It is located on the shore of beautiful West Hill Lake in Winsted, Connecticut. West Hill Lake is one of the cleanest and most beautiful lakes in the state of Connecticut, so swimming, boating and canoeing are extra special. The camp was established in 1924 and is one of the oldest, continuously operated Scout camps in the country. Three square meals are served daily during summer camp in their newly renovated and expanded dining hall. They also have Hot Showers something you don't often see at a BSA summer camp.
Campsites Offers two man wall tents with cots and mattresses.
Other Special Programs Offered Scouts can earn their Mile Swim, Lifeguard B.S.A. and Snorkling, BSA awards here. Older Scouts can also try Mountain Biking and Black Powder Musket Shooting in the Shawtown Woods. The camp is located off West Hill Road in Winsted. Take a right at the bottom of the exit past the Cornucopia Banquet Hall to the intersection of Route 183. Go left on Route 183 and take the next right onto West Hill Road.