NEIC Where to Go Camping-Guide

NEIC
Where to Go Camping
2010
Prepared by:
And Camping & Outdoor Committee
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Table of Contents
Dear Scout Leader............................................................................................................... 4
Scout Camps ....................................................................................................................... 5
Illinois ............................................................................................................................. 5
Camp Big Timber ....................................................................................................... 5
Camp Bunn ................................................................................................................. 6
Camp Canyon.............................................................................................................. 7
Camp Dan Beard......................................................................................................... 8
Camp Eastman ............................................................................................................ 9
Camp Illinek.............................................................................................................. 10
Camp Lakota............................................................................................................. 11
Camp Lowden........................................................................................................... 12
Camp Rainbow.......................................................................................................... 13
Rhodes-France Scout Reservation ............................................................................ 14
Camp Robert Drake .................................................................................................. 15
Saukenlauk Scout Reservation.................................................................................. 16
Wisconsin...................................................................................................................... 17
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation .................................................................................... 17
Camp Freeland Leslie ............................................................................................... 18
Indian Mound Scout Reservation.............................................................................. 19
Camp Indian Trails ................................................................................................... 20
Camp Le Feber.......................................................................................................... 21
Camp Mach Kin O Siew ........................................................................................... 22
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan ............................................................................................... 23
Camp Napowan......................................................................................................... 24
Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da................................................................................................. 25
Camp Robert S. Lyle................................................................................................. 26
Camp Rokilio ............................................................................................................ 27
Camp Sol R Crown ................................................................................................... 28
Iowa............................................................................................................................... 29
Loud Thunder Scout Reservation ............................................................................. 29
Michigan ....................................................................................................................... 31
Owasippe Scout Reservation .................................................................................... 31
Government....................................................................................................................... 32
Illinois ........................................................................................................................... 32
Apple River State Park.............................................................................................. 32
Camp Alphonse......................................................................................................... 33
Camp Falcon ............................................................................................................. 34
Camp Glenview ........................................................................................................ 35
Camp Reinberg ......................................................................................................... 36
Camp Sullivan........................................................................................................... 37
Chain of Lakes State Park......................................................................................... 38
Channahon State Park ............................................................................................... 39
Fox River Preserve and Marina ................................................................................ 40
Gebbard Woods State Park ....................................................................................... 41
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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park ........................................................................ 42
Illini State Park ......................................................................................................... 43
Illinois Beach State Park........................................................................................... 44
Johnson-Sauk State Park........................................................................................... 45
Jubilee State Park...................................................................................................... 46
Kankakee River State Park ....................................................................................... 47
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park .................................................................................... 48
Lakewood Youth Campground................................................................................. 49
Lowden State Park .................................................................................................... 50
Mississippi Palisades State Park ............................................................................... 51
Morrison-Rockwood State Park................................................................................ 52
Rock Cut State Park .................................................................................................. 53
Silver Spring State Fish & Wildlife Area ................................................................. 54
Starved Rock State Park............................................................................................ 55
Van Patten Woods Youth Campground.................................................................... 56
White Pines Forest State Park................................................................................... 57
Wisconsin...................................................................................................................... 58
Devils Lake State Park.............................................................................................. 58
Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit............................................................... 59
Richard Bong State Recreation Area ........................................................................ 60
Appendix........................................................................................................................... 61
Tour Permits.................................................................................................................. 62
Council Camping Policies............................................................................................. 63
Safe Scouting ................................................................................................................ 66
Web Site References ..................................................................................................... 68
Feedback Form.............................................................................................................. 69
Camp Template............................................................................................................. 70
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois:......................................................... 71
District Wide Map: ................................................................................................... 72
Region 1 Map:........................................................................................................... 73
Region 3 Map:........................................................................................................... 75
Region 4 Map:........................................................................................................... 76
Region 5 Map:........................................................................................................... 77
Region 6 Map............................................................................................................ 78
Region 7 Map:........................................................................................................... 79
Region 8 Map:........................................................................................................... 80
Region 9 Map............................................................................................................ 81
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Dear Scout Leader
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Lodge and the Camping and Outdoor Committee are pleased to
provide you with this “Where To Go Camping Guide”. This guide will give you a
multitude of options for where to go camping. Other helpful information is included in
the appendix to this guide.
The main purpose of this guide is to provide you a consolidated listing of
information regarding camping opportunities. This includes opportunities for Boy Scout
long term and short term as well as Cub Scout Webelos and Family Camping.
Reservation contacts as well as web site information is included where available.
We hope you find the information useful in the appendix. You will find
information on Tour Permits, council camping policies, and Safe Scouting. This guide is
a “work-in-progress” and we need your help. If there is any place that you go camping
and you think it should be added to the guide, please let us know. You may fill out the
enclosed feedback form or email your comments to [email protected]
Yours in Scouting
Council Camping Committee
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Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Lodge
Scout Camps
Illinois
Camp Big Timber
Three Fires Council
415 North Second Street
St Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-9250
Website: www.threefirescouncil.org
Camp Big Timber
37w955 Big Timber Road
Elgin, IL 60124
(630) 584-9250
Description: Camp Big Timber is a 60 acre camp conveniently located just west of Elgin, Illinois on the
corner of Tyrrell Road & Big Timber Road. Big Timber has a variety of facilities for year round camping
& training opportunities in an outdoor setting.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Big Timber is located five miles west of Elgin on Big Timber Road. Approximately ½ mile west of
Randal Road.
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Camp Bunn
Abraham Lincoln Council
1911 West Monroe
Springfield, IL 62791
(217) 546-5570
Website: www.alincolnbsa.org
Camp Bunn
359 Camp Lane
Hettick, IL 62649
(618) 788-5273
Description: Camp Bunn is a 600 acre camp owned outright by the Abraham Lincoln Council. The
property was obtained in 1969 and the first summer camp was held in 1971. The camp includes beautiful
Lake Freesen, an 80 acre lake and offers Project COPE, a full array of aquatic activities, nature, Scout
Skills, Shooting Sports, and a climbing and rappelling tower
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Take Route 104 west to Waverly, Illinois. Take Route 111 south to Hettick and follow the signs.
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Camp Canyon
Blackhawk Area Council
1800 7th Avenue
P.O. Box 4085
Rockford, IL 61110
(815) 397-0210
Website: www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping
Camp Canyon
4856 E. Townsend Rd
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 492-2175
Description: Camp is available for both weekend and long term summer camp.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp Canyon is located west of Stockton, Illinois on Route 20
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Dan Beard
Northeast Illinois Council
2745 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-1969
Fax (847) 433-2036
Website: www.neic.org
Camp Dan Beard
200 Portwine Road
Northbrook, IL 54462
(847) 541-7419
Description: Camp is owned by Cook County Forest Preserve and operated by NEIC for youth camping.
Cabin sleeps 20, has a kitchen, beds have no mattresses.
Nationally Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp Dan Beard on the North border of Cook County in Northbrook, Illinois.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Eastman
Mississippi Valley Council
3007 Flint Hills Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8413
Website: www.mississippivalleybsa.org
Camp Eastman
750 E. County Road 1780
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 847-2770
Description: Situated on the Mighty Mississippi, Camp Eastman provides an ideal setting for boys of all
ages. Here you'll find a quiet creek ideal for lessons in the use of a variety of small boats. From the safe
harbor, just under the highway bridge, the more accomplished and daring Scouts have access to the raging
Father of Waters in which to really test their skills.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp is located
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Illinek
Abraham Lincoln Council
1911 West Monroe
Springfield, IL 62791
(217) 546-5570
Website: www.alincolnbsa.org
Camp Illinek
1911 W. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62791
(217) 546-5570
Description: Camp Illinek was established in 1939 on 80 acres of leased property on Lake Springfield. It
is now the home of Cub Scout and Webelos Resident Camp, some of our Cub Scout Day Camps, and
countless weekend camping trips by troops and packs, as well as many adult and junior leader training
events.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trail
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Take exit 90 off of I-55, go west on Toronto Road, North on South 2nd Street, West on Woodside Road (1.3
miles). South on Iron Bridge Road (1.1 miles) and follow the signs.
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Camp Lakota
Northwest Suburban Council
1303 E. Rand Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(708) 824-6880
Website: www.nwsc.org
Camp Lakota
Rt 1, 2050 Deepcut Road
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-6820
Description: Camp is used for Cub Scout Day Camp and Resident Camp
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Lakota is located in Woodstock, IL 8 miles Northwest on Hwy 14 to Deep Cut Road. Camp
entrance is ¾ of a mile from the turn.
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Camp Lowden
Blackhawk Area Council
1800 7th Avenue
P.O. Box 4085
Rockford, IL 61110
(815) 397-0210
Website: www.blackhawkscouting.org/camping
Camp Lowden
4418 S. Scout Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-6674
Description: Camp Lowden is a complete service Scout camp located seven miles south of Oregon,
Illinois. Since 1940, Camp Lowden has been providing an outdoor program second to none. With 250 acres
of wooded property surrounded by thousands of acres of state forest, camp is available for both weekend
and long term summer camp.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location:
Camp Lowden is located in Oregon, IL
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Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trail
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Rainbow
Rainbow Council
2600 N Winterbottom Road
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-4450
Fax (847) 433-2036
Website: http://www.rainbowcouncilbsa.org/
Camp Rainbow
2600 N. Winterbottom Road
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-1793
Description: Available for weekend and long term camping
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Rainbow is located west of I-55. Exit the Lorenzo Road and head west. After passing the Collins
Power Station to Winterbottom Road. This road ends at the camp entrance.
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Rhodes-France Scout Reservation
Lincoln Trails Council
262 W Prairie Ave.
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 429-2326
Website: www.lincolntrailscouncil.org
Rhodes-France Scout Reservation
3364 Trout Camp Road
Waterloo, IL 62298
Description: Available for weekend and long term Boy Scout and Cub Scout summer camp.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trail
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp is located 4 miles south of the Illinois 16 & 51 Junction.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Robert Drake
Prairielands Council
3301 Farber Drive
P.O. Box 6267
Champaign, IL 61826
(217) 356-7291
Website: www.prairielandsbsa.org
Camp Robert Drake
10001 E Co. Rd
Fairmont, IL 61841
(217) 427-5243
Description: Camp Robert Drake is used for weekend and long term summer camp.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trail
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
From I-74 in Illinois, take Oakwood exit (#206) south through town. After crossing the Salt Fork River
follow signs to camp, turn left at Camp Drake Road and go south 4 miles.
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Saukenlauk Scout Reservation
Mississippi Valley Council
3007 Flint Hills Drive
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 754-8413
Website: www.mississippivalleybsa.org
Saukenlauk Scout Reservation
2948 E. 1000th St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 985-3735
Description: Used for weekend and long term summer camp
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location:
Camp is located in Mendon, IL
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Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Wisconsin
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
Glacier’s Edge Council
5902 Manufacture Dr
Madison, WI 53704
(608) 273-1005
www.glaciersedge.org
Ed Bryant Scout Reservation
N6960 CTH-G
Mauston, WI 53948
Description: Ed Bryant Scout Reservation (EBSR) is over 200 forested acres with more than a mile of
shoreline on the Castle Rock Flowage in Juneau County north of Mauston, Wisconsin. There are twelve
wooded and grassy campsites, a shower house that is open year-round, and facilities available to Scouts of
all ages. Programs offered at EBSR include Boy Scout Summer Camp, Cub Scout Summer Camp, and a
variety of special events and programs.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
I-90/I-94 to Mauston, take 82 toward Mauston. Turn North on Hwy 58 to CTH G. Turn right on G to
camp entrance.
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Camp Freeland Leslie
Three Fires Council
415 North Second Street
St Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-9250
Website: www.threefirescouncil.org
Camp Freeland Leslie
111 Fawn Road
Oxford, WI 53952
(715) 484-2346
Description: Camp is used for weekend and long term summer camping including Cub Scout Resident
Camp. Camp Freeland Leslie is the premier patrol-method camp in the Central Region.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trail
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Take I-90/I-94 North to Wisconsin 78 to Oxford. Travel North on County A and go west on Fawn Lane to
Camp. Entrance is approximately 2 ½ miles from Oxford.
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Indian Mound Scout Reservation
Milwaukee County Council
330 South 84th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-1776
Website: www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org
Indian Mound Scout Reservation
37612 Indian Mound Road
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
(262)567-6229
Description: Available for weekend and summer camping. Camp has a miniature golf course.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Indian Mound Scout Reservation is located 30 miles west of Milwaukee on just off of I-94, 3 ½ miles south
of Oconomowoc in Waukesha County.
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Camp Indian Trails
Glaciers Edge Council
5902 Manufactures Dr
Madison, WI 53214
(608) 273-1005
Website: www.glaciersedge.org
Camp Indian Trails
5801 North River Road
Janesville, WI 53545
(715) 674-2054
Description: Camp Indian Trails is comprised of approximately 173 acres of pristine woodlands about
seven miles northwest of Janesville. The camp is nestled along the Rock River on the edge of historic
Blackhawk County. There are fourteen campsites and other facilities available to Scouts of all ages.
Programs offered at CIT include Boy Scout Summer Camp, Scout Day Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp,
Climbing, unit camping and family camping and a variety of special events and programs.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Indian Trails is located West of Janesville WI. Take Hwy 14 west to North River Road and turn
North for 3 miles. Camp is on left.
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Camp Le Feber
Milwaukee County Council
330 S 84 St
Milwaukee, WI 53214
(414) 774-1776
Website: www.milwaukeeboyscouts.org
Camp LeFeber
Box 130 Hardwood Drive
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2054
Description: The Boy Scout summer camp programs take place at LeFeber Northwoods Camps located in
Laona, WI. LeFeber is nearly 1,200 acres of pristine northern Wisconsin wilderness just bursting with fun
and adventure. Nestled in the midst of the Nicolet National Forest, your Scouts will have access to
hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and canoeing. From archery to woodcarving, all of your favorite
programs and merit badges are here. And so are a lot more: archaeology, bike treks, blacksmithing,
climbing/rappelling, fly fishing, golf, horseback riding, metal working, rifle & shotgun shooting, tomahawk
throwing, whitewater rafting, and windsurfing are some of the many additional opportunities beckoning
your Scouts.
Nationally Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Mach Kin O Siew
Des Plains Valley Council
811 W Hillgrove
LaGrange, IL 60035
(708) 354-1111
Website: www.bsa-dpvc.org
Camp Mach Kin O Siew
W11838 Outlet Drive
Elcho, WI
(715) 275-3580
Description: Camp is located in the pine forests of northern Wisconsin near Rhinelander. Three day
weekends are perfect for a troop to enjoy a fun filled weekend in the out of doors. Winter presents an
excellent opportunity for cross country skiing and other winter sports.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
From Elcho Wis, drive west on Enterprise Lake Road to Indian Hill Drive. At Outlet Drive turn left,
entrance is at the end of the road.
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Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
Northeast Illinois Council
2745 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-1969
Fax (847) 433-2036
Website: www.neic.org
Camp Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan
W6500 Spring Lake Road
Pearson, WI 54462
(715) 484-2346
Description:
Ma-Ka-Ja-Wan Scout Reservation includes 1,560 acres of beautiful forest, 2 lakes and a natural creek. On
this property the council operates 2 full service camps, a wilderness camp, a horse ranch and a family
camp. During the summer months, Boy Scouts and Venturers attend one or two weeks, plus Cub Scouts
and their families have an opportunity to attend “Fun with Son” or “Akela Camp”. Each campsite has a
fire ring, shelter and latrine. A full summer program is offered from June – August.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trails
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Ma-ka-Ja-Wan is located 25 miles North of Antigo WI just outside of Pearson, WI
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Camp Napowan
Northwest Suburban Council
600 N Wheeling Road
Mt Prospect, IL 60056
(708) 824-6880
Website: www.nwsc.org/camps/
Camp Napowan
Route 2, Box 623
Wild Rose, WI 54984
(920) 622-3680
Description: Camp is used for short term and week long summer camp. Special programs include
SCUBA Certification and rock climbing at Devel’s Lake State Park
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp is seven miles past Wild Rose at intersection of County H & 24th Avenue.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da
Southeast Wisconsin Council
2319 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 54303
(262) 632-1655
Website: www.sewisbsa.com
Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Da
3363 Dyer Lake Road
Burlington, WI 53105
(262) 539-2774
Description: Camp Oh-Da-Ko-Ta offers complete year-round facilities for Cub Packs, Scout Troops, and
Venture Crews. The camp encompasses 185 acres of beautiful rolling hills and woodlands including
waterfront on Dyer Lake. Facilities include 4 winter camping cabins with kitchens, 2 campfire bowls, Cub
and Scout program areas, year-round trading post, BB guns, archery, nature, crafts, Tee-Pee fire ring, Fort
Dakota, chapel, lakefront with swimming, boating, and fishing, Tee-Pee fire ring, Fort Dakota 2 campfire
bowls and BB guns.
Nationally Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp is located west of Kenosha, Wisconsin just North of Hwy 50.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Robert S. Lyle
Southeast Wisconsin Council
2319 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI 54303
(262) 632-1655
Website: www.sewisbsa.com
Camp Robert S. Lyle
N 10571 Clear lake Road
Elcho, WI 54428
(262) 539-2774
Description:
Camp is used for long term summer camp only. It offers high adventure tubing and canoeing trips on the
Wolf River. Camp offers patrol cooking only (no dining hall).
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
From Elcho, WI, take Hwy K east to Clear Lake Road to camp entrance.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Rokilio
Bay Lakes Council
1650 Midway Road
P.O. Box 506
Menasha, WI 54952
(414) 734-5705
Website: www.baylakesbsa.org/camping/
Camp Rokilio
14404 Rokilio Rd
Kiel, WI 53042
(414) 894-2592
Description:
Camp is home to council Cub Scout Programs. BB Guns, archery ranges on site.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location:
Camp Rokilio is locate in Kiel, WI
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Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Sol R Crown
Northeast Illinois Council
2745 Skokie Valley Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 433-1969
Website: www.neic.org
Camp Sol R Crown
11651 304th Ave
Trevor, WI 53179-9336
(262) 910-2346
Description:
Heated shelter for 30, 20 campsite, water pumps, latrine, fishing. Training Facilities are available.
Nationally Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp Sol R Crown is located 17 miles east of I -94 in Kenosha county just off Highway C.
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Iowa
Loud Thunder Scout Reservation
Illowa Council
4711 North Brady Street
Suite #200
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 388-7233
Website: www.illowabsa.org
Loud Thunder Scout Reservation
9906 175th Street West
Illinois City, IL 61259
(309) 795-1442
Description: Loud Thunder's 200+ acres also include two lakes for Boating and Canoeing; specialized
activity areas for Rifle, Shotgun, and Archery shooting; and a large outdoor Swimming Pool. There's
always access to the resident wildlife population along our many trails, and a small but exciting observatory
building with a high-resolution telescope for year-round observation of the stars. Camp is used for both
Cub Scout and Boy Scout Resident camp.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trails
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Exit I-280 at Illinois Hwy 92. Take Hwy 92 west to Andalusia. Camp is locate 5 miles west of Andalusia
on Hwy 92.
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Michigan
Owasippe Scout Reservation
Chicago Area Council
1218 West Adams
Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421-8800
Website: www.chicagobsa.org
Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell Road
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(616) 894-4061
Description: Ranks as one of the oldest BSA camps in operation. Camp consists of 4800 acres. Used for
weekend and long term summer camp. Family camping is also available.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area Trails
Handicraft Area
Location:
Camp is located in Twin Lakes, MI. 31 miles north of Muskegon to Russell Road.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Government
Illinois
Apple River State Park
Apple River State Park
8763 East Canyon Road
Apple River, IL 61001
(815) 745-3302
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near the Wisconsin border in the Northwest part of the state.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Camp Alphonse
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Recreation Department
536 N. Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420
Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57
Camp Alphonse
Dundee Road, East of Quinten Road
Palatine, IL
(847) 437-8330
Description: Contact the above camp number for more specific information
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp is located on the north side of Dundee Road in the Deer Grove Forest Preserve
See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map
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Camp Falcon
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Recreation Department
River Forest, IL 60305
(773) 261-8400 or (708)366-9420
Camp Falcon
536 N. Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park, IL
(708) 385-7650 or 7654
Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57
Description: The camp has two heated cabins. Bunk beds are provided, no mattresses.
Group camping OK on weekends. Well and latrines available in camp area.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map
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Camp Glenview
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Recreation Department
536 N. Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420
Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57
Camp Glenview
1140 Harms Way
Glenview, IL
(847) 446-5652 or 5676
Description: Contact the above camp number for more specific information
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
Camp is located on south of Lake Avenue in Glenview Illinois.
See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map
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Camp Reinberg
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Recreation Department
536 N. Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420
Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57
Camp Reinberg
Quinten Road, North of Dundee
Palatine, IL
(847) 991-3165
Description: The camp has six heated cabins. Each cabin has toilet, sink and shower. Cots are provided,
with mattresses. Centralized dining facility for all six cabins.
Group camping OK on weekends. Well and latrines available in camp area.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map
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Camp Sullivan
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Recreation Department
536 N. Harlem Avenue
River Forest, IL 60305
(773) 261-8400 or (708) 366-9420
Website: http://www.fpdcc.com/tier3.php?content_id+57
Camp Sullivan
14th Street & Oak Park Avenue
Tinley Park, IL
(708) 385-7650 or 7654
Description: Two cabins are provided accommodating two groups each with shared kitchen/eating/play
area. Each group area has its own toilet and shower. There is also one single group lodge.
Group tent camping is allowed on weekends.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
See Appendix 1 - Forest Preserve District of Cook County - for detailed map
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Chain of Lakes State Park
Chain of Lakes State Park
8916 Wilmot Road
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(847) 587-5512
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near Spring Grove Illinois, the park is a water recreational area. The park is near
three natural lakes and the Fox River. The park also has a 44 acre lake within the park boundaries.
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes or No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Channahon State Park
Channahon State Park
P.O. Box 54
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 467-4271
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/i&m/east/channaho/park.htm
Description: Located near trailhead of the Illinois and Michigan canal state trails.
Primitive camping only. No vehicles allowed in campsites. Water and latrines available.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp Yes or No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
From I-55: take the Rte. #6 Channahon exit. Turn west on Rte. #6 and continue into Channahon
to Canal St. Take a left on Canal and proceed to Story St. Turn right on Story into the park. If the
parking area is full, continue on Canal St. one more block to the Jessup St. parking area.
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Fox River Preserve and Marina
Lake County Forest Preserves
General Offices
2000 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-6400 or [email protected]
Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm
Fox River Preserves and Marina
26034 Roberts Road
Lake Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-0669
[email protected]
Description: This campground is open year round for tent camping.
The youth campground accommodates 50 people.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location: West of Route 59 on Roberts Road.
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Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Gebbard Woods State Park
Gebbard Woods State Park
401 Ottawa Street
P.O. Box 272
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0796
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near of the Illinois and Michigan canal.
Primitive camping only. No vehicles allowed in campsites. Water and latrines available.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
From Rte. #47 in Morris, turn west on Jefferson St (Jefferson will turn into Freemont St. a few
blocks down). Continue on Freemont St. to Ottawa St, turn left on Ottawa St. and the Park is
located approximately a block and a half down on the left hand side.
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Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
16006 875 E. Street
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2328
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Youth Group camping is allowed along multiple sites along the canal parkway.
Canoeing is the major activity at this park.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp Yes or No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Illini State Park
Illini State Park
2660 East 2350th Road
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 795-2448
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Youth Group camping is allowed and should be reserved in advance.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Illinois Beach State Park
Illinois Beach State Park
Zion, IL 60450
(847) 662-4811
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: The park is located near Wisconsin & Illinois border along Lake Michigan.
The park consists of over 4000 acres. Facilities include picnic and fishing opportunities.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp Yes or No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location:
Camp is locate in Zion, IL, East of Highway 41
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Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Johnson-Sauk State Park
Johnson-Sauk State Park
28616 Sauk Trail Road
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-5589
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near
The Blackhawk Group area is available for organized youth/adult group camping.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Jubilee State Park
Jubilee State Park
13921 W. Route 150
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3758
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near
The park consists of over 3200 acres.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Kankakee River State Park
Kankakee River State Park
5314 West Rt 102
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1383
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Located near
The park consists of 4000 acres.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
8542 North Lake Road
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-4282
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: The park has a 40 acre lake within the park boundaries.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Location:
The park is located six miles south of the Wisconsin-Illinois border, 3 miles North of Lena
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Lakewood Youth Campground
Lake County Forest Preserves
General Offices
2000 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-6400 or [email protected]
Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm
Lakewood Youth Campground
Route 176, west of Fairfield Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 367-6640
Description: Home of the Lake County Discovery Museum and Curt Teich Postcard Archive. Lakewood
is the largest of the Lake County Forest Preserves.
The youth campground accommodates 60 people.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Lowden State Park
Lowden State Park
1411 North River Road
Oregon, IL 61061
(815) 732-6828
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: Group camping sites include limited electricity. The park is located along the Rock River.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Mississippi Palisades State Park
Mississippi Palisades State Park
16327A IL Rte 84
Savanna, IL 61061
(815) 273-2731
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: The Park is located in Northwest Illinois where the Mississippi & Apple Rivers meet. Youth
camping areas are available June 1 to October 31.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
18750 Lake Road
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4708
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: The park consist of 1100+ acres. 92 camping sites are available. The park is known for it’s
fishing.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Rock Cut State Park
Rock Cut State Park
7318 Harlem Road
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 885-3311
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: The park is known for it’s hiking, mountain biking and horse trails.
Groups of more than 25 need advance permission for park entry.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Silver Spring State Fish & Wildlife Area
Silver Spring State & Fish Wildlife Area
13608 Fox Road
Yorkville, IL 60450
(630) 553-6297
Description: A youth group camping area is available overlooking the Fox River.
Primitive camping only, no vehicles in campsites.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Starved Rock State Park
Starved Rock State Park
P.O. Box 509
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4726
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description:
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Van Patten Woods Youth Campground
Lake County Forest Preserves
General Offices
2000 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 367-6400 or [email protected]
Website: http://www.lcfpd.org/preserves/index.cfm
Van Patten Woods Youth Campground
Route 173, east of Route 41
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 367-6640
Description: This campground is open year round.
The youth campground accommodates 100 people.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location: This campground is located approximately 1 mile East of 41 on 173.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
White Pines Forest State Park
White Pines Forest State Park
6712 West Pines Road
Mt Morris, IL 61373
(815) 946-3717
http://dnr.state.il/Lands/Landmgt/Parks/
Description: This is a 385 acre park located in the Rock River Valley.
The camp has two youth campgrounds.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Wisconsin
Devils Lake State Park
Devils Lake State Park
S5975 Park Road
Baraboo, WI 53913-9799
(608) 356-8301
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/
Description: This state park consists of 10,000 acres with a 360 acre lake. It has miles of trails available
for hiking. It has a full time naturalist and programs are offered at the nature center. It also has facilities
for those with disabilities. There are nine group campsites.
Rock climbing is done at your own risk.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Facility is located 40 miles NW of Madison and 2 miles S of Baraboo.
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit
Kettle Moraine State Forest Southern Unit
S91 W 39091 HWY 59
Eagle, WI 53119
(262) 594-6200
http://dnr.wi.gov/
Description: This state forest consists of 20,000 acres including 3500 acres of wetlands. It has miles of
trails available for hiking, horseback riding or skiing. It also has facilities for those with disabilities. There
are two group campsites located within the forest area. It has three historic cabins.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Location:
Facility is located 61 miles SE of Madison and 37 miles SW of Milwaukee
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Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
26313 Burlington Road
Kansasville, WI 53139
(262) 878-5600
http://dnr.wi.gov/
Description: This state park consists of 4500 acres. It has miles of trails available for hiking. It has a
full time naturalist. It also has facilities for those with disabilities (one ADA cabin). There are six group
campsites. There is a special use area available for model airplane and rocket use.
Nationally BSA Accredited Camp No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Location:
Facility is located west of I-94 and Kenosha/Racine.
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Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Appendix
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Tour Permits
Local Tour Permit:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/34426.pdf
National Tour Permit:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/4419.pdf
Activity Consent Form and Approval by Parents or Legal Guardian:
http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/19-673.pdf
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Council Camping Policies
Cub Scout Camping Guidelines and Procedures
All Non-BSA owned or operated sites and facilities for use by Cub Scout Packs and Dens must
meet the criteria found in the current edition of the Boy Scouts of America Family Cub Scout
Pack Camping Park Approval Standards (#13-508B).
The approval standards checklist is to completed (for conditional approval of the site) during an
on-site visit or from personal knowledge from a recent on-site visit by a person approved by the
Council Risk Management Vice President, the Scout Executive, District Executive or person
approved by one of them. Please contact your District Executive to obtain a form or if you have
questions regarding this process.
Final approval of prospective locations that may be added to the official list of approved sites will
occur after the Park Approval Standards Form (#13-508B) has been submitted to the Council
Risk Management Committee for review. Adding a new site is contingent upon the site in
question meeting all of the requirements stated on the Site Approval Form (#13-508B).
The current Non-BSA owned or operated sites approved by Northeast Illinois Council for Packlevel Cub Scout Camping are:
Pack Overnighters
These are Pack-organized overnight events involving more than one family from a single pack,
focused on age-appropriate Cub Scout activities and conducted at council-approved locations
(Councils use Site Approval Standards, No. 13-508B). If nonmembers (siblings) participate, the
event must be structured accordingly to accommodate them. BSA Health and Safety and Youth
Protection guidelines apply. In most cases, each youth member will be under the supervision of a
parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth participant is responsible to a specific adult.
At least one adult on a Pack overnighter must have completed Basic Adult Leader Outdoor
Orientation (BALOO, No. 34162A) to properly understand the importance of program intent,
Youth Protection guidelines, health and safety, site selection, age-appropriate activities, and
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sufficient adult participation. Permits for campouts shall be issued locally. Packs use Local Tour
Permit Application, No. 34426.
Cub Scout Overnight Opportunities
Cub Scouts may experience overnight activities in venues other than accredited
resident camping. There are two categories of Cub Scout overnighters:
Council-Organized Family Camp. Council-organized family camps are
overnight events involving more than one pack. The local council provides all
of the elements of the outdoor experience, such as staffing, food service,
housing, and program. These are often referred to as Parent/Pal or Adventure
weekends. Council-organized family camps should be conducted by trained
leaders at sites approved by the local council. In most cases, the youth member
will be under the supervision of a parent or guardian. In all cases, each youth
participant is responsible to a specific adult.
Overnight activities involving more than one pack must be approved by the
council. Council-organized family camps must be conducted in accordance
with established standards as given in National Standards for CouncilOrganized Family Camping, No. 13-408.
General Camping Guidelines
The Boy Scouts of America has established the following guidelines for its members'
participation in camping activities:
• Overnight camping by Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout dens, as dens is not approved and
certificates of liability insurance will not be provided by the Boy Scouts of America.
• Tiger Cubs may participate in boy-parent excursions, day camps, pack overnighters, or councilorganized family camping.
• Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts may participate in a resident overnight camping
program operating under BSA National Camp School–trained leadership and managed by the
Council.
• A Webelos Scout may participate in overnight den camping when supervised by his parent or
guardian. It is essential that each Webelos Scout be under the supervision of an adult. Joint
Webelos den–troop campouts including the parents of the Webelos Scouts are encouraged to
strengthen ties between the pack and troop. Den leaders, pack leaders, and parents are expected
to accompany the boys on approved trips.
• All Scouts registered in Boy Scout Troops are eligible to participate in Troop or patrol overnight
campouts, camporees, and resident camps.
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• Boy Scouts and Varsity Scouts 12 through 17 are eligible to participate in national jamborees. Boy
Scouts and Varsity Scouts 13 through 17 are also eligible to participate in world jamborees and
high-adventure programs.
• All youth registered in Venturing are eligible to participate in crew, district, council, and national
Venturing activities as well as national high-adventure programs and world jamborees.
Venturers are eligible to participate in Boy Scout resident camp, but they must be multipleregistered with a Boy Scout troop and attending with the troop.
If a well-meaning leader brings along a child who does not meet these age guidelines, disservice
is done to the unit because of distractions often caused by younger children. A disservice is also
done to the child, who is not trained to participate in such an activity and who, as a nonmember
of the group, may be ignored by the older campers. (See Family Camping section)
Family Camping
Family camping: an outdoor camping experience, other than resident camping, that involves Cub
Scouting, Boy Scouting, or Venturing program elements in overnight settings with two or more
family members, includes at least one BSA member of that family. Parents are responsible for the
supervision of their children, and Youth Protection guidelines apply.
Recreational family Camping
Recreational family camping: when Scouting families, camp as a family unit
outside of an organized program. It is a non-structured camping experience, but
is conducted within a Scouting framework on local council-owned or managed property. Local councils may have family camping grounds available
for rental at reasonable rates. Other resources may include equipment,
information, and training.
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Safe Scouting
The purpose of the Guide to Safe Scouting is to prepare adult leaders to conduct Scouting
activities in a safe and prudent manner. The policies and guidelines have been established
because of the real need to protect members from known hazards that have been
identified through 90-plus years of experience. Limitations on certain activities should
not be viewed as stumbling blocks; rather, policies and guidelines are best described as
stepping-stones toward safe and enjoyable adventures.
All volunteers participating in official Scouting activities should become familiar
with the Guide to Safe Scouting.
In situations not specifically covered in this guide, activity planners should evaluate the
risk or potential risk of harm, and respond with action plans based on common sense,
community standards, the Boy Scout motto, and safety policies and practices commonly
prescribed for the activity by experienced providers and practitioners.
Scouting $$$ Pay Liability Claims
The BSA general liability program is not just insurance. In fact, insurance plays a very
small part. Our greatest efforts are spent on safety and injury prevention.
BSA self-funds the first million dollars of each liability claim. This means that almost all
money spent on a liability claim is Scouting money, not insurance money.
Accident and sickness insurance pays regardless of fault as long as the accident occurred
during an official Scouting activity and the unit or council has purchased the coverage.
The BSA Ready & Prepared Award
The Boy Scouts of America's Ready & Prepared Award encourages and rewards Boy
Scout troops, Varsity Scout teams, and Venturing crews that incorporate safe practices
while enjoying challenging activities. While working to earn the award, units emphasize
risk management as a way to help reduce fatalities and serious injury. Focus areas
include:
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Driver and passenger safety
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•
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Youth Protection
Aquatic safety
Premises safety and first-aid readiness
Personal fitness
Units may apply for this award at the time of unit rechartering.
BSA Rules and Policies
Bold type throughout the Guide to Safe Scouting denotes BSA rules and policies.
Viewing the online Guide
The Guide to Safe Scouting is available here in two formats:
•
•
One for reading on-line — this version is divided into chapters and includes a
search engine.
Another for reading off-line — the entire publication is presented in a single
interface to facilitate print-out.
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Web Site References
Northeast Illinois Council URL:
http://www.neic.org/
Council Camps URL:
http://www.neic.org/openrosters/ViewOrgPageLink.asp?LinkKey=1265&orgkey=947
Here's some for Scout camps:
http://scoutcamp.org/
http://www.scouter.com/compass/Where_To_Go/BSA_Camps/
http://www.scoutcampsusa.com/
Here’s some for Non-scout camps:
http://www.gocampingamerica.com/Illinois/search.html
http://www.gocampingamerica.com/Wisconsin/search.html
http://www.illinoisgocamping.com/
http://camping.about.com/cs/campgrounds/a/illinois.htm
http://www.dnr.state.il.us/index.htm
http://www.nps.gov/index.htm
http://www.travelwisconsin.com/
http://www.wisconsincampgrounds.com/
http://www.wisconsincamping.com/
http://camping.about.com/cs/campgrounds/a/wisconsin.htm
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/reservation/
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Feedback Form
Dear Reader
The Council Camping Committee and Lodge 40 are requesting your input into future
editions of this publication. Please take a moment to provide the following information
so that we may create a new and improved “Where To Go Camping Guide” and email
your comments to [email protected].
Where did you first hear about this publication?
How has this guide been useful?
Is there any additional information that you would like included in the guide?
Are there any additional facilities that you think should be included in the guide? If so
please provide as much information as possible (use a current facility page as a guide for
information that we need).
Please provide any additional comment below.
Thank You
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Camp Template
Do you know about camps not listed? Please submit them for inclusion in the next version of the "Where
to go Camping Guild."
THIS IS A SAMPLE FORMAT
Council
Camp
2745 Skokie Valley Road
W6500 Spring Lake Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
Pearson, WI 54462
(847) 433-1969
(715) 484-2346
Website: www.neic.org
Description:
Nationally Accredited Camp Yes or No
Cub Scout Family Camping Approved Yes or No
Facilities/Programs offered:
Tent Camping
Shotgun Range
Horseback riding
Campmaster Program
Dining Hall
Location:
Camp
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Cabin Camping
Archery Range
Chapel
Cope Course
Swimming Pool
Swimming
Showers
Hiking Trails
Nature Area
Handicraft Area
Rifle Range
Climbing Wall
Boating/Canoeing
Fishing
High Adventure
Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois:
http://www.fpdcc.com/cover.php?page=abt
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District Wide Map:
http://fpdcc.com/downloads/Districtwide_Map.pdf
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Region 1 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R1.pdf
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Region 2 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R2.pdf
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Region 3 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R3.pdf
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Region 4 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R4.pdf
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Region 5 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R5.pdf
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Region 6 Map
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R6.pdf
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Region 7 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R7.pdf
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Region 8 Map:
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R8.pdf
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Region 9 Map
http://www.fpdcc.com/downloads/R9.pdf
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