CAMP WILDERNESS
CAMP WILDERNESS SCOUT CAMP
“The adventure begins where the road ends.”
Camp Wilderness is the premier camping and high adventure facility of the Northern Lights Council. Our 2,400-acre outdoor classroom is situated between beautiful Bad Axe and Mantrap Lakes in the heart of the Paul Bunyan State Forest in north central Minnesota. We host numerous year-round programs for Scouting programs.
Camp Wilderness Scout Camp is host to miles of trails, multiple remote outpost sites, shooting ranges, a 40-foot climbing tower, high ropes course & zipline, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, sailboats, and fishing!
2026 Sessions
Week 1: June 21-27
Week 2: June 28 – July 4
Week 3: July 5-11
Week 4: July 12-18
Week 5: July 19-25
pricing
Scouts BSA Regular Fee: $505
Scouts BSA Early Bird Fee: $455
Adult Regular Fee: $220
Adult Early Bird Fee: $195
Important Dates
March 11: Online Merit Badge registration opens at 9:00am
April 1: Campership applications are due online
April 4: Northern Tier Reservations are due
April 4: SCUBA Registrations due
April 10: Early Bird payment is due in full
May 15: Online T-shirt store closes
May 15: Reserve your 2027 Campsite
featured high adventure programs
ATV TRAIL RIDE
Each week 40 Scouts will have the opportunity to take our ATV program. Scouts will master the basics, learn advanced maneuvers, then explore Camp Wilderness! Each Scout will get their ATV Safety Rider Course Certification through ASI. As they drive throughout the session, they will understand what it takes to control the vehicle in many different lessons, all leading up to 4-hour trail ride.
COST: $45 per Scout plus camp fee. (Scouts must be 14 y/o)
WHITE WATER RAFTING
Join us for an exciting day trip excursion to Duluth, MN for white water rafting! We’ll depart Camp Wilderness at 6:00 AM and return the same day after a fun-filled rafting adventure. Our trips are led by professional in-raft guides and supported by experienced safety kayakers, ensuring a safe and exhilarating experience on the river.
No prior experience is needed – just be physically able to paddle and classified as a swimmer.
NORTHERN TIER
Camp Wilderness has partnered with Northern Tier to provide an extraordinary Boundary Water Adventure! Scouts will arrive at camp on Sunday, check in, and then make their way up to the Northern Tier base. From there the week will consist of canoeing, camping, fishing, portaging, and having the adventure of a lifetime.
COST: $550 per person, no summer camp fees (must be 14 y/o)
PAINTBALL BLITZ
In this action-packed event at Camp Wilderness, Scouts channel the focus and precision of our camp mascot, the mighty Osprey, as they take on a dynamic course of paintball target challenges. From stationary bullseyes to surprise pop-up targets, Scouts will test their aim, accuracy, and control in a safe and exciting environment. It’s all about focus, skill, and hitting the mark. Are you ready to blitz like an Osprey on the hunt?
