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!
2027 Sessions
Week 1: June 20-26
Week 2: June 27 – July 3
Week 3: July 11-17
Week 4: July 25-31
Week 5: August 1-7
pricing
Scouts BSA Regular Fee: $505
Scouts BSA Early Bird Fee: $455
Adult Regular Fee: $220
Adult Early Bird Fee: $195
One Adult is always free.
Check out the Camp Staff page for ways to volunteer and receive a free registration.
Important Dates
Nov 2026 to Jan 2027- Camp Promotion
Contact the Camp Director to schedule yours.
March 10th- Merit Badge Signup
April 1st- Campership Applications Due
April 4th- Northern Tier Reservations Due
April 10th- Early bird payments due
May 15th –Online Troop T-shirt Orders close
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)
Lake Superior Climbing
Join us for an exciting day trip to the cliffs of Lake Superior near Duluth, MN. Led by professional U of M, Duluth Outdoor Program staff, participants will learn climbing techniques and enjoy a safe, guided rock-climbing experience in one of Minnesota’s most scenic locations.
We’ll depart Camp Wilderness in the morning and return the same day. No prior experience is necessary, and all climbing equipment is provided.
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?
