National Jamboree Coming to West Virginia; Traffic Impacts Possible in Fayette County

2026 National Scout Jamboree begins its 10-day run at Bechtel Summit in Fayette County

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National Jamboree coming to West Virginia; traffic impacts possible in Fayette County

The 2026 National Jamboree is coming to West Virginia, and drivers in Fayette County could see traffic delays as thousands of scouts arrive at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

Boy Scouts of America make their way to southern West Virginia

BECKLEY — Thousands will descend on southern West Virginia as the National Jamboree returns to the Summit Bechtel Reserve.

WVU to help welcome and engage thousands of Scouts during National Jamboree in Fayette County

As Scouting America’s National Jamboree opens in Fayette County, West Virginia University students, faculty, and staff are providing experiences and support to the thousands of Scouts who will learn and grow over 10 days in the Mountain State.“Lessons learned in Scouting foster character development along with leadership and citizenship skills that set Scouts on pathways to success throughout their lives,” said President Michael T. Benson, an Ea…

Scouting America opens its 2026 National Jamboree Wednesday

Fayette County, WV (WOAY) – Southern West Virginia is about to get a lot more crowded. Scouting America opens its 2026 National Jamboree Wednesday at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean. About 15,000 scouts, leaders, and staff from every corner of the country will fill the property for 10 days of ziplining, rock climbing, whitewater, shooting sports, and arena shows. It’s Scouting America’s premier event, and the Summit hosts it just once ev…

Military and Civil Agencies Unite to Support 21st National Scouting Jamboree in Fayette County

GLEN JEAN, W.Va. - The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has begun its 13th year leading military and interagency support for the Scouting America National Jamboree, July 22-31, 2026, at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve (SBR) in Fayette County, West Virginia.