CAMP SPLINTER
Greetings Campers!
Camp Splinter is located on top of Hinkle Mountain at the confluence of Jakeman Run and Cranberry River surrounded by the majestic landscapes of the Monongahela National Forest, a treasure trove of dense woodlands, cascading streams, and wildlife aplenty. Our location offers endless opportunities to connect with nature, whether it’s hiking, fishing, hunting, biking, kayaking, tubing, foraging, swimming, or simply basking in the serenity of the forest. We encourage you to take some time to explore the diverse ecosystems that make this region so unique.
When it comes to your stay, the rental fee at Camp Splinter covers both the spacious Splinter Lodge and the cozy Tweezer Cabin. Splinter Lodge is designed for group comfort, featuring ten beds, a full bathroom, three refrigerators, an upright freezer, three ovens, a variety of cookware, a charcoal grill, a fireplace, and a wood-burning stove—perfect for communal meals and large group gatherings.
Tweezer Cabin offers additional accommodation with three cots, two beds, a full bathroom, heat, and a kitchenette equipped with an oven and mini fridge. The Cabin is stocked with board games, cards, and puzzles to keep guests entertained during rainy afternoons, and there’s ample space in each for extra cots or air mattresses if your group needs more sleeping arrangements.
For those who wish to immerse themselves further in the forest, there is plenty of room on the property for tents. Wi-Fi is available, though with limited data—enough to check in at home or share a few photos of your adventures.
Please note, prices vary according to the season, and the camp operates from April through November, closing during December, January, February, and March for winter. There is a two-night minimum stay, with check-in at 3 PM and check-out at 11 AM.
For availability, rates, or additional questions, email:
We would be thrilled to have you join us and hope the experience will not only refresh your spirit but also create lasting memories.
Happy Camping!
Hillary Prins
Director of Camp Splinter
History of Camp Splinter
Mary Critchfield, a Richwood Girl Scout leader, initiated a search for a permanent Girl Scout Camp. The increasing number of Girl Scouts had overgrown the facilities of former CC Camp Woodbine.
The Camp came into being on August 16, 1940, when an agreement was drawn between the "Richwood Organizational Camp” and the U. S. Forest Service. The agreement provided for an indefinite period, 14 acres in the National Forest of Nicholas County. Membership consisted of representatives from each business organization, civic & religious groups in the City of Richwood. When fundraising began workers contributed a day's pay or work, many did both, many times over. (It would be impossible to personally name all who made Camp Splinter what it is today.)
A Main Lodge was constructed according to U. S. Government standards. Girl Scouts raised money for a four-room cabin. They made and sold hundreds of Peanut Butter Cookies. The late Irene W. Groves suggested the camp be named "Camp Splinter." The Comstock Family contributed land which was used to make the access road from the top of Hinkle Mountain to the Camp.
A Girl Scout encampment at The Camp in 1941 had 85 campers and staff. The girls loved Camp Splinter so much, they even wrote a song about it. During the "War Years" of World War II, usage of the Camp decreased. By 1948 Camp Splinter was again being used and a small cottage was built to be used by the caretaker.
The lease continued in effect until 1967 when the Camp was transferred by the Forest Service to the Richwood Chamber of Commerce.
