CAMPING RESOURCE GUIDE. The Eagle Patrol Wood Badge C

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1 CAMPING RESOURCE GUIDE The Eagle Patrol Wood Badge C

2 S: Small (1-10) M: Medium (11-25) L: Large (26+) Webelos Boy Scouts Venturing Varsity Cub Scouts Group Size Camping Primitive Camping Backpacking Day Only Activity Hiking Biking Swimming Fishing Geocaching Canoeing Boating Rock Climbing Caving Whitewater Rafting Weekend Destinations Baker Park Reserve- Three Rivers Park District M, L Baylor Regional Park S, L Birch Bend Campground and College of Wilderness Knowledge M, L Bois Brule River M Bunker Hills Campground - Bunker Hills Regional Park L Camp Cooper Camp Gronholm Camp Horace Johnson M Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center L Camp Salie M Camp Spring Lake Park Cannon River Wilderness Area S Carver Park Reserve - Three Rivers Park District L Chequamegon National Forest M Clearly Lake - Three Rivers Park District L Collinwood Regional Park and Campground S, L Crow-Hassen Park Reserve M Cuyuna State Recreation Area S Eagle Cave M, L Eagle Cliff Campground L Hayden Lake Campground - Elm Creek Campground L Hok Si Lah Campground M Ice Age Trail S Isaac Walton League Lake Billesby Regional Park S Lake Elmo Park Reserve L Lake Rebecca Park Reserve - Three Rivers Park District L Lebanon Hills Regional Park M McCullough Park and Campground S McKinley Park Campground North Country Trail S Norwalk, Wisconsin City Park Old Barn Resort M Oxbow Park - Olmsted County Parks Rice Creek Campground L Root River Bike Trails M, L Rush Creek Campground - Elm Creek Campground L Schroeder Regional Park and Campground S Superior Hiking Trail S Sylvan Park & Riverview Campground Tunnel Trails Campground S Naturalist Program Picnic

3 S: Small (1-10) M: Medium (11-25) L: Large (26+) Webelos Boy Scouts Venturing Varsity Cub Scouts Group Size Camping Primitive Camping Backpacking Day Only Activity Hiking Biking Swimming Fishing Geocaching Canoeing Boating Rock Climbing Caving Whitewater Rafting State Parks Afton State Park M, L Beaver Creek Valley State Park M, L Blue Mounds State Park M, L Cascade River State Park M Forestville State Park /Mystery Cave M, L Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park M Frontenac M, L Frontenac State Park M Interstate Park M, L Jay Cooke State Park M Lake Maria M, L Lake Maria State Park S, M Minnesota Valley SRA M Nerstrand-Big Woods M, L Rice Lake M, L Sakatah Lake Sand Dunes State Forest M Savanna Portage SP M, L St. Croix State Park M, L White Water M, L Wild River State Park L Wilderness State Park (Michigan) William O'Brien L High Adventure Apostile Islands S, M Big horn Mountains S, M Black Hills/badlands S, M BWCA S Ice Age Trail S Isle Royale S, M North Country Trail S Porcupine Mountains S, M Superior Hiking Trail S Naturalist Program Picnic

4 S: Small (1-10) M: Medium (11-25) L: Large (26+) Webelos Boy Scouts Venturing Varsity Cub Scouts Group Size Camping Primitive Camping Backpacking Day Only Activity Hiking Biking Swimming Fishing Geocaching Canoeing Scout Camps Akelas World Cub Scout Camp Base Camp Fred C. Andersen Gamehaven Scout Camp Hanna Venture Base M Kiwanis L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation Lake Shetek Boy Scout Camp Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation Many Point Scout Camp Medicine Mountain Scout Camp Phillipo Scout Reservation Prevailing Winds II Sailing Adventure Rum River Sterns Tesomas Scout Camp Tomahawk Scout Camp Boating Rock Climbing Caving Whitewater Rafting Naturalist Program Picnic

5 Weekend Destinations Baker Park Reserve- Three Rivers Park District 1 Maple Plain, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Hiking, Biking, canoeing, fishing, Golf Course, geocaching, swimming, Group site on non motorized lake is nice for canoeing, fishing Baylor Regional Park 2 Norwood Young America, MN www.co.carver.mn.us/parks Small (1-10) Large (26+) Walking, Swimming, Picnicking, Sports, Onan observatory is located here, camping 35 sites with water / electricity, 15 primitive, 1 Large (26+) group site. $20 / night, $14 / night 1 vehicle, $5 / night extra vehicles Birch Bend Campground and College of Wilderness Knowledge 3 Pirez, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Canoeing, hiking, service project, orienteering College of wilderness Knowledge Has MB weekends with a variety of Merit Badges. No cost for camping just require a service project. 30 campsites plus group camping area, IA near Camp Ripely has a pavilion if need to do activities under shelter JeanKeller@pinebend.org

6 Weekend Destinations Bois Brule River 4 Brule, WI Brule river canoe and kayak rental Medium (11-25) White water rafting, canoeing, Kayaking, camping State Forest Campgrounds Near Brule Bunker Hills Campground - Bunker Hills Regional Park 5 Coon Rapids, MN www.anokacountyparks.com Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Hiking Anoka County Park permit required, Holds up to 30 people in group camp Camp Cooper 6 near Avery, WI. 3.6 miles north of Hwy 8 on County H and 0.8 miles east on 165th to fire marker Two story cabin. Two indoor bathrooms, 32 bunks, 6 bunk room for adults, lower level is kitchen and eating area. $110

7 Weekend Destinations Camp Gronholm 7 Elk River, MN 40 acres on Mississippi River, rustic shelter, no water in building. Troop Metro Lakes Camp Horace Johnson 8 Duluth, MN Medium (11-25) Touring and Hiking Duluth Railroading Merit Badge Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center 9 Apple Valley, MN www.dakotacounty.us Large (26+) Building sleeps 50. $110 / night.

8 Weekend Destinations Camp Salie 10 Northern Anoka County Medium (11-25) Several cabins, dining hall with kitchen, bathhouse with showers with showers and flush toilets, sleeps 52. $150 / day for each additional cabin, each cabin sleeps 12 Camp Spring Lake Park 11 Apple Valley, MN www.dakotacounty.us Camping Group campsites (8). $45 / night. YMCA Camp Cannon River Wilderness Area 12 Northfield, MN Small (1-10) Canoe launch, primitive camping, Hiking

9 Weekend Destinations Carver Park Reserve - Three Rivers Park District 13 Victoria, MN Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Fishing, Lowry Nature Center, Historic Site, geocaching, archery, Volleyball, Horseshoe Courts Parley Lake Group Camp supports Large (26+)r groups. Chequamegon National Forest 14 Northern Wisconsin Medium (11-25) Camping, hiking, fishing, boating, Many Small (1-10)ish campgrounds, few have group camping, no permit required, low fee, Clearly Lake - Three Rivers Park District 15 Prior Lake, MN Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Hiking, Boating, fishing, golf course,

10 Weekend Destinations Collinwood Regional Park and Campground 16 Cokato, MN www.co.wright.mn.us/department/parks/ Small (1-10) Large (26+) Cross Country Skiing Trail, Fishing, Hiking / Walking, Picnic Areas, Playground, Public Lake Access, Sledding Hill, Swimming Beach, Camping 49 sites plus group camp Crow-Hassen Park Reserve 17 Rogers, MN www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Geocaching, Horseback Riding, Cross Country Skiing Part of Three Rivers Park District Cuyuna State Recreation Area 18 Ironton, MN Small (1-10) Camping, Mountain Biking, Historic mine, fishing, canoeing, scuba diving Primitive group site is Small (1-10), and very near general camping sites. Camping in town in Crosby is also an option. World class mountain biking, if you don't have a mountain bike, rent one.

11 Weekend Destinations Eagle Cave 19 Blue River, WI Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Camping in or outside of cave, cave exploring, orienteering, geocaching, fishing, mini golf, canoeing, hiking, other programs offered $45 / person (includes food) Eagle Cliff Campground 20 Lanesboro, MN Large (26+) Camping 2 miles from Root River Bike Trail. Group sites available. Hayden Lake Campground - Elm Creek Campground 21 Maple Grove, MN www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, biking, Eastman Nature Center, camping $60 / weekend, Pit toilets, hand pump well, very little grass, Large (26+) campground

12 Weekend Destinations Hok Si Lah Campground 22 Lake City, MN Medium (11-25) Boy Scouts boat sailing, geocaching, camping On Lake Pepin Ice Age Trail 23 Starts in St Croix Falls, WI Small (1-10) Backpacking trail covers past Ice age goes through WI Isaac Walton League 24 Bloomington, MN One adult must be a member of Bush Lake Isaak Walton league. Cabin with kitchen on peninsula on Bush lake. Bathroom in separate building.

13 Weekend Destinations Lake Billesby Regional Park 25 Cannon Falls, MN www.dakotacounty.us Small (1-10) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Canoeing, Fishing, camping max 6 people per site. $15 / site/ night. Is next to Lake Billesby. Lake Elmo Park Reserve 26 Lake Elmo, MN Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping Group camps (up to 50) and modern campsites available. $45 group camp, $20 modern, $5 vehicle permit Lake Rebecca Park Reserve - Three Rivers Park District 27 Rockford, MN Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Hiking, geocaching Sarah Creek Group Camp: Has 60 x 32 Barn South Camp (Horse Camp): Has 20 x 30 garage structure

14 Weekend Destinations Lebanon Hills Regional Park 28 Apple Valley, MN www.dakotacounty.us Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Mountain biking trails, geocaches, Hiking, Canoeing, camping Max 6 people per site. $16 / site/ night McCullough Park and Campground 29 Montgomery, MN Small (1-10) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Fishing Pier, camping, Hiking trail, Picnic Shelter McKinley Park Campground 30 Soudan, MN www.mckinleypark.net Primitive Camping Private campground, showers, game room, store, near Soudan Underground Mine. $20 / site / night

15 Weekend Destinations North Country Trail 31 Trail from NY to ND Small (1-10) Backpacking, sections in MN and WI Great for weekend or week long trips Norwalk, Wisconsin City Park 32 Norwalk, WI Camping City campground on Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail (Tunnel Trails), bathrooms and showers, pavilion with tables. No charge. Old Barn Resort 33 Preston, MN Medium (11-25) Trout Fishing, Biking, Canoeing, Camping On Root River Bike Trail

16 Weekend Destinations Oxbow Park - Olmsted County Parks 34 Byron, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, Nature Center, Zoo, Natural Playscape Rice Creek Campground 35 Lino Lakes, MN Anoka County Park & Rec for group rateswww.anokacountyparks.com Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Rustic Camping, Cabin Camping, Playground, Biking, Fishing, Boating, Near Wago Nature Center Holds up to 60 people in group camp. Anoka County Park permit required Root River Bike Trails 36 Lanesboro, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Biking trails 42 mile paved trail

17 Weekend Destinations Rush Creek Campground - Elm Creek Campground 37 Maple Grove, MN www.threeriversparkdistrict.org Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, biking, Eastman Nature Center, camping $60 / weekend, Very nice campground, pit toilets, hand pump well Schroeder Regional Park and Campground 38 Annandale, MN Small (1-10) Fishing, Hiking, Walking, Camping, Picnic 50 sites Superior Hiking Trail 39 Trail from Duluth to Grand Portage Small (1-10) Backpacking, weekend or long term Can have 2 crews, younger and older, start at opposite ends so younger had less taxing hike, have each others key and meet in middle.

18 Weekend Destinations Sylvan Park & Riverview Campground 40 Lanesboro, MN Camping, Trout Fishing, Playground, Hiking, Biking, Cross Country Skiing 2 blocks from Root River Bike Trail. No reservations accepted, first come, first served. $10 / tent. Tunnel Trails Campground 41 Wilton, WI www.tunneltrail.com Small (1-10) Camping Private campground, store, pool, showers, on Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail. $6 / person / night. 6 people maximum per site.

19 Minnesota State Parks Afton State Park 42 Afton, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Backpacking, camping, fishing, swimming, orienteering course 2 group sites, 40 each. $45 - $75 / night. State park sticker required. Beaver Creek Valley State Park 43 Caledonia, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Hiking, Trout Fishing, Bluffs, Camping Blue Mounds State Park 44 Luvern, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Rock climbing, hiking, buffalo, prairie, camping

20 Minnesota State Parks Cascade River State Park 45 Lutsen MN Medium (11-25) Camping, Hiking, Fishing, Naturalist Programs Two group sites that can accommodate up to 20 campers in each. Park has multiple backpacking sites for Small (1-10)er groups. On the way up or down recommend stopping by Split Rock Light House or the Lake Superior Train Museum. Take a trip to Grand Marais for pizza at Sven and Ole s. North House Folk School also offers some group programs for a fee. Forestville State Park /Mystery Cave 46 Preston, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Historic Site, Mystery Cave (seasonal tours), Trout stream/fishing, camping Root river trail nearby Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park 47 Preston, MN Medium (11-25) Hiking, Cooking, Camping, Touring, Mystery Cave

21 Minnesota State Parks Frontenac 48 Frontenac, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, birding, wild flowers, camping 1 group site - 36 Frontenac State Park 49 Frontenac, MN Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Camping, birding, hiking, skiing Interstate Park 50 Taylors Falls, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, geology, camping The Wisconsin side is better for camping and rock climbing. The Minnesota group sites are along the highway and there is a lot of noise. Permits and specific proof of insurance required to climb in MN. Plan ahead.

22 Minnesota State Parks Jay Cooke State Park 51 Carlton, MN Medium (11-25) Camping, Hiking, Fishing (limited since flood), Naturalist Programs, Whitewater rafting in nearby Carlton. Has two group sites that can accommodate up to 25 campers in each. Carts provided for hauling camping gear (site 150 feet from parking) Naturalist lead programs include: camping skills, history, Basswood bark bracelet making) Pioneer cemetery witching park boundaries. Short drive to Duluth for Canal Park and Lake Superior Train Museum Lake Maria 52 Monticello Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Backpacking, hiking, canoeing, fishing, camping 2 group sites, 50 each. $45 - $75 / night. Regular sites are Backpacking sites only State park sticker required. Lake Maria State Park 53 Monticello, MN Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Backpack canoeing, camping

23 Minnesota State Parks Minnesota Valley SRA 54 Jordan, MN Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, primitive camping Primitive group camp, 45 people max. $3 per person or $50 / night, whichever is greater. Nerstrand-Big Woods 55 Nerstrand, Mn Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Hidden Falls, 3 group sites, camping 3 group sites (16, 24, 32 each) Rice Lake 56 Owatanna, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, canoeing, wildlife viewing, camping

24 Minnesota State Parks Sakatah Lake 57 Waterville, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Biking, Hiking, canoeing, fishing pier, access to Sakatah bike trail Flat biking trails from Faribault to Mankato, through park Ideal trail to complete a 50 mile or less bike ride. Geocaches hidden in park and along bike trail. Alley Scoops ice cream shop in Elysian. Dairy Queen in Faribault at start of bike trail. Sand Dunes State Forest Medium (11-25) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, horseback riding, snowmobiling, hunting, swimming, fishing, hiking, cross-country skiing, camping Savanna Portage SP 59 McGregor, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Hiking, Fishing, Swimming Beach, Historic areas in park, Continental Divide, four lakes for canoeing or boating, camping 1 group camping site

25 Minnesota State Parks St. Croix State Park 60 Hinckley, MN Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Canoeing, fire tower, camping 6 group sites. $45 - $75 / night. White Water 61 Elba, MN www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/index.html Medium (11-25) Large (26+) Winter cabin, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, Hiking, trout fishing, Hiking scenic bluffs, Lack of mosquitos, camping Wild River State Park 62 Center City, MN Large (26+) Field games, hiking, canoeing, geocaching, primitive camping Large (26+) area for primitive camping

26 Minnesota State Parks Wilderness State Park (Michigan) 63 Carp Lake, MI Good place to stay en route to Rogers City, MI William O'Brien 64 Marine on St. Croix, MN Large (26+) Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Hiking, Canoe on St Croix, camping 2 group camp sites for 50. Small (1-10) cabins being built. $45 - $75 / night. State park sticker required.

27 High Adventure Apostile Islands 65 Bayfield,WI Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Kayaking, hiking, canoeing, camping, Shuttle boats, Ice caves, sailing, Great sea kayaking, may be able to rent through University of Duluth Recreational Sports outdoor program Big horn Mountains 66 Wyoming Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Hiking, Backpacking, camping, wildlife viewing, wilderness camping National Forest Black Hills/badlands 67 South Dakota Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Backpacking, camping, hiking, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, Wildlife viewing, caves, National Parks and National Forest

28 High Adventure BWCA 68 Ely, Grand Marais, MN Small (1-10) Canoeing, Wilderness camping, Backpacking, winter camping, fishing, solitude Group limit is 9. Many outfitters could be used. Also home to Northern Tier Canoe Base Ice Age Trail 69 Starts in St Croix Falls, WI Small (1-10) Backpacking trail covers past Ice age goes through WI Isle Royale 70 Between Michigan and MN Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Hiking, Backpacking, camping, wildlife viewing, wilderness camping guided tours, canoeing, kayaking Ferry ride from Grand Portage, MN

29 High Adventure North Country Trail 71 Trail from NY to ND Small (1-10) Backpacking, sections in MN and WI Great for weekend or week long trips Porcupine Mountains 72 Northern Michigan Small (1-10) Medium (11-25) Backpacking, camping, True Wilderness. Good practice for Philmont, including bear bags. Superior Hiking Trail 73 Trail from Duluth to Grand Portage Small (1-10) Backpacking, weekend or long term Can have 2 crews, younger and older, start at opposite ends so younger had less taxing hike, have each others key and meet in middle.

30 High Adventure Akelas World Cub Scout Camp 74 Rhinelander, WI (Samoset Council, BSA) www.samosetcouncil.org Webelos Scouts A Cub Scout camp set up as a Webelos camp

31 Scout Camps Akelas World Cub Scout Camp 74 Rhinelander, WI (Samoset Council, BSA) www.samosetcouncil.org Webelos Scouts A Cub Scout camp set up as a Webelos camp Base Camp 75 Fort Snelling, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Various programs, archery, climbing, shuttle simulator, team building, high ropes, lock in's, Able to rent the facility for events Fred C. Andersen 76 Houlten, WI Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Weekend camping, St. Croix River canoeing

32 Scout Camps Gamehaven Scout Camp 77 Rochester, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Cub Scout summer camp, Boy scout weekend camping, Polar Cubs, Gamehaven Council Hanna Venture Base 78 Rhinelander, WI (Samoset Council BSA) www.samosetcouncil.org Medium (11-25) A premier Venture base for Venture Scouts. They offer sailing, scuba diving (including certification), canoeing, backpacking, winter camping, climbing. Kiwanis 79 Marine on St Croix, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Cub Scout summer camp, Fall festival, weekend camping

33 Scout Camps L.E. Phillips Scout Reservation 80 near Haugan, WI www.bsa-cvc.org Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, long term camp run by Chippewa Valley Council, all eat at dining hall, shelters for sleeping (Sunday-Saturday). $215 / scout, $131 / adult. Has Akela World on one side and Boy Scout camp on other side Lake Shetek Boy Scout Camp 81 Curry, MN. Sioux Council BSA An informal Scout Camp near Pipestone (no program, no campmaster, no lifeguard). Inexpensive. Lewis and Clark Scout Reservation 82 Yankton, SDSioux Council BSA www.siouxbsa.org A Boy Scout summer camp on the banks of the Missouri River, good program, lots of mosquitos. They also run a high adventure trip on the Missouri. $180 / Scout. $90 / adult.

34 Scout Camps Many Point Scout Camp 83 Park Rapids, MN Long term summer Boy Scout camp, Family Camp Medicine Mountain Scout Camp 84 Hill City, SD www.bsa-bhac.org Black Hills Area Council, summer only, good place for older scouts, no bugs, cool at night, showers, merit badges, great area. $200 / Scout, #110 / Adult. Phillipo Scout Reservation 85 Cannon Falls, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Cub and webelo resident camp, weekend camping,

35 Scout Camps Prevailing Winds II Sailing Adventure 86 Rogers City, MI. Tall Pine Council BSA A week long sailing trip to Lake Huron, Captain and First Mate are provided. You are the rest of the crew. Scouts must be 13 on Jan 1 or year planned. $4600 for 18 people, must have more scouts than adults. Rum River 87 Anoka, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Polar Cubs, weekend camping, canoeing on Rum River Sterns 88 South Haven, MN Cub Scouts, Weebelos Scouts, Cub Scout Camp, Webelo Resident Camp, Webelo experience, Polar Cubs, North Wind winter camp program

36 Scout Camps Tesomas Scout Camp 89 Rhinelander, WI (Samoset Council, BSA) www.samosetcouncil.org A Boy Scout summer camp that has a great family camp area with buildings for rent while traveling, or in winter. Tomahawk Scout Camp 90 Long Lake, WI Webelos Scouts, Long Term summer Boy Scout camp, Webelo Resident camp, Family camp, Winter Snow Base program

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