The Best Place on Earth!
Camp Wakpominee is a historic, 100+-year-old Boy Scouts of America camp in Fort Ann, NY (Washington County), offering year-round wilderness camping, activities (hiking, fishing, shooting sports, aquatics), cabins, dining, and training for scouts and events, situated on 1,000 acres with its own Sly Pond and Adirondack forest, serving as a vital outdoor adventure hub for the Twin Rivers Council.
Highlights:
- Location: Secluded Adirondack foothills in Washington County, NY, near Lake George.
- Size: Over 1,000 acres with private Sly Pond.
- History: Founded in 1920, moved to its current Sly Pond location in 1931.
- Facilities: Dining hall (Gelder Hall), trading post, shower houses, cabins, tent sites, nature lodge, handicraft lodge, training center, rifle/shotgun/archery ranges.
- Activities: Hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, shooting sports, crafts, ATVs (with training).
- Programs: Scouts BSA resident camp, Cub Scout day camp, weekend rentals, trek adventures, training (NYLT, Wood Badge).
For Scouts & Scouting Families:
- Offers a traditional summer camp experience with diverse programming.
- Provides facilities for weekend troop activities, camporees, and special events.
- Features unique programs like C.O.P.E., Hunter Ed, and astronomy.
