Octoraro Lodge 22 has been around since 1926, and as such has an important presence at HSR, including the OA Bridge to its ceremonial circle and the Octoraro Memorial Lodge Building, opened in 1959.
Lodge Property
The OA bridge is used to get Order of the Arrow members from Camp Horseshoe to their fire circle by crossing the Octoraro Creek.
In 1967 and 1968, the new OA Bridge was constructed to be have proper cable towers and suspension.
Due to the location of the OA bridge on the Octoraro Creek, flood waters released from Octoraro Reservoir in conjunction with a sharp turn upstream creates rushing water carrying down trees during devastating hurricanes and other storms. As a consequence, the bridge is prone to be damaged and in need of frequent repair by Order of the Arrow members and others.