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NEIC

Where to Go Camping

2010

Prepared by:

And Camping & Outdoor Committee

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Table of Contents

Dear Scout Leader............................................................................................................... 4

Scout Camps ....................................................................................................................... 5

Illinois ............................................................................................................................. 5

Camp Big Timber ....................................................................................................... 5

Camp Bunn ................................................................................................................. 6

Camp Canyon.............................................................................................................. 7

Camp Dan Beard......................................................................................................... 8

Camp Eastman ............................................................................................................ 9

Camp Illinek.............................................................................................................. 10

Camp Lakota............................................................................................................. 11

Camp Lowden........................................................................................................... 12

Camp Rainbow.......................................................................................................... 13

Rhodes-France Scout Reservation ............................................................................ 14

Camp Robert Drake .................................................................................................. 15

Saukenlauk Scout Reservation.................................................................................. 16

Wisconsin...................................................................................................................... 17

Ed Bryant Scout Reservation .................................................................................... 17

Camp Freeland Leslie ............................................................................................... 18

Indian Mound Scout Reservation.............................................................................. 19

Camp Indian Trails ................................................................................................... 20

Camp Le Feber.......................................................................................................... 21

Camp Mach Kin O Siew........................................................................................... 22

Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan ............................................................................................... 23

Camp Napowan......................................................................................................... 24

Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da................................................................................................. 25

Camp Robert S. Lyle................................................................................................. 26

Camp Rokilio ............................................................................................................ 27

Camp Sol R Crown ................................................................................................... 28

Iowa............................................................................................................................... 29

Loud Thunder Scout Reservation ............................................................................. 29

Michigan ....................................................................................................................... 31

Owasippe Scout Reservation .................................................................................... 31

Government....................................................................................................................... 32

Illinois ........................................................................................................................... 32

Apple River State Park.............................................................................................. 32

Camp Alphonse......................................................................................................... 33

Camp Falcon ............................................................................................................. 34

Camp Glenview ........................................................................................................ 35

Camp Reinberg ......................................................................................................... 36

Camp Sullivan........................................................................................................... 37

Chain of Lakes State Park......................................................................................... 38

Channahon State Park ............................................................................................... 39

Fox River Preserve and Marina ................................................................................ 40

Gebbard Woods State Park ....................................................................................... 41

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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park ........................................................................ 42

Illini State Park ......................................................................................................... 43

Illinois Beach State Park........................................................................................... 44

Johnson-Sauk State Park........................................................................................... 45

Jubilee State Park...................................................................................................... 46

Kankakee River State Park ....................................................................................... 47

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park .................................................................................... 48

Lakewood Youth Campground................................................................................. 49

Lowden State Park .................................................................................................... 50

Mississippi Palisades State Park ............................................................................... 51

Morrison-Rockwood State Park................................................................................ 52

Rock Cut State Park .................................................................................................. 53

Silver Spring State Fish & Wildlife Area ................................................................. 54

Starved Rock State Park............................................................................................ 55

Van Patten Woods Youth Campground.................................................................... 56

White Pines Forest State Park................................................................................... 57

Wisconsin...................................................................................................................... 58

Devils Lake State Park.............................................................................................. 58

Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit............................................................... 59

Richard Bong State Recreation Area ........................................................................ 60

Appendix........................................................................................................................... 61

Tour Permits.................................................................................................................. 62

Council Camping Policies............................................................................................. 63

Safe Scouting ................................................................................................................ 66

Web Site References ..................................................................................................... 68

Feedback Form.............................................................................................................. 69

Camp Template............................................................................................................. 70

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois:......................................................... 71

District Wide Map: ................................................................................................... 72

Region 1 Map:........................................................................................................... 73

Region 3 Map:........................................................................................................... 75

Region 4 Map:........................................................................................................... 76

Region 5 Map:........................................................................................................... 77

Region 6 Map............................................................................................................ 78

Region 7 Map:........................................................................................................... 79

Region 8 Map:........................................................................................................... 80

Region 9 Map............................................................................................................ 81

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Dear Scout Leader

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Lodge and the Camping and Outdoor Committee are pleased to

provide you with this “Where To Go Camping Guide”. This guide will give you a

multitude of options for where to go camping. Other helpful information is included in

the appendix to this guide.

The main purpose of this guide is to provide you a consolidated listing of

information regarding camping opportunities. This includes opportunities for Boy Scout

long term and short term as well as Cub Scout Webelos and Family Camping.

Reservation contacts as well as web site information is included where available.

We hope you find the information useful in the appendix. You will find

information on Tour Permits, council camping policies, and Safe Scouting. This guide is

a “work-in-progress” and we need your help. If there is any place that you go camping

and you think it should be added to the guide, please let us know. You may fill out the

enclosed feedback form or email your comments to [email protected]

Yours in Scouting

Council Camping Committee Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Lodge

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Scout Camps

Illinois

Camp Big Timber

Three Fires Council Camp Big Timber

415 North Second Street 37w955 Big Timber Road

St Charles, IL 60174 Elgin, IL 60124

(630) 584-9250 (630) 584-9250

Website: www.threefirescouncil.org

Description: Camp Big Timber is a 60 acre camp conveniently located just west of Elgin, Illinois on the

corner of Tyrrell Road & Big Timber Road. Big Timber has a variety of facilities for year round camping

& training opportunities in an outdoor setting.

Nationally Accredited Camp Yes Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes

Facilities/Programs offered:

Tent Camping Cabin Camping Swimming Rifle Range

Shotgun Range Archery Range Showers Climbing Wall

Horseback riding Chapel Hiking trails Boating/Canoeing

Campmaster Program Cope Course Nature Area Fishing

Dining Hall Swimming Pool Handicraft Area High Adventure

Location:

Camp Big Timber is located five miles west of Elgin on Big Timber Road. Approximately ½ mile west of

Randal Road.

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Camp Bunn

Abraham Lincoln Council Camp Bunn

1911 West Monroe 359 Camp Lane

Springfield, IL 62791 Hettick, IL 62649

(217) 546-5570 (618) 788-5273

Website: www.alincolnbsa.org

Description: Camp Bunn is a 600 acre camp owned outright by the Abraham Lincoln Council. The

property was obtained in 1969 and the first summer camp was held in 1971. The camp includes beautiful

Lake Freesen, an 80 acre lake and offers Project COPE, a full array of aquatic activities, nature, Scout

Skills, Shooting Sports, and a climbing and rappelling tower





Horseback riding Chapel Hiking Trails Boating/Canoeing



Location:

Take Route 104 west to Waverly, Illinois. Take Route 111 south to Hettick and follow the signs.

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Camp Canyon

Blackhawk Area Council Camp Canyon

1800 7th Avenue 4856 E. Townsend Rd

P.O. Box 4085 Stockton, IL 61085

Rockford, IL 61110 (815) 492-2175

(815) 397-0210

Website: www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping

Description: Camp is available for both weekend and long term summer camp.








Location:

Camp Canyon is located west of Stockton, Illinois on Route 20

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Camp Dan Beard

Northeast Illinois Council Camp Dan Beard

2745 Skokie Valley Road 200 Portwine Road

Highland Park, IL 60035 Northbrook, IL 54462

(847) 433-1969 (847) 541-7419

Fax (847) 433-2036

Website: www.neic.org

Description: Camp is owned by Cook County Forest Preserve and operated by NEIC for youth camping.

Cabin sleeps 20, has a kitchen, beds have no mattresses.

Nationally Accredited Camp No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes







Location:

Camp Dan Beard on the North border of Cook County in Northbrook, Illinois.

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Camp Eastman

Mississippi Valley Council Camp Eastman

3007 Flint Hills Drive 750 E. County Road 1780

Burlington, IA 52601 Nauvoo, IL 62354

(319) 754-8413 (217) 847-2770

Website: www.mississippivalleybsa.org

Description: Situated on the Mighty Mississippi, Camp Eastman provides an ideal setting for boys of all

ages. Here you'll find a quiet creek ideal for lessons in the use of a variety of small boats. From the safe

harbor, just under the highway bridge, the more accomplished and daring Scouts have access to the raging

Father of Waters in which to really test their skills.








Location:

Camp is located

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Camp Illinek

Abraham Lincoln Council Camp Illinek

1911 West Monroe 1911 W. Monroe Street

Springfield, IL 62791 Springfield, IL 62791

(217) 546-5570 (217) 546-5570

Website: www.alincolnbsa.org

Description: Camp Illinek was established in 1939 on 80 acres of leased property on Lake Springfield. It

is now the home of Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp, some of our Cub Scout Day Camps, and

countless weekend camping trips by troops and packs, as well as many adult and junior leader training

events.






Campmaster Program Cope Course Nature Area Trail Fishing


Location:

Take exit 90 off of I-55, go west on Toronto Road, North on South 2nd Street, West on Woodside Road (1.3

miles). South on Iron Bridge Road (1.1 miles) and follow the signs.

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Camp Lakota

Northwest Suburban Council Camp Lakota

1303 E. Rand Road Rt 1, 2050 Deepcut Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Woodstock, IL 60098

(708) 824-6880 (815) 338-6820

Website: www.nwsc.org

Description: Camp is used for Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Camp








Location:

Camp Lakota is located in Woodstock, IL 8 miles Northwest on Hwy 14 to Deep Cut Road. Camp

entrance is ¾ of a mile from the turn.

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Camp Lowden

Blackhawk Area Council Camp Lowden

1800 7th Avenue 4418 S. Scout Road

P.O. Box 4085 Oregon, IL 61061

Rockford, IL 61110 (815) 732-6674

(815) 397-0210

Website: www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping

Description: Camp Lowden is a complete service Scout camp located seven miles south of Oregon,

Illinois. Since 1940, Camp Lowden has been providing an outdoor program second to none. With 250 acres

of wooded property surrounded by thousands of acres of state forest, camp is available for both weekend

and long term summer camp.








Location:

Camp Lowden is located in Oregon, IL

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Camp Rainbow

Rainbow Council Camp Rainbow

2600 N Winterbottom Road 2600 N. Winterbottom Road

Morris, IL 60450 Morris, IL 60450

(815) 942-4450 (815) 942-1793

Fax (847) 433-2036

Website: http://www.rainbowcouncilbsa.org/

Description: Available for weekend and long term camping








Location:

Camp Rainbow is located west of I-55. Exit the Lorenzo Road and head west. After passing the Collins

Power Station to Winterbottom Road. This road ends at the camp entrance.

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Rhodes-France Scout Reservation

Lincoln Trails Council Rhodes-France Scout Reservation

262 W Prairie Ave. 3364 Trout Camp Road

Decatur, IL 62523 Waterloo, IL 62298

(217) 429-2326

Website: www.lincolntrailscouncil.org

Description: Available for weekend and long term Boy Scout and Cub Scout summer camp.








Location:

Camp is located 4 miles south of the Illinois 16 & 51 Junction.

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Camp Robert Drake

Prairielands Council Camp Robert Drake

3301 Farber Drive 10001 E Co. Rd

P.O. Box 6267 Fairmont, IL 61841

Champaign, IL 61826 (217) 427-5243

(217) 356-7291

Website: www.prairielandsbsa.org

Description: Camp Robert Drake is used for weekend and long term summer camp.








Location:

From I-74 in Illinois, take Oakwood exit (#206) south through town. After crossing the Salt Fork River

follow signs to camp, turn left at Camp Drake Road and go south 4 miles.

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Saukenlauk Scout Reservation

Mississippi Valley Council Saukenlauk Scout Reservation

3007 Flint Hills Drive 2948 E. 1000th St

Burlington, IA 52601 Mendon, IL 62351

(319) 754-8413 (217) 985-3735

Website: www.mississippivalleybsa.org

Description: Used for weekend and long term summer camp








Location:

Camp is located in Mendon, IL

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Wisconsin

Ed Bryant Scout Reservation

Glacier’s Edge Council Ed Bryant Scout Reservation

5902 Manufacture Dr N6960 CTH-G

Madison, WI 53704 Mauston, WI 53948

(608) 273-1005

www.glaciersedge.org

Description: Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) is over 200 forested acres with more than a mile of

shoreline on the Castle Rock Flowage in Juneau County north of Mauston, Wisconsin. There are twelve

wooded and grassy campsites, a shower house that is open year-round, and facilities available to Scouts of

all ages. Programs offered at EBSR include Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub Scout Summer Camp, and a

variety of special events and programs.








Location:

I-90/I-94 to Mauston, take 82 toward Mauston. Turn North on Hwy 58 to CTH G. Turn right on G to

camp entrance.

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Camp Freeland Leslie

Three Fires Council Camp Freeland Leslie

415 North Second Street 111 Fawn Road

St Charles, IL 60174 Oxford, WI 53952

(630) 584-9250 (715) 484-2346

Website: www.threefirescouncil.org

Description: Camp is used for weekend and long term summer camping including Cub Scout Resident

Camp. Camp Freeland Leslie is the premier patrol-method camp in the Central Region.








Location:

Take I-90/I-94 North to Wisconsin 78 to Oxford. Travel North on County A and go west on Fawn Lane to

Camp. Entrance is approximately 2 ½ miles from Oxford.

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Indian Mound Scout Reservation

Milwaukee County Council Indian Mound Scout Reservation

330 South 84th Street 37612 Indian Mound Road

Milwaukee, WI 53214 Oconomowoc, WI 53066

(414) 774-1776 (262)567-6229

Website: www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org

Description: Available for weekend and summer camping. Camp has a miniature golf course.








Location:

Indian Mound Scout Reservation is located 30 miles west of Milwaukee on just off of I-94, 3 ½ miles south

of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County.

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Camp Indian Trails

Glaciers Edge Council Camp Indian Trails

5902 Manufactures Dr 5801 North River Road

Madison, WI 53214 Janesville, WI 53545

(608) 273-1005 (715) 674-2054

Website: www.glaciersedge.org

Description: Camp Indian Trails is comprised of approximately 173 acres of pristine woodlands about

seven miles northwest of Janesville. The camp is nestled along the Rock River on the edge of historic

Blackhawk County. There are fourteen campsites and other facilities available to Scouts of all ages. Programs offered at CIT include Boy Scout Summer Camp, Scout Day Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp,

Climbing, unit camping and family camping and a variety of special events and programs.








Location:

Camp Indian Trails is located West of Janesville WI. Take Hwy 14 west to North River Road and turn

North for 3 miles. Camp is on left.

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Camp Le Feber

Milwaukee County Council Camp LeFeber

330 S 84 St Box 130 Hardwood Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53214 Laona, WI 54541

(414) 774-1776 (715) 674-2054

Website: www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org

Description: The Boy Scout summer camp programs take place at LeFeber Northwoods Camps located in

Laona, WI. LeFeber is nearly 1,200 acres of pristine northern Wisconsin wilderness just bursting with fun

and adventure. Nestled in the midst of the Nicolet National Forest, your Scouts will have access to

hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and canoeing. From archery to woodcarving, all of your favorite

programs and merit badges are here. And so are a lot more: archaeology, bike treks, blacksmithing,

climbing/rappelling, fly fishing, golf, horseback riding, metal working, rifle & shotgun shooting, tomahawk

throwing, whitewater rafting, and windsurfing are some of the many additional opportunities beckoning

your Scouts.

Nationally Accredited Camp No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved







Location:

Camp

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Camp Mach Kin O Siew

Des Plains Valley Council Camp Mach Kin O Siew

811 W Hillgrove W11838 Outlet Drive

LaGrange, IL 60035 Elcho, WI

(708) 354-1111 (715) 275-3580

Website: www.bsa-dpvc.org

Description: Camp is located in the pine forests of northern Wisconsin near Rhinelander. Three day

weekends are perfect for a troop to enjoy a fun filled weekend in the out of doors. Winter presents an

excellent opportunity for cross country skiing and other winter sports.








Location:

From Elcho Wis, drive west on Enterprise Lake Road to Indian Hill Drive. At Outlet Drive turn left,

entrance is at the end of the road.

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Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan

Northeast Illinois Council Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan

2745 Skokie Valley Road W6500 Spring Lake Road

Highland Park, IL 60035 Pearson, WI 54462

(847) 433-1969 (715) 484-2346

Fax (847) 433-2036


Description:

Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation includes 1,560 acres of beautiful forest, 2 lakes and a natural creek. On

this property the council operates 2 full service camps, a wilderness camp, a horse ranch and a family

camp. During the summer months, Boy Scouts and Venturers attend one or two weeks, plus Cub Scouts

and their families have an opportunity to attend “Fun with Son” or “Akela Camp”. Each campsite has a

fire ring, shelter and latrine. A full summer program is offered from June – August.






Campmaster Program Cope Course Nature Area Trails Fishing


Location:

Camp Ma-ka-Ja-Wan is located 25 miles North of Antigo WI just outside of Pearson, WI

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Camp Napowan

Northwest Suburban Council Camp Napowan

600 N Wheeling Road Route 2, Box 623

Mt Prospect, IL 60056 Wild Rose, WI 54984

(708) 824-6880 (920) 622-3680

Website: www.nwsc.org/camps/

Description: Camp is used for short term and week long summer camp. Special programs include

SCUBA Certification and rock climbing at Devel’s Lake State Park








Location:

Camp is seven miles past Wild Rose at intersection of County H & 24th Avenue.

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Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da

Southeast Wisconsin Council Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da

2319 Northwestern Avenue 3363 Dyer Lake Road

Racine, WI 54303 Burlington, WI 53105

(262) 632-1655 (262) 539-2774

Website: www.sewisbsa.com

Description: Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta offers complete year-round facilities for Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and

Venture Crews. The camp encompasses 185 acres of beautiful rolling hills and woodlands including

waterfront on Dyer Lake. Facilities include 4 winter camping cabins with kitchens, 2 campfire bowls, Cub

and Scout program areas, year-round trading post, BB guns, archery, nature, crafts, Tee-Pee fire ring, Fort

Dakota, chapel, lakefront with swimming, boating, and fishing, Tee-Pee fire ring, Fort Dakota 2 campfire

bowls and BB guns.








Location:

Camp is located west of Kenosha, Wisconsin just North of Hwy 50.

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Camp Robert S. Lyle

Southeast Wisconsin Council Camp Robert S. Lyle

2319 Northwestern Avenue N 10571 Clear lake Road

Racine, WI 54303 Elcho, WI 54428

(262) 632-1655 (262) 539-2774

Website: www.sewisbsa.com

Description:

Camp is used for long term summer camp only. It offers high adventure tubing and canoeing trips on the

Wolf River. Camp offers patrol cooking only (no dining hall).








Location:

From Elcho, WI, take Hwy K east to Clear Lake Road to camp entrance.

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Camp Rokilio

Bay Lakes Council Camp Rokilio

1650 Midway Road 14404 Rokilio Rd

P.O. Box 506 Kiel, WI 53042

Menasha, WI 54952 (414) 894-2592

(414) 734-5705

Website: www.baylakesbsa.org/camping/

Description:

Camp is home to council Cub Scout Programs. BB Guns, archery ranges on site.








Location:

Camp Rokilio is locate in Kiel, WI

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Camp Sol R Crown

Northeast Illinois Council Camp Sol R Crown

2745 Skokie Valley Road 11651 304th Ave

Highland Park, IL 60035 Trevor, WI 53179-9336

(847) 433-1969 (262) 910-2346


Description:

Heated shelter for 30, 20 campsite, water pumps, latrine, fishing. Training Facilities are available.








Location:

Camp Sol R Crown is located 17 miles east of I -94 in Kenosha county just off Highway C.

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Iowa

Loud Thunder Scout Reservation

Illowa Council Loud Thunder Scout Reservation

4711 North Brady Street 9906 175th Street West

Suite #200 Illinois City, IL 61259

Davenport, IA 52806 (309) 795-1442

(563) 388-7233

Website: www.illowabsa.org

Description: Loud Thunder's 200+ acres also include two lakes for Boating and Canoeing; specialized

activity areas for Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery shooting; and a large outdoor Swimming Pool. There's

always access to the resident wildlife population along our many trails, and a small but exciting observatory

building with a high-resolution telescope for year-round observation of the stars. Camp is used for both

Cub Scout and Boy Scout Resident camp.








Location:

Exit I-280 at Illinois Hwy 92. Take Hwy 92 west to Andalusia. Camp is locate 5 miles west of Andalusia

on Hwy 92.

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Michigan

Owasippe Scout Reservation

Chicago Area Council Owasippe Scout Reservation

1218 West Adams 9900 Russell Road

Chicago, IL 60607 Twin Lake, MI 49457

(312) 421-8800 (616) 894-4061

Website: www.chicagobsa.org

Description: Ranks as one of the oldest BSA camps in operation. Camp consists of 4800 acres. Used for

weekend and long term summer camp. Family camping is also available.








Location:

Camp is located in Twin Lakes, MI. 31 miles north of Muskegon to Russell Road.

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Government

Illinois

Apple River State Park

Apple River State Park

8763 East Canyon Road

Apple River, IL 61001

(815) 745-3302

http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/

Description: Located near the Wisconsin border in the Northwest part of the state.

Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No







Location:

Camp

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Camp Alphonse

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Camp Alphonse

Recreation Department Dundee Road, East of Quinten Road

536 N. Harlem Avenue Palatine, IL

River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 437-8330

(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420

Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57

Description: Contact the above camp number for more specific information








Location:

Camp is located on the north side of Dundee Road in the Deer Grove Forest Preserve

See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map

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Camp Falcon

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Camp Falcon

Recreation Department 536 N. Harlem Avenue

River Forest, IL 60305 Tinley Park, IL

(773) 261-8400 or (708)366-9420 (708) 385-7650 or 7654


Description: The camp has two heated cabins. Bunk beds are provided, no mattresses.

Group camping OK on weekends. Well and latrines available in camp area.








Location:


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Camp Glenview

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Camp Glenview

Recreation Department 1140 Harms Way

536 N. Harlem Avenue Glenview, IL

River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 446-5652 or 5676

(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420


Description: Contact the above camp number for more specific information








Location:

Camp is located on south of Lake Avenue in Glenview Illinois.


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Camp Reinberg

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Camp Reinberg

Recreation Department Quinten Road, North of Dundee

536 N. Harlem Avenue Palatine, IL

River Forest, IL 60305 (847) 991-3165

(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420


Description: The camp has six heated cabins. Each cabin has toilet, sink and shower. Cots are provided,

with mattresses. Centralized dining facility for all six cabins.

Group camping OK on weekends. Well and latrines available in camp area.








Location:


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Camp Sullivan

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Camp Sullivan

Recreation Department 14th Street & Oak Park Avenue

536 N. Harlem Avenue Tinley Park, IL

River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 385-7650 or 7654

(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420


Description: Two cabins are provided accommodating two groups each with shared kitchen/eating/play

area. Each group area has its own toilet and shower. There is also one single group lodge.

Group tent camping is allowed on weekends.








Location:


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Chain of Lakes State Park

Chain of Lakes State Park

8916 Wilmot Road

Spring Grove, IL 60081

(847) 587-5512


Description: Located near Spring Grove Illinois, the park is a water recreational area. The park is near

three natural lakes and the Fox River. The park also has a 44 acre lake within the park boundaries.

Nationally Accredited Camp Yes or No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No







Location:

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Channahon State Park

Channahon State Park

P.O. Box 54

Channahon, IL 60410

(815) 467-4271

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/channaho/park.htm

Description: Located near trailhead of the Illinois and Michigan canal state trails.

Primitive camping only. No vehicles allowed in campsites. Water and latrines available.

Nationally BSA Accredited Camp Yes or No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No







Location:

From I-55: take the Rte. #6 Channahon exit. Turn west on Rte. #6 and continue into Channahon to Canal St. Take a left on Canal and proceed to Story St. Turn right on Story into the park. If the parking area is full, continue on Canal St. one more block to the Jessup St. parking area.

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Fox River Preserve and Marina

Lake County Forest Preserves Fox River Preserves and Marina

General Offices 26034 Roberts Road

2000 N Milwaukee Avenue Lake Barrington, IL 60010

Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 381-0669

(847) 367-6400 or [email protected] [email protected]

Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm

Description: This campground is open year round for tent camping.

The youth campground accommodates 50 people.








Location: West of Route 59 on Roberts Road.

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Gebbard Woods State Park

Gebbard Woods State Park

401 Ottawa Street

P.O. Box 272

Morris, IL 60450

(815) 942-0796


Description: Located near of the Illinois and Michigan canal.

Primitive camping only. No vehicles allowed in campsites. Water and latrines available.








Location:

From Rte. #47 in Morris, turn west on Jefferson St (Jefferson will turn into Freemont St. a few blocks down). Continue on Freemont St. to Ottawa St, turn left on Ottawa St. and the Park is located approximately a block and a half down on the left hand side.

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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park

Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park

16006 875 E. Street

Sheffield, IL 61361

(815) 454-2328


Description: Youth Group camping is allowed along multiple sites along the canal parkway.

Canoeing is the major activity at this park.








Location:

Camp

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Illini State Park

Illini State Park

2660 East 2350th Road

Marseilles, IL 61341

(815) 795-2448


Description: Youth Group camping is allowed and should be reserved in advance.








Location:

Camp

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Illinois Beach State Park

Illinois Beach State Park

Zion, IL 60450

(847) 662-4811


Description: The park is located near Wisconsin & Illinois border along Lake Michigan.

The park consists of over 4000 acres. Facilities include picnic and fishing opportunities.








Location:

Camp is locate in Zion, IL, East of Highway 41

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Johnson-Sauk State Park

Johnson-Sauk State Park

28616 Sauk Trail Road

Kewanee, IL 61443

(309) 853-5589


Description: Located near

The Blackhawk Group area is available for organized youth/adult group camping.








Location:

Camp

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Jubilee State Park

Jubilee State Park

13921 W. Route 150

Brimfield, IL 61517

(309) 446-3758



The park consists of over 3200 acres.








Location:

Camp

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Kankakee River State Park

Kankakee River State Park

5314 West Rt 102

Bourbonnais, IL 60914

(815) 933-1383



The park consists of 4000 acres.








Location:

Camp

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Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park

8542 North Lake Road

Lena, IL 61048

(815) 369-4282


Description: The park has a 40 acre lake within the park boundaries.








Location:

The park is located six miles south of the Wisconsin-Illinois border, 3 miles North of Lena

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Lakewood Youth Campground

Lake County Forest Preserves Lakewood Youth Campground

General Offices Route 176, west of Fairfield Road

2000 N Milwaukee Avenue Wauconda, IL 60084

Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 367-6640

(847) 367-6400 or [email protected]


Description: Home of the Lake County Discovery Museum and Curt Teich Postcard Archive. Lakewood

is the largest of the Lake County Forest Preserves.









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Lowden State Park

Lowden State Park

1411 North River Road

Oregon, IL 61061

(815) 732-6828


Description: Group camping sites include limited electricity. The park is located along the Rock River.








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Mississippi Palisades State Park

Mississippi Palisades State Park

16327A IL Rte 84

Savanna, IL 61061

(815) 273-2731


Description: The Park is located in Northwest Illinois where the Mississippi & Apple Rivers meet. Youth

camping areas are available June 1 to October 31.








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Morrison-Rockwood State Park

Morrison-Rockwood State Park

18750 Lake Road

Morrison, IL 61270

(815) 772-4708


Description: The park consist of 1100+ acres. 92 camping sites are available. The park is known for it’s

fishing.








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Rock Cut State Park

Rock Cut State Park

7318 Harlem Road

Loves Park, IL 61111

(815) 885-3311


Description: The park is known for it’s hiking, mountain biking and horse trails.

Groups of more than 25 need advance permission for park entry.








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Silver Spring State Fish & Wildlife Area

Silver Spring State & Fish Wildlife Area

13608 Fox Road

Yorkville, IL 60450

(630) 553-6297

Description: A youth group camping area is available overlooking the Fox River.

Primitive camping only, no vehicles in campsites.








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Starved Rock State Park

Starved Rock State Park

P.O. Box 509

Utica, IL 61373

(815) 667-4726


Description:








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Van Patten Woods Youth Campground

Lake County Forest Preserves Van Patten Woods Youth Campground

General Offices Route 173, east of Route 41

2000 N Milwaukee Avenue Wadsworth, IL 60083

Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 367-6640

(847) 367-6400 or [email protected]


Description: This campground is open year round.









Location: This campground is located approximately 1 mile East of 41 on 173.

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White Pines Forest State Park

White Pines Forest State Park

6712 West Pines Road

Mt Morris, IL 61373

(815) 946-3717


Description: This is a 385 acre park located in the Rock River Valley.

The camp has two youth campgrounds.








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Wisconsin

Devils Lake State Park

Devils Lake State Park

S5975 Park Road

Baraboo, WI 53913-9799

(608) 356-8301

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/

Description: This state park consists of 10,000 acres with a 360 acre lake. It has miles of trails available

for hiking. It has a full time naturalist and programs are offered at the nature center. It also has facilities

for those with disabilities. There are nine group campsites.

Rock climbing is done at your own risk.








Location:

Facility is located 40 miles NW of Madison and 2 miles S of Baraboo.

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Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit

S91 W 39091 HWY 59

Eagle, WI 53119

(262) 594-6200

http://dnr.wi.gov/

Description: This state forest consists of 20,000 acres including 3500 acres of wetlands. It has miles of

trails available for hiking, horseback riding or skiing. It also has facilities for those with disabilities. There

are two group campsites located within the forest area. It has three historic cabins.








Location:

Facility is located 61 miles SE of Madison and 37 miles SW of Milwaukee

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Richard Bong State Recreation Area

Richard Bong State Recreation Area

26313 Burlington Road

Kansasville, WI 53139

(262) 878-5600

http://dnr.wi.gov/

Description: This state park consists of 4500 acres. It has miles of trails available for hiking. It has a

full time naturalist. It also has facilities for those with disabilities (one ADA cabin). There are six group

campsites. There is a special use area available for model airplane and rocket use.








Location:

Facility is located west of I-94 and Kenosha/Racine.

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Appendix

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Tour Permits

Local Tour Permit:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34426.pdf

National Tour Permit:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/4419.pdf

Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal Guardian:

http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf

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Council Camping Policies

Cub Scout Camping Guidelines and Procedures

All Non-BSA owned or operated sites and facilities for use by Cub Scout Packs and Dens must

meet the criteria found in the current edition of the Boy Scouts of America Family Cub Scout

Pack Camping Park Approval Standards (#13-508B).

The approval standards checklist is to completed (for conditional approval of the site) during an

on-site visit or from personal knowledge from a recent on-site visit by a person approved by the

Council Risk Management Vice President, the Scout Executive, District Executive or person

approved by one of them. Please contact your District Executive to obtain a form or if you have

questions regarding this process.

Final approval of prospective locations that may be added to the official list of approved sites will

occur after the Park Approval Standards Form (#13-508B) has been submitted to the Council

Risk Management Committee for review. Adding a new site is contingent upon the site in

question meeting all of the requirements stated on the Site Approval Form (#13-508B).

The current Non-BSA owned or operated sites approved by Northeast Illinois Council for Pack-

level Cub Scout Camping are:

Pack Overnighters

These are Pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single pack,

focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at council-approved locations

(Councils use Site Approval Standards, No. 13-508B). If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the

event must be structured accordingly to accommodate them. BSA Health and Safety and Youth

Protection guidelines apply. In most cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a

parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.

At least one adult on a Pack overnighter must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor

Orientation (BALOO, No. 34162A) to properly understand the importance of program intent,

Youth Protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and

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sufficient adult participation. Permits for campouts shall be issued locally. Packs use Local Tour

Permit Application, No. 34426.

Cub Scout Overnight Opportunities

Cub Scouts may experience overnight activities in venues other than accredited

resident camping. There are two categories of Cub Scout overnighters:

Council-Organized Family Camp. Council-organized family camps are

overnight events involving more than one pack. The local council provides all

of the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service,

housing, and program. These are often referred to as Parent/Pal or Adventure

weekends. Council-organized family camps should be conducted by trained

leaders at sites approved by the local council. In most cases, the youth member

will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth

participant is responsible to a specific adult.

Overnight activities involving more than one pack must be approved by the

council. Council-organized family camps must be conducted in accordance

with established standards as given in National Standards for Council-

Organized Family Camping, No. 13-408.

General Camping Guidelines

The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members'

participation in camping activities:

• Overnight camping by Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens, as dens is not approved and

certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.

• Tiger Cubs may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, or council-organized family camping.

• Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping

program operating under BSA National Camp School–trained leadership and managed by the

Council.

• A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by his parent or

guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of an adult. Joint

Webelos den–troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to

strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected

to accompany the boys on approved trips.

• All Scouts registered in Boy Scout Troops are eligible to participate in Troop or patrol overnight campouts, camporees, and resident camps.

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• Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 12 through 17 are eligible to participate in national jamborees. Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 13 through 17 are also eligible to participate in world jamborees and

high-adventure programs.

• All youth registered in Venturing are eligible to participate in crew, district, council, and national Venturing activities as well as national high-adventure programs and world jamborees.

Venturers are eligible to participate in Boy Scout resident camp, but they must be multiple-

registered with a Boy Scout troop and attending with the troop.

If a well-meaning leader brings along a child who does not meet these age guidelines, disservice

is done to the unit because of distractions often caused by younger children. A disservice is also

done to the child, who is not trained to participate in such an activity and who, as a nonmember

of the group, may be ignored by the older campers. (See Family Camping section)

Family Camping

Family camping: an outdoor camping experience, other than resident camping, that involves Cub

Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing program elements in overnight settings with two or more

family members, includes at least one BSA member of that family. Parents are responsible for the

supervision of their children, and Youth Protection guidelines apply.

Recreational family Camping

Recreational family camping: when Scouting families, camp as a family unit

outside of an organized program. It is a non-structured camping experience, but

is conducted within a Scouting framework on local council-owned or -

managed property. Local councils may have family camping grounds available

for rental at reasonable rates. Other resources may include equipment,

information, and training.

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Safe Scouting

The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting

activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established

because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been

identified through 90-plus years of experience. Limitations on certain activities should

not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guidelines are best described as

stepping-stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures.

All volunteers participating in official Scouting activities should become familiar

with the Guide to Safe Scouting.

In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the

risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense,

community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly

prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.

Scouting $$$ Pay Liability Claims

The BSA general liability program is not just insurance. In fact, insurance plays a very

small part. Our greatest efforts are spent on safety and injury prevention.

BSA self-funds the first million dollars of each liability claim. This means that almost all

money spent on a liability claim is Scouting money, not insurance money.

Accident and sickness insurance pays regardless of fault as long as the accident occurred

during an official Scouting activity and the unit or council has purchased the coverage.

The BSA Ready & Prepared Award

The Boy Scouts of America's Ready & Prepared Award encourages and rewards Boy

Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices

while enjoying challenging activities. While working to earn the award, units emphasize

risk management as a way to help reduce fatalities and serious injury. Focus areas

include:

• Driver and passenger safety

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• Youth Protection

• Aquatic safety

• Premises safety and first-aid readiness

• Personal fitness

Units may apply for this award at the time of unit rechartering.

BSA Rules and Policies

Bold type throughout the Guide to Safe Scouting denotes BSA rules and policies.

Viewing the online Guide

The Guide to Safe Scouting is available here in two formats:

• One for reading on-line — this version is divided into chapters and includes a

search engine.

• Another for reading off-line — the entire publication is presented in a single

interface to facilitate print-out.

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Web Site References

Northeast Illinois Council URL:

http://www.neic.org/

Council Camps URL:

http://www.neic.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=1265&orgkey=947

Here's some for Scout camps:

http://scoutcamp.org/

http://www.scouter.com/compass/Where_To_Go/BSA_Camps/

http://www.scoutcampsusa.com/

Here’s some for Non-scout camps:

http://www.gocampingamerica.com/Illinois/search.html

http://www.gocampingamerica.com/Wisconsin/search.html

http://www.illinoisgocamping.com/

http://camping.about.com/cs/campgrounds/a/illinois.htm

http://www.dnr.state.il.us/index.htm

http://www.nps.gov/index.htm

http://www.travelwisconsin.com/

http://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/

http://www.wisconsincamping.com/

http://camping.about.com/cs/campgrounds/a/wisconsin.htm

http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/reservation/

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Feedback Form

Dear Reader

The Council Camping Committee and Lodge 40 are requesting your input into future

editions of this publication. Please take a moment to provide the following information

so that we may create a new and improved “Where To Go Camping Guide” and email

your comments to [email protected].

Where did you first hear about this publication?

How has this guide been useful?

Is there any additional information that you would like included in the guide?

Are there any additional facilities that you think should be included in the guide? If so

please provide as much information as possible (use a current facility page as a guide for

information that we need).

Please provide any additional comment below.

Thank You

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Camp Template

Do you know about camps not listed? Please submit them for inclusion in the next version of the "Where

to go Camping Guild."

THIS IS A SAMPLE FORMAT

Council Camp

2745 Skokie Valley Road W6500 Spring Lake Road

Highland Park, IL 60035 Pearson, WI 54462

(847) 433-1969 (715) 484-2346


Description:

Nationally Accredited Camp Yes or No Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No







Location:

Camp

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Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois:

http://www.fpdcc.com/cover.php?page=abt

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District Wide Map:

http://fpdcc.com/downloads/Districtwide_Map.pdf

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Region 1 Map:

http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R1.pdf

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Region 2 Map:


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Region 3 Map: http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R3.pdf

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Region 4 Map: http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R4.pdf

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Region 5 Map:


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Region 6 Map


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Region 7 Map:


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Region 8 Map:


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