Where to Go Camping

Manitous Lodge #88

Order of the Arrow

WWW

Great Sauk Trail Council

Boy Scouts of America

Ann Arbor, Michigan

2007 Edition

Introduction

The Order of the Arrow is an organization dedicated to cheerful service and the promotion of camping. Through this Where to Go Camping Book, Manitous Lodge #88 continues to promote this ideal of making camping more readily available for those who love the out of doors, including Scouts, Venturers, and the everyday camper.

Please feel free to tell us about the experiences you have using this Where to Go Camping Book, We would like to have your input on it. You may contact us at the Great Sauk Trail Council, Ann Arbor, MI either by phone at (734) 971-7100 or visit the Manitous Lodge web site at http://manitous88.org. You may also e-mail us directly at webmaster@manitous88.org If you know of any places that should be included in the book or corrections, please let us know. This year’s edition is not a enormous different but with hosting a conclave, we do get busy. But please feel free to use this book in the planning of your outdoor program, you just may end up having more fun than you thought.

On behalf of Manitous Lodge #88, we wish you a happy and safe journey in the great outdoors.

Earl Blackburn III	Eric Muir
Camping Promotions Advsor	Vice Chief of Program
Manitous Lodge #88 Order of the Arrow – Boy Scouts of America WWW

This 2007 edition of our Where to Go Camping Booklet is organized to provide Scouts and Scout leaders of the Great Sauk Trail Council and other nearby councils with ideas and information to aid in planning their outdoor program.

The book is organized into chapters based on the type of activity and location. Scout camps, high adventure opportunities, and other camping and outing possibilities in various nearby states and provinces are included.

The book's primary focus is on camping, canoeing and hiking opportunities in the Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Ontario Canada area. High adventure and other special opportunities cover a wider geographic area. Some activities (hikes, etc.) which are particularly appropriate as day trips are only discussed when they are within or are relatively close to the council territory. Rather than provide a comprehensive list of parks and campgrounds, considerable effort has been made to limit the lists to those locations that provide particular program opportunities for Scout troops. Typically, this means that relatively distant locations, which do not provide for group camping, are not included, unless there is a feature of particular interest.

We have made an effort to check phone numbers and the other information included throughout the book, but it is not uncommon for changes to occur, especially the area code. Please confirm details with any facilities well in advance of any activities to avoid disappointment.

Where available, we have also provided hyperlinks (http://www.....) to web sites and email addresses throughout the material, which can be used to locate additional related information on the Internet. Many councils now provide camp information, maps, and Scoutmaster’s camp guides over the Internet. New to this year we have added, frequently used forms and policies of our council in Appendix A, where applicable we have included a link in this document, to Appendix A. Appendix A is also listed as a bookmark in this document for ease of use.

Since we have not had the opportunity to visit every single location listed in this book personally (although we'll keep trying), we appreciate any feedback that you have regarding appropriateness of facilities for Scout troops. If we have left out any of your favorites, or if we have made mistakes in the information we included, please let us know.

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to those Scouters who have provided ideas and comments for this effort. We especially thank those who have provided comments on earlier drafts, and those who helped us to type various sections.

Thanks also to those who compiled the many other Where-to-Go guides from other lodges, which helped us in information gathering, and for their ideas.

Table of Contents

Scout Camps *

BSA Camps in Michigan *

BSA Camps in Ohio *

BSA Camps in Indiana *

BSA Camps in Illinois *

BSA Camps in Wisconsin *

Scouts Canada Camps *

State, Provincial and National Park Service Sites *

Michigan - Lower Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds *

Michigan - Upper Peninsula Parks and Campgrounds *

Ohio Parks and Campgrounds *

Wisconsin Parks and Campgrounds *

Minnesota Parks and Campgrounds *

Ontario Parks and Campgrounds *

High Adventure Opportunities *

National BSA High Adventure Programs *

Council High Adventure Programs *

Other Opportunities for High Adventure trips *

International Scouting Opportunities *

European Scout Camps *

Australia *

New Zealand *

Hong Kong *

South Africa *

Chile *

Special Programs *

BSA Scout Camps Serving Kosher Food *

O-A Programs for Arrowmen *

European Camp Staff Program *

Where To Stay In Europe *

Appendix A *

Additional Information On Other Lodge's Where To Go Camping Guide's 61

Frequently Requested Forms 63

Scout Camps

Council contact information should normally be used to make camp reservations or to get additional information.

BSA Camps in Michigan

Blue Water Council 901 Huron Ave. Port Huron, MI 48060 Tel: (810)982-9529

Silver Trails 1740 Jeddo Road Jeddo, MI 48032 Tel: (810)327-6685

Weekend camping. Dining hall. Trails. Aquatics area. Shooting sports

Calumet Council 8751 Calumet Av. Munster, IN 46321 Tel: (219) 836-1720 (IN) Tel: (708) 474-6212 (IL) FAX: (219) 836-7973	Camp Frank S. Betz . Berrien Springs, MI	Weekend camp.
http://www.jorsm.com/calcouncil/index.html

Chicago Area Council 730 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60661 Tel: (312)559-0990	Owasippe Scout Reservation 9900 Russell Road Twin Lake, MI 49457 Tel: (616)894-4061 [7 mi east of Whitehall]	Oldest BSA camp in continuous operation since 1911. 5000 acre with access to Manistee National Forest. Weekend and long term summer camp in three separate camp facilities. Long term family camping also available. Dining hall & patrol style cooking. Shooting sports, nature, aquatics, crafts, COPE.
Email: caccmpcntr@juno.com (Chicago camping center)
http://www.chicagobsa.org/
Robert Crown Base: See High Adventure section

Chief Okemos Council 4000 W. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48917 Tel: (517)321-7278	Northwoods 3552 Lakeshore Drive Lupton, MI 48635 Tel: (517)473-2305	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature trails, acquatics area, shooting sports.
	Camp Mason 676 W. Dansville Rd. Mason, MI 48854	Weekend camping. Cabins Trails.

Clinton Valley Council P.O.Box 43-1173 Pontiac, MI 48343 Tel: (248)338-0035	Lost Lake Scout Reservation 9248 Poplar Rd. Lake, MI 49632 Tel: (517)544-2551	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Aquatics, handicraft, nature. Shooting sports, archery. Climbing/rappelling tower. First year Scout and older Scout (inc. COPE) programs.
Wowoatam program: See High Adventure section Wowoatam program
	Camp Agawam 1301 West Clarkston Lake Orion, MI 48362 Tel: (810)693-8821	Weekend camping. Cabins. Dining hall. Aquatics. COPE. Hiking, equipment rental. Archery and rifle shooting

Detroit Area Council 1776 W. Warren Ave. Detroit, MI 48208	D-A (D-bar-A) 880 E. Sutton Road Metamoras, MI 48455 Tel: (810)678-2130	Weekend and long term summer camp. Horseback riding (Yucca Trail). Dining hall. Nature Trails. Shooting sports. Aquatics.
Cole Canoe Base see High Adventure section

Gerald R. Ford Council 3213 Walker Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544-9775 Tel: (616) 785-2662 FAX: (616) 785-0835	Camp Gerber 1733 Owassippi Rd. Twin Lake, MI 49457 Tel: (231)894-4928	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature trail. COPE. Aquatics. Handicraft, shooting sports, fish, ski. First year program.
Email:GRFC@iserv.net
http://www.grfccouncilbsa.org/

Great Sauk Trail Council 1979 Huron Parkway Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Tel: (734) 971-7100	Camp Munhacke 20120 Bantell Rd. Gregory, MI 48137 Tel: (734) 498-2840	Weekend camping, cabins, tent sites. Large program ctr. Aquatics area, extensive trail system into adjacent state land. Access to chain of lakes. Cub resident camp
	Camp Teetonkah 51 Highland Drive Jackson, MI 49201 Located south of Grass Lake. Tel: (517) 522-4634	One of the oldest BSA camps. Weekend camping. Trails. Waterfront. Tent sites. 3 cabins for up to 24 each, all are winterized, one has bath/shower, and kitchen.
	Camp Muscootah 134 N. Bunn Road Hillsdale, MI 49242 Tel: (517) 439-9133	Weekend camping Primitive, Tent sites, canoeing.
http://www.bsa-greatsauktrail.org

Hiawathaland Council 2210 U.S. 41 South Marquette, MI 49855 Tel: (906) 249-1461	Camp Hiawatha General Delivery Chatham, MI 49816 Tel: (906) 387-2714	Weekend and long term summer camp. Cabins and tent camping. Patrol cooking. Aquatics, Indian lore, nature. Handicraft, First year Scout program. Shooting, canoeing and backpacking trips for older Scouts.
Pictured Rocks Camp entry: See in High Adventure section

Lake Huron Area Council 5001 S. 11 Mile Rd. P.O. Box 129 Auburn, MI 48611 Tel: (517)695-5593 Fax: (517)662-4465	Camp Rotary 3201 S. Clare Avenue Clare, MI 48617 Tel: (517)386-7943	Weekend and long term summer camp. COPE. Tents and cabins. Dining hall. Shooting sports. Aquatics. Nature trails. Fishing. 5-day Muskegon River trips.
	Paul Bunyan Scout Reservation 721 Valley Road Rose City, MI 48654 Tel: (517)685-2861	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Trails, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports. Nature area. First year Scout program. FoxFire program for older Scouts

LaSalle Council 1433 Northside Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615 Tel: (219)879-4765

Wood Lake Scout Res. 10891 Withers St. Jones, MI 49061 Tel: (616)435-7533

Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics, nature, shooting sports, handicraft. Dining hall.

Scenic Trails Council 2308 U.S. 31 North Traverse City, MI 49684 Tel: (616)938-2200	Camp Greilick 4754 Scout Camp Road Traverse City, MI 49684 Tel: (616)946-4263	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Cabins and tent camping. Aquatics, nature area. First year program. Canoe, equipment and trailer rentals available for nearby. Boardman and Manistee Rivers. X-country and downhill skiing nearby.
Boardman Valley Quest: See High Adventure section

Southwest Michigan Council 1035 West Maple Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Tel: (616)343-4687

Rota-Kiwan 6278 Texas Drive Kalamazoo, MI 49009 Tel: (616)375-3397

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Aquatics, handicraft, archery, shooting sports, nature area. Cabins available.

Tall Pine Council 202 E. Boulevard Dr. Flint, MI 48503 Tel: (810)235-2531	Camp Tapico 2406 Camp Tapico, NE Kalkaska, MI 49646 Tel: (616)258-9302	Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics. Fishing. COPE, nature trails. Shooting, Indian Lore. A variety of canoeing, cycling, and backpacking and combination trips are available at and around Camp Topico. OKPIK winter camping training program in January.
	Camp Holaka 1999 Bolton Road Lapeer, MI 48466 Tel: (810)664-4063	Weekend Camping Cub resident camp Aquatics area. Dining hall.

BSA Camps in Ohio

Black Swamp Area Council 2100 Broad Ave. Findlay, OH 45840 Tel: (419)422-4356	Camp Berry 11716 Hancock County Rd. 40 Findlay, OH Tel: (419)423-4659	Weekend camping. Trails, aquatics, shooting sports.
	Camp Lakota 2180 Ginter Road Defiance, OH 43512 Tel: (419)423-4659	Weekend and long term camping. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports, COPE. Older Scouts programs.

Buckeye Council 5136 Tuscarawas St. W Canton, OH 44708 Tel: (216)477-7248

Seven Ranges 7070 Meter Rd. NE Kensington, OH 44427 Tel: (216)738-2085

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports. Older Scouts program.

Dan Beard Council 2331 Victory Council Cincinnati, OH 45206 Tel: (513)961-2336

Dan Beard Scout Reservation 581 Ibold Road Lovelace, OH 45140 Tel: (513)831-8311

Weekend and long term camping. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.

Greater Cleveland Council Woodland and 22nd St. Cleveland, OH 44115 Tel: (216)861-6060	Beaumont Scout Reservation R 45 North Rock Creek, OH 44084 Tel: (216)563-3319	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE First year Scout program.
Tinnerman Canoe Base: See High Adventure section

Great Trail Council 1601 S. Main St. P.O.Box 68 Akron, OH 44309 Tel: (216)733-0415

Camp Manatoc & Butler 1065 Truxell Rd. Peninsula, OH 44364 Tel: (216)657-2592

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports.

Great Western Reserve Council Camp Stigwandish 7671 Auburn Road Concord Twp, OH 44077 Tel: (216)352-0631	Camp Stigwandish 7497 Ross Road Madison, OH 44057 Tel: (216)298-3922	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.
	Camp Stambaugh 3712 Leffingwell Rd. Canfield, OH 44406 Tel: (216)533-4538	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports.
	Camp Chickagami 17920 Tavern Road Parkman, OH 44080 Tel: (216)548-5383	Weekend and long term summer camp program. COPE course. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports.

Heart of Ohio Council 445 W. Longview Ave. P.O. Box 1979 Mansfield, OH 44901-1979 Tel: (800) 334-5910	Camp Avery Hand
Email: camping.sec@bsa-heartofohio.org

Miami Valley Council 4999 Northcutt Place Dayton, OH 45414 Tel: (513)278-4825

Woodland Trails Scout Res. 265 Gasper Sommers Rd. Camden, OH 45311 Tel: (513)452-1944

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE. First year and older Scout programs.

Muskingum Valley Council 734 Moorehead P.O.Box 2036 Zanesville, OH 43702 Tel: (614)453-0571

Muskingum Valley Camp 16905 CR 271 Coshocton, OH 43812 Tel: (614)829-2662

Weekend and summer camp. Nature, aquatics, handicraft. Shooting sports, COPE. Older Scout program.

Simon Kenton Council 1901 E. Dublin-Granville P.O.Box 29207 Columbus, OH 43229 Tel: (614)436-7200 Tel: (800)433-4051	Camp Falling Rock0	Weekend and long term summer camp. Aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. Older Scout programs include rock climbing, sailing, backpacking and canoe trips, rappelling, rock climbing, etc.
http://www.skc-bsa.org/cmpst.htm

Tecumseh Council 326 S. Thompson Springfield, OH 45506 Tel: (513)325-6449

Camp Hugh Taylor Birch 4023 Swimming Pool Rd. Yellow Springs, OH 45387 Tel: (513)767-7126

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, handicraft, horses. Shooting sports, hiking trails. First year Scout program. Mtn bikes. Sailing, water skiing, Indian Lore, COPE course. Cabins.

Toledo Area Council 1 Stranahan Square P.O.Box 337 Toledo, OH 43697 Tel: (419)241-7293	Pioneer Scout Reservation Camp Frontier 07 371 Road S Pioneer, Ohio 43554 Tel: (419)459-4962	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall or patrol cooking. Aquatics. Handicraft, nature, fishing. Shooting sports and archery. First year Scout program. COPE, Indian lore, black powder, biking, canoeing, climbing tower and other special programs for older Scouts.
	Camp Miakonda 5600 Sylvania Ave. Toledo, OH 43623 Tel: (419)882-4898	Weekend camping. Dining hall. Trails. Aquatics, archery.

BSA Camps in Indiana

Anthony Wayne Area Council 3635 Portage Blvd. Fort Wayne, IN 46808 Tel: (219)432-9593 FAX: (219) 436-1824	Anthony Wayne Scout Reservation Camp Chief Little Turtle 2282 W. 500 S. PO 57 Pleasant Lake, IN 46779 Tel: (219)475-5079	1000 acres, 5 mi south of Angola, IN. Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. COPE. First year Scout program.
Email: TVining@usa.net
http://bsaawac.fwi.com/

Crossroads of America Council 1900 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 Tel: (317)925-1900

Ransberg Scout Reserervation 7599 E. Waldrip Creek Bloomington, IN 47401 Tel: (812)837-9424

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports, COPE. First year and older Scout programs.

Hoosier Trails Council 2307 E. Second St. Bloomington, IN 47401 Tel: (812)336-6809 Tel: (800) 844-6809 FAX: (812) 333-2412	Maumee Scout Reservation 12975 W. County Rd. 925 North Norman, IN 47264 Tel: (812)995-3272	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.
	Camp Louis Ernest

LaSalle Council 1433 Northside Blvd. South Bend, IN 46615 Tel: (219)879-4765

Camp Topenebee 337 N. Holmesville Rd. Michigan City, IN 46360 Tel: (219)879-4765

Weekend camping. Trails.

Sagamore Council 518 N. Main St. P.O.Box 865 Kokomo, IN 46903 Tel: (317)452-8253	Camp Buffalo RR #4, Box 410 Monticello, IN 47960 Tel: (219)278-7114	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.
Email: Sagamore@sagamoresignalsl.com
http://members.iquest.net/~gcalvert/sagoffic.html

Wabash Valley Council 501 S. 25th St. Terre Haute, IN 47834 Tel: (812)232-9496

Camp Krietenstein RR #1, Box 37-A Centerpoint, IN 47840 Tel: (812)986-2300

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft shooting sports.

BSA Camps in Illinois

Blackhawk Area Council 1800 7th Ave. P.O.Box 4085 Rockford, IL 61110 Tel: (815)397-0210	Camp Lowden 4418 S. Scout Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Tel: (815)732-6674	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.
	Camp Canyon 4856 E. Townsend Rd. Stockton, IL 61085 Tel: (815)492-2175	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.
	Camp Lowden 4418 S. Scout Rd. Oregon, IL 61061 Tel: (815)732-6674	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.

Okaw Valley Council 1801 N. 17th St. Belleville, IL 62226 Tel: (618) 234-9111 FAX: (618) 234-5670	Camp Joy
	Camp Vandeventer

Rainbow Council 2600 N. Winterbottom Rd. Morris, IL 60450 Tel: (815)942-4450

Camp Rainbow 2600 N. Winterbottom Rd. Morris, IL 60450 Tel: (815)942-1793

Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports.

W.D. Boyce Council

614 N.E. Madison Ave.

Peoria, IL 61603

Tel: (309) 673-6136

FAX: (309) 673-6184

Email: wdboyce@homepage.dave-world.net

BSA Camps in Wisconsin

Bay Lakes Council 1650 Midway Rd. P.O.Box 516 Menasha, WI 54952 Tel: (414)734-5705	Camp Rokilio 14404 Rokilio Rd. Kiel, WI 53042 Tel: (414)894-2594
	Camp Gardner Dam N2992 Gardner Dam Rd. White Lake, WI 54491

Chippewa Valley Council 710 S. Hastings Way Eau Claire, WI 54701 Tel: (715)832-6671

Phillips Scout Reservation 2900 16th Ave. Box 37 Haugen, WI 54841 Tel: (715)234-3536

Summer camp program. See High adventure section for information on activities for older Scouts.

Four Lakes Council 34 Schroeder Court Madison, WI 53711 Tel: (608)273-1005

Camp Castle Rock N6960 County Hwy. G Mauston, WI 53948 Tel: (608)847-7241

Gateway Area Council 2600 Quarry Road LaCrosse, WI 54601 Tel: (608)784-4040

Camp Decorah W7495 Council Bay Road Holmen, WI 54636 Tel: (608)526-9477

Milwaukee County Council 330 South 84th St. Milwaukee, WI 53214 Tel: (414)734-5705	LeFeber Northwoods Hardwood Lake Laona, WI 54541 Tel: (715)674-2054
	Indian Mound 37612 Indian Mound Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Tel: (414)567-6229

Northeast Illinois Council 2745 Skokie Valley Rd. Highland Park, IL 60035 Tel: (847)433-1813 FAX: (847) 433-2036	Camp Makajawan W. 6500 Spring Lake Pearson, WI 54462 Tel: (708)383-2346	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. Hiking skill trails. Older Scout program: white water rafting, Porcupine Mtns.
Email: neic@gateway.net
http://www.neic.org/
	Dan Beard Wheeling, IL

Northwest Suburban Council 600 N. Wheeling Road Mt. Prospect, IL 60056-2165 Tel: (847) 824-6880 FAX: (847) 824-6925	Camp Napowan Route 2, Box 623 Wild Rose, WI 54984 Tel: (414)622-3680	Weekend and long term summer camp. Dining hall. Nature, aquatics, handicraft, shooting sports. COPE. Older Scout program.
http://nwsc.org/

Portage Trail Council 24 LaGrange, IL	Camp Mac-in-o-sew
	Camp Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls

Potawatomi Area Council 24498 Bluemound Rd. P.O.Box 528 Waukesha, WI 53187

Camp Long Lake N4350 Boy Scout Rd. St. Cloud, WI 53079 Tel: (414)533-8258

Samoset Council 720 Grant Street Wausaw, WI 54401 Tel: (715)845-2195	Tesomas Scout Camp 5403 Spider Lake Road Rhinelander, WI 54501 Tel: (715)369-1461
http://www.tesomas.com/

Sinnissippi Council 2300 E. Racine St. Janesville, WI 53545

Camp Indian Trails 5801 N. River Road Janesville, WI 53545 Tel: (608)754-1144

Southeast Wisconsin Council 2319 Northwestern Ave. P.O.Box 4010 Racine, WI 53404 Tel: (414)632-1655

Robert S. Lyle Scout Reservation N10571 Clear Lake Rd. Elcho, WI 54428 Tel: (715)275-3436

Three Fires Council 415 N. Second St. St. Charles, IL 60174 Tel: (708)584-9250

Camp Freeland Leslie RR #1 Oxford, WI 53952 Tel: (608)586-4312

Weekend and long term summer camp. Nature, aquatics, shooting sports, handicraft, COPE.

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