Timber Lake Scout Camp

Timber Lake Scout Camp has been owned by West Ferris Scout Group since 1958. The camp is on the north shore of Timber Lake at the eastern end. The camp is situated on the side of a large hill overlooking the lake.

Timber Lake is an ideal lake for canoe training. It is about 4.5 km long. Since it is just 400 m wide, even in the highest winds the lake surface will only see a minor chop. Lake trout is the native fish in the lake. The MNR stocks it with splake every year. Access to the camp is either a 150 m canoe ride or a 1 km hike on a good trail with a wood bridge.

The cabin has 19 bunks and room for more cots. Four of the cots are in a separate room. The kitchen has a sink with drainage (no running water) and a propane cooking range. The cabin is insulated and heated by an air-tight wood stove which makes it cozy even on those -30 days that are common in the winter.

The water in the lake is pristine clear and great for swimming, but as per today's standards it should be boiled before drinking. There is a campfire pit along the shore for your enjoyment, surrounded by majestic pines and cedars. The nearest seasonal cottage is over a kilometre down the lake, so you will find it very private. Watch for the friendly mink that lives in the area.