Lonnie Poole Gateway Village is the primary entrance to Scott Summit Center. Visitors entering the area experience a visual reveal of Goodrich Lake and encounter notable venues such as the Scott Visitor Center and the Rex W. Tillerson Leadership Center.
Learn more about the philanthropist whose generous gift brought this venue to life at the Summit Bechtel Reserve: Lonnie and Carol Poole
Situated in the wilds of West Virginia, The Summit Bechtel Reserve is a training, Scouting, and adventure center for the millions of youth and adults involved in Scouting America and anyone who loves the outdoors. The Summit Bechtel Reserve is also home to the National Scout Jamboree and the Paul R. Christen National High Adventure Base.
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
