165/Night out of council 3 Cabins, Sleeps 14 Total |
Cots with mattresses, electricity, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables, adjacent bath house with flush toilets and showers. |
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Oak Knoll Yurt* $115/Night in council $165/Night out of council Sleeps 25 |
Mattresses, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables, adjacent bath house with flush toilets and showers. Oak Knoll Yurt is near Oak Knoll platform tents. |
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Deer Park Yurt* $115/Night in council $165/Night out of council Sleeps 25 |
Mattresses, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables, adjacent bath house with flush toilets and showers. Deer Park Yurt is near Deer Park 2 platform tents. |
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Deer Park 1 Tent Site* $50/Night in council $100/Night out of council Sleeps 15 |
Three platform tents in unit, bring own mattress or mat, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables (must have Troop Camper 2 training), adjacent bath house with flush toilets & showers. Deer Park 1 is a grassy site connected to Deer Park 2. |
Deer Park 2 Tent Site* $50/Night in council $100/Night out of council Sleeps 15 |
Three platform tents in unit, bring own mattress or mat, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables (must have Troop Camper 2 training), adjacent bath house with flush toilets & showers. Deer Park 2 tents are by the Deer Park Yurt. |
Lakeside A Tent Site* $50/Night in council $100/Night out of council Sleeps 15 |
Three platform tents in unit, bring own mattress or mat, campfire pit shared with Lakeside B which also has 3 platform tents, charcoal grill with picnic tables (must have Troop Camper 2 training), adjacent bath house with flush toilets & showers. |
Lakeside B Tent Site* $50/Night in council $100/Night out of council Sleeps 15 |
Three platform tents in unit, bring own mattress or mat, campfire pit shared with Lakeside A which also has 3 platform tents, charcoal grill with picnic tables (must have Troop Camper 2 training), adjacent bath house with flush toilets & showers. |
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Oak Knoll Tent Site* $50/Night in council $100/Night out of council Sleeps 15 |
Three platform tents in unit, bring own mattress or mat, campfire pit/outdoor cooking area with picnic tables (must have Troop Camper 2 training), adjacent bath house with flush toilets & showers. |
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Pitch Your Own Tent Sites* $20/Night in council $70/Night out of council 5 different sites, each have a capacity of 10 |
Several tent sites available, picnic table & fire circle (must have Troop Camper 2 training), bath house with flush toilets & showers nearby. |
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*Bathhouses close location. Bathhouses may be shared with other groups camping in the area.
Sites
We offer a variety of outdoor spaces for activities, eating, and ceremonies. We recommend reserving to ensure that it will not be used by other troops.
Camp Fire Amphitheater FREE Max Capacity: 200 |
Reserve the amphitheater for any encampments or service unit events. Includes a large fire pit and benches. If interested, a Campfire Facilitator can be hired (see activities). |
Chipmunk Deck FREE Max Capacity: 40 |
Reserve the Chipmunk Deck for an encampment or a day use event. Located near the beginning of the picnic area. Electricity and water are available. |
Shuffleboard Pavilion FREE Max Capacity: 100 |
60’ x 60’ covered pavilion - 60' x 60' near parking lot. Built-in benches on two sides. Lighting and electricity. Flagpole nearby. |
Picnic Grove Areas FREE Max Capacity: 100 |
Beach area closest to the Beach Lodge, picnic tables, some charcoal grills (must bring your own charcoal). |
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Activities
All activities are pending a facilitator being secured for the requested date/time.
Archery $18 per person Minimum: 8 Maximum: 15 |
Available weekends are mid-April to June and September to mid-November. Participants must be in 2nd grade or older. Two-hour sessions offered 3x/day: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. |
Low Ropes Challenge Course $18 per person Minimum: 8 |
Available weekends mid-April-June and September-mid-November. For Girl Scout Brownies-Ambassadors. Must be in 4th grade or older to participate in zip line. Girl Scout Daisies can register and participate in elements of the Low Ropes Challenge Course that are appropriate for their age/size/level (at the discretion of the facilitator). Two-hour sessions offered 3x/day: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
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Pickleball $18 per person with facilitator Minimum: 8 |
Available on weekends mid-April–June and September-mid-November. Two-hour sessions offered 3x/day: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. |
Boating $18 per person Minimum: 8 |
Available on weekends end of May-June. Two-hour sessions offered 3x/day: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. |
Swimming $18 per person Minimum: 10 |
Available on weekends after Memorial Day through June and September (weather permitting). Two-hour sessions offered 3x/day: 9:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. |
Spend Time at Lake Rickabear Camp $25/hour – up to 50 $50/hour – up to 150 $75/hour – 151+ |
Want to spend time at Lake Rickabear Camp without reserving a scheduled activity or lodging? This option allows you to spend time on the camp property and take advantage of a variety of outdoor fun at your leisure. This includes (but not limited to) having a picnic, working on a craft or badge, hiking, gaga pit, beach volleyball, scooters, and basketball. |
Food Service Minimum: 25 Cost: Menu Based |
1 and 2-night options available. Various breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options. |
How to Make Reservations
- Reserving space at Lake Rickabear Camp - whether for camp activities, overnight camping, or to spend time at camp - is done online. Click the Book Now button below to get started.
- After reviewing the facility and activity options and prices, choose "Yes" to "Are you interested in booking a facility rental package?" from the drop-down menu. Select the lodgings and camp activities you are interested in booking.
- Staff will review requests in the order in which they are received. If the requested date is available, a contract will be forwarded as soon as possible for your approval, or a new date will be offered if the original date is not available or already booked. Dates are only confirmed once the contract is approved, and a deposit has been made.
- Please read your package agreement carefully as it contains important information as well as the refund policy.
- Visit www.gsnnj.org/VolunteerTraining to complete the different trainings required for various activities at camp.
- Questions? Email customercare@gsnnj.org for assistance.
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