Mecklenburg Scout Reservation
Camp Grimes
Welcome to the Mecklenburg Scout Reservation, home of Camp Grimes. Camp Grimes is located on 1115 acres in the foothills of the South Mountains near Marion, North Carolina. The camp hosts year round activities including the Nationally Accredited Boy Scout Resident Camping program during the summer.
Hornets Nest
This is a short term camping facility with primitive campsites and a support building with kitchen and meeting room. Restroom facilites and RV hookups are available as well.
Camp Grimes Directions: Directions and Google Maps
Campership Assistance Application: Download PDF
Belk Scout Camp
Belk Scout Camp
Belk Scout Camp is located east of Mint Hill on 286 acres of pines, hardwoods, and open fields. Two major streams, Clear Creek and Long’s Branch are located on the property. The camp is located at the easternmost point of Mecklenburg County and has property located in Mecklenburg, Union and Cabarrus counties. A 100+ year old surveyor’s monument stands at the point where these counties intersect.
This property was acquired by the Mecklenburg County Council, Boy Scouts of America, in 1987 and originally named Clear Creek Scout Camp. The name was changed in September, 2007 to Belk Scout Camp in memory of former Charlotte Mayor, John M. Belk.
Belk Scout Camp Directions: Pdf map and directions