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 please contact Carolyn at 203-951-0237.

With questions about facilities, contact Camping Registrar Carolyn 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 contact Joe Andreo at joseph.andreo@ctyankee.org. 

Camp Usage Fee

 

Site, Facility

CYC BSA Units

Out-of-Council
BSA Units

Non-Profit Groups

For Profit Groups

CYC BSA Families

Features

All Tent Sites

$20.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$25.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$30.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$40.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$25.00 plus
$5.00 per person

Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Fire ring

Lean-To Sites

$60.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$75.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$90.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$120.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$75.00 plus
$5.00 per person

Bunks with Mattresses, Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Fire ring

Pavilion Sites

$50.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$65.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$75.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$100.00 plus
$5.00 per person

$65.00 plus
$5.00 per person

Sleeps 6, Wood Stove

Point Cabin

$160.00

$200.00

$240.00

$320.00

$200.00

Sleeps 17

Electricity, Water Outside, Gas Range, Wood Stove

DaRos Lodge

$350.00

$440.00

$525.00

$700.00

$440.00

Sleeps 36

Water Outside, Gas Range, Wood Stove, Electricity

Leary Hall

$270.00

$340.00

$405.00

$540.00

$340.00

Sleeps 26

Electricity, Water, Gas Range, Heat

Halliwell Training Center

   Weekend Use
One Day
Partial Day *

$175.00
$75.00
$25.00

$220.00
$95.00
$35.00

$265.00
$115.00
$40.00

$350.00
$150.00
$50.00

$220.00
$95.00
$35.00

 Gas Heat, Kitchenette, Bathrooms, Multimedia projector & screen

Dining Hall

Without Kitchen:
Weekend
Day

With Kitchen:
Weekend
Day

$350.00
$235.00

$200.00
$135.00

$440.00
$295.00

$250.00
$170.00

$525.00
$355.00

$300.00
$205.00

Capacity 288, Indoor Facilities, Commercial Kitchen

Amphitheatre
Day Use

$25.00

$35.00

$35.00

$35.00

* Partial day use of the training center is either 8am-12 noon, 1pm-5pm or 6pm-10pm.

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. Contact Joe Andreo at joseph.andreo@ctyankee.org.
  • No charge for day hikes.  Check in with the Council 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)

Camp Maps

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Printable Camp Map

Directions

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