In 1928 William F. Howe helped to arrange for the Hampshire County 4-H to start a camp in a location that is now the Quabin Reservoir. During this year William Howe passed away and for the next summer season the Hampshire County 4-H Camp was billed as Camp Howe to honor this man who was loved and respected by 4-H members and leaders alike.

After these first few years of operation, Camp Howe moved around from place to place and finally, in 1935, settled in Goshen, Massachusetts. Over the years the camp has developed and grown into the wonderful 4-H camp it is today.

Situated along the shores of the beautiful Lower Highland Lake, Camp Howe features rustic cabins, private beach, outdoor amphitheater, a large multipurpose recreation hall, and a full service kitchen facility. Camp Howe's dining hall seats 175 and features a cathedral ceiling, and bathrooms. Other facilities include a classroom, riding stable, crafts studio, and wooded nature trail.

Camp Howe consists of 40 buildings spread out within a 52-acre area surrounded by 1700 acres of DAR State Forest. Wheelchair accessible buildings currently include the office, dining hall, classroom, camper cabins, and bathrooms.