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Updated: 2008-01-21
CAMP OSKENONTON
| Description: | 29 acres on the northeast shore of Buck Lake, 45 minutes north of
Kingston, following Division Street North. Large electrically
heated lodge with complete kitchen. Large dining/activity area. Staff sleeping
room. Covered activity area adjoins lodge. Six wooden tent platforms.
Large council fire circle. Outdoor Chapel area. Separate wilderness camping
area. Adjoins Rideau Trail - Buck Lake Loop. PHOTO ALBUM |
| Campsites: | The Scout field is located on the north side of the property near a beaver pond and has a well, kybos, open activity area, flagpole, a few picnic tables and approximately twelve tenting sites. There are six wooden tent platforms near lodge with a kybo. |
| Buildings: | Lodge contains a large dining area, kitchen, with stoves and refrigerators. Staff quarters include sleeping area, flush toilet and shower as well as a nurse's station. Wheelchair access via steep ramp; interior of lodge on different levels - dining area, kitchen and staff quarters on same level as ramped entrance; small washroom. |
| Water: | Drinking water in lodge available mid-May to mid-October. Do not use plumbing when water is off. Scout field pump has drinking water in season. |
| Electricity: | Yes. Electric baseboard heating for winter activities. |
| Waterfront: | Sandy beach on Buck Lake in front of lodge. |
| Campfires: | Please use
established fire pits only / check with MNR for fire bans Formal council campfire near lodge. |
| Chapel: | On top of hill overlooking beaver pond. Memorial plaques, altar, flag stands, benches for 40 people. |
| Phone: | For emergency use only |
| Municipal address: | 1881
"A" Massassagua Road, Lots 1 & 2, Concession 13, Bedford Township |
| Emergency contacts: | (see attached) |
| Directions: | (see attached) |
| Warden: | Doug Young (613) 353-7387 fax: (613) 353-6066 |
