Campsite only- not Canopache lean-tos

“Big Rock” – is an excellent tenting site for scouts. To get to this conveniently located site, take Belden’s Way and then Pond Trail. “Big Rock” tent site is at the intersection of Pond Trail and Nixon Trail. “Big Rock” is identifiable by its very large boulder – one of many very large boulders at Nobscot.

The “Big Rock” tent site is adjacent to the Canopache Adirondack site and was previously referred to as the Canopache Campsite. Large groups might want to consider renting the adjacent Canopache Adirondacks when reserving “Big Rock”.

About: Big Rock Tent site

Audience: Ideal for INTERMEDIATE Campers. “Big Rock” offers excellent tenting in the woods, yet close to the parking lot.

GPS Location & Distance: Big Rock is at: 42.3505, -71.44067
Distance: 0.305 miles – carry in/carry out.
“Big Rock” is one of the closest established tenting sites at Nobscot from the parking lot.

Features: “Big Rock” has a picnic table and a Fire Pit.

Water/Latrines: “Big Rock” is not far from the 2 water pumps at Owl Trail and at Nipmuc and the 2 latrines at Pond View and at Webelos Woods.

Feel: “Big Rock” is a conveniently located, large, forested site, giving it an excellent wilderness feel.

Path: The path to this site is mostly over slightly-sloped terrain – making it not difficult to pull a cart of equipment.
Backpacking is always encouraged at Nobscot!