Edit — Timber Lake Scout Camp

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Camp Name	Timber Lake Scout Camp
Camp Name
Size — State units (hectares, acres).	1 ha (2 acres)
Size — State units (hectares, acres).
Coordinates — of the camp gate.	46.501684,-79.010812
Coordinates — of the camp gate.
Street Address — Street address.	Highway 533, Mattawan, ON (Map may be inaccurate)
Street Address — Street address.
Nearest town — Nearest town, province, direction and distance from major town/city.	50 km northeast of North Bay

NTS Map — Map number from the Canadian National Topographical System, 1:50,000 scale (e.g., "40P/9").	31L/6: North Bay

Operated by	Scouts Canada, Northern Ontario Council, West Ferris Scout Group
Operated by
Information Web Site	http://www.westferrisscouting.com/…
Information Web Site
Information Name	Mike Kenney
Information Name
Information Email	<mkenney@ontera.net>
Information Email
Information Phone	+1 705 497 5969
Information Phone
Bookings Web Site	empty
Bookings Web Site
Bookings Name	empty
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Bookings Email	empty
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Bookings Phone	empty
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Description	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.
Description	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. <p>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. <p>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. <p>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.
Program
Swimming — Describe (e.g., nearby pool, on-site beach, etc.).	Natural shoreline and dock in Timber Lake

Major hiking trails nearby — e.g., Bruce Trail, West Coast Trail.	empty

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: Unknown Yes No Unknown Electric vehicle charging: Unknown Yes No Unknown Picnic tables: No Yes No Unknown Cooking shelters: No Yes No Unknown Appliances in cabins: Yes Yes No Unknown On-site store: No Yes No Unknown Shopping nearby: No Yes No Unknown Showers: Yes Yes No Unknown Indoor washrooms: No Yes No Unknown Wheelchair washroom: No Yes No Unknown	Hiking trails: Yes Yes No Unknown Formal campfire circle: Yes Yes No Unknown Chapel: No Yes No Unknown Compass course: No Yes No Unknown Obstacle course: No Yes No Unknown Pioneering supplies: No 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: Unknown Yes No Unknown High ropes course: No Yes No Unknown Bouldering: Unknown Yes No Unknown Rock climbing: No Yes No Unknown Rappelling: No Yes No Unknown Mountain bike trail: No 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: Yes Yes No Unknown Snorkeling equipment: No Yes No Unknown Sailboats available: No Yes No Unknown Lake frontage: Yes Yes No Unknown Canoeable water: Yes 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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