Camp Barnard
| Size | 102 ha (252 acres) |
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| Coordinates | 48.407292,-123.761464 |
| Street Address | 3202 Young Lake Rd, Sooke, BC (Map may be inaccurate) |
| Nearest town | Sooke, British Columbia |
| NTS Map | empty |
| Operated by | Scouts Canada, Cascadia Council, Greater Victoria Area |
| Information | Web Site; Contact: Grace Seabrook; Phone: +1 250 592 5747 |
| Bookings | Hal Coulson; Phone: +1 250 642 1312 (fax) |
| Accommodation | Facilities | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tenting sites: Yes Adirondack shelters: Yes Villages: Yes Cabins: Yes |
Drinking water: Yes Emergency phone: Yes Mobile phone coverage: Yes Picnic tables: Yes Cooking shelters: Yes Appliances in cabins: No On-site store: No Shopping nearby: Yes Showers: Yes Indoor washrooms: Yes Wheelchair washroom: Yes |
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Description
The natural surroundings encompass a range of ecosystems. At lower elevations are aquatic ecosystems including salmon-bearing stream, and mixed cedar and Douglas fir forests. At higher elevations, there is Lodgepole pine with Manzanita undergrowth. On the rocky summit of Mount Bluff, there is a great view of Washington State's Olympic Peninsula.
The lake features a swimming area, boat house with canoe rentals, lakeside camping, and an around-the-lake trail.
There are four cabin circles each consisting of six cabins with eight bunks each, a fire circle, restrooms, and a dining facility with fully-equipped kitchen including commercial propane stove and walk-in cooler.
Totem and McPherson Lodges each provide accommodation for 50 with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining hall, activity room, and sleeping lofts. There are numerous tenting areas with picnic shelters and pit toilets.
The camp property was donated to Scouts Canada in 1945 by Senator George Barnard, who served as mayor of Victoria.
For More Information
| Information | Web Site; Contact: Grace Seabrook; Phone: +1 250 592 5747 |
|---|---|
| Bookings | Hal Coulson; Phone: +1 250 642 1312 (fax) |
Driving Directions
Nearest Other Camps
- Marble Bay Camp (54 km)
- Woodland Scout Camp (57 km)
- Camp Mikila (77 km)
- Camp Caillet (92 km)
- Woodwards Landing (93 km)
- Camp McLean (107 km)
- Camp Douglas (109 km)
- Camp Byng (112 km)
- Hollyburn Cabin (Cypress) (115 km)
- East Vancouver Area Cabin (115 km)
This information was gathered from reader contributions: use at your own risk.
