Survival Guide: Getting to Deathcon 2026
Location: Girl Scouts Camp Wood Haven
103 Camp Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963
Greetings, survivors! Whether you’re trekking from the irradiated wastes of the West Coast or rolling in from the nearby settlements of the Tri-State area, Deathcon 2026 is looming on the horizon. To ensure you spend more time in the Mortis Amaranthine and less time lost on the highways of the Old World, we’ve put together this essential travel and amenity guide.
Incoming Flights: The "Air" Sector
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If you're flying in, you have three primary options. We recommend renting a vehicle at the airport, as "post-apocalyptic" ride-shares (Ubers) can be sparse once you get deep into Schuylkill County.
Rails and Roads: Regional Travel
For those taking the iron horse or driving from nearby hubs, here’s what you’re looking at:
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From Philadelphia (City Center): Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes via I-76 W and I-81 N.
From New York City: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes via I-78 W.
Amtrak Users: The closest major station is Harrisburg (HAR). From there, it is a 45-minute drive to Pine Grove. There are no direct public transit routes to the camp, so coordinate a pickup with your faction-mates or book a rental!
Local Supplies & Amenities
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Don't walk into the waste empty-handed. Pine Grove has the basics covered for your last-minute supply runs.
Groceries & Supplies:
Weis Markets: (710 Village Dr) – The go-to for water, snacks, and "rations."
Dollar General: (S Tulpehocken St) – Perfect for extra duct tape, batteries, and cheap socks. This is the best one stop shop in the area with impressively stocked grocery and sundries sections. It’s much better stocked than your average Dollar store
Walmart Supercenter: (1355 E Lehman St, Lebanon, PA 17046) A full 30 min away and taking the back roads after dark can be harrowing. Recommend going during the day
Health & Pharmacy:
Pine Grove Pharmacy: (10 E Pottsville St) – Closest spot for meds and first aid.
Tri-Valley Pharmacy: (101 S Tulpehocken St) – Another local option in the heart of town.
Off-Site Housing:
If you aren't bunking in the cabins or tents and prefer a "Pre-Fall" luxury experience, these are all located within 10 minutes of the camp:
Comfort Inn Pine Grove (I-81/Hershey Area)
Hampton Inn Pine Grove
Baymont by Wyndham Pine Grove
A Final Note on Navigation
Cell service can get spotty as you turn onto Camp Road. We highly recommend downloading your Google Maps for offline use or, if you’re feeling particularly "Wasteland", printing out physical directions.
Signs will be posted and when you arrive please follow the directions of the Parking Director and Guides on where you may unload and park.
We look forward to hosting you all and having the very best Dystopia Rising Live event yet.
