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Camp Dechinta

Updated: 2022-06-07. Something not right? Please update the information.
Size20 ha (49 acres)
Coordinates62.563407,-113.986875
Street AddressPrelude Main, Ingraham Trail, Yellowknife, NT (Map may be inaccurate)
Nearest town28 km east of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
NTS Map85I/12: Prelude Lake
Operated byGirl Guides of Canada, Alberta, NWT, Yukon Council
InformationWeb Site; Contact: Email; Phone: +1 780 424 5510
BookingsSame as above
AccommodationFacilitiesProgram
Tenting sites: Yes
Adirondack shelters: No
Villages: No
Cabins: Yes
Drinking water: No
Emergency phone: No
Mobile phone coverage: Yes
Electric vehicle charging: No
Picnic tables: Yes
Cooking shelters: No
Appliances in cabins: Yes
On-site store: No
Shopping nearby: No
Showers: No
Indoor washrooms: No
Wheelchair washroom: No
Swimming
Rocky beach. Water is cold even for northerners. PFDs are a must.
Major hiking trails nearby
Prelude Lake Nature Trail (3 km loop), Prelude Lake Scenic Overlook Trail (1 km out and back). Close driving distance to Cameron Falls and Cameron River Ramparts trails.
Opportunities
Hiking trails, formal campfire circle, fishing, canoeable water.

Description

Camp Dechinta is located just outside the Prelude Lake Territorial Park. The camp is owned by the Yellowknife District Girl Guides. Administration (booking) for the camp is managed through Alberta Council Girl Guides. Scouting and other non-Guiding groups may be able to book the camp.

One two-room cabin with propane heat and lights. Open sleeping area for up to 20. Propane griddle, stove and fridge. Large screened porch with picnic table seating for approximately 25. Picnic tables inside for dining area. The second room is used for storage of camping equipment.

Small selection of snack foods available at nearby lodge during summer months, but most necessities need to be brought in from Yellowknife.

Boat rentals on Prelude Lake available. Fishing is great. Canoes available from Yellowknife Scouts. Nature trail, about 45 minute loop close to camp.

The camp formerly was under joint ownership of the Guides and Scouts Canada, Yellowknife.

For More Information

InformationWeb Site; Contact: Email; Phone: +1 780 424 5510
BookingsSame as above

Driving Directions

Nearest Other Camps

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