H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, located in Osceola, Missouri, is home to over 6,600 Scouts and 3,000 leaders each summer. The 4,200 acre reservation consists of three camps Lone Star, Sawmill, and Piercing Arrow and the Osage Wilderness Trail. The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation has been a summer home to Scouting and its leadership development program, the Tribe of Mic-O-Say since 1929.

Camp Staff

Bartle Camp Staff Online Application

Leader's Guide, Camp Fees & Dates, Health Forms and Other Resources

2020 Bartle Camp Fees - Final Fee payment date has been extended to May 6th.
2020 Campsite Capacities
Camping Resources (Leaders Guides, Special Needs On-line Form & Health Form)
Leaders Orientation - All Orientations have been canceled

For more information, refer to the Camping Resources section of this website. Questions can be directed to the Program and Camping Service Department at the Council Service Center or your District Executive.

2019 Merit Badge Offerings - 2020 will be updated in March

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation offers the following merit badges:

Ecology/Conservation Lodge

Astronomy
Bird Study
Environmental Science
Fish & Wildlife Management
Forestry
Geology
Mammal Study
Nature
Reptile & Amphibian Study
Soil & Water Conservation
Space Exploration & Weather

Communications Center

Emergency Preparedness
Scouting Heritage
Signs, Signals & Codes

Lakefront

Small Boat Sailing
Rowing
Canoeing
Kayaking
Fishing
Motor-boating
Water Sports

Sports & Fitness

Athletics
Personal Fitness
Sports

Arts & Craft Lodge

Art
Basketry
Leatherwork
Pottery
Sculpture
Woodcarving

Scoutcraft Lodge

Camping
First Aid
Pioneering
Wilderness Survival

Pool

Lifesaving
Swimming
Mile Swim
Beginner Swim
Aquatics Supervisor

Shooting Sports

Archery
Rifle Shooting
Shotgun Shooting

Outpost Programs

The Outpost Programs offer the opportunity get Scouts out of camp and into exciting activities. Most programs offer a dutch oven meal for dinner.

Outpost Activities

Briley Creek Gun Club
Supper with Snakes
Cliff Hanger
Launch It
Turkey Wing
Fishing

Mountain Man Village
Cowboy Action
Up and Down Cave
Top Shot
Crate Stacking/Zip Lining

Check in at the ORTC to learn more about the GPS Challenge

The H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation is home to the Osage Wilderness Trail.

Directions to H. Roe Bartle from Kansas City

After reaching Highway 13, go South to Highway C. Take Highway C East approximately 12 miles to a stop sign. Turn right (South) through the town of Iconium, MO. At the cemetery turn right (West) one NE Scout Camp Road. Continue less than ½ mile to Camp Piercing Arrow entrance. Go another mile to Camps Lone Star and Sawmill entrances.

Highway ZZ will be CLOSED all summer due to bridge replacement

Current Weather Conditions at the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation: Osceola Weather Forecast, MO

THE HEART OF AMERICA COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ADJUST CAMPSITE ASSIGNMENTS.

Summer Camp Adventure Guide

2020 Camp Dates
DRAW — October 10,18, 24 & 26
Staff Week —May 26 - June 3
1^st Session — June 4-13
1^st Session Visitor's Day - June 7
2^nd Session — June 14-23
PA - Linked/Girl Troop
2^nd Session Visitor's Day - June 21
3^rd Session — June 24 - July 3
3^rd Session Visitor's Day - June 27 (Saturday)
4^th Session — July 6-15
PA - Linked/Girl Troop
4^th Session Visitor's Day - July 12
5^th Session — July 16-25
PA - Linked/Girl Troop
5^th Session Visitor's Day - July 19

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
5525 NE Scout Camp Rd
Osceola, MO 64776

(417) 646-8115

On-Line Merit Badge System

The link to the online Merit Badge system is: www.AwardRecords.net

Emergency Text Alert System

The emergency text alert messaging system will be operational again this summer. Subscribers of this free service will be sent severe weather or camp emergency updates to their mobile phone. Click here to register.

Mailing Address

Full Name & Troop Number
Camp ______(Lone Star, Piercing Arrow, OR Sawmill), Campsite _________
Bartle Scout Reservation
5525 NE Scout Camp Rd
Osceola, MO 64776-9000