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History and Geography
Camp Geography
The Octoraro Creek
The Octoraro Creek winds through the camp in the shape of a horseshoe for which Horseshoe Scout Reservation received it's name. The creek has been the source of recreation, beauty and destruction over the years.
Edited by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
Snapshots
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A view of the Bend of the Octoraro as seen from upstream. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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The mighty (muddy) Octoraro as seen from the Chapel after a night of heavy rain. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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A view of the Octoraro Creek downstream from the OA bridge. This is the site of the old boat docks before they were moved in the late 70's. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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The exposed sandbar and shoreline were not all that uncommon at the old Boatdocks. 1979 - Contributed by Anonymous [Contribute Info]
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Scouts try their luck at fishing in the Octoraro during a Fishing merit badge class. 2008 - Contributed by David B. Woodward [Contribute Info]
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A shot of the Octoraro from the Horseshoe chapel during a brisk Spring morning. 2008 - Contributed by Andrew Coe [Contribute Info]
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Picture of the Octoraro Creek and the bridge connecting Camps Ware and Horseshoe taken on clear early Autumn day. 2006 - Contributed by Jim Buczala [Contribute Info]
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Hanging out by the Bend of the Octoraro in the '30s. 1935 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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View of the Octoraro Loop in 1930 1930 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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An early picture of boating on the Octoraro. This photo can be found in the Chester County Council Boy Scouts of America 1910-1935 book. Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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Boating at the Bend in the Octoraro in the '30s. 1935 - Contributed by John B. Rettew III [Contribute Info]
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