BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Black Warrior Council
The Black Warrior Council has three wonderful camping facilities, each unique in their own way, for use by the youth and adults we serve. Scouting units from out-of-council are welcome to come and enjoy our camps. Outside groups may also request use of our facilities but there are additional insurance and indemnity requirements that must be met.
Council Properties
Camp Horne
13633 Keenes Mill Rd. Cottondale, AL 35453
Camp Horne is the premier camp of the Black Warrior Council. This 488 acre camp has six campsites, olympic-sized swimming pool, two lakes, shooting complex, climbing complex, dining hall, trading post, numerous pavilions, and more. Camp Horne is the site of Cub Scout and Scouts BSA Resident Camp each summer.
Camp Horne was established in 1924 and has now been hosting scouts for 100 years.
Camp O'Rear
2180 Curry Highway Jasper, AL 35501
Camp O’Rear is a 90-acre Scout camp located in Jasper. It is owned and operated by the Black Warrior Council as a primative-style facility. Camp O’Rear does have a small dining hall (with one large room, one small room, kitchen, fireplace, and bathrooms); a troop lodge with sleeping quarters, kitchen, bathrooms, and meeting area; and a large pavilion area that sits close to the Black Water Creek. A highlight of Camp O'Rear is the swinging bridge. There are plenty of areas for hiking, camping, and exploring. Camp O’Rear is a beautiful facility and is one of the most diverse areas in terms of Alabama’s wildlife and flora.
White Bluff Scout Reservation
The White Bluff Scout Reservation is located just off of Highway No. 43 north of Demopolis. White Bluff Scout Reservation is our second primitive camp and is available for use most of the year by all Scout units. The facilities include a large pavilion and boat landing.
January 11, 2024: Due to several dangerous trees identified at White Bluff Scout Reservation, that property is currently CLOSED. We are working to get those trees removed and as soon as that occurs, we will reopen the property. Thanks for your understanding.
