TOMMY COX MEMORIAL SCOUT CAMP

Located just outside Independence, Virginia in Grayson County, Tommy Cox Memorial Scout Camp serves as the dedicated launch base for Camp Raven Knob’s RAMPAGE High Adventure program and a year-round primitive outpost for unit backpacking, river expeditions, and mountain retreats

Independence, VA

Minutes from the New River, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, and Grayson Highlands.

RAMPAGE!! Basecamp

Home base and staging point for Raven Knob's premier week-long high adventure trek.

Rustic Cabin & Grounds

Open camping fields for unit tenting alongside a historic rustic cabin shelter.

Unit Reservations

Available for troop weekend campouts, river treks, and wilderness training.

The Gateway to Blue Ridge Adventure

Acquired by the Old Hickory Council in 1945, Tommy Cox Memorial Scout Camp provides a wilderness outpost setting separate from the main reservation in Mount Airy. It sits centrally positioned among Virginia's most rugged outdoor recreation corridors.

  • RAMPAGE Program: Primary basecamp for daily trek departures and wilderness skills
  • New River Access: Staging area for 50-miler canoe trips, kayaking, and river fishing
  • Grayson Highlands & AT: Quick access to Mount Rogers, Whitetop Mountain, and the Appalachian Trail
  • New River Trail State Park: Staging access for multi-day 50+ mile bicycle treks

Site Specs and Amenities

  • Historic two-story cabin structure used for staging, indoor meeting space, and gear storage.
  • Open grassy fields suitable for small or large troop tent setups.
  • Primitive outpost setup; potable water access and latrine facilities on property.
  • Units are strictly required to pack out all trash and leave the grounds clean.

Nearby Expedition Destinations

Paddling & River Treks

Premier class I-II whitewater and flatwater canoeing, kayaking, and smallmouth bass fishing along one of the oldest rivers in the world.

Backpacking & Alpine Vistas

Access to Virginia's highest peaks, wild pony herds, balds above 5,000 feet, and direct connectors to the Appalachian Trail.

Plan Your Trip Today

Unit access to Tommy Cox Memorial Scout Camp requires advance approval and scheduling through the Camp Director and Old Hickory Council.

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