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Year Round Camping!

While Camp William Hinds is used during the summer months for Summer Camp, during the fall, winter and spring months, Hinds provides an opportunity for camping, hiking, fishing, activities, as well as a place to stay for traveling troops.

Making Reservations

Reservations for property usage are done through the Camping Department at Pine Tree Council (207) 797-5252.

  • A property use form must be filled out for all property usage. The application and accompanying fees must be received at the Council Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
  • Reservations for campsites and buildings need to be based on the listed capacity of the building or site. IF YOUR GROUP IS LARGER THAN THE CAPACITY OF THE BUILDING OR SITE THEN YOU NEED TO RENT MORE FACILITIES TO MEET YOUR GROUPS NEEDS! The fees are designed to reflect the cost of using the site at its set capacity.
  • All groups must check in with the Campmaster or Ranger when entering or leaving camp.
  • All groups must have at least TWO-DEEP adult leadership. One must be over 21 and one may be 18+. Check with the Guide for Safe Scouting for the adult to youth ratio for the age group you are serving. General guidelines for Cub Scouts are family camping with a parent or guardian to supervise each Cub Scout. Boy Scouts must follow the guideline of 2 adults for the first eight Scouts and 1 adult for each additional 8 Scouts
  • Items not allowed on Council property include: alcoholic beverages, illegal substances and fireworks.
  • Groups are responsible for any damage caused while they are using the facilities.
  • All local, state and BSA laws and policies must be abided by.
  • All units are strongly encouraged to bring their own supply of firewood.
  • Units are encouraged to bring their own water and water containers to camp.
  • Cooking fires and campfires are allowed in designated areas only.
  • Vehicles are allowed only on the main camp roads or in designated parking lots.
  • Vehicles in campsites or other restricted areas are prohibited. During certain seasons, such as mud season, the camp roads may be closed at the discretion of the Ranger.
  • All waste material must be removed upon departure.
  • Fallen dead trees and limbs may be used for firewood. No live trees or bushes may be removed without approval. Natural ground cover can only be removed around the fire pits. Please do not nail anything into trees.
  • Smoking is prohibited in any camp buildings or tents. Please refrain from smoking in the view of any Scouts. Smoking is allowed in designated smoking areas only.
  • Pine Tree Council observes BSA policies regarding the use of liquid fuel (white gas,propane) No use of or storage of fuel in tents or cabins. No unsupervised use of liquid fuel by minors.

These policies are in place for the health and safety of all of our campers, adults and visitors and for the proper stewardship and conservation of our facilities and resources. Please follow these policies in a Scoutlike manner.