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Updated: 2009-09-14
OTTER LAKE SCOUT CAMP
| Description: | Over 100 acres hugging northeast bay of Otter Lake, adjacent to Frontenac Park and on the Rideau Trail. 12 km north of Sydenham. There is a dining hall (no heat) with two kitchens, kybos, activity field and three main wilderness campsites. Access to Frontenac Park by hiking trails or by water (Doe Lake). |
| Campsites: | Three established campsites: Mafeking, Gillespie Field, Memorial Point. Consult with wardens regarding remote camping. Gillespie Field has two flag poles. |
| Buildings: | Clarke Hall seats up to 60 people. Two fully equipped kitchens, one at each end of the hall. First aid station. Not insulated. Wheelchair access via ramp; dirt path to ramp. |
| Water: | Drinking water in hall available mid-May to mid-October. Do not use plumbing when water is off. NB: Pump in lower field is Out of Bounds! |
| Electricity: | Yes. Lights and appliances; hot water in season. |
| Waterfront: | Sandy beach on North Otter Lake at bottom of long hill. Floating dock available. |
| Campfires: | Please use
established fire pits only / check with MNR for fire bans. Formal council campfire adjacent to activity field. |
| Chapel: | Overlooking Otter Lake. Memorial plaques, altar, six flag stands, benches for 40 people. |
| Phone: | For emergency use only |
| Municipal address: | 6055 Salmon Lake Road |
| Emergency contacts: | |
| Directions: | (see attached) |
| Wardens: | Mike & Gail Beausoleil (613) 634-0411 mbeausoleil@cogeco.ca |
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