Camp Wenman
Updated: 2017-09-21. Something not right? Please update the information.
| Size | 2.1 ha (5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 51.235247,-116.665253 |
| Street Address | empty |
| Nearest town | 28 km east of Golden, British Columbia |
| NTS Map | 82N/2: McMurdo |
| Operated by | Scouts Canada, Cascadia Council, 1st Golden Scout Group |
| Information | Web Site; Contact: Email |
| Bookings | Same as above |
| Accommodation | Facilities | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Tenting sites: Yes Adirondack shelters: No Villages: No Cabins: Yes |
Drinking water: Yes Emergency phone: No Mobile phone coverage: Yes Electric vehicle charging: Unknown Picnic tables: Yes Cooking shelters: Yes Appliances in cabins: Yes On-site store: No Shopping nearby: No Showers: No Indoor washrooms: No Wheelchair washroom: Yes |
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Description
Camp Wenman is near the west gate of Yoho National Park on the Kicking Horse River. It is a great jumping-off place for hiking, white water rafting, mountain climbing, and many wilderness activities. The camp is named for the first Scouter in the area.
There is a log cabin with alpine bunks, wood stove, and propane cook stove and lighting. There are areas for tenting and a dining shelter with large propane cook stove. Toilets are long drop style. No electricity.
An emergency phone is 1 km from the site. Mobile phone coverage is also available.
Driving Directions
Nearest Other Camps
- NBanff Scout-Guide Hall (76 km)
- ORevelstoke Scout Camp (110 km)
- OLost Lake Scout Camp (139 km)
- NCamp Winchell Coulee (145 km)
- CCamp Gardner (155 km)
- ORuckell Point Scout Camp (St. Ives) (168 km)
- OCamp Stone (184 km)
- CAirdrie Scout Hall (186 km)
- CCamp Woods (211 km)
- OEast Barriere Lake Camp (217 km)
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