Edit — Cobourg Scout Reserve (Northumberland Hills)

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Camp Name	Cobourg Scout Reserve (Northumberland Hills)
Camp Name
Size — State units (hectares, acres).	28 ha (69 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	44.09885,-78.0974
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	6863 County Rd 45, Alnwick/Haldimand, ON (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	Baltimore, Ontario, 7 km north of Cobourg

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	31D/1: Rice Lake

Operated by	Scouts Canada, White Pine Council, Lakeshore Ridge Area
Operated by
Information Web Site	http://wpc.scouts.ca/…
Information Web Site
Information Name	Dave Skan
Information Name
Information Email	<mgrcsr@gmail.com>
Information Email
Information Phone	+1 905 987 4153
Information Phone
Bookings Web Site	empty
Bookings Web Site
Bookings Name	Ian Thomson
Bookings Name
Bookings Email	<mgrcsr@gmail.com>
Bookings Email
Bookings Phone	empty
Bookings Phone
Description	Cobourg Scout Reserve is in Northumberland County Forest noted for the extensive hiking and cross country ski trails available to campers. This camp is nestled at the base of a large hill with many secluded campsites, chapel area and large campfire circle. This is a beautiful rolling site with a very large hill for excellent winter activities within site of both cabins. Good road access with large parking lot. In January, 2021, Scouts Canada announced that they had, without consulting the membership, ended the lease as of December 31, permanently closing Cobourg Scout Reserve.
Description	Cobourg Scout Reserve is in Northumberland County Forest noted for the extensive hiking and cross country ski trails available to campers. This camp is nestled at the base of a large hill with many secluded campsites, chapel area and large campfire circle. This is a beautiful rolling site with a very large hill for excellent winter activities within site of both cabins. Good road access with large parking lot. <p>In January, 2021, Scouts Canada announced that they had, without consulting the membership, <a href="http://wpc.scouts.ca/ca/news/cobourg-scout-reserve-update">ended the lease as of December 31, permanently closing Cobourg Scout Reserve</a>.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	Nearby at Rice Lake (10 min) or Cobourg and Lake Ontario (20 min)

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	On the edge of the Ganaraska Forest area and walking distance to tens of kilometers of trails for hiking, biking, and snowmobiling.

Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.	empty
Theme area — Such as caboose cabins.

Accommodation	Facilities	Program
Tenting sites: Yes Yes No Unknown Adirondack shelters: No Yes No Unknown Villages: No Yes No Unknown Cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown	Drinking water: No Yes No Unknown Emergency phone: No Yes No Unknown Mobile phone coverage: Yes Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: No Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: Yes Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown On-site store: No Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: Yes Yes No Unknown Showers: No Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: Yes Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: No Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: Yes Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: Yes Yes No Unknown Chapel: Yes Yes No Unknown Compass course: Yes Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: No Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: Yes Yes No Unknown Archery: No Yes No Unknown Riflery: No Yes No Unknown Sledding: Yes Yes No Unknown Snowshoes available: No Yes No Unknown Skis available: No Yes No Unknown Low ropes course: No Yes No Unknown High ropes course: No Yes No Unknown Bouldering: No Yes No Unknown Rock climbing: No Yes No Unknown Rappelling: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bike trail: Yes Yes No Unknown Mountain bikes available: No Yes No Unknown Skating rink: No Yes No Unknown Volleyball: No Yes No Unknown Sports field: No Yes No Unknown Fishing: No Yes No Unknown Snorkeling equipment: No Yes No Unknown Sailboats available: No Yes No Unknown Lake frontage: No Yes No Unknown Canoeable water: No Yes No Unknown Canoes available: No Yes No Unknown Kayaks available: No Yes No Unknown Section summer camp program: No Yes No Unknown

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