Camp Butterworth

Weekend here with Girl Scouts. The girls had a great time. Wouldn't recommend the river hike (tore my meniscus going down a steep hill the day after a heavy rain) one and done for me. Which has nothing to do with the grounds itself. Just dont go off the trail. All the lodges in the main area were clean. Our lodge was kind of clean. We had mice, though, so the little mice pellets and urine were all... Weekend here with Girl Scouts. The girls had a great time. Wouldn't recommend the river hike (tore my meniscus going down a steep hill the day after a heavy rain) one and done for me. Which has nothing to do with the grounds itself. Just dont go off the trail. All the lodges in the main area were clean. Our lodge was kind of clean. We had mice, though, so the little mice pellets and urine were all over. Mouse traps were placed here and there. Just make sure to wash anything you use before you use it. You're in the woods, so it happens. We were at Freedom Lodge. Overall, it was a good experience.

Groesbeck Cabin: Full day Saturday, overnight into Sunday Morning. Window AC unit & microwave have 3-prong plugs and the cabin only had 2-prong outlets. Outlets need to be updated or extension plugs need to be provided. Cabin is right to parking lot, that was nice for loading/unloading. Plumbing issues throughout camp, smelled like sewage, this isn't likely an all the time issue. Our toilets clogg... Groesbeck Cabin: Full day Saturday, overnight into Sunday Morning. Window AC unit & microwave have 3-prong plugs and the cabin only had 2-prong outlets. Outlets need to be updated or extension plugs need to be provided. Cabin is right to parking lot, that was nice for loading/unloading. Plumbing issues throughout camp, smelled like sewage, this isn't likely an all the time issue. Our toilets clogged a few times. Ranger informed. Rotor router had to come out. A bit disappointed in sling shot range. Could use updates. Would love to see funds go to updating sling shot & archery range, picnic tables & benches, and toilets/showers. Would love to see funds improve the dining hall and get this place back to the glory days of girl scout camp. Bring kids that really like nature and want to hike.

For nostalgia purposes I looked up camp Butterworth. I was a Girl Scout in late 1950's and our troop was there a couple of times. I was one of those happy memories of my childhood. The section we stayed in had canvas tents on wooden decks, and some kind of cots. It was very nice and clean. I remember the area was so beautiful! I still remember my Troup # 343, in the Mt. Healthy area. It's so nice... For nostalgia purposes I looked up camp Butterworth. I was a Girl Scout in late 1950's and our troop was there a couple of times. I was one of those happy memories of my childhood. The section we stayed in had canvas tents on wooden decks, and some kind of cots. It was very nice and clean. I remember the area was so beautiful! I still remember my Troup # 343, in the Mt. Healthy area. It's so nice to see how the camp is such a wonderful place after all these years.