About Deer Lake Scout Reservation

Deer Lake is a fully developed camp with many features to make your stay comfortable and memorable. Your first impression will be that of visiting a typical, beautiful New England farm, but your experience will include memories of great lodges, challenging COPE and rock climbing, exploring amazing geological features, waterfront activities and much more.

Deer Lake covers 253 acres and every square inch is groomed to add to your enjoyment and outdoor adventure. Weekend camping is the major use of the camp but its programs include an active and robust summer day camp for youths 5-17 years old and wilderness training sessions for adventurers of all ages and the Council’s Cub Scout Resident Camp program.

To check availability and/or make reservations for most camp facilities online click here.

With questions about facilities, contact Camping Registrar Carolyn Cruson at 203-951-0237 or e-mail carolyn.cruson@scouting.org. To book a program (COPE, Climbing. boating) or request a lifeguard for swimming activities, call the Camp Ranger, Mark Clifton at 203-421-4040.

Camp Usage Fee

Site / Facility	In-Council Scout Rate	Out-of-Council Scout Rate	Features
Tent Sites	$15.00 plus $3.00 per person	$30.00 plus $3.00 per person	Picnic Tables In Most Sites
Log Shelter	$25.00 plus $3.00 per person	$35.00 plus $3.00 per person	Sleeps 12, Patrol Box for Food Storage
Pavilions Danaher Wheeler	$40.00 plus $3.00 per person	$50.00 plus $3.00 per person	Picnic Tables
Lean-to Sites (Plateau Area) Sites #1-#6	$60.00 plus $3.00 per person	$75.00 plus $3.00 per person	Sleeps 36 (6 lean-tos per site) Bunks/mattresses Showerhouse/Facilities
Lean-to Sites Laurels Outback	$50.00 plus $3.00 per person	$65.00 plus $3.00 per person	Sleeps 20, 4 lean-tos per site 4-5 adults/7-8 youth per lean-to
Point Cabin*	$150.00	$190.00	Sleeps 17 Electricity / Water Outside / Gas Range / Wood Stove
DaRos Cabin*	$325.00	$410.00	Sleeps 36 Electricity / Water Outside / Gas Range / Wood Stove
Leary Hall*	$250.00	$315.00	Sleeps 26 Electricity / Water Outside / Gas Range / Wood Stove
Dining Hall with Kitchen One Day Use with Kitchen	w/o Kitchen $300.00 w/ Kitchen $450.00 w/o Kitchen $180.00 w/ Kitchen $280.00	w/o Kitchen $375.00 w/ Kitchen N/A w/o Kitchen $250.00 w/ Kitchen N/A	Capacity 288 Full Kitchen / Indoor Bathrooms
Amphitheatre	n/c (reservation required)		Exclusive Use
Halliwell Training Center One Day Use Weekend Partial Day **	$75.00 $175.00 $25.00	$100.00 $220.00 $35.00	Gas Heat/Kitchenette /Bathrooms/Multimedia projector & screen **8am-noon,1pm-5pm or 6pm-10pm

* There is a $3 per person additional charge for each person over the capacity of a lodge.

Important Notes:

Latrines and privies are located throughout camp.
Showerhouse/facilities available year round.
Rowboat and canoe rentals are available as well as arrangements for lifeguarding: Advance notice is required for the Camp Ranger 203-421-4040.
No charge for day hikes. Check in with the Ranger is required.

Facility Use Information

Facilities at Deer Lake

Year Round Activities

Resource Guide for Unit Program

For assistance in planning your stay at Deer Lake, onsite program and activity options, as well as a list of local attractions within an hour’s drive of Deer Lake, are included in the Resource Guide.

Resource Guide – Onsite and Local Program Opportunities (PDF)