The Haliburton Scout Reserve is open for camping - week long or weekends - for Scout Troops, Venturer Companies, Rover Crews, the equivalent Guiding, Boy Scouts of America or international Scouting units, and groups of Leaders and families of groups attending.

Family camping can also be accommodated at certain times of the year (see below).

Special arrangements may be made to accommodate groups other than those mentioned above by contacting the Central Ontario Admin Centre. 
 

Kennabi Lake Camping
Kennabi Lake has sixteen campsites around its shoreline and seven on islands, which are set up for Troop-style camping. They may be used by Scout Troops, Venturer Companies, Rover Crews or their equivalents. All but two of these sites (Twister Point and Rover's Rest) are accessible only by water. Bookings are normally made for Saturday afternoon to the following Saturday morning. Check out the "Availability" page for details of sites and vacancies.

Hurst Lake Camping
Located in the north/central area of the Reserve, Hurst Lake is a great site for an experienced Troop or Company that would prefer a more isolated camping experience yet still be able to take advantage of program at H.S.R. For more information on camping at Hurst Lake, click here

Family and Guest Camping
For families that would like to come to the Reserve but do not want to join their spouses at their Troop camp there are nine guest sites where tent, camper or trailer space is available. The guest and family camping area is located on the north shore of Kennabi Lake. Drinking water and privies are provided. Guests are welcome to use the Country Store for their grocery needs. Guest and family site users must check-in on arrival and check-out for departure at the Administration Office.

For more details see our Family & Guest Camping Page. Sites should be booked in advance through the Camping Department at the Central Ontario Admin Centre.

Guest Meals and Accommodation
Facilities are NOT available in camp for serving of meals or providing indoor overnight accommodation to visitors. A Snack Shack operates on Saturdays for drivers and visitors to purchase light refreshments. There are a number of motels and resorts in the surrounding area many of which are listed on the Haliburton Highlands website.
 

Please check with the Camping Department for spring and fall camping fees.

Troop Camping
The Reserve is available, on a limited basis, for use by groups for some spring and fall camping. The seasons extend from the Victoria Day long weekend (May 24th) to June 15th and from Labour Day (first weekend in September) to the Canadian Thanksgiving Day Weekend (mid-October). The two campsites on the north shore of Lake Kennabi (Twister and Rover's Rest), Hurst, Drag and Mislaid Lake campsites are available. Patrols, Companies and Crews may be accommodated in certain Rental Cabins. No formal program is currently offered during the spring, fall and winter. 

Family Camping
The Family/Guest campsites and several cabins of various sizes are also available for family use in the spring and fall. See Rental Cabins for descriptions and contact the Council Office for rental costs.

Please Note: Snowmobiles and All Terrain Vehicles are NOT permitted on the property without special permission from the Director of Camping at the Greater Toronto Council Scout Office and boats brought into camp must meet certain requirements to protect from the importation of unwanted species.