With one of the greatest locations available in the country, Camp Wakpominee is the place to be camping. Located on over 1,000 acres in the Adirondack Park of Upstate New York, Camp Wakpominee has overlook views of Lake George and boasts it's own lake for boating and swimming.
Our camp makes a great destination if you are looking for a weekend camping experience in the Adirondack Park for all members of Scouting, from our young Cubs to our adult Volunteers. Our camp activities includes hiking, compass work, cross-country skiing, fishing, and so much more. We can also be a "home base" for you and your unit looking to explore the local area.
Our camp is also a great place for your school group, sports team, church group, or any group looking to experience the great outdoors. Please contact our Program Executive to book this type of experince for your group.
From the Northwest, take exit 21 of the Northway. Follow Rte 9. South until it intersects with Rte 149 east. Turn left onto Rte 149 east, travel 5.9 miles. Turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Road. (Look for Black Rooster on the Left) Travel 4 miles on Buttermilk Falls road, The entrance to camp is located on the left side of Buttermilk Falls Road.
From the Southwest, Take exit 20 of the Northway. Follow Rte 9. north ½ mile to Rte 149 east. Turn right onto Rte 149 east, travel 5.9 miles. Turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Road. (Look for Black Rooster on the Left) Travel 6.1 miles on Buttermilk Falls road, The entrance to camp is located on the left side of Buttermilk Falls Road.
From the east, go to the intersection of Routes 4 and 149. Proceed west on Rte 149 Travel 5.7 miles turn right on to Buttermilk Falls Road. Follow Buttermilk Falls Road 4 miles. The main entrance to camp is located on the left side of the road about one mile north of the merger of Buttermilk Falls Road and Sly Pond Road.
Camp Wakpominee
183-185 Sly Pond Road
Ft. Ann, NY 12827
Day
08:00 AM
10:00 PM
Night
05:00 PM
10:00 AM
1. The Scout Oath and Law will be the basis for personal conduct by ALL persons using the facilities.
2. Twenty-one (21) year old leadership must be present with the unit at all times. A second leader, age 18 or older, must also be present. Youth Protection rules will be strictly enforced.
3. Propane stoves and lanterns are recommended for groups using cabins or campsites. Liquid Fuel stoves and lanterns are permitted in campsites and some cabins. All stoves and lanterns must be commercial products recommended for camping use. A responsible adult must be directly responsible for all fuel storage and fueling of stoves and lanterns. Bulk fuel containers must be stored with the Camp Ranger. No liquid fuel including charcoal lighter is to be used for starting fires. No chainsaws permitted.
4. NO CLIMBING/RAPPELLING permitted without permission from the Camp Administration, anyone found on the ropes course will be sent home.
5. No firearms, including air rifles or pistols, are allowed. Fire crackers or fireworks (including sparklers) are also prohibited. What is our Firearms policy?
6. Pets are not allowed in camp.
7. The Boy Scouts of America prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages and controlled substances at encampments or activities on property owned and/or operated by the Boy Scouts of America, or at any activity involving participation of youth members. Adult leaders should support the attitude that young adults are better off without tobacco and may not allow the use of tobacco products at any BSA activity involving youth participants. All Scouting functions, meetings, and activities should be conducted on a smoke-free basis, with smoking areas located away from all participants. No smoking in any building on any council property.
8. All cars and trucks must be parked and unloaded in the designated parking areas. All types of camping vehicles must be parked according to instructions of the Camp Ranger.
9. For safety reasons, vehicles need to remain in designated parking areas outside of camp. Exceptions may be made for those with handicapped placards with approval of the Camp Administration.
10. Leave your campsite cleaner and in better shape than you found it. Remember, someone will be leaving a campsite for you. All fires are to be started only in established fire rings.
11. Use of the kitchen in the Dining Hall requires specially trained staff, which will be determined on an individual group basis by the Assistant Scout Executive.
12. The Twin Rivers Council provides accident insurance for all in-council units. Each unit attending camp must provide a roster form upon arrival. Any accident that occurs at camp must be reported to
Upon arriving at camp, park in the main parking lot, and walk to the ranger house or camp office. There the ranger or camp master will collect your participant roster, explain the rules and show you to your camping site or cabin.
At the end of your camp stay, you must check out with the ranger or campmaster, who will promptly inspect the rental facility to ensure cleanliness and care.
With a recognition that sometimes even the best-laid plans need to be adjusted and that financial resources for our units are precious, the following camp reservation refund procedure is in place for all non-summer camp facility reservations. Each reservation fee includes a 50% non-refundable deposit which will be forfeit upon cancelation.
• More than 30 Days until Reservation: A refund of 50% of fees paid will be issued.
• Less than 30 Days until Reservation: No refund will be provided unless the facility is booked by another group on the date of your reservation.
If the camp closes because of weather or other circumstances, units will be contacted by the camp Ranger or TRC Program Executive. If the camp closes a full refund or a full credit for a future reservation within the same calendar year will be made.
The future reservation must be booked within two weeks of the time of cancelation.
All cancelations and rebooking must be done by speaking with Tyler Henderson by email at tyler.henderson@scouting.org or calling 518-869-6436 x122.
All Items must be left in as good if not better condition then when found. If items are not cleaned you will be accessed a cleaning fee.