Have you camped at Albright Scout Reservation in Chesterfield?

11301 Trents Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23838

Camp Finley Short Term Camping Area

This area is situated in a dense stand of mature hardwood forest that affords plenty of privacy for each campsite.

• 6 separate camping areas that accommodate three distinct camping styles, each capable of multiple unit accommodations.
• A large day-use picnic style shelter, easily accessible to the elderly and persons with disabilities.
• An outdoor amphitheater for campfire/chapel activities.
• Convenient vehicle access to all but one camping area, with ample parking.
• Foot trails that interconnect all campsites with program shelters and pavilions.
• One camping area specifically designed for car camping/Cub Pack Family Camping.
• A pavilion located next to an activities/sports field with ample parking.
• Comfort facilities located throughout the camp.
• Excellent bank fishing opportunities on 9 ponds.
• Drinkable water is available for campers at a central location.

 

Service projects are available for troops to participate in, so contact the council today. Council coordinator of troop service projects at Albright Scout Reservation is Barbara Olsen. A list of these projects is detailed at the bottom of this page.

Gladbrook Farm Ecology Area

Formerly a working farm, this area of open pasture is a haven for wildlife, including ducks, geese, deer, rabbits, and many more species. Property management will emphasize sound conservation practices to optimize habitat development. This will also be the location for large district and council events/camporees and is also suitable for unit level activities such as wide games, capture the flag, etc. All activities located in this area must have approval from the Reservation Caretaker.

Phillips Wilderness Camping Area

In response to the demand for traditional backpacking opportunities and remote, Leave- No- Trace wilderness camping, the council has set aside a large 275 acre tract for this use. There are mixed surface features in this area, including open fields, hard and soft wood forests, ponds, and access to Lake Chesdin. This area was formerly used for troop camping and district use, but will be closed to vehicular traffic and will be accessible by foot, bike, or water only. There is a public boat landing located nearby. Be prepared to backpack all gear into the area, about a 1.2 mile hike. No motor vehicle traffic will be permitted!

Directions to Albright Scout Reservation

Directions from Scout Service Center (Richmond):   Take Powhite Parkway (South) to Chippenham Parkway (South). Take the 1st Ironbridge Road Exit towards Chesterfield. Turn right onto Beach Road (Route 655) After about 1.1 miles, take a left onto Nash Road (Route 636). Follow Nash Road to Woodpecker and turn right, then shortly left, back onto Nash Road; then follow Nash until it ends at River Road (Route 602, Route 36)(around 7 miles). Turn left onto River Road. At the Radio Tower (.6 mile) take a right onto Trent's Bridge Road and turn left into Albright Scout Reservation (.5 mile)

Directions from Skinquarter:    Take Hull Street (Route 360) East to Beaver Bridge Road (Route 603). Turn right onto Beaver Bridge Road and drive 4.3 miles. The name changes to Winterpock Road for about .1 mile before you reach Black Road. Turn Right onto Black Road (Route 621) until it ends (1 mile) at River Road. Turn left onto River Road (Route 602, Route 36) until you see the Radio Tower (10.9 miles). Take a right at the Radio Tower onto Trent's Bridge Road (Route 628) and turn left into Albright Scout Reservation (.5 mile).

Directions from Petersburg:   Take River Road (Route 36) West until your each the Radio Tower (about 9 to 10 miles). Turn left onto Trent's Bridge Road (Route 628) and turn left into Albright Scout Reservation (.5mile).