Camp Liberty

★★★★½ 4.853 reviewsPittsburgh, PA

Private

Scouts BSA residential (overnight) summer camp operated by the Laurel Highlands Council at Heritage Reservation on Lake Courage in Farmington, PA. Known as a full patrol-cooking camp where Scouts prepare their own meals; offers 50+ merit badges, a first-year camper program, and high-adventure options including caving, canoeing, whitewater rafting, sporting clays, and zip lining. Multiple week-long sessions.

The practical details

Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Liberty directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.

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★★★★★Mr. E

I remember coming here 30 years ago as part of scouts and it was wonderful then just as much as it is now. Sadly the Boy Scouts got all woke and sort of fell apart but I came here with my son a week ago to camp for 3 days with a local troop to show him what scouting was like and where me and his Uncles spent our summers for a week. Wasn't successful in getting him to consider joining the troop and that is a bummer as he won't become an Eagle Scout like me and my brothers but that's ok as it was still nice to share this with him and to be honest it was a nice walk down memory lane. Nothing has changed in 30 years and that is perfect.

★★★★★Jacques Parker

This really is the quintessential scout summer camp experience. They have a wonderful lake where you can try kayaking, canoeing, rowboating, stand up paddle boarding, sailing, taking early morning polar plunge, try the mile swim or of course try your luck on watermelon island. If the weather behaves you might even get a chance to camp out at watermelon Island. They have tons of merit badges and programs. Things like shooting, archery, ATV, COPE, pioneering, swimming, life saving, wilderness survival, you name it. At summer camp you will sleep in a canvas tent with a cot and a wooden floor. I've never needed a mosquito net although you will get crickets and other harmless bugs in your tent. Each site will have our shower house and latrine. There are adult showers and toilets (super clean) near the trading post. At camp Liberty each visiting troop will pick up food each meal to bring back to their campsite to cook. If you are a scout or a parent of a scout and have a chance to visit I highly recommend heritage reservation and camp Liberty specifically.

★★★★★sabina c

Great Food, Staff, and merit badges! Worth the Money!!!! Very cozy, quiet, and the tents and cots are not the best BUT the lake is beautiful! When I was there l slept right through a thunder storm which I thought was very peaceful. troop 4 Domenic Conzemius

★★★★★Edward

Lots of fun times, great staff, may even join the team, very fun!

★★★★★Richard Terrell

Staff is amazing. They really connect with the scouts and teach them more than just merit badges. Food was pretty good for camp food. Lake courage is beautiful. Very few biting insects. Facilities are mostly older but are being updated. Can't wait for next time!

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