The Jamboree will be held at the Summit Bechtel Family Scout Reserve near Beckley, West Virginia.  Details about the host site are available here.

Visitors are welcome at the National Jamboree on the following dates and times:  

• Friday, July 24, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Saturday, July 25, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Monday, July 27, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday, July 29, 2026: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Shuttles for visitors and parking will be located at the J.W. & Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center (RWC) located in Mount Hope, West Virginia. The address is 55 Hazel Ruby Lane, Mt. Hope, WV 25880. The Ruby Welcome Center is easy to see on US Highway 19 north of Beckley, WV at mile marker 6.0.

Tickets can be purchased https://jamboree.scouting.org/. We strongly encourage advanced ticket purchases, as the number of visitors will be limited each day. If available, tickets may also be purchased at the RWC on the days that visitors visit the Jamboree. Online ticket sales require a credit or debit card. On site purchases will be either credit/debit card or cash (U.S. currency only).

Tickets are for a specific date and ticket sales are non-refundable.

All sales are final. Please review your selections carefully.

No refunds will be issued for:

• Incorrect ticket selection or quantity
• Weather conditions
• Schedule or activity changes
• Transportation issues
• Failure to arrive
• Event or entertainer changes
• Venue closures or wait times
• Lost, stolen, or damaged tickets
• Acts of God

Tickets cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed.

No. Day visitors must use the transportation provided due to safety, security, and parking limitations. 

After you park your vehicle and complete the check-in process, you will be taken to the Jamboree on a shuttle bus. At the end of your visit, you can board any shuttle bus, which runs throughout the day, to return to Ruby Welcome Center.

Day Visitors: The shuttle drop-off and pick-up on site at the Summit is at the Scott Visitor Center at the Jamboree. The last shuttle into the Jamboree is at 2:00pm and the last shuttle back to the parking area is at 4:00pm.  All visitors must be in line for the shuttle by this time.  

Show Visitors: Show visitors MUST arrive to the Ruby Welcome Center no later than 6pm to be transported onsite by shuttle.

For the safety of the jamboree participants, staff and visitors, the following items are not allowed to be brought into the jamboree: 

• Large backpacks; backpacks must not exceed 13” (33 cm) x 13” x 11” (28 cm) inches (16 quarts/15 liters) 
• Coolers 
• Picnic Baskets 
• Glass bottles 
• Firearms 
• Alcohol and tobacco products 
• Pets. Registered guide or service animals are allowed. 
• Illegal Substances 
• Knives
  

Smoking, including with electronic smoking devices, is also prohibited on the shuttle buses and at Jamboree. 

Strollers for infants must fold to board shuttle buses and are subject to search. Although permitted, strollers are discouraged, because walkways and paths are rough gravel and terrain is hilly.

Yes. The visitor reception staff will do a visual inspection of your pack or purse. If a prohibited item is found, you will be asked to return the item to your vehicle or deposit it in the designated container. Deposited items are not returned and are disposed of at the end of each day.

Walkways and paths are not paved, and gravel is often large. The terrain is on a hillside. There will be a lot of walking, so it is recommended visitors ensure they are in physical shape to walk a mile on uneven terrain before visiting the Jamboree. Be sure to stay hydrated, and wear sun protection! It is a humid climate. 

The trip is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. During the ride a member of our Visitor Experience staff will provide information on Safeguarding Youth Training and Guidance,  which all visitors will need to follow, as well as share orientation details about the site as they arrive and answer questions.

Yes, there will be chemical toilets available at both locations.

Yes. If you have a minor medical problem that requires immediate assistance, make your way to the nearest Medical Clinic or First Aid station.

No. Visitors are not allowed in the subcamps or in the adventure areas outside of the Summit Center.

We suggest you arrange to meet them at a landmark in the Summit Center at a specific time. Both WIFI and cellular service will be available so you should be able to contact them by phone. Arrange to do this ahead of time to ensure you can meet up during your visit, if possible. Landmarks that allow something to do while waiting to meet up are the trading post in the gateway area, the Sustainability Tree House, or the Scott Visitor Center building, all in or near the gateway entrance to the Jamboree. Again, it is important to make those arrangements ahead of time, as the site will be very crowded.

Suggested personal gear: 

• Rain jacket or umbrella 
• Refillable water bottle 
• Good walking or hiking shoes – there will be lots of walking on the site (make sure shoes are broken in and bring extra dry socks) 
• Dress in layers – the weather changes often with passing thunderstorms, and sometimes these changes occur rapidly 
• Sunscreen/insect repellent (consider long sleeves for sun protection) 
• Wide brimmed hat or cap 
• If you forget something, the Jamboree trading post will be well-stocked. You can also find these types of items at local stores in the area, 10 min north of the Ruby Welcome Center.