Camp Seawood Portsmouth, NH

Camp Seawood is located in Portsmouth,NH, not far from Route 101 and 1A. There are 38 acres of forest and wetlands. Thaxter Shelter and Ranger's Roost are winterized lodges. Thaxter is a one-story building which sleeps 16, and is heated with a wood stove. Ranger's Roost is a two-story building which can accommodate 16 and is heated with an oil furnace. There are seven units, each with a screened adirondack shelter, picnic table and two firepits. The units are serviced by latrines, a central fire circle with bleacher seating and a pavilion. One unit, Sandpiper, is handicapped accessible.

FACILITIES

Winterized Lodges:
Camp Seawood has two lodges, Thaxter and Ranger's Roost (pictured above). Thaxter lodge has bunk beds for 16, a kitchen (with electric stove and refrigerator), fireplace, wood cook stove, running water and is heated with a propane furnace. Ranger's Roost sleeps 16 on mattresses in the upstairs carpeted sleeping loft. There is a full kitchen, table and chairs, TV/VCR, showers and flush toilets. The bathroom in Ranger's Roost is also used by those staying in Thaxter Lodge.

Camping facilities:
Camp Seawood has 7 units, each with a large screened Adirondack shelter, picnic tables and fire pits. Shelters sleep 10-12 Brownie Girl Scouts or 5-10 older girls. There are central pit latrines. Drinking water is available May 15 - October 1. There is ample space in each unit area to pitch tents that you may bring. A pavilion with electricity may be rented separately. Sandpiper is a barrier-free unit and is wheelchair accessible.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Drinking water is available at Ranger's Roost and Thaxter year-round and at the latrines from
May 15- October 1. From October 1 - May 15 drinking water is available at frost faucet outside Thaxter.
The caretaker will secure a fire permit for the season. Call number provided to check on current fire conditions before you go.
Do not use water to put out fires in wood stove or brick fireplaces - it cracks them.
Wood is provided for wood cook stove in a pile beside Thaxter - please do not use for campfires (we'll run out).
The bathroom in the Ranger's Roost is available for use by both those staying in the Roost and in Thaxter.
If staying in Thaxter please use outside entrance to the bathroom and be considerate of group staying in the Roost by being quiet.

FEES

Per Night Fees	Swift Water Girl Scouts	Non-Council Girl Scouts	Non-profit Groups	Private Groups
Adirondack**	$20.00	$30.00	$40.00	$80.00
Pavilion**	$10.00	$15.00	$20.00	$40.00
Thaxter Lodge	$70.00	$105.00	$140.00	$280.00
Ranger's Roost	$125.00	$187.50	$250.00	$500.00
Whole camp w/o lodges**	$150.00	$225.00	$300.00	$600.00
Whole camp**	$345.00	$517.50	$690.00	$1380.00

**Not available October 1 - May 15

Area Attractions

Odiorne State Park - Nature Center, Hiking Trails, Rocky shore for tide pooling

Water Country - Waterslide park.

Strawberry Banke - Step over the threshold of history to life in New Hampshire's oldest seacoast neighborhood. Experience life from the late 1600s to the 1950s in this neighborhood known as Puddle Dock. The site, known today as Strawbery Banke Museum, offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of everyday people who called this area home for nearly four centuries.

Isles of Shoals Steamboat Company - Scenic Boat Trips for dinner, educational and party cruises.

Rye Harbor State Park - Rye, NH

Wallis Sands State Beach - Rye, NH

Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce - visitor information and links to area attractions, including beaches, museums, whale watch cruises and children's entertainment.

Children's Museum of Portsmouth - The Children's Museum of Portsmouth is a hands-on arts and sciences museum for children of all ages offering engaging exhibits, daily art and science activities, family programs and workshops.

Girl Scouts of Swift Water Council
One Commerce Drive • Bedford, NH 03110
Mailing address:
PO Box 10832 • Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603.627.4158 • Fax: 603.627.4169

E-mail: info@swgirlscouts.org