Burnham Woods is the location of the Fort Smith Regional Office as well as a number of facilities for troop and council activities. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita Mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark Mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks. This 13.5 acre property includes facilities for troops to use including Kelley Cabin, Cookie Cabins, and Ellyn's House. There are two pavilions on the property with picnic tables, two large open fields, a small forested area with trails and a creek, a small pond and the Nature Center. The Nature Center is filled with hands-on exhibits and a variety of native, and some non-native, critters. Individuals, troops, schools, daycares, and other youth groups are welcome to schedule a field trip, or activity.

• Kelley Cabin:  Fully functional kitchen and functions well as a meeting space and dining facility that has a capacity of 99.  For overnights, bring your own sleeping bags and pads.  Heating and air-conditioning.  Available year-round.
• Ellyn's House:  Accommodates 8 people sleeping on bunk beds (bring your own bedding).  Has a full kitchen, indoor flush toilets, and a shower.  Heating and air-conditioning.  Available year-round.
• Nature Center:  Functions well as a meeting space.  No overnight stay is allowed.  You will need Docent Training to rent this building.  Heating and air-conditioning.  Available year-round.
• Cookie Cabins:  4 screened cabins (sleeps 6 per cabin) for overnight use.  An outdoor cooking area is provided and includes a campfire circle.  Nature Center access for a bathroom.  Available March 15 - November 1.

All camps are closed during the council holiday break (December 24 - December 28).

All buildings will open March 15 unless we are having colder weather than normal temperatures for that time of year. There are some buildings that will be hibernating for the winter. Please look above for buildings that are open all year.

Troops and Service Units ONLY:  Use up to 4 hours is free.  

Troops ONLY:  Troop Events sleep free for 2012-13 membership year.

All reservations are for a 24 hour period. No half-day rates are available.

Enjoy a Service Unit event in a unique setting! 50% Discount to the Service Unit!