Directions to West Point from Weston (70 Miles)*
Head southeast on CT-57/Weston Rd to CT-15 S (Merritt Parkway)
Merge onto CT-15 S to NY City
(Changes to Hutchinson River Parkway at NY State Line)
Take exit 26W to I-287 W
Continue on I-287 W/I-87 W to Tappan ZeeBridge
Cross Tappan ZeeBridge [Toll]
Take exit 13N for Palisades Interstate Parkway N
Take P.I.P. North to its end (Bear Mountain traffic circle)
At the traffic circle, take 3rd exit onto US 9W N
Take the first “West Point, HighlandFalls” exit
This will lead you into HighlandFalls, past the Visitor’s Center and Museum, and through to Thayer Gate
Free shuttle bus service is provided from the West Point parking lotsto the parade ground and Michie Stadium.Remember a government-issued photo ID is required from all age 16+.
Directions to LakeFrederick from Weston (74 Miles)
Head southeast on CT-57/Weston Rd to CT-15 S (Merritt Parkway)
Merge onto CT-15 S to NY City
(Changes to Hutchinson River Parkway at NY State Line)
Take exit 26W to I-287 W
Continue on I-287 W/I-87 W to Tappan ZeeBridge
Cross Tappan ZeeBridge [Toll]
Take exit 16 to NY-17 W toward US-6/Harriman
Take NY-32 N exit
Turn right at traffic light onto NY-32 N
(Pass Woodbury Common Premium Outlets)
Turn right onto Smith Clove Road (approx. 1 mile)
(Pass Central Valley Golf Course)
Turn right at first right past Golf Course (Proctor Rd/Lake Frederick access road)
Arrive at LakeFrederick
Directions from West Point to LakeFrederick (20 Miles)*
Head south on US 9W S
Take ramp onto US 6 W
Take Newburg/Suffern/NY-32 exit
Turn right at traffic light onto NY-32 N
(Pass Woodbury Common Premium Outlets)
Turn right onto Smith Clove Road (approx. 1 mile)
(Pass Central Valley Golf Course)
Turn right at first right past Golf Course (Proctor Rd/Lake Frederick access road)
Arrive at LakeFrederick
Pack 75 and Troop 788 have reserved (3) adjacent tent sites for Friday night holding a total of 75 people, and (2) tent sites for Saturday night holding a total of 50 people. The exact sites will be assigned upon arrival. Tell the caretaker that you are with Weston Cub Scout Pack 75 and/or Weston Boy Scout Troop 788 and you will be directed to our sites and parking.
All members of your party must provide the caretaker with a fully executed Camping Release Form upon arrival
*Important Note: Directions are based on major highways and published information from the US Military Academy. Other local routes are available. Be aware that some routes in the vicinity of USMA provided by online mapping services/GPS devices are not accessible by the public.